Cooper, Paul F

Cooper speaks on Luke 16:19-31. He shows that the characters are fictional. 1. The rich man's life (19-21) 2. The rich man's faith (v.22-26) (The point of the parable) 3. The rich man's warning (v.27-31) (The punch of the parable), Cassette label reads : "Parable of Jesus - Paul Cooper Parable of the rich man and Lazarus - Luke 16: 19-31 Trinity Chapel Macquarie"

Cooper looks at the importance of being generous with our giving, and not to stop/reduce giving when our finances drop. He explores the importance of seeing the big meaning of a parable, and contrasts this to an allegory, where details have meaning. Cooper explores the importance of being resourceful in the spread of the gospel. He examines how this is applied to our possessions and time. Talk is followed by the singing of 'Behold the Lamb of God'. Cooper looks at how the world thinks about the relevance of Jesus, in a talk when kids are dedicated. He compares the way of the world with the way of Christ., Cassette label reads : "Parables of Jesus - Paul Cooper Parable of the shrew manager - Luke 16: 1-13 Trinity Chapel Macquarie"

Cooper explores the effectiveness of story-telling. He explains the Parable of the Sower, stressing that we should not change the message, and not be surprised at the results, be that accepted or rejected. Cooper shows that God is interested in whether or not we obey God's word, and not our church attender, where we attend, our parentage, or when we came to him., Cassette label reads : "Parables of Jesus - Paul Cooper Parable of the sower - Luke 8:4-21 Trinity Chapel Macquarie"

Cooper expounds Luke 18:1-8. He looks at the power of persistence, and the importance of prayer. 1. Pray always 2. Don't be discouraged 3. God will answer our prayers earlier/sooner because he loves us, as he is the opposite of the judge., Cassette label reads : "Parable of Jesus - Paul Cooper Parable of the widow and the unrighteous judge Luke 18:1-8 Trinity Chapel Macquarie"