Again and again our Lord awakens us, whether we will it or not. Again and again his voice breaks in upon our indifference and complacency, even though we may be unwilling. But while it is not ours to decide whether we shall be disturbed or not, it is ours to decide what we should do, once we are disturbed. If an alarm clock rings in your room it is likely to wake you whether you wish it to or not....
2. Evangelism Has Fallen on Hard Times
Luke 10:25-37
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Clovis G. Chappell
"Evangelism" is a beautiful word that has lost its winsomeness [effectiveness]. Somehow on its journey from the Jerusalem of yesterday to the Jericho of today it has fallen among thieves that have wounded it and stripped it, departed, leaving it half dead. It takes a rather rash Samaritan, therefore, to dare turn aside to set this poor chap upon his beast and take him to an inn and take care of hi...
3. Getting Rid of the Rodent
Matthew 6:25-34
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Clovis G. Chappell
Years ago, in the pioneer days of aviation, a pilot was making a flight around the world. After he had been gone for some two hours from his last landing field, he heard a noise in his plane, which he recognized as the gnawing of a rat. He realized that while his plane had been on the ground a rat had gotten in. For all he knew the rat could be gnawing through a vital cable or control of the plane...
4. Talk About Money
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Clovis G. Chappell
I have never felt any hesitation in speaking to my congregation about money…I thrill to it. I revel in it. I love to see the liberal enjoy it. I love to watch the stingy suffer.