“Effective preaching is passionate preaching!” -
To preach with passion is not talking about volume, emotion, or even theatrics—- you should present yourself like a satisfied customer, not a paid advertiser!
Cutting It Straight
The goal of this conference is to train, model, and promote expository preaching. Paul would have used it as a tentmaker. September 24-26, 2014. Charles Jr.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. - 2 Timothy 2:15
The term “rightly dividing” is basically means to “cut it straight.” It was used of a doctor making an incision on a patient for surgery, an architect designing a house, or a construction worker making a straight path or road. But he uses it in 2 Ti
Are you using your tools?!
Just a small clip from one of our sessions here at the CIS intensive! “You don’t have books, you have TOOLS!”
Preach for a Verdict: Casting and Drawing the Net
New episode, Simply Ways to Preach Better, from On Preaching Podcast with
01/30/2026
Raise your preaching to a new level of clarity, conviction, and faithfulness.
The Institute for Expository Preaching equips men at every stage of ministry from beginners to seasoned pastors with biblical training, mentorship, and practical tools to faithfully proclaim God’s Word. Led by Pastor and trusted instructors through powerful online sessions, this program is designed to refine your calling and strengthen your handling of Scripture.
Whether you’re just starting, in formal training, or looking to sharpen your craft this Institute is your next step.
Learn. Grow. Preach with excellence.
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shares some preaching goals for 2026 on this week’s episode of On Preaching Podcast.
The Institute for Expository Preaching exists to form faithful men who handle the Word of God with clarity, conviction, and discipline. Through comprehensive online modules taught by Pastor , participants receive sound biblical instruction paired with personalized mentorship training both the heart and the craft of preaching.
Online modules begin March 9, 2026.
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What is on your reading list for 2026?
shares a few books to add your reading list on this week’s episode of the On Preaching Podcast.
warns preaches not to be a copy, but be yourself.
Preaching Jesus | Modeling Scripture for Your Audience
shares some of his preaching pet peeves on the the latest episode of On Preaching Podcast
The heart of a powerful sermon is to focus on Christ.
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Jesus’ Shocking Rejection: Lord, Lord didn’t I…
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