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Thanks to all who have picked up my new book, It Happens After Prayer. May it motivate you to pray!

Thanks for your comments on my post: A Wake Up Call for Gospel Artists. I hope it starts an long-overdue conversation.

A shout-out to Michael Diduit for the opportunity to speak at the National Conference on Preaching 2013 in Charlotte. By the way, Don’t miss the National Conference on Preaching 2014 in Atlanta.

Shout-out to Pastor Alexis Thomas for the opportunity to speak again this week at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church of Phoenix.

ChurchLeaders.com: Discover the Bottom Line of Ministry by H.B. Charles Jr.

You still have time to register for the 2013 E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference.

You should make plans to attend the Expositors Summit at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary this October.

Tim Challies: Prayerlessness is Selfishness 

Carl R. Trueman: Tragic Worship 

Ray Ortlund: Daily slogging in the power of the Spirit

Stephen Altrogge: Are You REALLY Interpreting the Bible? 

Keith Mathison: The Reformed Doctrine of General Revelation: What It Is and Is Not  

Larry Osborne: The Myth of Endless Growth 

Ron Edmondson: 7 Ways to Help an Introvert Engage in Meetings 

Lindsey Carlson: The Plastic Fruit of Online Living

J.D. Greear: 10 Ways to Fight Like a Christian

Today every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ is a priest. Israel had a priesthood; today the church is a priesthood. – J. Vernon McGee

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Happy Mother’s Day!

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A big shout-out to Tim Challies for his review of It Happens After Prayer.

Thanks to George Hurtt, Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, and my friends in Los Angeles who warmly received me during my book tour there this week.

Shout-Out to Pastor L.A. Kessee and the Bethany Church of Los Angeles for the opportunity to preach their Communion Service this past Sunday night.

Shout-Out to President X. Thompson and Baptist Minister’s Conference of Los Angeles. It was great to fellowship with you again!

Check out the new addition to my “On Preaching” series of articles: “On Consecutive Exposition.” 

The National Conference on Preaching 2013 meets this coming week in Charlotte. Hope to see you there.

Russell Moore: W.W. Jay-Z? How Christian hip-hop could call the American church back to the gospel – and hip-hop to its roots 

Practical Shepherding: What can I pray when praying for the sick in the hospital?

Tony Reinke: How Introverted Pastors Love 

Julian Freeman: Top Preaching Mistakes I Make in Preaching

Michael Patton: How to Preach a Text When You Don’t Know What It Means 

Thom Rainer: Five Ways to Avoid Lying about Church Attendance 

Trillia Newman: I Wore White

Sam Storms: Why God Doesn’t Always Heal the Sick? 

Joe Carter: 9 Things You Should Know About Pornography and the Brain

Chuck Lawless: Ten Signs of Hope for a Declining Church 

Jen Wilkin: Showing Honor on Mother’s Day (even when it’s hard) 

I am certain that to preach the wrath of God with a hard heart, a cold lip, a tearless eye, and a unfeeling spirit is to harden men, not benefit them. – Charles Spurgeon

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Thanks to all who have purchased my new book, It Happens After Prayer. I hope it motivates you to pray with confidence in the word of God.

Praying for the youth of Shiloh Church who are participating in a purity conference this weekend.

Shout-out to the members of Shiloh for the ways you have given and served to make today a special day for the couples participating in our Mass Wedding.

Shout-out to Pastor Anthony Maclin for the opportunity to minister the word at The Sanctuary of Kingdom of Square in Capitol Heights this past Wednesday evening.

Praying for the family and congregation of Pastor Keith Smith, who moved upstairs this week.

Check out my interview with Pastor Charlie Dates.

Don’t miss the 2013 National Conference on Preaching next week.

Star Parker: Planned Parenthood Targets Black Women

Derek Thomas: 4 Sermon Types to Avoid

Jared C. Wilson: May We Use Commentaries Written by Women? 

Andy Naselli: 6 Discontinuities between the Old and New Covenant

Bob Smietana: Modern Hymn Writers Revive Lost Art with Surprising Success

Dane Hays: Slaying Porn Through Christ: A Testimony of Hope

Jordan Richmond: 4 Ways to Improve the Worship Leader-Pastor Relationship

Thabiti Anyabwile: Why You Should Not Listen to Me 

Daniel Darling: How to Build Community in Your Church 

Practical Shepherding: How does a pastor face criticism from his people? 

Jonathan Leeman: Churches Cooperating in Discipline 

iDone This Blog: Busyness is Not a Virtue

True prayer is measured by weight, not by length. A single groan before God may have more fullness of prayer in it than a fine oration of great length. – Charles Haddon Spurgeon

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My new book, It Happens After Prayer, was released early. Thanks for all who have purchased the book. I hope it encourages you to pray with faith, hope, and joy.

I posted my sermon on Matthew 19:3-10: “Jesus’ Answer to the Question of Divorce” 

Shout-out to Pastor Carl Livingston and the Walnut Grove Baptist Church of Clarksville, TN. Thanks for the opportunity to preach this past Sunday night through Tuesday.

Book Recommendation: Pick up Manhood Restored by Eric Mason.

I am excited about participating in the National Conference on Preaching 2013 next month.

Registration is open for the 2013 E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference.

Joe Thorn: Scripture in Worship 

Trillia Newbell: I Was an Abortionist 

Mitch Chase: Preach the Old Testament as if Jesus is Risen 

Thabiti Anyabwile: The Pastor’s Heavy, Happy Heart

Mark Driscoll: “What’s the difference between preaching and teaching?”

The Blazing Center: There Really is a Reason – 12 Benefits of Affliction

Anthony Carter: Discussing and Dealing with Pornography

Trevin Wax: Are You Counseling a Saint, Sufferer, or Sinner? 

The Blazing Center: Really? ALL THINGS Without Grumbling? Really? 

Joe Carter: 9 Things You SHould Know About Planned Parenthood

R.C. Sproul: Are there contradictions in the Bible?

 Prayerlessness is a declaration of independence. But needy people pray. – It Happens After prayer. p. 24

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Shout-out to Pastor John Brooks for the opportunity to preach the word to the good people of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Kansas City (MO) this past Thursday and Friday.

Read “The Bottom Line of Christian Ministry.”

My new book, It Happens After Prayer, will be released May 1. You can pre-order a copy here and here.

If you are in the Chicago area next week, you should attend the Bible Exposition Conference. I will be speaking and teaching each day.

You still have time to register for the 2013 National Conference on Preaching.

Matt Smethurst: Jesus in the Lion’s Den? Preaching Christ from Daniel 

Christianity Today: Black Churches’ Missing Missionaries

Justin Holcomb: Resources for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April

Check out The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

Bob Johnson: Leading the Church While Leading your Family

Gary Miller: The Missing Ingredient: Devoted to ____________ and Preaching

John Piper: First-Day Thoughts on Not Being a Pastor Anymore

Christ Castaldo: 3 Lessons Learned from a Pastoral Mentor

Daniel Hyde: 4 Reasons We Must Preach the Pentateuch 

CCEF: Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery 

Thom Rainer: Um, Uh, and You Know: Killer Fillers in Public Speaking

Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation. – D. Elton Trueblood

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It’s Holy Week! Over the coming days we will remember the final week in the life of Jesus. May you encounter Christ through prayer and the scriptures in a fresh, new, and life-changing way.

Don’t forget to invite an unsaved or unchurched friend to church with you Easter Sunday!

Brothers, what are you planning to preach Easter Sunday?

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My daughter, Hailey, turns 5-years-old this weekend. She is going up quickly. Too quickly. Hailey is my family’s exercise instructor. We have to stay in shape to keep up with her!  I love her beyond words. I am very proud of her. And I pray that she would grow as Jesus grew (Luke 2:52).

The Bible Exposition Conference is coming up in April. It has been my privilege to speak at this conference the past several years. Always a blessing.

My new book, It Happens After Prayer, will be released on May 1. But you can pre-order it here and here.

Congratulations to Pastor Bryan Carter and the Concord Church as they celebrate the completion of their new church facilities.

Kevin DeYoung: Pastors, Ask for Prayer 

Amie Patrick: Battling Discouragement as a Pastor’s Wife

Hunter Baker: An Astonishing Message from a Gay Sister in Christ

This Parent LIfe: Two Sets of Wants

The Blazing Center: My Spouse Doesn’t Meet My Needs

Thom Rainer: Top Ten Bible Translations in the United States

Practical Shepherding: What is the most unique opportunity for a pastor to do evangelism? 

J.D. Greear: 4 Ways We Need to Grow in Evangelism

Matt Reagan: Ten Big, Daily Reminders

ScribblePreach: A Writer’s Confession 

Michael Hyatt: Use a Blogging Template to Write Posts Faster

Never undertake more Christian service than you can cover by believing prayer. – Alan Redpath

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A big shout-out to my son, H.B. Charles, III, for making the track team this week – along with making the basketball team!  Go, H.B.!!!

Shout-out to Pastors Todd, Benson, and Washington for the opportunity to preach to their congregations in Alexander City/Rockford, Alabama, Thursday and Friday nights.

I posted my latest “On Preaching” article this week: “On Sermon Conclusions.”

ChurchLeaders.com posted my article on “How to Avoid Pulpit Plagiarism” this week.

I am looking forward to speaking with Dr. Steven J. Lawson at the One Passion Conference. Dr. Lawson is pound-for-pound the best Bible expositor in the country.

The 2013 E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference is open for registration.

Don’t miss the 2013 National Conference on Preaching.

Kent Shaffer: Top 200 Ministry Blogs

Practical Shepherding: How does a pastor deal with “Carnal Christians” in his church?

Chuck Lawless: Seven Warning Signs of a Leader’s Fall

Tom Ascol: One Family Under God

The Biblemesh Blog: Can’t I Just Skip Over the Genealogies in the Bible?

Mark Driscoll: How to plan a preaching schedule

Bryan Crawford Loritts: The Other

Doug Wilson’s response to Bryan Loritts: With a Bit of Menthol 

Joe Tyrpak: Eight Questions to Ask before Preaching your Sermon

Michael Leake: 7 Ways to Create a Reading Culture in Your Church

Modern Reject: My Expectation-Free Marriage

USA Today: Celebration to mark soul-stirring song “Precious Lord” 

 Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscles of Omnipotence. – Charles Haddon Spurgeon

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A big birthday shout-out to my daughter, Natalie, who turns 11-years-old Monday (3/4).

Both of my daughters were born in March. Hailey’s big day is coming at the end of the month (3/24).

Shout-out to all the men of Shiloh who studied with us the past 6 weeks for 33 The Series (Part 2).

Preorder my upcoming book: “It Happens After Prayer”

Follow Shiloh Church on Twitter: @ShilohJAX

Thanks to Ray Pritchard for sharing 52 Sermons for Good Friday and Easter.

I had the opportunity to meet Anthony J. Carter of the East Pointe Church this weekend. I was very encouraged by his wisdom on the subject of being Black and Reformed. Buy Carter’s new book, “Blood Work.” by Anthony J. Carter

Ligonier 2013 National Conference Audio & Video.

Michael Horton: Pilgrim Theology: Applying the Coordinates to the Key Doctrine

David Murray: Top 200 Preaching Resources 

David Powlinson: The Local Church is THE Place for Biblical Counseling

Thom Rainer: Seven Questions a Pastor Should Ask a Church Before He Says “Yes” 

Ed Stetzer: Debunking Megachurch Myths: Especially the One About Sheep Swapping

Ed Stetzer: The Problem with Arrogant Pastors &  5 Ways Not to Be One

Pyromaniacs: The Most Offensive Verse in the Bible 

Stephen Miller: Hey, Church Musician, You’re Leading Worship Too! 

Micah Carter: 25 Ways Men Can Be Servant Leaders

Kate Conner: Ten Things I Want to Tell Teenage Girls 

NAMB: SBC ethnic congregations up 66 percent since 1998

A dedicated Christian home is the nearest thing to heaven on earth, and it starts with a Christian marriage. – Warren Wiersbe

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Tomorrow is Ministry Emphasis Day at the Shiloh Church. A big-shout to all of our volunteers for your service and sacrifice. You make it happen!

Shout-out to Elder Benard Yates and the Primitive Baptist Church Convention for the opportunity to speak at their board meeting and institute this past Monday and Tuesday.

10 Ways to Avoid Indecent Exposure in the Pulpit by H.B. Charles, Jr.

The Concord Church has published information about the 2013 E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference. I am honored to be invited again to participate as a speaker & lecturer.

Praise God for the life and ministry of Howard G. Hendricks!

R. Albert Mohler: Tebow’s Big Fumble 

W. Robert Godfrey: The Word-less “Church

Check out this blog site: Don’t Waste Your Wedding: Thoughts on Proclaiming the Gospel on Your Big Day 

Paula Hendricks: 25 Years of Evangelizing My Husband 

Sherry Allchin: Help! I Just Discovered My Husband Is Looking At Pornography?”  

Sherry Allchin: What Do I Do If My Child Is Looking At Pornography?

Pyromaniacs: When you become an Evangelical rock-star, remember this.

Trevin Wax: 10 Sure Signs We’ve Love Our Minds 

Ron Edmondson: 7 Common Energy and Time Wasters for Leaders

Kevin DeYoung: Why Pastors Should Read Over Their Heads

Lukas Naugle: 7 Things Pastors Should Teach Those in the Marketplace

Brad Whitt: 20 Ways to Tell Your Children You Love Them

Service is an act; servanthood is a lifestyle. – LeBron Fairbanks

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Thanks again for all of your kind birthday expressions. I have been 40 for about a week and survived! I hope I am getting better as I am getting older.

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Shout-out to SermonCentral.com for posting my article this week: “How to Be an Awesome Guest Preacher.” 

Shout-out to ChurchLeaders.com for posting my article this week: “The Danger of Spiritual Catchphrases” 

Shout-out to Michael Jordan - The greatest of all time! – on his 5oth birthday this weekend.

Hymn Living: A Disappearing African American Tradition

Marc5Solas: Top 10 Reasons our Kids Leave Church

John MacArthur: The Abundance of Giving

Check out The Master’s Seminary’s new Theological Resource Center

D.A. Carson: How Can God be both Personal and Transcendent

John Piper: Fill in the Cracks of Your Life with Black History This Month 

Fred Luter: We Need African Americans on the International Mission Field.

Kevin DeYoung: How can I tell if I’m called to pastoral ministry?

Kathy Keller: The Dangers of ‘Faking It’ in Ministry

Ronnie Floyd: Everything Builds Toward Sunday

Daniel Darling: 5 Things a Daughter Needs to Hear from Her Dad

Out of Ur: The Beards of Ministry

I have never yet known a marriage to fail where the couples had – or had acquired – the habit of praying aloud together. – Norman Vincent Peale

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