Surprise

A sermon delivered by Jennifer Harris Dault at First Baptist Church, Belleville, IL, on January 1, 2012. Luke 2:22-40 “O Hearken Ye Who Would Believe.” It’s a wonderful song, isn’t it? It’s joyful and encouraging and reminds us what this Christmas season is all about....

The Stories We Tell

A sermon delivered byJennifer Dault Harris at Overland Baptist Church, Overland, Mo., on Sept. 11, 2011. Luke 24:13-32 Storytelling is a natural part of our lives. I often run into several of you at Cooperative Baptist Fellowship events and ask what’s been going on at...

Waiting for Crumbs

A sermon delivered byJennifer Dault Harris at Grace United Church of Christ in St. Louis, Mo., on Aug. 14, 2011. Matthew 15:21-28 Have you ever eaten dog food? When I was an elementary school student, I remember going over to a neighbor’s house with a friend. She was...

Weak Economy Hits Churches, Denominations

The Crystal Cathedral is pulling its 40-year “Hour of Power” program from eight of its 45 domestic markets in an attempt to avoid financial collapse. From 2008 to 2009, the church saw a 27 percent drop in revenue, which amounts to about $8 million, church...