Selecting a Text — Dr. H.B. Charles Jr.

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Selecting a Text

Selecting a Text

Preacher: Dr. H.B. Charles Jr.
Tradition: Black Baptist
Published: Aug 11, 2025
Length: 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, & 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 Straight magazine at https://CISmag.org Connect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.com The 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 SHARE 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.

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