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THE VILLAGE PULPIT
REV. S. BARING-GOULD M.A.,
VOL. II. - TRINITY TO ADVENT.
SERMON XXXVII. - CHRISTIAN UNITY.
SERMON XXXVIII. - GREAT SURPRISES.
SERMON XXXIX. - THE HOLY COMMUNION.
SERMON XL. - RECEIVING AND SELECTING.
SERMON XLI. - RASH DECISIONS.
SERMON XLII. - THE SECRET OF SUCCESS.
A compact guide for the church year, this volume offers sixty‑six concise sermons that follow the calendar from Trinity Sunday through Advent. Each entry begins with a familiar Scripture reference and then unfolds a focused meditation on topics such as Christian unity, humility, gratitude, and the hidden measures of sin. The author’s plain yet thoughtful language invites both ministers and lay listeners to pause, reflect, and shape their week around a single, vivid lesson.
Designed for easy use in parish settings, the outlines serve as ready‑made homilies or as inspiration for personal devotion. Themes range from the practical—like the formation of habits and the danger of petty dishonesty—to the profound, including the contemplation of death and the promise of the heavenly banquet. Listeners will appreciate the steady rhythm that links everyday concerns with timeless biblical truth, providing a gentle, encouraging companion for each Sunday and key holy day.
Full title
The Village Pulpit, Volume II. Trinity to Advent A Complete Course of 66 Short Sermons, or Full Sermon Outlines for Each Sunday, and Some Chief Holy Days of the Christian Year A Complete Course of 66 Short Sermons, or Full Sermon Outlines for Each Sunday, and Some Chief Holy Days of the Christian Year
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (208K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-07-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1834–1924
Best known for writing the hymn "Onward, Christian Soldiers," this remarkably versatile Victorian author also collected folk songs, wrote novels and legends, and ranged widely across history, folklore, and religion. His work has the energy of a curious mind that never wanted to stay in a single lane.
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