by Brian Ellison | May 22, 2013 | Biblical Interpretation, Covenant Network News, Personal Testimony, Sermon
The Rev. Dr. K.C. Ptomey, Jr., a former member of the Covenant Network Board, joined the Church Triumphant on May 9, 2013. K.C. was Zbinden Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Leadership at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, having retired as Pastor of...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 1, 2012 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
Sermon Preached by David D. Colby Central Presbyterian Church, St. Paul, MN October 28, 2012 Scripture: Romans 8:22-30 In his Introduction to the New Testament class, Macalester College professor Calvin Roetzel – a friend of Central – said that “the gospel...
by Brian Ellison | May 12, 2012 | Biblical Interpretation, Featured Categories, Featured Resourcing, Sermon
You Asked for It (3): A Biblical Perspective on Homosexuality A Sermon by Louise Westfall Central Presbyterian Church Denver, Colorado July 17, 2011 Texts: Leviticus 18:22, Romans 1:18-32, Galatians 3:23-29 The title of today’s sermon provides important...
by Brian Ellison | Mar 12, 2010 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
A sermon by Dr. Randy Bush My son has recently gotten into card tricks, so I’ll begin with a simple card trick. (Pull out four cards – all Aces.) My deck is small, but I bet I can guess what card you’re holding; not the suit, perhaps, but I’m 100% sure I can guess...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 25, 2009 | Biblical Interpretation, Dialogue, PC(USA) History & Polity, Personal Testimony, Theology
– Jack Rogers … I had often said that I could not change my position on homosexuality unless I was convinced by Scripture. By studying the Bible in its historical and cultural context and through the lens of Jesus’ redeeming life and ministry, I have now...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 23, 2009 | Biblical Interpretation
– Beverly Roberts Gaventa In the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans, we find an extended attack on humanity for its failure to live in a properly creaturely relationship to God. Among the things Paul says in this long accusation is that “their women...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 3, 2007 | Biblical Interpretation, Personal Testimony
Beverly Roberts Gaventa Professor of New Testament Princeton Theological Seminary November 2007 It was Phoebe who read the letter, Paul’s letter to the Romans. Of course, it was Paul who struggled to produce the words themselves (probably over an extended period...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 9, 2006 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
Romans 3:21-31 The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II Thursday, November 9, 2006 J. Herbert Nelson, II, is pastor of Liberation Community Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN, a tent-making new church development that evangelizes the poor into PC(USA) membership. Dr....
by Brian Ellison | Jul 1, 2005 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
Sermon A Church for Our Time Conference Ghost Ranch (July 1, 2005) Hab. 2:4, Rom. 1:14-17, and Rom. 3:28 Paul E. Capetz Associate Professor of Historical Theology at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities Our church stands in the tradition of Martin Luther...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 5, 2004 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
A Sermon Friday, November 5, 2004 Romans 8:18-25 Amy Miracle Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church Des Moines, Iowa I’ve seen the brochures. I know that the theme of this conference is sex. I know I’m supposed to preach about sex not salvation. I’ll be honest. I...