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Divine Evolution

T. DeWitt Talmage's sermon "Divine Evolution" rejects biological evolution, defending biblical creation and humanity's distinct, divine origin. He critiques Darwinists and appeals to Scripture and natural design.
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Where We Came From

T. DeWitt Talmage defends biblical creation, argues evolution is a form of unbelief that denies Scripture and degrades society, and insists true science and revelation harmonize.
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People of Many Troubles

T. DeWitt Talmage urges those beset by multiple trials—illness, poverty, persecution, bereavement—to 'climb' toward God's consolation, persevere in faith, and trust the Gospel.
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Honesty Eulogized

T. DeWitt Talmage denounces bribery, embezzlement, and abuse of trust, urging honesty, stewardship, and a revival of religion to restore public and private integrity. He warns of eternal judgment.
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Writing in Dust

T. DeWitt Talmage expounds John 8:6—Christ writing in the dust—contrasting hypocritical judgment with divine mercy; Christ stoops to forgive and expose accusers.
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Sectarianism

T. DeWitt Talmage's sermon condemns sectarianism and bigotry, urging liberty of conscience, mutual forbearance among denominations, and united focus on the Gospel's mission.
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One Life Enough

T. DeWitt Talmage, preaching on Job 2, argues life is one and cannot be lived over. He urges repentance, faithful service, and making the remaining years count for God and others.
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Self-Slaughter

Report on Mont-Lawn fresh-air children’s home and T. DeWitt Talmage’s sermon condemning suicide (Acts 16), arguing infidelity and despair underlie self-murder.
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Woman Wronged

T. DeWitt Talmage's sermon on Esther 1:11-12 honors Vashti's dignity, sacrifice, and silent courage as a model of womanly virtue, urging faithful, humble Christian service.
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A Glorious Rest

T. DeWitt Talmage preaches that earthly comforts cannot give ultimate rest—"Arise ye and depart; for this is not your rest"—offering heaven's sure, eternal rest to the weary.
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Pleasures of Life

T. DeWitt Talmage (Judges 16) warns that excessive or sinful amusements harm body, mind, and family. He calls for wholesome recreation, temperance, and devotion to home and duty.
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A Helpful Religion

T. DeWitt Talmage calls the church to be a practical sanctuary: vigorous music, sympathetic preaching, and earnest prayer to renew and help worshippers.
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Gallows for Haman

T. DeWitt Talmage on Esther 7:10: Haman's fall warns pride precedes ruin, evil recoils on its maker, and worldly success is fleeting. Be rooted in piety and ready for death.
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Sprinkled and Cleansed

Tribute to Gladstone's steadfast Christian faith and apologetics; T. DeWitt Talmage's sermon on Leviticus 14 uses the two-bird cleansing as a type of Christ's atoning blood and the believer's freedom.
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Exasperating Comforters

T. DeWitt Talmage warns against thoughtless, loquacious comforters and urges gentle, faithful consolation for the bereaved. Trials are fatherly chastening that prepare believers for heaven.
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Alleviations of War

DeWitt Talmage urges gospel work among soldiers in camp during the Spanish–American War, commending chaplains and faith's consolations amid war's horrors (Psalm 27).
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The Sheik’s Daughter

DeWitt Talmage preaches on Exodus 3:1, recounting Moses rescuing Jethro's daughters. He urges young women to be practical and prepared, showing how hardship equips God's servants.
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A Brawny Religion

T. DeWitt Talmage urges a 'brawny' Christianity that overturns corruption in family, business, and church—calling for revival, honesty, and active faith.
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Storm-Clouds Brightened

T. DeWitt Talmage urges believers to see the "bright light in the clouds"—making the best of financial loss, bereavement, sickness and death by trusting God's providence and heaven's hope.
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A Listening God

DeWitt Talmage's sermon marvels at the human ear as God's workmanship—"He that planted the ear, shall he not hear?" Uses nature and Christ's healings to show God's nearness.
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