Sermons for Pentecost III Based on Gospel Texts for Cycle C

Download or read book Sermons for Pentecost III Based on Gospel Texts for Cycle C written by J. Will Ormond and published by CSS Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ormond looks at scripture in a new way and uncovers extraordinary inspiration through his penetrating insights. There is a surprise for the reader/listener in each sermon/chapter as the author explores the Bible passages. Sermon titles include: An Extremely Odd Couple -- Luke 18:1-8 When Self-Esteem Gets Out Of Hand -- Luke 18:9-14 Topsy-Turvy Christianity -- Luke 6:20-31 One Bride For Seven Brothers -- Luke 20:27-38 Good News Among The Rubble -- Luke 21:5-19 J. Will Ormond graduated from the University of Alabama where he belonged to the Phi Beta Kappa scholastic honorary. He attended Columbia Theological Seminary and graduated with a B.Div. Degree. After serving as a parish pastor, he attended Princeton Theological Seminary and earned his Th.M. degree. After fifteen years as founding pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he attended the University of Glasglow, Scotland, and fulfilled the requirements for the Ph.D. degree. He served on the faculty of Columbia Theological Seminary and was named I. McDowell Richards Professor of Biblical Exposition. Columbia Seminary honored him with its Distinguished Service Award in 1996.