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Transfer of the Mantle
1 Kings 19:19
Introduction
1. I have began preaching part-time in 1959 (65 years) and full-time since 1966 (58 years) .
2. In those 58 years I worked with 10 congregations; in 4 states and one foreign nation. Also done mission work in Russia, Panama, Costa Rica.
3. With each move – the former preacher was gone and I started from scratch.
4. The situation here is unique. We have a new preacher, but I am still here.
5. The purpose of this sermon is to “transfer the mantle” to a new man.
6. There are some examples of one man transferring the work to another.
1. Moses to Joshua
a. Deuteronomy 31:7
b. Deuteronomy 31:14
c. Deuteronomy 32:44
d. Deuteronomy 34:9
2. Eljah to Elisha
a. 1 Kings 19:19
b. 2 Kings 2:8-14
3. John the Baptist to Christ
a. John 1:29-30
b. John 3:29-31
4. Care for Mary from Jesus to John
a. John 19:25-27
b. There is in the ruins of Ephesus, the house of John
c. And a small house for Mary
Conclusion
1. I pray that the new man can help this church in ways I could not.
2. I pray that the church will support and love him as you have Janet and me.
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