ACROSS THE PREACHER'S DESK

(As you read these articles, bear in mind that little originality or literary merit is claimed for the material contained herein.  Only my ignorance is original, I was born with that!  Whatever I know, I learned from other sources.  Many of the ideas in these articles came from the notes of others I have collected over a period of 52 years of preaching, however, I am unable to give credit since I have no idea of all the sources of this material.  That said, I hope these articles will be thought provoking, perhaps enlightening and beneficial to you in your service to God.. tp)

  
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THE NIGHT OF THE STORM
The Night Of The Storm
August 7, 2022

The Jewish Rabbis said the Sea of Galilee was God's chosen sea. I have never visited the land where the Sea of galilee is located and with the turmoil that exists in our world today, I doubt that I shall ever go there. More>>

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THE STORM OF DOUBT
THE STORM OF DOUBT
August 14, 2022

Do you remember John Bunyan's novel, "Pilgrim's Progress"? It was first published in 1678. It is the story of man's progress through life to heaven or hell. More>>

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THE STORM OF INADEQUACY


THE STORM OF INADEQUACY
August 21, 2022

Are there ever times in your life when you feel inadequate? Times you feel you do not have sufficient resources for the task at hand? More>>

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THE STORM OF ANXIETY

THE STORM OF ANXIETY
August 28, 2022

Little Bobby had a habit of stretching the truth. One day he was walking home from school and saw a large black dog run across the street right in front of him. More>>

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Faith Is The Victory
Faith Is The Victory!
We are living in troubled times. People in our nation are on the verge of Panic. Yet, we need to take a step back and remember that faith is a common denominator in all of our lives. More>>

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FRONT PORCHES AND LEMONADE!
Well, we had a little "cool front" move in this past weekend and this will probably be our last cool snap of the year. That said, summer is on the way and with it warmer weather. As my thoughts have turned to warmer weather, it caused me to think of summer days on Grandmother Perkins' screened in front porch and drinking homemade lemonade. More>>

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CHRIST'S PEACE AND OUR WORRIES

Go with me to an upper room in the city of Jerusalem. Jesus has eaten the Passover with his disciples. He has ashed their feet, giving them a lesson in humility and service. He has told them the badge of discipleship is their love for one another. More>>

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BE NOT WEARY IN WELL DOING!


The Houston Astros unveiled their World Championship Banner at their home opener on Monday April 3rd . You have probably seen on the news shows that it did not quite go as they had planned it, but, to be fair, they have never had to unveil a World Championship Banner before. More>>

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A TABLE IN THE WILDERNESS
Travel with me by an eye of faith right now. There is no field of grain swaying to the rhythm of the wind. There is no farmer plowing in the fields. There is no harvester reaping the ripened grain and no mill grinding out the finished product. More>>

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THE CHRISTIAN AND WORRY


As human beings, we are unique among God's creation. We are the only creatures of God who worship Him, and yet we are also the only ones who worry. When you consider the fact that we carry yesterday's guilt, today's stress and tomorrow's anxiety all wrapped into one big headache it is no wonder that we worry so much. More>>


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