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by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Delivered at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama, on 4 November 1956. I would like to share with you an imaginary letter from the pen of the Apostle Paul. The postmark reveals that it comes from the city of Ephesus. After opening the letter I discovered that it was written in Greek rather than English. At the top of the first page was this ... More...
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon This sermon was the subject of some measure of animated discussion in yesterday’s Adult Sunday School class.Please, understand that this text was meant to be heard, not read. Consequently, at several points it exhibits certain truncation of ideas more explicitly spelled out in the vocal presentation. Rhetorical grammar and literary composition are two distinct ... More...
By the Reverend Jacob Duche´ Rector of Christ Church in Philadelphia, PA, the Rev. Jacob Duché (1737–1798) was the first chaplain to the Continental Congress. A Sermon, Preached in Christ-Church July 7th, 1775. Before the First Battalion of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia; And now published at their Request. Galatians, Chap. 5 Part of First Verse. Stand ... More...
by Jason Ketz This past autumn, about the time that students hit their post-midterm academic lull, I was presented with a curious opportunity. One of my professors, Fr. Sergius Halvorsen, invited members of his homiletics class to apply for an all-expense-paid trip...to Louisville, Kentucky...over Christmas recess...to attend the Festival of Young Preachers! Now to some people, this sounds like ... More...
In America, as in the Church, we stand on the shoulders of giants. Happy Thanksgiving Day. I wish you a day of peace, joy and, of course, great thanksgiving to the God of nations, who has vouchsafed to us a land of liberty and freedom to do as we ought. Preach the Gospel this Sunday. Enjoy. A SERMON, DELIVERED FEBRUARY 19, 1795: BEING THE DAY OF PUBLIC THANKSGIVING Throughout the ... More...
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