
Broken Bread, from an Evangelist's Wallet
Journey of Faith and Giving: Unlocking the Power of Sacrificial Generosity for EvangelismBy Thomas ChampnessLength5h 1m
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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 It not only serves as an important historical document but also resonates with contemporary discussions of social justice and communal aid, making it essential reading for anyone looking to understand the roots of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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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length5 hrs 1 min
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Publish dateDec 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
2I. SPIRITUAL FARMING.—No. 1. DRAINING.
3II. LITTLE MOSES. SERVE THE CHILDREN FIRST.
4III. SPIRITUAL FARMING.—No. 2. PLOUGHING.
5IV. A SHORT HOME MISSION SERMON.: “LIVE IT.”
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6V. THE BATTLE OF THE BEANFIELD. 2 Samuel, xxiii, 11, 12.: WAITING AND READY.
7VI. “HIS CHAINS FELL OFF.” Acts xii. 7.: ISAIAH I.
8VII. LEAPING AND PRAISING. Acts iii, 8.
9VIII. “THE LORD HATH NEED OF HIM.” Mark xi, 3.: IN THE WILDERNESS SHALL WATERS BREAK OUT.
10IX. TWELVE BASKETS FULL OF FRAGMENTS GATHERED FROM THE MIRACLE OF CHRIST FEEDING THE MULTITUDE.: WAIT HERE FOR THIRD-CLASS.
11X. SPIRITUAL FARMING.—No. 3. CULTIVATION.
12XI. SPIRITUAL FARMING—No. 4. SOWING.
13XII. “AND WE WILL—”: “AS LONG AS HE LIVETH HE SHALL BE LENT TO THE LORD.”
14XIII. “IT IS THE KING’S CHAPEL.” Amos vii. 13.
15XIV. “ENCOURAGE HIM!” Deut. i. 38.
16XV. “WE HAVE NO MIGHT.” 2 Chron. xx. 12.
17XVI. “BE PERFECT.” 2 Cor. xiii. 11.
18XVII. “MAKE THIS VALLEY FULL OF DITCHES.” 2 Kings, iii., 16.: A WORD TO PARENTS.
19XVIII. “THERE IS A SOUND OF ABUNDANCE OF RAIN.” 1 Kings, xix. 41.
20XIX. A CLEAN TONGUE.: A WORD TO FATHERS.
21XX. THE RED LAMP.
22XXI. A SERMON ON THE BOAT RACE.
23I.—WE MUST KEEP THE BODY UNDER.
24II.—WE MUST SECURE A GOOD START.
25III.—WE MUST BE WELL STEERED.
26IV.—NEVER CEASE STRIVING TILL YOU HAVE WON.
27XXII. GOOD-FRIDAY.
28XXIII. PETER THE PREACHER.
29XXIV. “WHEN SOLOMON WAS OLD.”
30XXV. ABRAHAM AND ISAAC. Genesis xxii.
311.—“After these things.”
322.—“Isaac, whom thou lovest.”
333. “Rose up early.”
345.—Abide ye here with the Ass.”
356, 7, 8, 9.—“The Knife,” “The Fire,” “The Wood.”
3610.—“Took the knife to slay his son.”
3711 and 12.—“Lay not thine hand on the lad.”
3813.—“A ram caught in a thicket.”
3914.—“Call the name of that place,
4015–18.—“Obeyed.”
41I.—God’s friendship does not exclude trial.
42II.—Great joys contain great sorrows.
43III.—In great extremities look for great deliverances.
44IV.—Great trials will yield sweet memories.
45XXVI. OIL FOR LAMPS. Matthew xxv. 1-13.
46I.—A Light is better than a Lamp.
47II.—We may as well be without oil as not have enough to endure to the end.
48III.—The gates or the palace may be shut while we are calling on the oil seller.
49IV.—That which lets the five wise in to the palace, keeps out the five foolish.
50XXVII. “CAST A STONE AT HER!” John viii. 7.