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SERMONS ON BIBLICAL CHARACTERS - BY - REV. CLOVIS G. CHAPPELL, D.D. - RICHARD R. SMITH, INC. - NEW YORK
COPYRIGHT, 1922, - BY GEORGE H. DORAN COMPANY - SERMONS ON BIBLICAL CHARACTERS. II - PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SERMONS ON BIBLICAL CHARACTERS - I - THE MISSING MAN—THOMAS
II. THE GREAT REFUSAL—JONAH
III. THE ROMANCE OF FAITH—PETER
IV. LOVE'S LONGING—PAUL
V. GOING VISITING—JONATHAN
VI. THE WOMAN OF THE SHATTERED ROMANCES—THE WOMAN OF SYCHAR
VII. A GOOD MAN—BARNABAS
VIII. THE INQUEST—PHARAOH
This collection of thoughtful sermons invites listeners to walk alongside familiar figures from Scripture, using their stories as mirrors for today’s spiritual journey. The opening meditation turns to Thomas, the disciple who was absent when the risen Christ first appeared, and asks what it means when a beloved member of a community is missing at a crucial moment. By examining Thomas’s doubt and the reactions of his fellow followers, the speaker gently probes themes of expectation, belonging, and the fear of missing something life‑changing.
Through clear, conversational language, the sermons unfold as a series of reflections that encourage listeners to consider their own presence in the life of the church. The speaker stresses the importance of gathering, of staying engaged even when hope seems dim, and of recognizing that the same promise offered to the early disciples is still offered today. Listeners will find both comfort and challenge in these timeless, yet freshly spoken, insights.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (294K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-02-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1882–1972
A widely admired Methodist preacher, he turned vivid sermons and biblical character sketches into books that reached readers far beyond the pulpit. His writing is remembered for its warmth, clarity, and gift for making familiar stories feel immediate.
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