Sermons on Biblical Characters

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Sermons on Biblical Characters

by Clovis Gillham Chappell

EN·~5 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total
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Produced by Al Haines

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SERMONS ON BIBLICAL CHARACTERS - BY - REV. CLOVIS G. CHAPPELL, D.D. - RICHARD R. SMITH, INC. - NEW YORK

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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

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II. THE GREAT REFUSAL—JONAH

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III. THE ROMANCE OF FAITH—PETER

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IV. LOVE'S LONGING—PAUL

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V. GOING VISITING—JONATHAN

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VI. THE WOMAN OF THE SHATTERED ROMANCES—THE WOMAN OF SYCHAR

21:57
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VII. A GOOD MAN—BARNABAS

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VIII. THE INQUEST—PHARAOH

19:46

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (294K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-02-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Clovis Gillham Chappell

1882–1972

Born on a Tennessee farm and later educated at Trinity College and Harvard, this Methodist minister became one of the best-known American preachers of his day. His sermon books were widely read for their warm, vivid way of bringing Bible characters and everyday struggles to life.

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