Best H.B. Charles Podcasts (2025)

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#202 | The Lonely Preacher 25:40

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Most of a pastor’s work is spent among the people—counseling, planning, and leading. But the most critical part of pastoral ministry is the work done in solitude. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.…

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#201 | Planning Your Preaching 29:53

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As a pastor, I've learned the power of planning. Don't let the pressures of ministry get the best of you. I want to tell you why every preacher should have a preaching calendar. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB Register for the Cutting It Straight Conference a…

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#200 | Preaching to Different Audiences 27:52

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Ever wonder why a sermon falls flat for some but not others? It's not the message, it's the audience. Discover how to connect with every person in the pews, from the biblically illiterate to the hardened unbeliever. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB Register fo…

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#199 | Avoiding Preaching Assumptions 31:31

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Unlock the secrets to impactful sermons by steering clear of common assumptions. Explore dynamic strategies to connect deeply with your audience and deliver messages that truly resonate. Transform your preaching approach with insights that inspire and engage. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services a…

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#198 | Preaching the Parables 31:30

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H.B. shares his favorite commentaries, books, and more resources for preaching the parables of Jesus faithfully, clearly, and better. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB Register for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.com Subscribe to the C…

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#197 | Back to the Mailbag 31:19

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H.B. dives back into the On Preaching Mailbag to answer your questions! Drop yours in the comments, and it might be featured on a future episode. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB Register for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.com Subscr…

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#196 | Selecting a Text 29:31

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A sermon text should be like a street lamp for illumination, not a crutch to lean on. Explore seven key principles for selecting a text for preaching, including why you should always start with the Scripture and not a topic. Preach faithfully and powerfully by letting the Word of God lead the way. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & ful…

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#195 | Preparing to Preach Through a Book 31:04

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Imagine standing at the edge of a vast, unexplored territory, ready to embark on a journey that promises both challenge and reward. This is what it feels like to prepare for preaching through a book of the Bible. In this episode, we'll explore the essential steps to equip yourself for this spiritual expedition. Get a new website, unlimited custom g…

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#194 | Remembering John MacArthur 25:19

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Honoring the memory and legacy of John F. MacArthur, Jr. Read the full tribute here – https://ncrs.cc/4y1g ----------- Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB Register for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.com Subscribe to the Cutting It Strai…

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#193 | My Top Psalm Commentaries 33:03

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Share your questions, and it may be featured in a future episode. Share your questions at https://ncrs.cc/opqa Explore a curated list of favorite commentaries on the Psalms with insights into their theological depth and practical application. These resources can enrich your study and teaching of the Psalms. Get a new website, unlimited custom graph…

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#192 | The Ten Commandments of Preaching 32:06

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Share your questions, and it may be featured in a future episode. Share your questions at https://ncrs.cc/opqa Discover a set of guiding principles designed to elevate your ministry and enhance your delivery of God's Word by making Christ the center of every sermon, living authentically in alignment with your message, and avoiding pitfalls like pla…

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#191 | The Preacher's Process 31:16

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Master the art of diligent research, insightful reflection, and meticulous note-taking to preach with confidence and depth. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB Register for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.com Subscribe to the Cutting It …

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#190 | The Preacher's Schedule 33:24

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Unlock the secrets to effective time management for ministry and beyond, mastering sermon preparation and life's demands with these nine proven strategies. Discover how to prioritize, schedule strategically, and cultivate a disciplined approach that fuels both productivity and spiritual well-being. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & fu…

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# 189 | My Favorite Commentaries on Mark's Gospel 26:09

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After preaching nearly 90 sermons through the Gospel of Mark, H.B. shares the invaluable handful of resources that proved most faithful, providing the clearest insight and richest spiritual sustenance for the journey. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB Register …

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#188 | The On Preaching Mailbag 30:57

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H.B. dives into the On Preaching Mailbag to answer your questions! Drop yours in the comments, and it might be featured on a future episode. Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.org Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB Connect with …

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#187 | More Questions, More Answers 22:19

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H.B. dives into the On Preaching Mailbag to answer your questions! Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.org Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB Connect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.com The On Preaching…

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#186 | Answering Questions On Preaching 26:51

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H.B. dives into the On Preaching Mailbag to answer your questions! Drop yours in the comments, and it might be featured on a future episode. Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.org Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB Connect with …

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#185 | Preaching Through a Storm 26:32

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Ministry can feel like navigating a downpour, but how do you continue to lead and inspire when the storms of life hit? Discover timeless wisdom and practical guidance on maintaining your message and your faith while weathering personal and congregational challenges. Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.org Get a new …

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#184 | The Devotional Life of the Preacher 25:51

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Is a vibrant personal relationship with God the secret weapon of powerful preaching? Explore why a thriving devotional life, distinct from sermon prep, is foundational for a preacher's heart, spiritual growth, and impactful ministry. Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.org Get a new website, unlimited custom graphic…

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#183 | Sermon Prep Hacks 26:05

5M ago26:05

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Ever wonder how powerful preachers prepare? Discover 10 hacks, including a colorful secret and the power of listening, that will transform your sermon prep from frantic to focused. Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.org Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at http…

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#182 | Principles of Evangelistic Preaching 17:30

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. 2 Timothy 4:5 exhorts the one who preaches the word (2 Timothy 4:2) to "do the work of an evangelist." W What are the principles of evangelistic preaching? The messenger of evangelistic preaching is the preacher The place of evangeli…

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#181 | Studying To Preach 16:28

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. Why should you prioritize your study time in sermon preparation? Study is a practical necessity. Study is a sacred duty. Study is a wonderful privilege. Study is a strategic opportunity. Study is a faithful stewardship. Study is a sp…

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#180 | The Prayer-Saturated Sermon 21:34

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses seven marks of a prayer-saturated sermon. Pray for wisdom as you plan the sermon. Pray for illumination as you study the text. Pray for obedience as you learn the truth. Pray for clarity as you craft t…

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#179 | Preaching Easter 22:37

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. How should you approach preaching Easter? Preach a sermon. Preach a well-prepared sermon. Preach Jesus. Preach the old, old story. Preach the gospel. Preach for a verdict. Preach as a witness. For contact, information, or resources, …

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#178 | 25 Books on Preaching You Should Read 31:26

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses 25 books on preaching you should read. Preaching by Michael Reeves 12 Essentials for Great Preaching by Wayne McDill Preaching & Preachers by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Anointed Expository Preaching by Steven …

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#177 | 4 Targets of Gospel Application 21:50

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses four targets of gospel application in your preaching. A sermon should include explanation, application, and illustration. For many, effective application is difficult to develop. But this principle might …

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#176 | Biblical Convictions for Expository Preaching 19:49

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses biblical convictions for expository preaching. If you do not believe the Bible, you should not be in the pulpit! If you are to be a faithful preacher, you must know where you stand and why. What must y…

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#175 | 10 Ways to Conclude a Sermon 20:36

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses ten ways to conclude a sermon. An effective sermon conclusion is brief, singular, and persuasive. What are the ten ways to conclude a sermon effectively? Summary Climax Application Challenge Solution V…

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#174 | Pitfalls of Sermon Preparation 33:27

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses the pitfalls of sermon preparation. Having no sermon plan. Busyness. Ministerial sloth. Not eliminating distractions. Starting too late. Neglecting the biblical text. Not allowing the text to speak to you…

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#173 | Collecting Tools for Biblical Preaching 29:00

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses collecting study tools for biblical preaching. Build your library strategically. Start with the basics. Ask the help. Get the best works. Make friends with authors. Date before you marry. Buy individua…

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#172 | A Tribute to John A. Reed Jr. 21:55

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. gives a brief tribute to the late John A. Reed Jr., who recently passed away. Dr. Reed was dear friends with H.B.'s father, and a father figure to H.B. after his Dad passed away. For more than six decades, John …

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#171 | My First Sermon. 40 Years Ago! 22:09

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. reflects on the first sermon he preached - forty years ago - August 26, 2024. The sermon was preached at a youth choir musical at the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, where H.B.'s dad - H.B. C…

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#170 | Words to Study in the Text 21:54

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses the words you should consider in your sermon text for further study. You should note these words in your observation of the text and study them in the interpretation phase of your word work. What words sh…

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#169 | Derek W.H. Thomas Interview 46:56

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode of the podcast, H.B. interviews Derek W.H. Thomas, recently retired Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina. The author of numerous books, Thomas is a professor at Reformed Theological Seminary an…

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#168 | A System of Sermon Preparation 24:33

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses a system of sermon preparation. Although the principles of sermon preparation are common, each preacher must develop, practice, and refine his own process for moving from text to sermon. What does a syste…

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#167 | The Hard Work of Preaching 26:58

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Welcome to The On Preaching podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode of the podcast, H.B. discusses the hard work of preaching. Effective preaching is text-driven, has a clear message, and involves hard work. Many congregations feel their pastors only work on Sunday, if then. That should …

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#166 | Bible Reading for Sermon Preparation 17:20

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. talks about how to read the Bible effectively in the sermon preparation process. Read the Bible casually. Read the Bible continually. Read the Bible committedly. Read the Bible carefully. Read the Bible correctl…

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#165 | The Objectives of the Sermon 22:04

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses the objectives of the sermon. What is the difference between teaching and preaching? A sermon is characterized by proclamation, purpose, and persuasion. Regarding persuasion, you should consider three …

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#164 | The Circles of Context 24:18

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. The three laws of real estate are location, location, location. Similarly, the three laws of proper Bible interpretation are context, context, context. A text without a context is a pretext. Context in biblical interpretation falls i…

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#163 | What Commentaries Should I Use? 25:02

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. answers the question, What commentaries should I use? Biblical Commentaries Best Commentaries Helpful Commentaries Critical Commentaries Expository Commentaries Homiletical Commentaries Old Commentaries New Comm…

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#162 | What to Look for in Observations 36:19

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. The sermon preparation is a twofold process of getting the text right and getting the truth across. In terms of biblical exegesis (getting the text across), I commend to you the inductive Bible study process: Observation: What does t…

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#161 | Theological Disciplines for Expository Preaching 29:40

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses theological disciplines for expository preaching. As a student and advocate of expository preaching, I believe that it is the most faithful way to handle God's word. The bottom line of this episode is tha…

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#161 | 4 Persons to Use in Your Illustrations 29:07

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. talks about how to find sermon illustrations. We preachers often look for illustrative material by subject (prayer, love, forgiveness, etc). But there is another way. You can also look for illustrations by focusing…

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#160 | 4 Sentences That Will Improve Your Preaching 23:10

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode of the podcast, H.B. discusses four sentences that will improve your preaching. That may seem to be a big promise. But carefully crafting these sentences will truly help you to get the text right and get the truth across…

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#159 | Overcoming Sermon Writer's Block 25:10

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses how to overcome sermon writer's block. Writer's block typically refers to authors, composers, or artists. But it can also happen to preachers, with the accompanying spiritual implications. You can struggl…

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#158 | Grant R. Castleberry Interview 39:59

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. interviews a new friend, Grant R. Castleberry, Pastor of the Capital Community Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Grant is also the President and featured speaker/writer at Unashamed Truth. For contact, informat…

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#157 | How to State Your Sermon Online 25:35

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. gives several tips for stating the points, headings, or movements of the main body of your sermon. Effective sermons have clear structure. The structure of the sermon does not have to be explicit. But a good sermon…

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#156 | Impactful Sermons I've Heard 41:13

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses impactful sermons he has personally heard over the years. The sermons affirm the power of hearing the word of God preached. They remind us that the Holy Spirit is at work through our preaching. They also …

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#155 | Key Questions for Proper Interpretation 31:58

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the Podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses eleven questions you should ask to properly interpret your sermon text. What is the book about? What is the literary genre? What are the word meanings? What is the literal reading? What is the immediate c…

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#154 | How to Learn to Preach 21:26

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Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. talks about practical ways to learn to preach - or to preach better. How can I learn to preach better? By studying the Bible. Through prayer to God. By listening to good preaching. By preaching. By studying preachi…