by David Allen | Jan 23, 2015 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References
PREACHING OUTLINE I. The Master’s Expectations for Service (7-9) VERSE 7: Jesus addresses this parable to his disciples: “Which of you having a slave….” “Slave” – not Diakonos – usually translated as “servant” – (focus on work) but Doulos – which in...
by David Allen | Jan 21, 2015 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References
Tucked away in Luke’s Gospel is the Parable of the Unworthy Slave. It is one of the most enigmatic in all the Gospels. In the Middle East in the first century, the traditional roles of masters and slaves were well-defined. Dependency and inequality were assumed....
by David Allen | Jan 19, 2015 | Culture, Sermons
Today we remember and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 19, 1961, Dr. Martin Luther King preached in chapel at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville Kentucky. The title of his sermon was “The Church on the...
by David Allen | Jan 7, 2015 | Culture, General
Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, better known as “Madonna,” has been the “Queen of Pop” for over 30 years. Her first album, “Madonna,” was released in 1983. Her song “Borderline,” became the first in a string of 13 consecutive top 5 hits, a winning streak...
by David Allen | Jan 5, 2015 | Bible, Calvinism, Preaching, Sermons
I read lots of sermons. It goes with my line of work. On my blog during 2015, I will on occasion post portions of sermons past that I deem have value and interest for today’s readers. Today’s post comes from Erskine Mason (1805-1851). Mason was a graduate of Princeton...
