Articles by G. A. Coon

Safeguards to Lay Preaching

March 1940

One of the best ways of safeguarding lay-preaching is to send out men who fully represent the truth in their lives as well as in their words. One reason why there is some prejudice on the part of the ministry of…

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Enjoying Retirement in the Ministry

April 1959

When I was asked to speak to you today the topic given me was "Enjoying Re­tirement in the Ministry." You will notice it is "in" not "from" the ministry. This gives a retired man a sense of belonging, of being…

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EVANGELISM: Church Revivals

November 1952

In all revival work there is a threefold basic purpose: (1) to deepen the spiritual atmosphere of our churches, (2) to train and set to work an enthusiastic group within the churches, and (3) to secure decisions for Christ.

That…

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A Fatal Mistake Which Dooms Millions

January 1950

Mistake defined: "A fault in opinion or judgment" ; "misconception."—WEBSTER.

I. People not doomed to hell for innocent mistakes. John 9:41.

1. Many doomed to hell because they deliberately choose wrong way. Matt.7:13

2.…

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Effective Publicity Methods

November 1936

We are having a good attendance at our tent meetings. We advertised the meetings in several ways. Ten thousand handbills were used for house-to-house work. The radio was also used several times. We wrote a few hundred let­ters to businessmen…

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