Dallas Burdette

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The Church: God's Agents of Reconciliation

Biblical Studies
- Old Testament
- New Testament
Sermons and Essays
- Apologetics
  - Paul's Conversion: Apologetic for the Authenticity of Christianity
  - Thoughts on Christian Apologetics
  - Christ: God's Answer to the Problem of Evil
  - The Credibility and Candor of the New Testament Writers
  - Christianity Versus Skepticism
  - Origin of the Human Race
- Baptism
  - Baptism in the Great Commission (1)
  - Baptism in the Great Commission (2)
  - Baptism in the Great Commission (3)
  - Baptism: Participation in the Death of Christ
  - Rebaptism in the Stone Campbell Movement
- Christmas (Birth of Christ)
  - On The Way To Bethlehem's Manger
  - The Mystery of Godliness (1 Timothy 3:16)
  - What Do You Think About The Christ? (1)
  - What Do You Think About The Christ? (2)
  - What Do You Think About The Christ? (3)
  - No Vacancy in the Inn (Luke 2:7)
- Church Growth
  - Church and Ministry
  - Jesus' Methodology for Evangelism: GO!
  - Keeping The Flame Burning
  - Ministers of Reconciliation
  - Opposition: An Opportunity to Witness for Christ
  - Christianity and Isolationism
  - The Redemptive Society: The Necessity of Commitment
  - A Witnessing Community
- Cross of Jesus
  - Jesus' View of the Cross (1)
  - Jesus Died That We Might Live Through Him (2)
  - We Must Glory in the Cross
  - The Folly and Scandal of the Cross (1 Cor. 1:18--2:8)
  - One Mediator: Jesus Christ
- Devotionals
  - Christians Silent About the Good News of God
  - Commemorative Institutions
  - Commitment to the Lord
  - Conduct in the New Age
  - Cruciality of the Cross of Jesus
  - How Did the Disciples of Jesus Face Disaster
  - In Christ-God Comes to Meet Humanity
  - Jesus: The Message of Hope
  - One's New Life in Christ
  - Proclamation of Salvation and It's Appropriation
  - Recapture the Spirit of Evangelism
  - Reevaluation of One's Relationship to Christ
  - Self-Examination of One's Relationship to Christ
  - Sunday Gatherings
  - The Christian Faith
  - The Christian Life is Commitment
  - The Divine Human Encounter
  - The Gospel of Christ and Growth in the Christian Community
  - The Gospel, the Church, and the Bible
  - Triumphant Forgiveness
  - Until Christ is Formed in You
  - Your Spiritual Life?Zeal or Apathy?
  - Walking in Love
  - What Do You Think About the Christ?
  - Zeal for God's Redemption
- Divorce and Remarriage
  - Divorce Sayings in the Synoptics and Paul
  - Biblical Situation Ethics or Graded Absolutism
- Easter
  - Jesus Is Alive
  - The King's Victory (Mt. 28:1-20)
- Elders/Leaders
  - Political Power of the Pharisees and Their Oral Tradition
  - Biographical Material on the Life of R. L. Kilpatrick
  - Kilpatrick's Concept of Leadership
  - Obey Them That Have the Rule Over You (Heb. 13:17)
  - Confirmation of Will Oldfield to the Ministry
- False Prophets
  - False Prophets: Who Are They? (1 of 7)
  - False Prophets: Who Are They? (2 of 7)
  - False Prophets: Who Are They? (3 of 7)
- Fasting in the Old and New Testaments
  - The Ritual of Fasting
- Father's Day
  - Fathers: Discipline and Instruct Your Children
- Funerals
  - A Tribute to the Life and Memory of David Starkey
  - A Tribute to the Life and Memory of Marvin Wilson
  - A Tribute to the Life and Memory of Richard ("Pat") Kilpatrick
  - A Tribute to the Life and Memory of David Burdette
- Grace and Mercy
  - Forgiveness Full and Free
  - God's Initiative in You (1)
  - God's Initiative in You (2)
  - Grace Increased More
  - God's Special Concern for His People
  - God's University Course for Angels
  - Judgment and Forgiveness
  - Salvation for a Call
  - The Grace of God
  - The Savior of Sinners
- Hermeneutics
  - The Authority of the Old Testament
  - How to Read the Word of God More Accurately
  - Unity in Jesus: An Analysis of Imperfection in Knowledge
  - We Speak Where the Bible Speaks
- Holy Spirit
  - Be Filled With the Spirit (5:18)
- Instrumental Music (Old and New Testament)
  - God Is a Lover of Music: Psalm 150
  - Singing and Playing: Ephesians 5
- Lord's Supper
  - The Meaning of the Last Supper
  - Blood in the Scheme of Redemption
  - Passover Traditions in the First Century
  - The Meaning of the Eucharistic Sayings
  - One-Cup and Non-Sunday School Movement: a Brief History
- Mother's Day
  - Is It Well With Your Family
- New Year
  - A Time to Remember God's Grace
  - Journey Through Life
- Obedience
  - Our Motto?Doing the Will of God
  - Strive To Enter the Narrow Gate
  - The Fate of Fruitlessness
  - The Purpose of Forgiveness
  - Where Are You?
- One-Cup and Non-Sunday School Church of Christ
  - My Pigrimage of Faith
  - Oddities in Pattern Theology
  - A Brief History of the One-Cup and Non-Sunday School Movement:
  - How to Read the Word of God More Truthfully (Part 1)
  - How to Read the Word of God More Truthfully (Part 2)
  - Passover Traditions in the First Century
  - The Meaning of the Eucharistic Sayings
  - Blood in the Scheme of Redemption
  - The Meaning of the Last Supper
- Parables
  - The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23)
  - Grace Beyond Comprehension (Matthew 18:23-35)
  - The Great Banquet: God's Invitation (Mt. 22:1-14; Lu. 14:15-24)
  - Parable of the Prodigal Son and Loving Father (Luke 15:1-32)
  - Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14)
- Preaching and Teaching
  - The Gospel of God: Christ Died for Our Sins
  - Preaching in the Early Church
- Predestination and Election
  - Cause for Praise
  - Only In Christ Jesus
  - Salvation for Everyone Who Calls
  - Accepts All Who Have Faith in His Son Jesus
- Restoration Movement
  - We Speak Where the Bible Speaks
  - Rebaptism in the Stone Campbell Movement
  - Oddities in Pattern Theology
  - What Is the Church?The Body of Christ?
- Restoration Movement: Churches of Christ
  - Biblical Solutions to Division Within the Christian Community
  - The Present Crisis Within the Churches of Christ
  - Principles of Interpretation ? False Prophets in Matthew
  - Literary Analysis of Jesus and False Prophets in Matthew
- Spiritual Renewal: New Life in the Church
  - The Church: God's Agents of Reconciliation
  - Conversion to Christ and It's Implications
  - Transformation of One's Lifestyle
  - Radical Change of Direction: Decision for Christ
- Unity and Diversity
  - Christ's Prayer for a United People
  - Unity In Jesus
  - What Is Liberalism?
- Women: Their Role in the Church
  - The Role of Women in the Great Commission
  - First Timothy 2:9-15: Literalism and Isolationism of Scripture
- World Religions and Cults
  - Buddhism and Hinduism
  - Jehovah's Witnesses
  - Mormonism
  - David Koresh
- Worship
  - The Coming of God's Kingdom (1)
  - The Coming of God's Kingdom (2)
  - True Worship
  - Congregational Worship & Division
  - Sunday Morning Worship?Five Acts
  - Oddities in Pattern Theology
  - Biblical Worship (Romans 12:1)
  - Worship: An Analysis of the Various Greek Words (1/2)
  - Worship: An Analysis of the Various Greek Words (2/2)
  - Worship: An Analysis of John 4:24
Misapplied / Twisted Scriptures
- Obey Then That Have the Rule Over You (Heb 13:17)
- Uzzah and the Ark of God (2 Samuel 6:1-15)
- Walking Together (Amos 3:3)
- The Authority of the Old Testament (Matthew 5:17-19)
- Judge Not (Matthew 7:1)
- The Narrow Gate (Matthew 7:13-14)
- False Peace: Lord, Lord (7:21-23)
- The Fossilized Traditions of Men (Matthew 9:15)
- Watch Out for Those Who Cause Divisions (Romans 16:17)
- Speak the Same Thing (1 Corinthians 1:10)
- The Heart of the Gospel (Galatians 1:6-9)
- The One Faith (Ephesians 4:5)
- God Is A Lover of Music (Ephesians 5:19/Psalm 150)
- Who Are the Heretics (Titus 3:10)
- No Private Interpretation (2 Peter 1:20-21)
- Doctrine of Christ (2 John 9)
- Concern for the One with a Weak Conscience (1 Cor. 11:1)
- The Truth Will Set You Free (John 8:32)
Dissertation
Restoration Movement
- Baptism
  - Rebaptism in the Stone-Campbell Movement
- Declaration and Address
  - We Speak Where the Bible Speaks
- Fathers of the Restoration Movement
  - Portraits
- Notable Quotes
  - Alexander Campbell on Unity
- One Cup and Non-Sunday School
  - History of One Cup, Non-Sunday School Movement
Personal
- Dallas Burdette: My Pigrimage of Faith
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