Student Sermons by Clarence Sams, circa 1968

Student sermon: Sams, Clarence

1965/1970

1960-1969

Interdenominational Theological Center student Clarence Sams deliver sermons titled Tips for Relating to Worldly Possessions, Movement towards a Real Commitment, and Overcoming Excuses in Dr. Isaac Clarks homiletics class.

African Americans--Religion
Education--Religion
Theology--Study and teaching
Theological seminaries
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Isaac R. Clark Memorial Collection

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/fa:117

00:56:46

00:00:26 Audio begins with prayer.
00:01:01 Introduces Matthew 6:24.
00:04:34 Introduces sermon: Tips for Relating to Worldly Possessions.
00:04:57 Introduces quiz over money.
00:07:42 Gives example of one not being aware of the attitude of mind that characterizes the followers of Christ.
00:10:12 Talks about the issue of not being aware how the attitude of mind so important.
00:15:00 Talks about one not connecting to Christ and the connection to worldly possessions.
00:18:13 Prayer.
00:18:44 Sermon ends.
00:19:51 Prayer.
00:20:26 Introduces book of Joshua 24:14-15.
00:23:10 Introduces sermon: Movement Towards a Real Commitment.
00:28:24 Talks about good works and glorifying the father in heaven. Gives two alternatives in connection to moving towards a real commitment.
00:35:09 In conclusion talks about achieving relationship with God.
00:35:50 Prayer.
00:36:24 Sermon ends.
00:36:44 Prayer.
00:37:20 Introduces Luke 14:16-18.
00:40:49 Introduces sermon: Overcoming Excuses.
00:41:04 Talks about witnessing a group of people who make up all kind of excuses for not fulfilling duties.
00:47:11 Suggests three things that need to be done to overcome excuses.
00:52:39 Talks about how to overcome excuses by checking how the present leader gives of his resources.
00:54:53 Talks about sheep working in the vineyard as an example of how some people are not making excuses as they are fulfilling their current obligations.
00:56:46 Audio ends.

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