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Dennis Kinlaw
Dennis Kinlaw
60 Sermons
Dennis Kinlaw (1922-2017) was an American Old Testament scholar and president of Asbury College. He was devoted to Wesleyan holiness theology and founded the Francis Asbury Society.

Sermons 60

Matthew 6:33 Mind

In this sermon, the speaker explores the question of how people could have missed recognizing Jesus as the Messiah. He highlights four scenes in the Gospel of John that provide glimpses of Jesus as th

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Isaiah 53:6 Heart

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God and encourages the audience to lift up their voices and rejoice in the salvation of Yahweh. He references Isaiah 53 a

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Encountering God

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of meeting God during the summer assembly. They highlight that the purpose of the world is not just to exist, but to bring individuals into existe

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John 3:15 Mind of Christ

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of grumbling and complaining, emphasizing that it goes against the teachings of Scripture. He highlights four characteristics of a person who has the mi

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Jeremiah 29:11 Security

In this sermon, the preacher shares two powerful stories to illustrate the idea that there are no impossibilities when it comes to fulfilling God's will. The first story is about David Livingston, a m

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Genesis 17:17 Flesh And Spirit

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the two ways one can live - in the flesh or in the spirit. He refers to the book of Romans and Galatians to emphasize this point. Living in the flesh leads to de

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Exodus 2:23-25 Burdens

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a burden for the world that is without God. He encourages the audience to bear the burden and care for others, believing that there will

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Genesis 1:26-28 Story

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the brutal and violent realities of the world we live in, including the rape and murder of innocent people. He shares a story of a girl who was raped multiple tim

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Isaiah 50:9 Intercession

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of one person to make a difference in God's circumstances. He reflects on the difficulty of getting people to change and acknowledges that even God can

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Genesis 12:1-3 Example

In this sermon, the speaker begins by emphasizing the importance of knowing and trusting Jesus. He shares a story of a missionary who had to overcome her fear and attachment to comfort in order to spr

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Matthew 6:33 Christ

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of Jesus being referred to as the Lamb of God. He explains that a lamb is typically used for food and clothing, but the people were looking for

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A Holy God 49:12
Character Of God

In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the Methodist tradition and the hymn 'And Can It Be.' He emphasizes the testimony of Charles Wesley, who experienced a spiritual awakening and liberation from

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Mark 8:17-26 Spiritual Blindness

In this sermon, the speaker, Charles Wesley, shares his personal testimony of being trapped in sin and darkness until he encountered the light of God's truth. He emphasizes the power of God's eye, whi

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Exodus 3:2-4 Spirit Of God

In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a generous person who donated a large sum of money to a missionary organization. Despite lacking formal education and considering himself ordinary, thi

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Exodus 31:18 Intimacy With God

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of living a sanctified life according to God's commandments. He highlights nine areas of sanctity that believers should strive for. These include

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James 2:14 Faith

Dennis Kinlaw emphasizes the profound relationship between faith and action through the story of Abraham, illustrating that true faith is demonstrated by deeds. He highlights that Abraham's willingnes

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Genesis 12:1-3 God

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of attending a Billy Graham crusade and being moved to come forward and accept Christ. He emphasizes the power of believers coming together in

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Isaiah 6:6 Vision

In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful experience he had during a gathering where he noticed a wave of sound coming from the audience every time he mentioned the name of Jesus. He explains tha

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Genesis 1:1 Intimate Fellowship

In this sermon, N.T. Wright addresses a group of seminary students and challenges them to spend four hours in unbroken communion with Christ through the Word. He compares this intimate connection with

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Genesis 12:1-3 Light

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and obeying the stories in the Bible. He explains that these stories can either harden our hearts if we don't heed them, or open

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Exodus 17:7 Grace

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of hallowing God's name and glorifying Him above all else. He shares his struggle in deciding what to speak about and highlights the purpose of ga

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Genesis 15:6 Faith

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the uncertainty of the future and the apprehension it brings. He shares a story of missionaries who claimed a valley for Jesus through their faith. The speaker

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Romans 11:8 Detachment

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Abraham and how God fulfilled his dream of having a child and a son who would inherit his blessings. The speaker emphasizes the importance of God's

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Isaiah 5:1-7 Holiness

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finding just one person who deals honestly and seeks the truth in order to bring salvation and forgiveness to a city. The speaker refers to sev

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Zechariah 2:1 Christian Life

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of feeling left out as a child while others enjoyed playing ball games. However, he had a spiritual encounter where he realized that he would r

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John 5:1-9 Glory Of God

In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of witnessing extreme poverty in Columbia and feeling compelled to help. He recounts a story of being asked to befriend a black Muslim man wh

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Fullness of Time

In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a boy who made a life-changing decision to go into the streets despite his mother's warnings. The speaker then relates this story to the situation in R

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Matthew 19:16-22 Rich Young Ruler

In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a little boy in church who couldn't see what was happening and kept standing up despite his father's instructions to sit down. The speaker then connect

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Matthew 6:33 Thinking

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of meeting Christ in order to truly understand oneself. He shares his personal experience of not feeling guilty until he became a Christian and rea

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Matthew 6:33 Walking With Christ

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the passage from the Gospel of Mark chapter 1, specifically verses 14-20. Jesus begins his ministry by preaching the gospel of God, proclaiming that the time is

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Psalm 118:26 Plan Of God

In this sermon, the speaker discusses how Jesus came in a way that was unexpected and different from what people were anticipating. He gives four examples from the Gospel of John and four counterparts

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2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Cross of Christ

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching Christ Jesus the Lord and not oneself. He refers to 2 Corinthians chapter 4, verse 5, where it is stated that the preaching should f

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Jeremiah 29:13 Hunger

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being in the presence of God. He acknowledges the value of building friendships and connections with others, but states that the true reason fo

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John 5:19 Carnality

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the mind of Christ and the characteristics that should not be present in believers. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the difference between capital R r

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Ezra 4:1-5 Committed

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his age and questions whether he should retire or continue working for God's kingdom. He emphasizes the importance of using our opportunities and not backing aw

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Matthew 16:21 Cross of Christ

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of publicly declaring one's faith in Christ. They emphasize that becoming a Christian means a complete change in lifestyle and a willingness to be

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Romans 14:10 Apostle Paul

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not holding on to things in life, but rather giving and becoming a conduit for the grace, love, power, and goodness of God. The speaker highlig

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Romans 3:24 Hope

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a story about a man who is given the world and a pair of skates by a woman. Initially, the man is irritated by the woman's presence, but her copious and hot tea

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Psalm 146:3 Heart

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the hope that people attach to political leaders and programs every four years. He emphasizes that throughout human history, people have sought help and salvati

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Genesis 3:6 Assurance

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that Christianity is not a simple or easy doctrine, but rather a complex and demanding one. He highlights the lack of knowledge about the teachings of the Church

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Matthew 6:33 Gospel Accounts

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of Jesus to perform miracles and meet the needs of people. He uses the story of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding as an example of how Jesus c

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Psalm 16:1-10 Lordship Of Christ

In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a Roman senator and a woman who is about to be executed. The senator offers her a way to save her life by dropping three drops of oil and speaking thre

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Mark 9:33-35 Foundation

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the second half of the Gospel of Mark, specifically the stories involving the disciples who now know that Jesus is the Christ. Interestingly, the speaker points

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Mark 2:1-2 Problems

In this sermon, the preacher discusses a story from the Gospel of Mark where Jesus heals a paralyzed man. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus needed to capture people's attention in order to make them

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Submission 1:11:20
Matthew 6:33 Submission

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of beauty and how it is a manifestation of God's creation. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the larger context of Bible verses to avoid

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Matthew 6:33 Christianity

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of publicly declaring one's faith in Christ. He explains that becoming a Christian means leaving behind one way of life and embracing a new way of

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Matthew 6:33 Radical

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of giving our full attention to God during church services. He highlights that the most important person in our midst is the Lord, and we should e

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1 Corinthians 11:1 Messenger

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on a specific passage in the Bible, 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:6. He explains that this passage is the essence of what Paul wants to convey to the Corinthians. The speake

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Genesis 1:1 Presence of God

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the historic meaning of comedy and how it relates to the future of human history. He emphasizes that the end result of history will be a wedding and an eternal re

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Malachi 3:1 Jesus Christ

In this sermon, the preacher discusses a story from the Bible where Jesus forgives a man's sins after he is lowered through the roof of a synagogue. The preacher reflects on the dramatic nature of the

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Jeremiah 1:5-10 Spirit Of God

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their life experiences and the perspective they have gained over the years. They emphasize the importance of memory as a valuable treasure and a source of wisdo

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Matthew 5:8 Francis Asbury

In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of A.B. Simpson, a Presbyterian pastor who had a transformative experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit. This experience ignited Simpson's passion

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Matthew 3:17 - 4:11 Temptation

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the joyous moment when heaven opened and God's voice declared His pleasure in His Son. However, immediately after this, Jesus is led into the wilderness to be t

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Ezekiel 18:32 Depths

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing the message of forgiveness and redemption that comes from God. He shares a personal story of a conversation with a Methodist bishop's s

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Eternal Witness

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the nature of personal relationships and the consequences of sinning against others. He emphasizes the feeling of dread and relief when encountering someone we h

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Holy Feet 44:02
Acts 28:30 Holiness

In this sermon, the preacher talks about the power of God to transform and save individuals. He shares personal experiences of individuals who were changed by God, such as a person who was divided bet

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John 3 1:03:18
Matthew 6:33 Expositional

In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a group of girls who were enjoying themselves in a restaurant when a French gentleman approached them and criticized their happiness in a world filled

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Matthew 6:33 Gospel

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the unity and message of the book of Mark in the Bible. They refute the idea that the book was written by multiple authors and emphasize its coherence and contrib

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Holy Moments 46:12
Ezekiel 10:18-19 Christian Life

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the scripture lesson from the seventh chapter of the Gospel of John. Jesus speaks on the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, inviting those who are thirsty to

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Exodus 33:14 Experiencing God's Presence

This sermon recounts a powerful encounter with the presence of God, highlighting moments where the speaker felt the glory and immediacy of God's presence, particularly during a phone call and in a ...

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