On Preaching with H.B. Charles Jr.

51 Questions to Ask in Observations 26.05.2026 24min

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses fifty-one questions you should ask in the observations phase of your sermon preparation. The questions are as follow: 1. Who wrote this passage? 2. Who is the intended audience? 3. What is the book about? 4. What style of writing is this text? 5. What is the immediate context of this passage? 6. How does this text fit into the Bible’s storyline? 7. Are there any words in the text I don’t understand? 8. What is the historical background of the text? 9. What happens in this text? 10. Should I diagram this passage? 11. What is the author saying and doing? 12. What are the key terms in the text? 13. Who are the key people in the text? 14. What are the key places in the text? 15. What is (are) the main verb(s)? 16. What are the time references in this text? 17. Are there idioms or figures of speech?18. Are there cultural assumptions in the text? 19. Is there a cause and effect in the text? 20. What is the structure of the text? 21. What are the logical connections of the text? 22. What is the order or progression of the text? 23. What relationships are mentioned in the text? 24. Is the reason for anything explained? 25. Does the passage draw any conclusions?26. Is there a purpose statement in the text? 27. What is the dominant theme of the text? 28. What is the means by which things happen? 29. How does this text point to Jesus Christ? 30. What does God the Father do in this text? 31. How is God’s character revealed in this text? 32. Are any consequences of the Fall mentioned? 33. What are the gospel implications of the text? 34. What does this text command? 35. Are any other Bible passages quoted? 36. Does the text use any hyperbole or exaggeration? 37. How does the text affect your senses? 38. Are there any questions or answers? 39. Are there any promises in this passage? 40. Are there any technical terms in the text? 41. Are there any emotional terms in the text? 42. Does the text compare or contrast anything? 43. Are there any lists given? 44. What words are repeated in this text? 45. Are there any parallel terms or phrases? 46. Are there any reasons or purpose statements? 47. What is the tone or mood of the text? 48. What do related texts teach about this subject? 49. What pushback would an unbeliever give this text? 50. What error does this text confront or refute? 51. What is the theological message of the text? For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

When NOT To Go To The Pulpit 20.05.2026 30min

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode of the podcast, H.B. discusses ten times you should not go to the pulpit. Those times are as follows...1. Don't go to the pulpit unprepared. 2. Don't go to the pulpit prayerlessly. 3. Don't go to the pulpit angry. 4. Don't go to the pulpit presumptuously. 5. Don't go to the pulpit afraid. 6. Don't go to the pulpit unsympathetically. 7. Don't go to the pulpit politically. 8. Don't go to the pulpit irreverently. 9. Don't go to the pulpit arrogantly. 10. Don't go to the pulpit hopelessly. For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

11 Factors of Effective Sermon Delivery 13.05.2026 20min

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode of the podcast, H.B. discusses eleven (11) factors of effective sermon delivery. The eleven factors are as follows: 1. Your Character 2. Your Heart 3. Your Preparation 4. Your Sermon 5. Your Audience 6. Your Speech 7. Your Voice 8. Your Body 9. Your Setting 10. Your Dress 11. Your Authenticity For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

#229 | On Preaching with Doug Logan 04.05.2026 46min

A conversation with Doug Logan, a seasoned pastor and church planter who serves as the President of Grimké Seminary, where he focuses on urban ministry and theological training.Check out Doug Logan's new book: The Weightiness of Preaching: Applying Francis Grimké’s Enduring Wisdom To Your Preaching Connect with Doug at https://www.instagram.com/pastordeelowg/Connect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, FloridaProduced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co

#228 | What Do I Carry to the Pulpit? 27.04.2026 6min

In this brief episode, H.B. Charles Jr. discusses what kinds of notes he takes from the pulpit when he preaches and why.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co

#227 | On Pastoring with George E. Hurtt 20.04.2026 26min

Continuing the conversation with George E. Hurtt, who serves as the pastor of both Mt. Sinai Church and New Revelation Church.Connect with George at https://www.instagram.com/gehurttGet a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co

#226 | On Preaching with George E. Hurtt 13.04.2026 21min

A conversation with George E. Hurtt, who serves as the pastor of both Mt. Sinai Church and New Revelation Church.Connect with George at https://www.instagram.com/gehurttGet a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co

#225 | How Expository Preaching Transforms Your Ministry 06.04.2026 34min

A conversation with Douglas Sean O'Donnell, the Senior Vice President of Bible Editorial and Church Resources at Crossway in Wheaton, Illinois. Learn how disciplined study and a focus on the text can revolutionize your pulpit ministry as Doug shares his journey from pastoral ministry to Bible publishing and offers practical advice for preaching difficult books like Ecclesiastes.Connect with Doug at http://douglas-odonnell.comGet a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co

#224 | Preaching Midweek with Ryan Hayden 30.03.2026 29min

A conversation with Ryan Hayden, who serves as Lead pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Matoon, Illinois. Ryan shares helpful insight on AI in preaching, bivocational pastoring, and a valuable hack for midweek preaching.Connect with Ryan at https://congregationhub.comGet a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co

#223 | On Preaching with Frank E. Ray Sr. 23.03.2026 36min

In this throwback episode, we revisit a conversation with Frank E. Ray Sr., longtime pastor of the New Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, affectionately known as "The Walking Bible."Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co

#222 | On Preaching with Clinton D. McFarland, Part 2 16.03.2026 36min

In this throwback episode, we continue our revisit of H.B.’s 2023 conversation with Clinton D. McFarland, founding Pastor of the Grace Bible Church in Stockbridge, Georgia.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, FloridaProduced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co

#221 | On Preaching with Clinton D. McFarland 09.03.2026 27min

In this throwback episode, we revisit H.B.’s 2023 conversation with Clinton D. McFarland, founding Pastor of the Grace Bible Church in Stockbridge, Georgia.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.

#220 | On Pastoring with Steve Gaines 02.03.2026 32min

In this throwback episode, we continue our revisit of H.B.’s 2023 conversation with Steve Gaines, Pastor Emeritus of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. After serving as Senior Pastor for 19 years, Dr. Gaines transitioned to his emeritus role in 2024. He also served as the President of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2016 to 2018. He continues to be a widely respected voice in the areas of prayer, evangelism, and pastoral ministry.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co

#219 | On Preaching with Steve Gaines 23.02.2026 28min

In this throwback episode, we revisit H.B.’s 2023 conversation with Steve Gaines, Pastor Emeritus of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. After serving as Senior Pastor for 19 years, Dr. Gaines transitioned to his emeritus role in 2024. He also served as the President of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2016 to 2018. He continues to be a widely respected voice in the areas of prayer, evangelism, and pastoral ministry.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.

#218 | 10 Questions w/H.B. Charles Jr. | Wheaton College Preaching Lab 16.02.2026 56min

H.B. Charles Jr. answers ten (10) questions about expositional preaching and pastoral ministry during a Preaching Lab led by Chaplain Angulus Wilson at Wheaton College - President Phillip Graham Ryken.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, FloridaProduced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE. Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.

#217 | Simple Ways to Preach Better 02.02.2026 26min

Improving your preaching isn't an overnight fix; it requires consistent practice, much like going to the gym. Here are 12 simple ways to preach better, from "hugging the text" to "landing the plane" safely, to help you grow in your ministry.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.

#216 | Am I Called? 26.01.2026 24min

Wrestling with the question, "Am I called to preach?" Here are 10 biblical signs, from godly character to a consuming burden, to help you discern God's call on your life.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.

#215 | Bad Preaching Habits to Leave in 2025 19.01.2026 28min

Stop bringing old mistakes into a new year of ministry. This episode identifies 10 bad preaching habits to leave behind so you can preach the Word with more clarity and power in 2026 and beyond.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co

#214 | Why I Use Study Bibles for Sermon Preparation 12.01.2026 22min

Discover why a study Bible is a vital tool for the pulpit. Learn how integrating these resources can strengthen your sermon preparation by providing essential historical and literary context.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.

#213 | Why Visiting Israel Will Help Your Preaching 05.01.2026 33min

Experience how visiting the Holy Land transforms your Bible study from black and white to HD. Discover the spiritual and practical value of seeing the historical settings of Scripture firsthand.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.