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    The Divine Encounter in Human Need
    (2007-04-10T17:48:29Z) Thurman, Howard
    This is the third sermon in the series The Divine Encounter. This sermon focuses on the Divine Encounter in Human Need, reaching within ourselves to help those that may be weak or in pain.
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    The Divine Encounter in the Commonplace
    (2007-04-09T20:35:43Z) Thurman, Howard
    This sermon is the second sermon in a series on The Divine Encounter. This one focuses on the commonplace, or finding sprirituality and God in every day life.
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    The Divine Encounter in Crisis
    (2007-04-09T20:12:01Z) Thurman, Howard
    The Divine Encounter in Crisis is part one of three part sermon series. This sermon deals with how our spirtuality and belief in God can help us through difficult times in our lives.
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    Letter to Charlie Brown from Daniel Denison Whedon
    (2007-04-06T17:10:26Z) Smith, John
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    Zeal for Your House Will Consume
    (1997-03-02) Rourke, Nancy
    Dr. Nancy Rourke, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Humanities at St. John's University, earned her Ph.D in Moral Theology from St. Patrick's Pontifical Institute, Ireland.
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    Working Together for Growth in Faith
    (1995-01-22) Cunniff, Chuck
    Father Chuck Cunniff, a Paulist Priest, was director of the Newman House at Boston University. Scriptures are from Nehemiah, Psalm 19, 2 Corinthians and the Gospel of Luke.
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    The Healing Vision
    (1990-02-25) Willimon, William
    A Transfiguration Sunday sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. William Willimon at Marsh Chapel. Scripture readings: Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2, 2 Peter 1:16-21, and a Gospel reading. Rev. Willimon is a Bishop in the United Methodist Church in the USA. His best known as a theologian, writer, former Dean of the Chapel at Duke University and as one of America's best known preachers.
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    Sermon by Dr. Jon Westling
    (1998-11-15) Westling, Jon
    Dr. Jon Westling was the 8th President of Boston University (1996-2002). Scriptures are from Isaiah 65, Isaiah 12, 2 Thessalonians 3 and the Gospel of Luke.
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    Running the Post Holiday Marathon
    (1997-03-02) Smith, Abraham
    Rev. Dr. Abraham Smith was a professor at the Boston University School of Theology. This is a sermon on perserverance. Scripture Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 40:1-8, Luke 24:28-35. The short break at 24:10 is where the original cassette was turned over.
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    Reconciling Your Demons
    (1995-11-26) Davis, Illya
    In 1995, Illya Davis was Chaplain Associate at Marsh Chapel. Scripture is from Habakkuk, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, Mark 5:1-20. There is a break in the sermon where the original cassette tape was turned over at 21:57. In 2006, Illya Davis was lecturer in Philosophy and Religion at Clark Atlanta University. Davis received his B.A. degree in philosophy from Morehouse College, the M.T.S. degree from Harvard University. In 2006, he was completing his Ph.d in Philosophy of Religion at the University of Chicago. He works mainly on topics in philosophy of religion, metaphysics, epistemology and philosophy of language, as well as, the philosophy of Immanuel Kant.
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    Poetry Reading by Geoffrey Hill
    (1999-02-03) Hill, Geoffrey
    Professor Geoffrey Hill was Professor of Literature and Religion at Boston University, and had just released his 1998 book, "The Triumph of Love." He spoke as part of the Marsh Chapel Poetry Reading series. Hill was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, in 1932, and was considered one of the most distinguished poets of his generation. He is introduced by Shelly Jankowski-Smith.
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    Nothing to Give, So Much to Lose
    (2001-04-29) Howell, James
    A sermon about love preached by Rev. Dr. James Howell, pastor of Davidson United Methodist Church in Davidson, NC. Scriptures are from Acts 9, Psalm 30, Revelation 5 and John 21.
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    Making Sense of it All: Learning, Virtue, Piety
    (2003-03-02) Fowler, Mark
    A sermon on the transfiguration of Christ from Rev. Dr. Mark Fowler. Scripture is from 2 Kings, 2 Corinthians and the Gospel of Mark. Dr. Fowler is a graduate of Boston University School of Theology. IN 2006, Dr. Fowler was Vice President for Vocation in Ministry and Associate Professor of Church Leadership at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. The original recording has lots of hiss and crackle, diminished here as much as possible.
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    Making Possible the Impossible
    (1996-12-01) Oderkirk, Erika
    A sermon focusing on Mary, the mother of Jesus. Scriptures 7:10-14, Psalm 40, Luke 1:28-38.
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    Looking Back with Open Eyes
    (2001-03-12) Rothschild, Peter
    Peter Rothschild was a chaplain associate at Marsh Chapel.
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    Life After the Fall
    (2001-02-18) Gomes, Peter J.
    A sermon delivered by the Rev. Peter J. Gomes at Marsh Chapel at Boston University. "How do we live life in the here and now?" Widely regarded as one of America's most distinguished preachers, Professor Gomes, an American Baptist clergyman, fulfills preaching and lecturing engagements throughout American and the British Isles.
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    Great Expectations
    (1990-09-02) Newsome-Camara, Imani Sheila
    A sermon delivered by Rev. Imani Sheila Newsome Camara, then the Assistant Dean for Student Life at Boston University. She is an United Methodist pastor. Scriptures: Exodus 19:1-9, Psalm 34:1-8, and from the Gospel of Matthew. There is a short break at 15:16 where the cassette tape was turned over.
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    God in Challenging Days
    (2000-02-20) McKibbens, Thomas
    Rev. Thomas McKibbens has been the Senior Minister of the First Baptist Church, Worcester, MA, since February 2003, following 12 years as Senior Minister at the First Baptist Church in Newton, MA. A pastor and seminary professor for the past 30 years, he has taught at Harvard Divinity School. Boston University School of Theology and Andover Newton Theological School. Rev. McKibbens also serves as a Trustee of Andover Newton Theological School, where he is Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee.