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One-Way Theology -- Exodus 20:3 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2001
God knows we don't do much theology these days.
It's Never Enough -- Exodus 20:17 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2001
"Oh, Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz? ..."
Dime Store Faith -- Exodus 20:4 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2001
Growing up in a little town which nobody has heard of across the Susquehanna River from Wilkes-Barre
Putting Words In His Mouth -- Exodus 20:7 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2001
Standing in the express line at Shop N' Spend can test one's soul, especially if the person just in
Why I Go To Church -- Exodus 20:8 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2001
I met Rus Howard at Princeton.
Hallmark Card Religion -- Exodus 20:12 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2001
Ross Perot has been asked many times over the past five or six years if he feels qualified to be Pre
Suicidal Situation Ethics -- Exodus 20:13 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2001
When people think about Dr.
Torn Between Two Lovers -- Exodus 20:14 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2001
As a pastor and husband, I'm acutely aware every day isn't a hot fudge sundae for married folks.
Some Folks Are Just Like The IRS -- Exodus 20:15 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2001
Just like the United States Golf Association says, "I really, really, really love golf." It's fun, g
Truth Or Consequences -- Exodus 20:16 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2001
Mother Teresa and the Princess of Wales were larger than life and continue to evoke sympathy, curios
Predestination? You've Got To Be Kidding! -- Ephesians 1:11-23 -- Robert R. Kopp -- All Saints Day - C -- 2000
Everybody has a favorite joke.
What's In It For Us? -- 2 Timothy 2:8-15 -- Robert R. Kopp -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - C -- 2000
Everybody has a list of personal pet peeves. Here's mine:
What's Expected From Us? -- 2 Timothy 3:14 -- 4:5 -- Robert R. Kopp -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C -- 2000
Daniel -- my youngest until June -- has been eyeing a football in my study.
Facing Death Without Blinking -- 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 -- Robert R. Kopp -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - C -- 2000
When I was a little boy growing up in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania's First Presbyterian Church, one of th
True Friends -- 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 -- Robert R. Kopp -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - C -- 2000
Twice a year for many years, Eric Felack and I have played a grudge golf match against my father and
What To Do With Bad Guys -- 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 -- Robert R. Kopp -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 2000
When I asked Dad to go to Israel with Mom and me about fifteen years ago, he said, "Son, I've been i
Whistle While You Work -- 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 -- Robert R. Kopp -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 2000
Everybody has a list of favorite movies.
Pure Prayer -- Philippians 4:4-9 -- Robert R. Kopp -- Thanksgiving Day - C -- 2000
My favorite eighth grader just confessed his aspiration for becoming President of the United States.
Holiness And Happiness -- 1 Timothy 6:6-19 -- Robert R. Kopp -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - C -- 2000
Howard and Kopp with Real People celebrated its first anniversary on Adelphia Community Cablevision
Boldly Faithful -- 2 Timothy 1:1-14 -- Robert R. Kopp -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - C -- 2000
The Dead Poets Society is one of my favorite movies.
Our Christological Crisis -- Colossians 1:11-20 -- Robert R. Kopp -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - C -- 2000
Back in the mid to late 1980s, I was courted by a fledgling denomination.

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The First Hole -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
Awe came upon everyone.... -- Acts 2:43
Take Some Lessons -- 2 Timothy 3:16 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful.... -- 2 Timothy 3:16
Equipped To Play -- Ephesians 6:11 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
Put on the whole armor of God. -- Ephesians 6:11
The Upside Of The Practice-- Performance Equation -- Galatians 6:7b -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
You reap whatever you sow. -- Galatians 6:7b
The Downside Of The Practice -- Performance Equation -- Romans 8:28 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God....
Take Dead Aim -- Hebrews 12:2 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus. -- Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
Be The Ball -- Galatians 2:20 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
... I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. -- Galatians 2:20 (NIV)
Every Shot I Ever Hit -- 1 Corinthians 11:24b -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
Do this in remembrance of me. -- 1 Corinthians 11:24b
Apocalyptic Moments -- Galatians 5:22-23 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
The fruit of the Spirit is.... -- Galatians 5:22-23
Mind Your Manners -- Matthew 7:12 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
In everything do to others as you would have them do to you.... -- Matthew 7:12
God Knows! -- 2 Samuel 12:7 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
You are the man! -- 2 Samuel 12:7
Leave It On The Course -- 1 Timothy 3:5 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
If someone does not know how to manage.... -- 1 Timothy 3:5
A Positive Addiction -- Romans 1:16 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
I am not ashamed of the gospel.... -- Romans 1:16
Holing Out -- 2 Timothy 4:6b -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
The time of my departure has come. -- 2 Timothy 4:6b
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