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A Prince In Disguise -- Matthew 25:31-46 (44-45) -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: All Saints' Day, any Sunday

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A Prince In Disguise -- Matthew 25:31-46 (44-45) -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: All Saints' Day, any Sunday

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The Loving Warlock (The Good Samaritan, Part II) -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Introduction: This time we'll retell the story of the Good Samaritan as Jesus might have told
Baa-Baa -- Luke 15:1-7 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
It's Not All That Easy -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
A good children's sermon is simple, direct, dramatic, and participatory; it has a single purpose and
Devils Are For Sale, Aren't They? -- Matthew 6:13 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
The Purpose Behind Our Gospel-Telling -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
The Distinctive Character Of The Gospel
Looking For The Devil -- Ephesians 6:13 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
The Art Of Gospel-Telling -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Some of us are naturally talented and others of us are naturally terrified of gospel-telling.
The Story Form As Proclamation -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Using Storytelling In Gospel--Telling
The Ten Commandments Of Gospel--Telling -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
1. Make it your aim for each sermon to leave an impression rather than to make a point.
The Story Of Tom Gobble -- 1 Chronicles 16:34 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Props: A flannel board and pictures of a small turkey and a big turkey
Let's Pretend -- John 14:1ff. -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
These sermons require the listeners to use their imaginations in a vivid way.
Sammy No Share -- Romans 12:21 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: UNICEF/Halloween or any occasion when children are being asked to share with others.
Breaking Pots -- Jeremiah 19:1-11 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: Independence Day, any Sunday
Show Me How Strong You Are -- Luke 23:34, Matthew 5:38-42 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Lent, any time
Jim, The Promise-Mender -- Hosea 1:2; 2:19-23 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: Any Sunday
Stilling The Storm -- Matthew 8:23-27 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
A Book Of Words/The Book Of Love -- John 20:30-31 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Given in the tradition of the parable, these sermons require the listeners' actual participation in
God Doesn't Make Telephone Calls -- Isaiah 55:8 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
Adding A Drop Of Love -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: The First Sunday of Lent or One Great Hour of Sharing
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know -- Matthew 19:13-15 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
Breakfast Of Champions -- Luke 2:52 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
What Color Is God's Skin? -- Genesis 1:27 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
Humpty Dumpty Had A Great Fall -- 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Easter
My One-tenth Box -- Genesis 28:18-22 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: Stewardship Sunday, any Sunday
You Make Me Feel Like A Grapefruit -- Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 19:13-15 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Baptism, birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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