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My Twenty-Second First Sermon
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I have appointed to serve 22 church. Some years I had three at a time. After I have been retired for a year, I will be preaching again. I will preach my first sermon in the new church.
I’ve preached a first sermon twenty-one times in churches both large and small. Some were located in small country towns and some in no town at all. Some were in buildings in county seat towns with a very tall steeple. Others found their place in a big city with the pews full of people. There’s one thing common in every sermon. I became nervous each time. But I stood up and never let it show and tried to speak so sublime. As I prepare for my sermon this week good old number twenty-two. I know I’ll be nervous, but I’m doing what God’s asking me to do.

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Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on July 11, 2008

Don't worry, late as this review is I know that even if you didn't prepare, the good Lord had filled your heart with the right words.

Georg

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

I'm sure you will do well, but just in case, I'll give you the same advice my grandpa was given when he first started preaching. The advice came from an old preacher who had long since retired. He said, when you stand on the platform, before the congregation, all you have to remember is in your sermon make sure that you offer them heaven, and if they don't want that...give'm hell!

Cheers and happy July 4Th
Dan

Reviewed by John Linville (Reader)

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

My first thought was, "That's the one I wanted to hear." I thought it was saying that your first sermon was 20 seconds long. Actually I think I DID hear the first "first sermon."

John

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on July 3, 2008

I can hear you now Larry, wish I was there. You will do a GREAT job as you draw their ears to your words they will thrive to hear more.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on July 3, 2008

Probably to a standing ovation, Larry. -gene

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