The Faith of Thomas

Christopher Elwood

Professor of Historical Theology

April 29, 2011
John 20:19-31

Christ is risen! But, even after Easter, there’s still bad news and the world may not feel redeemed. How do we respond, genuinely and faithfully, to tragic events that shake us to the core? Perhaps we can learn something from the exemplary faith of Thomas ….Listen to the sermon.

Romans 12: 1-8

David Snardon

Student Body President

Pastor, Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church

May 12, 2011
Romans 12: 1-8

Before being ecumenical was popular Paul was trying to bring everybody together. This was a difficult task and yet Paul believed that diversity is good, but unity in Jesus is so much better. Listen to the sermon. Read the sermon in PDF.

Want Renewal? Recognize, Reorganize, Reform!

Angela R. Cowser

PhD Candidate, Vanderbilt University
Associate Pastor of Multi-Cultural Ministries, Eastminster Presbyterian Church

Festival of Theology
May 4, 2011
Nehemiah 1:10,11

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21st Century Black Churches: Deferred Dreams or Prophetic Possibilities?

Theresa Fry Brown

Professor of Homiletics, Candler School of Theology
Director of Black Church Studies, Emory University

Festival of Theology
May 3, 2011

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The Danger of Incomplete Transformation

Brad R. Braxton

Distinguished Visiting Scholar, McCormick Theological Seminary

Festival of Theology
May 3, 2011
Luke 11:24-26

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Dope Dealers or Pulpit Prophets: A Closer Look at Contemporary Black Preachers

Brad R. Braxton

Distinguished Visiting Scholar, McCormick Theological Seminary

Festival of Theology

May 2, 2011

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On-the-Job Courage

Theresa Fry Brown

Professor of Homiletics, Candler School of Theology
Director of Black Church Studies, Emory University

Festival of Theology
May 2, 2011
2 Samuel 23:20-23

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When God Makes Things Worse: The Challenge of Faith in Tough Times

Lewis Brogdon

Director, Black Church Studies Program

Festival of Theology

May 1, 2011

Exodus 5:1-10, 20-23

This sermon explores how and why God makes things worse both for the children of Israel in Egypt and for the church today. In particular, the sermon challenges the church to draw upon the resources of faith to re-imagine our world and envision new ways to living together. Listen to the sermon. Read the sermon in PDF.

Live in the Council of God

Debra J. Mumford

Frank H. Caldwell Associate Professor of Homiletics

April 8, 2011
Jeremiah 23:21,22

In this sermon, Debra encourages the LPTS community to live in the council of God. Living in the council of God does not mean that we have to constantly be in prayer and meditation (though prayer and meditation are good). Living in the council of God means living in constant awareness of what God is doing in our lives and in the world.  Listen to the sermon.  Read the sermon in PDF.

Joel 2:1-2,12-17

Steve Cook

Adjunct Professor of Hebrew Bible

March 11, 2001
Joel 2:1-2,12-17

A sermon on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 for the first Friday in Lent 2011. Listen to the sermon. Read the sermon in PDF.