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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: At the Pulpit (11/15/07)
1940: Oak Creek Church, Preacher Andrew Wagner:
I preached on the War today. People complained. Said I should be focused on Biblical history not on current history. They can’t tell me what to preach as I stand in front of my congregation. It’s MY pulpit.

1960: Oak Creek Church, Preacher Brad Matthews:
It was a simple sermon. We need to follow the political progress of our country. The new norm is civil rights and that’s what the people need to hear. Deacon Campbell told me that I must never preach on that topic again. Who does he think he is? It’s MY pulpit.

1980: Oak Creek Church, Preacher Charles Jones:
Society is changing. My church members need to understand things like multi-culturalism. They need to be aware of the left-wing agenda. If I don’t warn them about the war between the gays and hetero’s, who will? I’ll use this platform to inform them. It’s MY pulpit.

2000: Oak Creek Church, Preacher David:
Acid Rain. Polution. Alternative Fuel. This is the 21st century and people are ignorant. If I don’t preach to them about saving the environment then who will? Millie Blackwater says that I should stick to the Bible in my sermons. Whatever! I’ll talk about what I want to talk about. It’s MY Pulpit.

Eternity: Heaven, God of the Universe
I gave these men a special calling. I asked them to share my good news yet all they want to do is talk about ‘current’ events. They seem to have forgotten why they have the platform they have. Not one of them even realizes that the pulpit they preach from does not belong to them. It does not belong to that local church. It belongs to me. It’s MY pulpit.
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Joanne Sher 
11/24/07
Hard-hitting, convicting, well done piece. Much to ponder here - good writing.
Kristen Hester
11/27/07
Very Creative! I like the repetition of "It's My pulpit." This is very powerful. Great job!
Dee Yoder
11/28/07
Great commentary on the problem of the territorial pastor who doesn't want the job he's there for: shepherding and teaching the people GOD'S word. Too many pastors feel this way; some even say it's MY church.
Beth LaBuff 
11/28/07
Very creative! You've done great work on this.
Jan Ackerson
11/28/07
Very thought-provoking!
Sheri Gordon
11/28/07
I really, really like this. The last line gave me chills -- I could almost hear God speaking. Wonderful job with the topic.
william price
11/28/07
Superby presented commentary that really makes me think; which means it accomplished its goal. Brave writing. God bless.
Deborah Engle 
11/28/07
How sad that these thoughts could be true, but sadly, they have been on many occasions. Thanks for writing.
LaNaye Perkins
11/28/07
This was so good. How sad that often times those who are called get sidetracked on their own agendas. I especially liked the ending when God gives his opinion on them all. Well done!