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  • Timothy Schultz

    Contributing sermons since Dec 18, 2002
Timothy's church

Lyndonville United Methodist Church
Lyndonville, New York 14098
585-765-9313

About Timothy
  • Education: -M.Div, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School -M.A. in Theological Studies, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary -B.S., Eastern Mennonite University
  • Experience: -Inner-city ministry in Buffalo, NY -Served other churches in NJ, OH, and PA -A chaplain at the Atlantic City Rescue Mission
  • Comment to those looking at my sermons: These are a few samples, some of sermons were done for seminary class and thus are manuscripts. My usual style is to use notes and speak on practical biblical concerns.
  • Best advice given to me about preaching: Be natural. Be yourself.
  • Books that have had an impact: Spirituality books such as Nouwen, DeVinck, and Manning. I like "Seven Storey Mountain" by Merton. "Windows of the Soul" by Ken Gire.
  • If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: Christ gives hope and meaning to life and he is the way, the truth and the life.
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  • Spiritual Wealth And Generosity From Proverbs

    Contributed on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    The importance of realizing that spiritual wealth and generosity are more important than material wealth.

    Intro: Money a bit part of our lives but we often keep it private. Do you remember your earliest memories of money? • Alden bank book—savings • Dad’s businesses: Budget Foods store in Buffalo… Schultz’ Produce Market. Landscaping… Colonial Shoppe ...read more

  • The Reflection That Sets Us Free

    Contributed on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    Two important exercises that make our lives more meaningful.

    Recently I returned to my former high school for a reunion tour of the building. A new addition had been added and the library moved to the ground level, and we students also agreed that something seemed different on the third floor. Yet the change that was more noticeable to me than the building ...read more

  • What Is Your Life?

    Contributed on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,067 views

    Knowing the brevity of life, how will we invest what God has entrusted us with?

    [I am indebted to a sermon by Maxie Dunnam as a major source for this sermon]. Found in his book, "Pack Up Your Troubles" Intro: In reaching mid-life I have wondered, "What has my life accomplished and where am I going with the second half?" *I know I have gotten to mid-life because ...read more

  • Surprising Grief And Resurrection

    Contributed on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,765 views

    A message of resurrection hope for those who have lost loved ones, especially around Christmas time. Includes a background paper.

    In just several days Christmas will be here, and as we enter the Advent season, preachers will stretch their imaginations to search for inventive sermons on this most important and unavoidable annual event. There will be sermons on the Wise Men bearing gifts, and homilies about Mary being a ...read more

  • Seeing The Treasure In Others

    Contributed on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    Perhaps our greatest ministry is to unlock the treasure in others. Preached before a seminary audience.

    If an intruder broke into my house, there are actually a few furniture items that I might help him carry out to his truck, like the bed and dresser in the guest room. I might suggest that he take not one, but two of the hand-me-down chairs I have accumulated. But if he glanced across the room and ...read more

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