On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight. There were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting. Seated in a window was a young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell to the ground from the third story and was picked up dead. Paul went down, threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "He's alive!" Then he went upstairs again and broke bread and ate. After talking until daylight, he left. The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted.
Acts 20:7-12
Eutychus Forum
EUTYCHUS FORUM
Eutychus Forum is a ministry of SBCC and is devoted to keeping the church awake in the 21st century. We believe that the church is God’s primary instrument by which he displays his glory in the world. Accordingly, our focus needs to be sharpened continually while our conviction needs to grow increasingly more resolute.
WHY EUTYCHUS (U-TI-CHUS)?
Eutychus is not a skin disease, or a middle-eastern appetizer. Eutychus is a young man mentioned in the book of Acts. And why do we remember him? Simply put, he had the misfortune to fall asleep on one of the greatest preachers in history! And others have been asleep in the church ever since…
A quick look at Acts 20:7-16 has provided great comfort to preachers for two millennia. The apostle Paul (Paul!!!) was preaching one evening in the town of Troas. The author of Acts is kind to Paul noting only that Paul prolonged his speech until midnight. This is the inspired text’s way of saying, Paul got a bit carried away, forgot his “1001 Spiffy Illustrations Manual” and put everyone to sleep. Eutychus, however, a young man, slept. He really slept. So much so that he fell out of the third story window in which he was sitting and died from the fall! Preachers have been comforted ever since. “If they fell asleep on Paul…well, perhaps my sermons aren’t so bad after all…”
EUTYCHUS FORUM
Eutychus Forum is meant to stimulate pastors, preachers and sleepy disciples by inviting them to participate in conversations with Christian leaders, pastors and scholars who will, if we can stay awake, sharpen our focus as we attempt to glorify God in our lives and in the church. We invite you to listen in and join the conversation.
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Peter Harris - Founder/President, A Rocha |
04/28/2010
Peter Harris, founder and president of A Rocha enjoys a conversation on Creation Care, the genetically modified church, English rugby and discipleship as if the planet mattered to God.
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Peter Harris
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58.79 Mb
Dr. Jerry Sheveland |
09/30/2009
Dr. Sheveland is the head of the Baptist General Conference
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Dr. Jerry Sheveland
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5.95 Mb
Between Two Fires |
04/01/2009
Reed Jolley discusses with Hanna Massad, pastor of The Gaza Baptist Church, the challenges of the evangelical church in Gaza Palestine
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Hanna Massad
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22.02 Mb
Sacred Marriage |
03/01/2009
Gary Thomas, Director of the Center for Evangelical Spirituality discusses his book, "Sacred Marriage," and why marriage is an instrument for holiness more than for happiness
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Gary Thomas
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28.62 Mb
Christians and Marriage, and More! |
03/01/2009
Peter Kreeft, philosopher from Boston College, discusses the theology of surfing, the Roman Catholic Church, whether or not there will be sex in heaven and why Muslims might deserve to inherit Europe
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Peter Kreeft
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12.25 Mb
Christians and Conservation: A Rocha |
02/01/2009
Reed & Steve Jolley discuss creation care and environmental concerns from a Christian perspective with Marku Kostamo, Candian director for A Rocha, a Christian environmental organization
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Marku Kostamo
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42.24 Mb
Muslim Missions in a Changing World |
01/01/2009
Reed & Steve Jolley discuss Muslim Missions in a Changing World with Dr. Jim Tebbe, InterVarsity Director of Urbana
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Jim Tebbe
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41.08 Mb
Preaching, Prayer and Scripture Memorization |
11/01/2008
Reed & Steve Jolley discuss Preaching, Prayer and Scripture Memorization with Ben Patterson, Campus Pastor, Westmont College
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Ben Patterson
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63.56 Mb
