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Sermon 74: Of the Church - Ephesians 4:1-6; Sermon 75: On Schism - 1 Corinthians 12:25; Sermon 76: On Perfection - Hebrews 6:1 (Tunbridge Wells, 6 December 1764) Sermon 77: Spiritual Worship - 1 John 5:20; Sermon 78: Spiritual Idolatry - 1 John 5:21; Sermon 79: On Dissipation - 1 Corinthians 7:35; Sermon 80: On Friendship with the World - James 4:4
A sermon is a religious discourse [1] or oration by a preacher, usually a member of clergy. Sermons address a scriptural, theological, or moral topic, usually expounding on a type of belief, law, or behavior within both past and present contexts. [2] Elements of the sermon often include exposition, exhortation, and practical application.
The famous "I Have a Dream" address was delivered in August 1963 from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Less well-remembered are the early sermons of that young, 25-year-old pastor who first began preaching at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1954. [3]
1744 title page of Swift's Three Sermons. Jonathan Swift, as Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, produced many sermons during his tenure from 1713 to 1745. [1] Although Swift is better known today for his secular writings such as Gulliver's Travels, A Tale of a Tub or the Drapier's Letters, Swift was known in Dublin for his sermons that were delivered every fifth Sunday.
In 1996, Jakes, founded The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas, a non-denominational church. [7] Located on a 34-acre hilltop campus, the Potter's House features a 5,000-seat auditorium, as well as offices for employees and staff. In 2005, Jakes accompanied President George W. Bush on his visit to the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. [8]
The "Sermon of Saint Anthony to the Fish" (Portuguese: Sermão de Santo António aos Peixes) is a sermon written by Portuguese Jesuit priest António Vieira, preached to the congregation at the Church of Saint Anthony in São Luís do Maranhão, Colonial Brazil, on 13 June 1654. [1] It is Vieira's most famous work.