Broken Bread, from an Evangelist's Wallet
Journey of Faith and Giving: Unlocking the Power of Sacrificial Generosity for EvangelismBy Thomas Champness
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In "Broken Bread, from an Evangelist's Wallet," Thomas Champness delivers a poignant exploration of faith and social responsibility, blending narrative and reflection in a style reminiscent of Victorian sermons. This collection of essays and observations draws upon Champness's extensive experiences as an evangelist, addressing the moral imperatives surrounding poverty and community service while employing vivid imagery and accessible language to engage a broad audience. The book situates itself within the tradition of social gospel literature, aiming to provoke thought about the intersection of spiritual conviction and social obligation. Thomas Champness, a prominent figure in the late 19th-century evangelical movement, was deeply influenced by the era's burgeoning social consciousness. His commitment to uplifting the marginalized and advocating for moral reform is reflected in his writing. Champness traveled extensively, witnessing firsthand the struggles of the urban poor, which fueled his passion for articulating a call to action for both individual believers and congregations, urging them to embrace a faith that manifests in service. Readers seeking a compelling intersection of faith and activism will find "Broken Bread, from an Evangelist's Wallet" both challenging and inspiring. It not only serves as an important historical document but also resonates with contemporary discussions of social justice and communal aid, making it essential reading for anyone looking to understand the roots of modern evangelical engagement in societal issues.
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Publish dateDec 20, 2019
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Table of contents
1PREFACE.
60XXXIII. ANSWERED PRAYER.: PREACH REPENTANCE.
2I. SPIRITUAL FARMING.—No. 1. DRAINING.
61XXXIV. HOW DAVID PREVAILED.: BURNING THE BOOKS AT EPHESUS.
3II. LITTLE MOSES. SERVE THE CHILDREN FIRST.
62XXXV. THE WAY TO PREACH TO THOSE WHO SLEEP IN SIN.
4III. SPIRITUAL FARMING.—No. 2. PLOUGHING.
63OLD FASHIONED DOCTRINE. Jeremiah, viii. 21 to ix. 16.
5IV. A SHORT HOME MISSION SERMON.: “LIVE IT.”
64I.—He who is loyal to God is the truest patriot.—ch. viii., v. 21, ch. ix., v. 10.
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6V. THE BATTLE OF THE BEANFIELD. 2 Samuel, xxiii, 11, 12.: WAITING AND READY.
65II.—Idolatry is the mother of all other sins.
7VI. “HIS CHAINS FELL OFF.” Acts xii. 7.: ISAIAH I.
66III.—If God acts consistently, He must punish sin.—ch. ix., v. 9, 10, 15, 16.
8VII. LEAPING AND PRAISING. Acts iii, 8.
67XXXVI. SELFISHNESS AND PRAYER. A CONTRAST.
9VIII. “THE LORD HATH NEED OF HIM.” Mark xi, 3.: IN THE WILDERNESS SHALL WATERS BREAK OUT.
68XXXVII. “THE WIDOW WOMAN WAS THERE.” I Kings xvii. 10.: “IT IS THE BLOOD THAT SAVES.” Exodus xii.
10IX. TWELVE BASKETS FULL OF FRAGMENTS GATHERED FROM THE MIRACLE OF CHRIST FEEDING THE MULTITUDE.: WAIT HERE FOR THIRD-CLASS.
69XXXVIII. “DO MEN GATHER GRAPES OF THORNS?”
11X. SPIRITUAL FARMING.—No. 3. CULTIVATION.
70XXXIX. NO BALLOT-BOX.
12XI. SPIRITUAL FARMING—No. 4. SOWING.
71XL. “WHAT CHRISTIANS MAY LEARN FROM POLITICIANS.”: DON’T FLATTER THE DEVIL! Acts, xvii.
13XII. “AND WE WILL—”: “AS LONG AS HE LIVETH HE SHALL BE LENT TO THE LORD.”
72XLI. A SERMON ON A TEXT NOT FOUND IN THE BIBLE.
14XIII. “IT IS THE KING’S CHAPEL.” Amos vii. 13.
73(I.)—IF THIS STATEMENT BE TRUE, THE PUBLIC-HOUSE SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
15XIV. “ENCOURAGE HIM!” Deut. i. 38.
74(II.)—IF THIS STATEMENT BE TRUE, ALL PATRIOTS SHOULD OPPOSE THE PUBLIC-HOUSE.
16XV. “WE HAVE NO MIGHT.” 2 Chron. xx. 12.
75(III.)—IF THIS STATEMENT BE TRUE, WE MUST CLOSE THE PUBLIC-HOUSES.
17XVI. “BE PERFECT.” 2 Cor. xiii. 11.
76XLII. GOOD-WILL TO MEN.
18XVII. “MAKE THIS VALLEY FULL OF DITCHES.” 2 Kings, iii., 16.: A WORD TO PARENTS.
77“A FELLOW-FEELING MAKES US WONDROUS KIND.” A word to the Aged who are able to help others.
19XVIII. “THERE IS A SOUND OF ABUNDANCE OF RAIN.” 1 Kings, xix. 41.
78XLIII. OPPORTUNITY: BEING THOUGHTS FOR THE NEW YEAR. ON NEW YEAR’S EVE.: PRAYER A VITAL NEED.
20XIX. A CLEAN TONGUE.: A WORD TO FATHERS.
79XLIV. THE BRITISH BAYONET.: A TEACHER OF SIN.
21XX. THE RED LAMP.
80XLV. A SERVICE IN THE OLDEN TIME. Nehemiah viii.
22XXI. A SERMON ON THE BOAT RACE.
81I.—The Congregation.
23I.—WE MUST KEEP THE BODY UNDER.
82II.—The Behaviour of the Hearers.
24II.—WE MUST SECURE A GOOD START.
83III.—The Preachers.
25III.—WE MUST BE WELL STEERED.
84IV.—The Effects of the Service.
26IV.—NEVER CEASE STRIVING TILL YOU HAVE WON.
85XLVI. KEEP THE FIRE BURNING WHILE THE FROST LASTS!
27XXII. GOOD-FRIDAY.
86XLVII. THE SOWER.
28XXIII. PETER THE PREACHER.
87XLVIII. EIGHT EASTER LESSONS LEARNED AT EMMAUS. Luke xxiv. 13-35.
29XXIV. “WHEN SOLOMON WAS OLD.”
88I.—When friends speak of good things, Jesus draws near.
30XXV. ABRAHAM AND ISAAC. Genesis xxii.
89II.—Unbelief manufactures sorrow for the godly.
311.—“After these things.”
90III.—Never expect infidels to be converted while saints are sceptical.
322.—“Isaac, whom thou lovest.”
91IV.—Suffering was the duty of Christ, as the servant of God.
333. “Rose up early.”
92V.—The Old Testament was Jesus Christ’s Bible.
345.—Abide ye here with the Ass.”
93VI.—Hospitality is a remunerative virtue.
356, 7, 8, 9.—“The Knife,” “The Fire,” “The Wood.”
94VII.—Apostates lose the best news.
3610.—“Took the knife to slay his son.”
95VIII.—Testifying to grace received brings fresh supplies.
3711 and 12.—“Lay not thine hand on the lad.”
96XLIX. WORK FOR BOYS. 1 Samuel iii.I.—There is work in God’s house for Boys to do.
3813.—“A ram caught in a thicket.”
97II.—Boys’ bedrooms are open to God.
3914.—“Call the name of that place,
98III.—God does not wait for you to grow up before He calls.
4015–18.—“Obeyed.”
99IV.—Boys should answer the first call.
41I.—God’s friendship does not exclude trial.
100V.—Boys may be taken into God’s confidence.
42II.—Great joys contain great sorrows.
101VI.—Boys who do God’s will shall have men do their’s.
43III.—In great extremities look for great deliverances.
102L. THE BROKEN OAR.
44IV.—Great trials will yield sweet memories.
103LI. “WHY COULD NOT WE CAST HIM OUT?”
45XXVI. OIL FOR LAMPS. Matthew xxv. 1-13.
104LII. MANNA. Exodus xvi. 4.
46I.—A Light is better than a Lamp.
105I.—Manna like salvation, because undeserved.
47II.—We may as well be without oil as not have enough to endure to the end.
106II.—Manna like salvation, because it saved the people from perishing.
48III.—The gates or the palace may be shut while we are calling on the oil seller.
107III.—Manna like salvation, because it was plenteous.
49IV.—That which lets the five wise in to the palace, keeps out the five foolish.
108IV.—Manna like salvation, because it had to be gathered.
50XXVII. “CAST A STONE AT HER!” John viii. 7.
109V.—Manna like salvation, because fresh every day.
51XXVIII. “OFFER IT NOW UNTO THY GOVERNOR.” Malachi i. 8.
110VI.—Manna like salvation, best gathered early.
52XXIX. “WHAT MEAN THESE STONES?” Josh. iv. 21.
111LIII. SMITTEN OF GOD.
53XXX. “HE THAT SLEEPETH IN HARVEST IS A SON THAT CAUSETH SHAME.” Proverbs x. 5.
112LIV. THE FAN. Matthew iii. 12.
54XXXI. “THE AXE IS LAID TO THE ROOT.”
113LV. “THE KING KISSED BARZILLAI.” 2 Sam. xix. 39.
55XXXII. JESUS AT THE WELL. A WORD TO PREACHERS.
114LVI. “THEN THE FIRE OF THE LORD FELL.” 1 Kings xviii. 38.
56I.—Never be daunted by a small congregation.
115LVII. A PICTURE OF CONVERSION. 2 Kings ii. 19-22.
57II.—Interest your Audience.
116LVIII. THE FIRST LIE.
58III.—Make your hearers conscious of the supernatural.
117LIX. WHAT WAS LEARNED IN GOD’S HOUSE. Isaiah vi.
59IV.—Set your converts to work.
118LX. PAUL AT SEA. Acts xxvii. 22-25.
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