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Finding Aid for the Leighton Kirk Farrell Sermons The Archives at Bridwell Library Overview Creator: Farrell, Leighton Title: Leighton Kirk Farrell sermons Inclusive Dates: 1972-1995 Extent: 4 boxes (3.5 linear feet) Abstract: The Leighton Kirk Farrell sermons are a comprehensive collection of 975 sermons written and delivered by the Rev. Dr. Leighton Kirk Farrell while he was Senior Pastor of the Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, 1972-1995. Collection No: BridArch 303.04 Language: Material is in English. Repository: Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University Biographical Note Leighton Kirk Farrell was born on October 13, 1930 in Hillsboro, Texas. He earned his B.A. (1951) and Master of Theology (1953) from Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, and his Doctor of Theology (1956) from the Iliff School of Theology at the University of Denver. Dr. Farrell was ordained in the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Among his charges were the Edge Park Methodist Church, Fort Worth (1956-1965), which he founded; First United Methodist Church, Richardson (1967-1972); and Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas (1972-1995). He also served briefly on the pastoral staff of St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas (2001).

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Finding Aid for the

Leighton Kirk Farrell Sermons

The Archives at Bridwell Library

Overview

Creator: Farrell, Leighton

Title: Leighton Kirk Farrell sermons

Inclusive Dates: 1972-1995

Extent: 4 boxes (3.5 linear feet)

Abstract: The Leighton Kirk Farrell sermons are a comprehensive collection of 975

sermons written and delivered by the Rev. Dr. Leighton Kirk Farrell

while he was Senior Pastor of the Highland Park United Methodist

Church in Dallas, Texas, 1972-1995.

Collection No: BridArch 303.04

Language: Material is in English.

Repository: Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist

University

Biographical Note

Leighton Kirk Farrell was born on October 13, 1930 in Hillsboro, Texas. He earned his B.A.

(1951) and Master of Theology (1953) from Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, and

his Doctor of Theology (1956) from the Iliff School of Theology at the University of Denver.

Dr. Farrell was ordained in the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Among his charges were the Edge Park Methodist Church, Fort Worth (1956-1965), which he

founded; First United Methodist Church, Richardson (1967-1972); and Highland Park United

Methodist Church, Dallas (1972-1995). He also served briefly on the pastoral staff of St.

Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas (2001).

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In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, Dr. Farrell taught classes at Bright Divinity

School and at Perkins School of Theology. He also served on the SMU Board of Trustees

for sixteen years. In 1987 Farrell chaired the task force that reorganized the SMU Board

after the infamous football recruiting scandal of the early 1980s.

Dr. Farrell held several denominational leadership positions beginning in 1965, when he

became an administrative assistant to Bishop W. Kenneth Pope. After his lengthy Highland

Park pastorate, Farrell worked as a development officer for the North Texas Annual

Conference, 1995-1996, and then was appointed Superintendent of the Dallas South District

from 1997 to 2001. He served six years as Chair of the Board of Directors of Methodist

Hospitals of Dallas, eight years on the General Council on Finance and Administration of

the United Methodist Church, and eight years on the General Board of Pensions.

Leighton Kirk Farrell married Julie Yarbrough in 1987. He died in Dallas on July 13, 2004

after several months of illness.

Sources: Yarbrough, Julie. “Leighton K. Farrell.” Journal of the North Texas Annual Conference of the

United Methodist Church (2005): 355-356.

“Farrell, Leighton Kirk.” Dallas Morning News. July 15, 2004.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

Bridwell Library‟s collection of sermons by Leighton Kirk Farrell consists of eighty-one

folders containing typescript sermons delivered at Highland Park United Methodist Church

during his tenure as Senior Pastor. A notable feature of the collection is Dr. Farrell‟s use

(and occasional re-use) of thematic sermon series. Altogether, the collection documents the

pulpit ministry of an outstanding United Methodist preacher of the late twentieth century.

Arrangement of the Collection

The collection consists of one series of sermon typescripts, which is ordered

chronologically.

Restrictions

Access to Collection:

The collection is open for research use.

Publication Rights:

Permission to publish materials must be obtained from the Director of the Bridwell

Library.

Copyright Statement:

It is the responsibility of the user to obtain copyright authorization.

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Access Terms

This collection is indexed under the following terms in the SMU Libraries' online catalog.

Researchers desiring related materials may search the catalog using these terms.

Farrell, Leighton.

United Methodist church (U.S.) -- Sermons.

Sermons, American -- Texas -- Dallas.

Highland Park United Methodist Church (Dallas, Tex.)

Sermons.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation:

[Identification of item], Leighton Kirk Farrell sermons, Bridwell Library, Perkins

School of Theology, Southern Methodist University.

Acquisition Information:

Gift of Julie Yarbrough, December 2004.

Processing Information:

Heather M. Oglevie arranged and described the Leighton Farrell sermons in 2010

with assistance from Timothy Binkley. Encoded by Lara Corazalla, 2010.

Description of Series

This single series consists of 975 typescript sermons written and delivered by Leighton Kirk

Farrell during his tenure at Highland Park United Methodist Church. The sermons are

organized chronologically in folders with specified date ranges. Each folder contains a set

of sermons originally bound together by Dr. Farrell. In processing the collection, the

original acidic bindings were replaced with acid-free folders for preservation purposes.

Individual sermon titles and delivery dates are provided to assist patrons in their search for

relevant sermons and sermon series.

Box File Contents Dates

1571 1 September – October, 1972 1972

“Man‟s Need and God‟s Power” 09/03/1972

“The Church: What is the Church?” 09/10/1972

“The Church: How is the Christian Church Built?” 09/17/1972

“What Does the Christian Church Have to Offer?” 09/24/1972

“What is the Responsibility of the Church?” 10/01/1972

“Jesus Christ as Savior” 10/15/1972

“Jesus Christ as Lord” 10/22/1972

“Jesus Christ as the Light of the World” 10/29/1972

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Box File Contents Dates

1571 2 November – December, 1972 1972

“Tithing” 11/05/1972

“Stewardship of Money” 11/12/1972

“Religion of Remnants” 11/19/1972

“Why Did the Lepers Fail to Thank Jesus?” 11/26/1972

“Why Was There No Room in the Inn?” 12/03/1972

“Why Did the Wise Men See the Star?” 12/10/1972

“Why Did the Angels Sing?” 12/17/1972

“What Does Christmas Mean?” 12/24/1972

“What Can We Expect from 1973?” 12/31/1972

3 January – March, 1973 1973

“Overview of Problems” 01/07/1973

“Grief and Death” 01/14/1973

“Meaninglessness” 01/21/1973

“Disappointments” 01/28/1973

“Failures” 02/04/1973

“Doubt” 02/11/1973

“Steps to New Christian Power” 02/18/1973

“Planting the Seed” 03/04/1973

4 March – April, 1973 1973

“The Disciples and the Cross” 03/11/1973

“The Companion and the Cross” 03/18/1973

“The Coward and the Cross” 03/25/1973

“The Conscript and the Cross” 04/01/1973

“The Criminal and the Cross” 04/08/1973

“The Crowd and the Cross” 04/15/1973

“The Christ and the Cross” 04/22/1973

5 May – June, 1973 1973

“1 John 4:7-11” 05/06/1973

“Deuteronomy 6:1-9” 05/13/1973

“Mark 10:13-16” 05/20/1973

“Will Durant, the famous author and lecturer...” 05/27/1973

“We are in much trouble in our land today…” 06/04/1973

“Many terms can be and have been applied…” 06/10/1973

6 July – August, 1973 1973

“II Chronicles 7:11-14 and 19-22” 07/01/1973

“Send Twelve Spies” 07/08/1973

“Why Did the Israelites Worship the Golden Calf?” 07/15/1973

“Briefly let me recount for you…” 07/22/1973

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Box File Contents Dates

1571 6 “Jeremiah” 08/05/1973

“Nehemiah” 08/12/1973

“Solomon” 08/19/1973

“Josiah” 08/26/1973

7 September – October, 1973 1973

“A Vision without a Task” 09/02/1973

“What Can We Believe about God?” 09/09/1973

“What Can We Believe about Jesus Christ?” 09/16/1973

“What Can We Believe about the Holy Spirit?” 09/23/1973

“What Can We Believe about the Bible?” 09/30/1973

“What Can We Believe about Prayer?” (part 1) 10/07/1973

“What Can We Believe about Prayer?” (part 2) 10/14/1973

“What Can We Believe about Life?” 10/21/1973

“What Can We Believe about Death?” 10/28/1973

8 November – December, 1973 1973

“Giving” 11/04/1973

“Pledge Dedication” 11/11/1973

“Thanksgiving” 11/18/1973

“What Christmas Means to Me” 11/25/1973

“You Shall Call his Name Jesus” 12/02/1973

“Emmanuel” 12/09/1973

“Christ” 12/16/1973

“What Do I Want for Christmas?” 12/23/1973

“Paradoxes of the Christian Faith” 12/30/1973

9 January – April, 1974 1974

“Problems in our Daily Lives” 01/06/1974

“God‟s Immeasurable Love” 01/13/1974

“Anxiety” 01/27/1974

“Fear” 02/03/1974

“Trouble” 02/10/1974

“Guilt” 02/17/1974

“Peace of Mind” 02/24/1974

“Christian Traits” 03/03/1974

“Christian Traits” 03/10/1974

“Christian Traits” 03/17/1974

“Christian Traits” 03/24/1974

“Christian Traits” 03/31/1974

“Easter” 04/14/1974

“Christian Traits” 04/21/1974

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Box File Contents Dates

1571 10 April – July, 1974 1974

“Moral Values” 04/28/1974

“Moral Values” 05/05/1974

“Moral Values” 05/12/1974

“Life‟s Interruptions” 05/19/1974

“Questions Jesus Asked People” 05/26/1974

“Questions Jesus Asked People” 06/02/1974

“Questions Jesus Asked People” 06/09/1974

“Questions Jesus Asked People” 06/16/1974

“Questions Jesus Asked People” 07/07/1974

11 July – September, 1974 1974

“Old Testament” 07/14/1974

“Old Testament” 07/21/1974

“Old Testament” 07/28/1974

“Old Testament” 08/04/1974

“Questions People Asked Jesus” 08/25/1974

“Questions People Asked Jesus” 09/01/1974

“Questions People Asked Jesus” 09/08/1974

“Questions People Asked Jesus” 09/15/1974

“Questions People Asked Jesus” 09/22/1974

“Questions People Asked Jesus” 09/29/1974

12 October – December, 1974 1974

“Why I am a Christian” 10/06/1974

“Why I am a Protestant” 10/13/1974

“Why I am a Methodist” 10/20/1974

“Stewardship of Possessions” 10/27/1974

“Stewardship of Possessions” 11/03/1974

“Stewardship of Possessions” 11/10/1974

“On the way to Jerusalem…” 11/17/1974

“As we approach the Thanksgiving season…” 11/24/1974

“I would like to share with you…” 12/01/1974

“Our Father, we come from our problems…” 12/08/1974

“Our Father, we come into your presence…” 12/15/1974

“I am an innkeeper…” 12/22/1974

13 January – March, 1975 1975

“Meaning and Purpose in Life” 01/05/1975

“The Foundations do Shake” 01/12/1975

“What is Permanent?” 01/19/1975

“What Can we Do?” 01/26/1975

“I am the Vine” 02/02/1975

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Box File Contents Dates

1571 13 “I am the Good Shepherd” 02/09/1975

“I am the Light of the World” 02/16/1975

“I am the Door” 02/23/1975

“I am the Way” 03/02/1975

“I am the Bread of Life” 03/09/1975

“Who do You Say that I Am?” 03/16/1975

“I am the Resurrection and the Life” 03/30/1975

14 April – June, 1975 1975

“Blessed are the Poor in Spirit” 04/06/1975

“Blessed are they which Mourn” 04/13/1975

“Blessed are the Meek” 04/20/1975

“Blessed are they who Hunger and Thirst” 04/27/1975

“Blessed are the Merciful” 05/04/1975

“Mothers‟ Day 1975” 05/11/1975

“Blessed are the Pure in Heart” 05/18/1975

“Blessed are the Peacemakers” 05/25/1975

“Blessed are they who are Persecuted” 06/01/1975

“We have finished our series…” 06/08/1975

“This morning we will turn to the 5th chapter…” 06/15/1975

15 July – September, 1975 1975

“The Pearl of Great Price” 07/20/1975

“The Children in the Marketplace” 07/27/1975

“The Parable of the Empty House” 08/03/1975

“The Parable of the Wicked Tenants” 08/10/1975

“The Parable of the Prodigal Son” 08/17/1975

“Five Foolish Maidens” 08/24/1975

“Parable of the Soils” 08/31/1975

“Parable of the Last Judgment” 09/07/1975

“This is not a series of sermons on…” 09/14/1975

“Keeping the Faith” 09/21/1975

“No Compromise” 09/28/1975

16 October – December, 1975 1975

“We are in a series of sermons…” 10/05/1975

“Those of you who have been keeping up…” 10/12/1975

“To the Church at Philadelphia” 10/19/1975

“We come this morning to the last…” 10/26/1975

“Tithing – a Sensible Plan” 11/02/1975

“Stewardship of Possessions” 11/09/1975

“God Loves a Cheerful Giver” 11/16/1975

“Thanks be to God” 11/23/1975

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Box File Contents Dates

1571 16 “Do not be Afraid” 11/30/1975

“Tidings of Great Joy” 12/07/1975

“For unto you is Born a Savior” 12/14/1975

“Let us Go over into Bethlehem” 12/21/1975

“Lord, Teach us to Pray” 12/28/1975

17 January – March, 1976 1976

“Our Father” 01/04/1976

“Hallowed be thy Name” 01/11/1976

“Thy Kingdom Come” 01/18/1976

“Thy Will be Done” 01/25/1976

“Our Daily Bread” 02/01/1976

“Forgive us as we Forgive” 02/08/1976

“Lead us Not” 02/15/1976

“Deliver us from Evil” 02/22/1976

“The Doxology” 02/29/1976

“Everyone who Exalts Himself Shall be Humbled” 03/07/1976

“He who Would be Greatest among You” 03/14/1976

18 March – June, 1976 1976

“Whosoever Would Save his Life” 03/21/1976

“The First Shall be Last” 03/28/1976

“The Measure you Give” 04/04/1976

“Easter” 04/18/1976

“What Kind of Nation Would We Like to Have?” 04/25/1976

“What Kind of Church Would We Like to Have?” 05/02/1976

“What Kind of Homes Would We Like to Have?” 05/09/1976

“God‟s Comfort” 05/16/1976

“Christian Brotherhood” 05/23/1976

“The Peace of God” 05/30/1976

“Christian Understanding” 06/06/1976

19 July – September, 1976 1976

“True Freedom” 07/04/1976

“In Times of Adversity” 07/11/1976

“Solomon, the Symbol of our Age” 07/25/1976

“Jacob” 08/01/1976

“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego” 08/08/1976

“Joshua” 08/15/1976

“Gideon” 08/22/1976

“In the Beginning, God” 08/29/1976

“The Son of the Living God” 09/05/1976

“The Holy Spirit: God at Work in Us” 09/12/1976

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Box File Contents Dates

1571 19 “The Bible” 09/19/1976

“Prayer” 09/26/1976

20 October – December, 1976 1976

“Sin” 10/03/1976

“Salvation” 10/10/1976

“Eternal Life” 10/17/1976

“The Doctrine of the Church” 10/24/1976

“The Parable of the Rich Fool” 10/31/1976

“The Widow‟s Mite” 11/07/1976

“God is the Owner” 11/14/1976

“Forget not the King” 11/21/1976

“Promise” 11/28/1976

“Partnership” 12/05/1976

“Peace” 12/12/1976

“Power” 12/19/1976

“Christmas” 12/26/1976

21 January – March, 1977 1977

“The Seed is the Word of God” 01/02/19777

“Does Faith Make a Difference?” 01/09/1977

“Where is our Security?” 01/16/1977

“God‟s Will” 01/23/1977

“Can Human Nature be Changed?” 01/30/1977

“Is it Enough to be Decent?” 02/06/1977

“If it Feels Right” 02/13/1977

“Can I Live without God?” 02/20/1977

“How Can we Know the Will of God?” 02/27/1977

“Come, Follow Me” 03/13/1977

“The Harvest is Great” 03/20/1977

“The Towel and the Basin” 03/27/1977

22 April – June, 1977 1977

“Easter” 04/10/1977

“Our Methodist Heritage” (I) 04/17/1977

“The Marks of a Methodist” 04/24/1977

“The Methodist and Doctrine (John Wesley)” 05/01/1977

“Mothers‟ Day” 05/08/1977

“Narrow is the Gate” 05/15/1977

“One Day at a Time” 05/22/1977

“Filled with the Holy Spirit” 05/29/1977

“Worthwhile Worrying” 06/06/1977

“Trust in God” 06/12/1977

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Box File Contents Dates

1571 22 “What is Success?” 06/19/1977

“The Little Foxes Spoiled the Vine” 06/26/1977

23 July – September, 1977 1977

“The Freedom we Did Not Earn” 07/03/1977

“Death and the Christian Faith” 07/10/1977

“The Ten Commandments” 08/07/1977

“The Ten Commandments” 08/14/1977

“Thou Shalt Have no Other Gods Besides Me” 08/21/1977

“Thou Shalt Not Make any Graven Images” 08/28/1977

“The Third Commandment” 09/04/1977

“The Fourth Commandment” 09/11/1977

“The Fifth Commandment” 09/18/1977

“The Sixth Commandment” 09/25/1977

24 October – December, 1977 1977

“The Seventh Commandment” 10/02/1977

“The Eighth Commandment” 10/09/1977

“The Ninth Commandment” 10/16/1977

“The Tenth Commandment” 10/23/1977

“Stewardship” 10/30/1977

“Stewardship” 11/06/1977

“Idol Makers” 11/13/1977

“Thanksgiving Sunday” 11/20/1977

“Remember” 11/27/1977

“Repent” 12/04/1977

“Rejoice” 12/11/1977

“Rejoice” 12/18/1977

“Ishma and the Little Black Lamb” 12/25/1977

1572 1 January – March, 1978 1978

“Covenant Service” 01/01/1978

“There is a Way Out” 01/08/1978

“We Need a Light” 01/15/1978

“Who Will Deliver Me?” 01/29/1978

“What is our Response?” 02/05/1978

“The Upper Room” 02/12/1978

“The Garden of Gethsemane” 02/19/1978

“Events in the Court” 03/05/1978

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” 03/12/1978

“Easter” 03/26/1978

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Box File Contents Dates

1572 2 April – June, 1978 1978

“The Bible” 03/02/1978

“The Bible” (part 2) 03/09/1978

“The Parable of the Talents” 03/16/1978

“Live for Today” 03/23/1978

“The Means to the End” 03/30/1978

“Making our Lives Count” 05/07/1978

“His Mother, Mary” 05/14/1978

“The Best is Yet to Be” 05/21/1978

“In Time of Trouble” 05/28/1978

“Getting Along with Other People” 06/04/1978

“When Life Seems Ordinary and Routine” 06/11/1978

“What the Bible Teaches about Death and Sorrow” 06/18/1978

3 June – September, 1978 1978

“Moral Values” 06/25/1978

“True Freedom” 07/02/1978

“Christian Integrity” 07/09/1978

“Decency” 07/16/1978

“Excellence” 07/23/1978

“Personal Responsibility” 07/30/1978

“The Four Cornerstones” 08/06/1978

“The Ingredients of a Church” 09/03/1978

“What Should the Church Be?” 09/10/1978

“To Proclaim the Redeeming Love of God” 09/17/1978

“Meeting Human Needs” 09/24/1978

4 October – December, 1978 1978

“Witnesses” 10/01/1978

“Commitment” 10/08/1978

“Discipline” 10/15/1978

“Living Fellowship” 10/22/1978

“Give an Account of your Stewardship” 10/29/1978

“Commitment” 11/05/1978

“Sow Bountifully, Reap Bountifully” 11/12/1978

“Not the Gifts, but the Giver” 11/19/1978

“Why Was There no Room in the Inn?” 11/26/1978

“Why Did the Angels Sing?” 12/03/1978

“Why Did the Wise Men See the Star and Follow it?” 12/10/1978

“What Did the Shepherds Find in Bethlehem?” 12/17/1978

“The Other Wise Man” 12/24/1978

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Box File Contents Dates

1572 5 January – March, 1979 1979

“Never Be Anxious” 01/07/1979

“When we are Tempted to Quit” 01/14/1979

“When Life has Lost its Meaning” 01/21/1979

“Failure” 01/28/1979

“Success” 02/04/1979

“Criticism – Given” 02/11/1979

“Criticism – Accepted” 02/18/1979

“Interruptions” 02/25/1979

“What is Important?” 03/11/1979

“What about Disappointment?” 03/18/1979

6 March – June, 1979 1979

“Grief and Death” 03/25/1979

“On Growing Old” 04/01/1979

“He is Risen, Indeed!” 04/15/1979

“You are a Chosen Race” 04/22/1979

“Foundation Stones” 04/29/1979

“The Christian Home” 05/06/1979

“Family Responsibility” 05/13/1979

“Temptations” 05/20/1979

“The Temptations: Popularity” 05/27/1979

“Temptations of Jesus” 06/03/1979

7 July – October, 1979 1979

“Re-Dig the Wells” 07/01/1979

“Elijah” 07/08/1979

“Josiah” 07/15/1979

“Nehemiah” 07/22/1979

“David” 07/29/1979

“Solomon” 08/19/1979

“Jeremiah” 08/26/1979

“Joshua” 09/02/1979

“One Body” 09/09/1979

“One Spirit” 09/16/1979

“One Hope” 09/23/1979

“One Lord” 09/30/1979

8 October – December, 1979 1979

“One Faith” 10/07/1979

“Baptism” 10/14/1979

“Our Father” 10/21/1979

“Stewardship” 10/28/1979

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Box File Contents Dates

1572 8 “Stewardship II” 11/04/1979

“Stewardship III” 11/11/1979

“I Will Give Thanks to the Lord” 11/18/1979

“The Christmas Promise” 11/25/1979

“Partnership” 12/02/1979

“Peace” 12/09/1979

“Power” 12/16/1979

“What Christmas Means to Me” 12/23/1979

9 January – May, 1980 1980

“As We Face the New Year” 01/06/1980

“Who are We?” 01/13/1980

“Who We are Not and Who We Are” 01/20/1980

“No Definition of God” 01/27/1980

“God, Revealed in his Son” 02/03/1980

“The Holy Spirit as Comforter and Power” 02/17/1980

“The Church” 02/24/1980

“The Bible” 03/02/1980

“Sin” 03/09/1980

“Divine Forgiveness” 03/16/1980

“As We Forgive Those” 03/23/1980

“Easter” 04/06/1980

“Deny Yourself” 04/13/1980

“Service Costs” 04/20/1980

“God‟s Call to Service” 04/27/1980

“What Kind of Home?” 05/11/1980

10 May – September, 1980 1980

“The Pearl of Great Price” 05/18/1980

“The Parable of the Wicked Tenants” 05/25/1980

“Oil for our Lamps” 06/01/1980

“Parable of the Soils” 06/08/1980

“The Builders” 06/15/1980

“Spiritual Emptiness” 06/15/1980

“The Rich Fool” 06/29/1980

“Personal Freedom under God” 07/06/1980

“The Pharisee and the Publican” 07/13/1980

“The Parable of the Talents” 07/20/1980

“The Barren Fig Tree” 07/27/1980

“Where Do you Get This Living Water?” 08/17/1980

“Are Only a Few to be Saved?” 08/24/1980

“What Will be the Signal?” 08/31/1980

“Such Beautiful Buildings?” 09/07/1980

“Who Will be the Greatest?” 09/14/1980

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Box File Contents Dates

1572 11 September – December, 1980 1980

“Questions Jesus Asked” 09/28/1980

“Who is my Neighbor?” 09/21/1980

“Questions Jesus Asked” 10/05/1980

“Questions Jesus Asked” 10/12/1980

“Questions Jesus Asked” 10/19/1980

“Questions Jesus Asked” 10/26/1980

“Questions Jesus Asked” 11/02/1980

“Questions Jesus Asked” 11/09/1980

“Questions Jesus Asked” 11/16/1980

“Thanksgiving Day” 11/23/1980

“Do Not be Afraid” 11/30/1980

“Christian Joy” 12/07/1980

“A Savior Who is Christ the Lord” 12/14/1980

“The Innkeeper” 12/21/1980

12 January – June, 1981 1981

“The Covenant Service” 01/04/1981

“The Bible” 01/11/1981

“Why is the Bible So Difficult to Understand?” 01/18/1981

“How Shall the Bible be Studied?” 01/25/1981

“What do we Find When we Study the Bible?” 02/08/1981

“What is the Message of the Bible?” 02/15/1981

“Lord, is it I?” 02/22/1981

“Peter‟s Denial” 03/01/1981

“Pontius Pilate” 03/15/1981

“Simon” 03/22/1981

“The Repentant Thief” 03/29/1981

“The Crowd” 04/05/1981

“What Difference Did it Make?” 04/19/1981

“God Makes the Seed to Grow” 04/26/1981

“The Seeds of Brotherhood” 05/03/1981

“The Seeds of the Christian Home” 05/10/1981

“Jesus Christ as Savior” 05/17/1981

“Jesus as Lord” 05/24/1981

“The Hope of the World” 05/31/1981

“Joseph” 06/07/1981

“Solomon” 06/14/1981

“Jeremiah” 06/21/1981

13 June – December, 1981 1981

“Josiah” 06/28/1981

“Joshua” 07/05/1981

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Box File Contents Dates

1572 13 “David” 07/12/1981

“Christian Love” 08/09/1981

“Hate What is Evil” 08/16/1981

“Real Warm Affection for One Another” 08/23/1981

“Envy” 08/30/1981

“Labor Day” 09/06/1981

“The Fires of the Spirit” 09/13/1981

“Serve the Lord with Gladness” 09/20/1981

“Rejoice in Hope” 09/27/1981

“When Trials Come” 10/05/1981

“Be Constant in Prayer” 10/11/1981

“Share What you Have” 10/18/1981

“Practice Hospitality” 10/25/1981

“Where Your Treasure Is” 11/01/1981

“Add Generosity” 11/08/1981

“No Remnants for God” 11/15/1981

“Advent Brings Comfort” 12/06/1981

“Advent Brings Peace” 12/13/1981

“Advent Means Forgiveness” 12/20/1981

“Life‟s Difficulties” 12/27/1981

14 January – May, 1982 1982

“Meaninglessness” 01/03/1982

“One Day at a Time” 01/10/1982

“Costly Interruptions” 01/17/1982

“Failures” 01/24/1982

“Overcoming Grief and Death” 01/31/1982

“How Do we Live One Day at a Time?” 02/07/1982

“How Do we Carry our Loads?” 02/14/1982

“Christian Humility” 02/28/1982

“The Man who Loses his Life” 03/07/1982

“The Measure You Give” 03/14/1982

“The Costs of Service” 03/21/1982

“We Must Learn to Serve” 03/28/1982

“Easter” 04/11/1982

“Moses: Answering God‟s Call” 04/18/1982

“Moses: The Secret of Faith” 04/25/1982

“Moses: Tell the Children of Israel to Go Forward” 05/02/1982

“Moses and the Ten Commandments” 05/09/1982

“Moses: The Golden Calf” 05/16/1982

“Moses: The Minority Report” 05/23/1982

“Moses: Joshua” 05/30/1982

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“Foundation Stones” 06/21/1982

“Foundations of the Christian Life” 06/27/1982

“Christian Virtues” 07/04/1982

“The Highest Good” 07/12/1982

“Human Goodness” 07/18/1982

“Moral Values” 07/25/1982

“Living out Christian Virtues” 08/01/1982

“God as Father” 08/22/1982

“God Revealed as Son” 08/29/1982

“The Holy Spirit” 09/05/1982

“Christian Beliefs – The Bible” 09/12/1982

“Sin” 09/19/1982

“Salvation” 09/26/1982

“The Doctrine of the Church” 10/03/1982

“The Doctrine of the Cross” 10/10/1982

“The Doctrine of Eternal Life” 10/17/1982

“Give an Accounting of your Stewardship” 10/31/1982

“We Give from a Spirit of Love” 11/07/1982

“Thanksgiving” (part 1) 11/13/1982

“Thanksgiving” (part 2) 11/21/1982

“This is our advent season…” 12/05/1982

16 January – April, 1983 1983

“What the Bible has to Say” 01/09/1983

“The Bible and Daily Living” 01/16/1983

“The Bible in Times of Trouble” 01/23/1983

“When Sorrow and Death Come” 01/30/1983

“About Growing Old” 02/06/1983

“In Dull and Ordinary Days” 02/13/1983

“I am the Vine” 02/20/1983

“I am the Good Shepherd” 02/27/1983

“I am the Way” 03/06/1983

“I am the Bread of Life” 03/13/1983

“I am Lord and Master” 03/20/1983

“Easter” 04/03/1983

17 April – July, 1983 1983

“What Difference Does our Christian Faith Make?” 04/10/1983

“Where is our Security?” 04/17/1983

“Can Human Nature be Changed?” 04/24/1983

“How Can we Help our Children?” 05/08/1983

“If it Feels Right, Why not Do It?” 05/15/1983

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1572 17 “Can we Live without God?” 05/22/1983

“How Can we Know the Will of God for our Lives?” 05/29/1983

“Old Testament Personalities” 06/05/1983

“Nehemiah” 06/12/1983

“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego” 06/19/1983

“Gideon” 06/26/1983

“Isaac” 07/03/1983

“Elijah” 07/10/1983

“Job” 07/17/1983

“Jacob” 07/24/1983

18 August – December, 1983 1983

“The Lord‟s Prayer” 08/21/1983

“Our Father” 08/28/1983

“Hallowed be thy Name” 09/04/1983

“Thy Kingdom Come” 09/11/1983

“Thy Will be Done” 09/18/1983

“Give us This Day our Daily Bread” 09/25/1983

“Forgive us our Debts, As” 10/02/1983

“Lead us Not into Temptation” 10/09/1983

“Deliver us from Evil” 10/16/1983

“Stewardship” 10/23/1983

“Stewardship” 10/30/1983

“Be Thankful at All Times” 11/13/1983

“Thanksgiving” 11/20/1983

“Remember” 11/27/1983

“Repent” 12/11/1983

“Receive God‟s Love” 12/18/1983

“Rejoice!” 12/25/1983

19 January – May, 1984 1984

“Meaning and Purpose” 01/08/1984

“The Foundations do Shake” 01/15/1984

“Things that are Permanent” 01/22/1984

“Right Here and Right Now” 01/29/1984

“Bridge Building” 02/05/1984

“Introduction to the Beatitudes” 02/12/1984

“Blessed are the Poor” 02/19/1984

“Blessed are those who Mourn” 02/26/1984

“Blessed are the Meek” 03/04/1984

“Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst” 03/11/1984

“Blessed are the Merciful” 03/18/1984

“Blessed are the Pure in Heart” 03/25/1984

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1572 19 “Blessed are the Peacemakers” 04/01/1984

“Blessed are those who are Persecuted” 04/08/1984

“He is Risen!” 04/22/1984

“Our Nation‟s Future” 04/29/1984

“The Future of the Church” 05/06/1984

20 May – August, 1984 1984

“Handling Life‟s Problems” 05/20/1984

“What‟s Important in Life” 05/27/1984

“Dealing with Fear” 06/03/1984

“Prayer Overcomes Anxiety” 06/10/1984

“Dealing with Success” 06/17/1984

“Giving Criticism” 06/24/1984

“Receiving Criticism” 07/01/1984

“Dealing with Grief and Death” 07/08/1984

“Bearing your Burdens” 07/15/1984

“The Character of a Methodist” 08/12/1984

“Methodist Credo” 08/19/1984

“Methodist Experience” 08/26/1984

21 September – December, 1984 1984

“A Methodist is Christian” 09/02/1984

“Methodists and Prayer” 09/09/1984

“The Church‟s Fellowship” 09/16/1984

“Pure in Heart” 09/23/1984

“The Will of God” 09/30/1984

“Keeping God‟s Commandments” 10/07/1984

“Serve your Brother” 10/14/1984

“Possessions” 10/21/1984

“Stewardship Commitment” 10/28/1984

“Stewardship” 11/04/1984

“Thankfulness” 11/11/1984

“Thanksgiving” 11/18/1984

“Room for Christ” 11/25/1984

“Why the Angels Sing” 12/02/1984

“Why the Wise Men Saw the Star” 12/09/1984

“What the Shepherds Found” 12/16/1984

“The Other Wise Man” 12/23/1984

“Starting the New Year” 12/30/1984

22 January – April, 1985 1985

“The Church” 01/06/1985

“A Successful Church” 01/13/1985

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1572 22 “The Business of the Church” 01/20/1985

“Why the Early Church Succeeded” 01/27/1985

“The Upper Room” 02/03/1985

“Christian Humility” 02/10/1985

“True Freedom and Service” 02/17/1985

“Prayer” 03/03/1985

“Practice of Prayer” 03/10/1985

“Peter‟s Denial” 03/17/1985

“Christ‟s Trial” 03/24/1985

“He is Risen” 04/07/1985

23 April – June, 1985 1985

“Parable of the Talents” 04/14/1985

“The Foolish Maidens” 04/21/1985

“Pearl of Great Price” 04/28/1985

“The Soils” 05/05/1985

“Jesus‟ Mother” 05/12/1985

“Publican and Sinner” 05/19/1985

“Built on a Rock” 05/26/1985

“The Rich Fool” 06/02/1985

“Parable of Unworthy Tenants” 06/09/1985

“The Parable of the Fig Tree” 06/16/1985

“The Parable of the Empty House” 06/23/1985

“Playing at Religion” 06/30/1985

24 August – October, 1985 1985

“Repentance” 08/04/1985

“When Tribulation Comes” 08/11/1984

“Compromise and Conformity” 08/18/1985

“Perseverance” 08/25/1985

“Lukewarm Religion” 09/01/1985

“The Evangelizing Church” 09/08/1985

“The Indifferent Church” 09/15/1985

“Generous Giving” 09/22/1985

“Where Your Treasure Is” 09/29/1985

“The Rich Young Ruler” 10/06/1985

25 October – December, 1985 1985

“To Whom Shall we Go?” 0/13/1985

“Living Water” 10/20/1985

“Who Will be Saved?” 10/27/1985

“Who is the Greatest in the Kingdom?” 11/03/1985

“When Will the End Come?” 11/10/1985

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1572 25 “Quality of Life” 11/17/1985

“His Name – Emmanuel” 12/01/1985

“His Name – Jesus 12/08/1985

“His Name – Christ” 12/15/1985

“God‟s Gift” 12/22/1985

1573 1 January – March, 1986 1986

“God our Father” 01/05/1986

“Jesus the Christ” 01/12/1986

“The Holy Spirit” 01/19/1986

“The Church” 01/26/1986

“The Bible” 02/02/1986

“The Nature of Sin” 02/09/1986

“Salvation” 02/16/1986

“Forgiveness” 02/23/1986

“Prayer” 03/02/1986

“Christian Living” 03/09/1986

“The Cross” 03/16/1986

“He is Risen!” 03/30/1986

2 April – July, 1986 1986

“Christian Service” 04/13/1986

“Learning to Give” 04/20/1986

“Gaining True Life” 04/27/1986

“The First Shall be Last” 05/04/1986

“Humble Exalted” 05/11/1986

“Go Forward in Faith” 05/18/1986

“False Idols” 05/25/1986

“Faith in the Future” 06/01/1986

“Hope for Tomorrow” 06/08/1986

“David” 06/15/1986

“King Solomon” 06/22/1986

“Joshua” 06/29/1986

“Isaac” 07/06/1986

“Josiah” 07/13/1986

3 August – December, 1986 1986

“How is the Christian Church Built?” 08/31/1986

“What Does the Christian Church Need?” 09/07/1986

“How the Early Church Survived” 09/14/1986

“The Widow‟s Mite” 09/21/1986

“Goodness” 10/19/1986

“Thanksgiving” 11/23/1986

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1573 3 “Christian Joy” 12/07/1986

“The Christmas Story” 12/21/1986

4 January – April, 1987 1987

“Can We Change?” 01/04/1987

“Knowing God‟s Will” 01/11/1987

“Finding Spiritual Power” 01/18/1987

“Finding Security” 01/25/1987

“No Life without God” 02/01/1987

“When Decency is not Enough” 02/08/1987

“Jesus Calls Us” 02/15/1987

“Jesus Challenges his Disciples” 02/22/1987

“Jesus Sends his Disciples” 03/01/1987

“Lord, is it I?” 03/08/1987

“Peter‟s Denial” 03/15/1987

“Pontius Pilate” 03/22/1987

“Simon of Cyrene” 03/29/1987

“The Repentant Thief” 04/05/1987

“He is Risen” 04/19/1987

5 May – September, 1987 1987

“The Nature of the Church” 05/03/1987

“God‟s Spirit” 05/10/1987

“Christian Hope” 05/17/1987

“Christ as Lord” 05/24/1987

“One Faith in Christ” 05/31/1987

“One Baptism” 06/07/1987

“God as Father” 06/14/1987

“I am the Vine” 06/21/1987

“I am the Light” 06/28/1987

“I am the Truth” 07/05/1987

“I am the Way” 07/12/1987

“I am the Good Shepherd” 07/19/1987

“I am the Bread of Life” 07/26/1987

“I am the Door” 08/02/1987

“I am the Life” 08/09/1987

“Jesus is Lord” 09/06/1987

“Jesus is Christ” 09/13/1987

6 September – December, 1987 1987

“First They Gave Themselves” 09/20/1987

“Responding to God‟s Grace” 09/27/1987

“Our Response to God‟s Gifts” 10/04/1987

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1573 6 “Dealing with Disappointment” 10/11/1987

“Worry” 10/18/1987

“Defeat” 10/25/1987

“Overcoming Gloomy Days” 11/01/1987

“Giving Criticism” 11/08/1987

“Receiving Criticism” 11/15/1987

“Thanksgiving Attitudes” 11/22/1987

“Advent Promise” 11/29/1987

“God‟s Partnership” 12/06/1987

“Christmas Peace” 12/13/1987

“Christmas Power” 12/20/1987

7 January – May, 1988 1988

“Why the Bible is Relevant” 01/03/1988

“Bible and Personal Problems” 01/10/1988

“Love One Another” 01/17/1988

“On Growing Older” 01/24/1988

“Strength in Tough Times” 01/31/1988

“Forgiving Others” 02/07/1988

“When Life Seems Ordinary” 02/14/1988

“Prayer in Hard Times” 02/21/1988

“Dealing with Sorrow and Death” 02/28/1988

“Fear into Faith” 03/06/1988

“Happiness” 03/13/1988

“Bearing the Load” 03/20/1988

“He is Risen!” 04/03/1988

“Spiritual Growth” 04/10/1988

“The Bible” 04/17/1988

“Prayer” 04/24/1988

“Corporate Worship” 05/01/1988

“Service” 05/08/1988

7 May – August, 1988 1988

“Christian Love” 05/22/1988

“Hate Evil and Love Good” 05/29/1988

“Living Fellowship” 06/05/1988

“The Sin of Envy” 06/12/1988

“The Work and Vision” 06/16/1988

“Keeping the Fires Burning” 06/26/1988

“Service” 07/03/1988

“Christian Hope” 07/10/1988

“Patience in Tribulation” 07/17/1988

“Prayer” 07/24/1988

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1573 7 “Giving” 07/31/1988

“Hospitality” 08/07/1988

8 September – December, 1988 1988

“Our Faith” 09/04/1988

“Claiming Christ” 09/11/1988

“Unselfish Giving” 09/18/1988

“Good Stewardship” 09/25/1988

“The Cost of Discipleship” 10/02/1988

“Judge Not” 10/09/1988

“Do you Want Healing?” 10/16/1988

“By their Fruits” 10/23/1988

“Forgiveness” 10/30/1988

“The Curse of Gossip” 11/06/1988

“Using what we Have” 11/13/1988

“Giving Thanks” 11/20/1988

“Remember What Christmas Means” 11/27/1988

“Christmas Repentance” 12/04/1988

“Receiving Christmas” 12/11/1988

“Christmas Rejoicing” 12/18/1988

“A Christmas Story” 12/25/1988

9 January – April, 1989 1989

“Introduction to Lord‟s Prayer” 01/08/1989

“Our Father” 01/15/1989

“Hallowed by Thy Name” 01/22/1989

“Thy Kingdom Come” 01/29/1989

“Thy Will be Done” 02/05/1989

“Our Daily Bread” 02/12/1989

“Forgive Us” 02/19/1989

“Temptation” 02/26/1989

“Deliver us from Evil” 03/05/1989

“Thine is the Glory” 03/12/1989

“He is Risen!” 03/26/1989

“Why I am a Christian” 04/09/1989

“Why I am a Protestant” 04/16/1989

“Why I am a Methodist” 04/23/1989

11 May – August, 1989 1989

“What is the Bible?” 05/07/1989

“Message of the Bible” 05/14/1989

“Message of the Bible – Now” 05/21/1989

“Message of the Bible – Hope” 05/28/1989

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1573 11 “How to Study the Bible” 06/04/1989

“Impact of the Bible” 06/11/1989

“The Support of the Bible” 06/18/1989

“But If Not” 06/25/1989

“Gideon” 07/02/1989

“Elijah” 07/09/1989

“Job” 07/16/1989

“Joseph” 07/23/1989

“Nehemiah” 07/30/1989

“Adam and Eve” 08/06/1989

12 September – October, 1989 1989

“Service” 09/03/1989

“First They Gave Themselves” 09/10/1989

“The Nature of Giving” 09/17/1989

“Generous Giving” 09/24/1989

“Giving Priorities” 10/01/1989

13 October – December, 1989 1989

“The Foundation of Christian Virtues” 10/08/1989

“Integrity” 10/15/1989

“Goodness” 10/22/1989

“Humility” 10/29/1989

“Patience” 11/05/1989

“Godliness” 11/12/1989

“Thanksgiving” 11/19/1989

“Preparing for Christmas” 12/03/1989

“Overcoming Fear” 12/10/1989

“Christmas Hope” 12/17/1989

“Looking Ahead” 12/31/1989

14 January – April, 1990 1990

“Moses‟ Call” 01/07/1990

“Faith of Moses” 01/14/1990

“The Journey of Moses” 01/21/1990

“Moses and Ten Commandments” 01/28/1990

“False Idols” 02/04/1990

“A Conquering Spirit” 02/11/1990

“We are Linked” 02/18/1990

“The Church Defined” 03/04/1990

“Church‟s Characteristics” 03/11/1990

“The Power of the Church” 03/18/1990

“The Church‟s Plan” 03/25/1990

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1573 14 “Paul‟s Final Word to the Church” 04/01/1990

“What Easter Means” 04/15/1990

15 April – May, 1990 1990

“Walking the Emmaus Road” 04/29/1990

“In the Upper Room Again” 05/06/1990

“The Faithfulness of God” 05/13/1990

“The Question, Answer, Charge” 05/20/1990

“You Shall Receive Power” 05/27/1990

16 June – August, 1990 1990

“Gloomy Days” 06/10/1990

“Failures Aren‟t Fatal” 06/17/1990

“Success: Trick or Treat” 06/24/1990

“Freedom under God” 07/01/1990

“How to Transform your Circumstances” 07/08/1990

“Important and Unimportant Things” 07/15/1990

“Handling Death and Grief” 07/22/1990

“One Day at a Time” 07/29/1990

“Helps for Daily Living” 08/05/1990

“Handling Life‟s Problems” 08/12/1990

17 September – November, 1990 1990

“Jesus Christ is Savior” 09/02/1990

“Jesus Christ as Lord” 09/09/1990

“Jesus Christ as Hope of the World” 09/16/1990

“Generous Giving” 09/23/1990

“Giving is a Measure” 09/30/1990

“The Rich Young Ruler” 10/07/1990

“Comfort” 10/14/1990

“Hope” 10/21/1990

“Love” 10/28/1990

“Peace” 11/11/1990

18 November – December, 1990 1990

“Thanksgiving” 11/18/1990

“Emmanuel” 12/02/1990

“Jesus: Saving People from Sin” 12/09/1990

“Christ the Lord” 12/16/1990

“Messiah and Christmas Story” 12/23/1990

“Patience” 12/30/1990

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1573 19 January – March, 1991 1991

“Our Covenant with God” 01/06/1991

“People of Vision” 01/13/1991

“What Kind of Church” 01/27/1991

“The Purpose of the Church” 02/03/1991

“The Church‟s Basic Need” 02/10/1991

“Linked Lives” 02/17/1991

“Sacrificial Giving” 02/24/1991

“To Whom Much is Given” 03/03/1991

“The Victory that Overcomes” 03/10/1991

“The Building of a Life” 03/17/1991

20 March – June, 1991 1991

“Christ is Risen” 03/31/1991

“Experience of a Methodist” 04/07/1991

“Methodist Beliefs” 04/14/1991

“Character of a Methodist” 04/21/1991

“Josiah‟s Reform” 05/05/1991

“Ruth: Faithful Friend” 05/12/1991

“Solomon: Man who Might Have Been” 05/19/1991

“Jeremiah: Prophet of Hope” 05/26/1991

“David: Man of God” 06/02/1991

21 June – August, 1991 1991

“Responsibility of Hearing” 06/09/1991

“Finding the Best” 06/16/1991

“Withstanding the Storm” 06/23/1991

“Freedom under God” 06/30/1991

“Be Ready” 07/07/1991

“Two Men in the Temple” 07/14/1991

“According to Your Ability” 07/21/1991

“Parable – Return of Unclean Spirits” 07/28/1991

“Unworthy Tenants #1” 08/04/1991

“Unworthy Tenants #2” 08/11/1991

22 September – December, 1991 1991

“What Kind of Persons Would We Like to Be?” 09/08/1991

“What Kind of Nation Would We Like to Be?” 09/15/1991

“What Kind of Church Would We Like to Be?” 09/22/1991

“Did No One Condemn You?” 09/29/1991

“Which Do You Think Will Love Him More?” 10/06/1991

“Who is the Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 10/13/1991

“For What Will it Profit Them” 10/27/1991

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1573 22 “Who Does Not Count the Cost?” 11/03/1991

“Where Do You Get Your Living Water?” 11/10/1991

“Thanksgiving for God‟s Goodness” 11/24/1991

“But the Angel Said, „Do Not Be Afraid‟” 12/08/1991

“But the Angel Said, „I Bring You Good Will‟” 12/15/1991

“But the Angel Said, „A Savior is Born‟” 12/22/1991

“Run the Race with Patience” 12/29/1991

23 January – February, 1992 1992

“Repent” 01/05/1992

“Keep the Faith” 01/12/1992

“Do Not Conform” 01/19/1992

“Perseverance, Faith, Trust” 01/26/1992

“Beware of Spiritual Death” 02/02/1992

“Evangelize” 02/09/1992

“Beware of Indifference” 02/16/1992

24 June – August, 1992 1992

“What is Happening to our World?” 06/14/1992

“Is There a Moral Problem in our Society Today?” 06/21/1992

“What Does Freedom under God Mean?” 07/05/1992

“Why Do Some Prayers Seem to Go Unanswered?” 07/12/1992

“Can Human Nature be Changed?” 07/19/1992

“How Can I Carry the Burdens Which are Mine?” 07/26/1992

“How Can I Know the Will of God for my Life?” 08/02/1992

“Why Does Life … Seem to Have Little Meaning?” 08/09/1992

“Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?” 08/16/1992

25 September – November, 1992 1992

“The Widow‟s Offering” 09/13/1992

“Why I Believe in Tithing” 09/20/1992

“We Give” 09/27/1992

“The Character of a Methodist” 10/11/1992

“You Shall Love the Lord Your God” 10/18/1992

“And Your Neighbor as Yourself” 10/25/1992

“Who Keeps His Commandments” 11/01/1992

“One Who is Pure in Heart” 11/08/1992

“Who Pleases God” 11/15/1992

“Forget Not the King” 11/22/1992

“Proclamation” 11/29/1992

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1574 1 January – July, 1993 1993

“What Does the Bible Teach about … Sorrow?” 01/31/1993

“What Does the Bible Teach about the Future?” 02/21/1993

“What Does the Bible Teach about Race?” 02/28/1993

“What Does the Bible Teach about Judging Others?” 03/07/1993

“What Does the Bible Teach about Disappointment?” 03/14/1993

“What Does the Bible Teach about Getting Along?” 03/21/1993

“What Does the Bible Teach about Making Life Count?” 03/28/1993

“God the Father” 05/16/1993

“God the Son” 05/23/1993

“What the Dickens is Sin?” 06/06/1993

“What is Repentance?” 06/13/1993

“What Can We Believe about Divine Forgiveness?” 06/20/1993

“How Can Anyone Be Born after Having Grown Old?” 06/27/1993

“Freedom under God” 07/04/1993

2 July – October, 1993 1993

“Still the Bible Speaks” 07/11/1993

“The Church is of God” 07/18/1993

“Let‟s Not Let Enthusiasm Die!” 08/08/1993

“Who Shall Teach Them?” 09/12/1993

“Sowing and Reaping” 09/19/1993

“On the First Day of the Week” 09/26/1993

“When is it Convenient” 10/03/1993

3 October – December, 1993 1993

“The Time Has Not Yet Come” 10/10/1993

“The Trials of Being Human” 10/17/1993

“The Victory Belongs to God” 10/24/1993

“An Image of a Calf” 10/31/1993

“The Report of the Spies” 11/07/1993

“The Promised Land” 11/14/1993

“The Spirit of Godliness, Thankfulness, and Hope” 11/21/1993

“Remember” 11/28/1993

“Repent” 12/05/1993

“Receive” 12/12/1993

“Rejoice” 12/19/1993

4 January – April, 1994 1994

“Faith” 01/02/1994

“Integrity” 01/09/1994

“Goodness” 01/16/1994

“Humility” 01/23/1994

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1574 4 “Patience” 01/30/1994

“Generosity” 02/06/1994

“Peace” 02/13/1994

“Let Us Have Real Warm Affection for One Another” 02/20/1994

“Foundation Stones for our Nation” 03/06/1994

“Foundation Stones for the Home” 03/13/1994

“Foundation Stones for our Churches” 03/20/1994

“What Does the Easter Faith Tell Us about Life Today?” 04/03/1994

5 April – August, 1994 1994

“Did No One Condemn You?” 04/24/1994

“How Many Loaves Do You Have?” 05/01/1994

“Do You See These Great Buildings?” 05/08/1994

“Do You Want to Be Made Whole?” 05/15/1994

“What Has Happened to Your Faith?” 05/22/1994

“Which One of Them Will Love Him More?” 05/29/1994

“Are Grapes Gathered from Thorns … ?” 06/05/1994

“Joseph” 06/19/1994

“Adam and Eve” 06/26/1994

“Isaac” 07/03/1994

“Solomon” 07/10/1994

“Elijah” 07/17/1994

“Josiah” 07/24/1994

“Jeremiah” 07/31/1994

“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego” 08/07/1994

“Nehemiah” 08/14/1994

6 September – December, 1994 1994

“How We Spend our Money Shows” 09/18/1994

“Why I Believe in Tithing” 10/02/1994

“Why I am a Protestant” 10/16/1994

“Why I am a Methodist” 10/23/1994

“The Experience of a Methodist” 10/30/1994

“The Character of a Methodist” 11/06/1994

“The Doctrine of a Methodist” 11/13/1994

“Five Grains of Corn” 11/20/1994

“Why Was There No Room in the Inn?” 11/27/1994

“Why Did the Angels Sing?” 12/04/1994

“What Did the Shepherds Find?” 12/18/1994

“Why Did the Wise Men See the Star …?” 12/18/1994

“The Little Black Lamb” 12/25/1994

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Box File Contents Dates

1574 7 January – April, 1995 1995

“Giving Criticism” 01/08/1995

“Success” 01/22/1995

“Defeat” 01/29/1995

“Gloomy Days” 02/05/1995

“What is the Church?” 03/05/1995

“How is the Christian Church Built?” 03/12/1995

“What Were the Characteristics of the Early Church?” 3/19/1995

“What Commandment did Jesus Give his Disciples?” 3/26/1995

“What is the Purpose of the Church?” 04/02/1995

“Simon and the Cross” 04/09/1995

“What Does the Resurrection Mean for Us Today?” 04/16/1995

“The Road to Emmaus” 04/23/1995