J.P. Sanders Sermons 0059

Katie Richardson and Lindsey Gant

The processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid was funded by the generous support of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.

August 2012

24255 Pacific Coast Highway

Malibu, CA, 90263-4786

kelsey.knox@pepperdine.edu

URL: https://library.pepperdine.edu/collections/boone-special-collections-university-archives.htm

Language of Material: English

Contributing Institution: Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.

Title: J.P. Sanders Sermons

Identifier/Call Number: 0059

Physical Description: 1.21 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Date (inclusive): 1973-1986

Abstract: The collection includes audiocassettes of sermons given by J.P. Sanders from 1973 to 1986 at the Hillsboro Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee, and Conejo Valley Church of Christ in Thousand Oaks, California.

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Preferred Citation

[Box/audiocassette# or item name], J.P. Sanders Sermons, Collection no. 0059, Churches of Christ Heritage Center, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Biographical note

Joel Pliant (J.P.) Sanders was born in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1906. He received a bachelor of science from Texas Christian University in 1927, a bachelor of divinity from Vanderbilt University in 1931, and a PhD from the University of Southern California.

Upon completion of his doctoral program, Sanders took a part-time teaching position at David Lipscomb College. During this time, he also served as a minister for various churches in the area including the Hillsboro Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee, and the Walnut Street Church of Christ in Sherman, Texas.

In 1938, Sanders and M. Norvel Young started the publication 20th Century Christian. Sanders served as founding editor of the publication. Today, the publication is called 21st Century Christian.

In 1939, Sanders accepted the position of chairman of the religion department at Pepperdine College. While at Pepperdine, Sanders met and married Gloria Millay in 1941. In 1942, the couple moved to Nashville, where Sanders assumed the role of academic dean at David Lipscomb College. In 1957, Sanders' longtime friend, M. Norvel Young, became the president of Pepperdine College and asked Sanders to return to Pepperdine to serve as dean, which Sanders accepted.

In 1970, Sanders left Pepperdine for the chance to serve as executive vice president of Columbia Christian College (now Cascade College) in Portland, Oregon. After four years, he moved to the role of president of the college. In 1982, Sanders left his position to return to Pepperdine to serve as a professor in the religion division. Sanders also resumed his role as a minister preaching at Conejo Valley Church of Christ in Thousand Oaks, California.

At the age of 81, Sanders retired from his duties and settled in Nevada. On October 30, 2002, Sanders passed away at the age of 96 in Reno, Nevada.

Scope and Content

The collection includes audiocassettes of sermons given by J.P. Sanders from 1973 to 1986 at the Hillsboro Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee, and Conejo Valley Church of Christ in Thousand Oaks, California.

Arrangement

The collection is organized in chronological order.

Related Archival Materials

Morris M. Womack research materials on J.P. Sanders, 0061, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Sermons, American -- 20th century

Audiocassettes

Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century

Conejo Valley Church of Christ,Thousand Oaks, Calif

Hillsboro Church of Christ, Nashville, Tenn

Sanders, J. P. (Joel Pilant)

box 1, cassette 1

Non-Conforming Transformers Hillsboro Church of Christ 1973 December 9

box 1, cassette 1

Who is in Control? Hillsboro Church of Christ 1974 June 30

box 1, cassette 2

Ephesians 1 - God's Plan Hillsboro Church of Christ 1977 July 31

box 1, cassette 2

The Challenge of New Testament Faith Hillsboro Church of Christ 1977 September 30

box 1, cassette 3

The Challenge of New Testament Ethics Hillsboro Church of Christ 1977 October 1

box 1, cassette 3

The Challenge of the N.T. Church Hillsboro Church of Christ 1977 October 2

box 1, cassette 4

The Prophets- Moses Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 June 6

box 1, cassette 5

Minor Prophets- Amos Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 June 26

box 1, cassette 5

The Birthday of the Church Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 June 26

box 1, cassette 6

Paul in Jerusalem- Acts 24 Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 July 31

box 1, cassette 6

The Prophets- Micah Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 July 31

box 1, cassette 7

Miracles or Providence Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 October 9

box 1, cassette 7

That You Might Believe Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 October 9

box 1, cassette 8

Counting the Cost of Following Jesus Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 October 23

box 1, cassette 8

Jesus Teaches That in Dying We Live Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 November 20

box 1, cassette 9

That the Power of God May Be Manifest Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 October 30

box 1, cassette 9

Church History- The Necessity of Being True to the Word of God Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 November 6

box 1, cassette 10

Jesus Teaches Humility Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 November 27

box 1, cassette 11

Church History- The Development of the Papacy- Sacraments Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 December 4

box 1, cassette 11

Judas Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 December 4

box 1, cassette 12

Jesus Comforts and Instructs His Disciples Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 December 11

box 1, cassette 12

The Temporal Power of the Papacy Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 December 11

box 1, cassette 13

Church History- Martin Luther Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 January 8

box 1, cassette 13

Jesus Prays for His Disciples- John 17 Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 January 8

box 1, cassette 14

Created for Good Works Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 February 5

box 1, cassette 14

Church History- Some Early Reformation Beliefs Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 February 5

box 1, cassette 15

Some Problems Jesus Faced Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 February 12

box 1, cassette 16

Worship Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 February 19

box 1, cassette 16

Christian Ethics- Imitating Christ Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 February 26

box 1, cassette 17

Wisdom- (cont.) 2nd Sermon Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 March 4

box 1, cassette 17

Church History- The Restoration Movement Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 March 4

box 1, cassette 18

The Problem of Evil Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 March 18

box 1, cassette 19

The Stewardship of the Gospel Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 March 25

box 1, cassette 20

The Holy Spirit Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 April 1

box 1, cassette 21

The Holy Spirit Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 April 1

box 1, cassette 22

What is Your Life? Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 April 8

box 1, cassette 22

Christ in You, The Hope of Glory Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 April 8

box 1, cassette 23

Fundamental Facts of the Gospel Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 April 22

box 1, cassette 24

Fundamental Principles- Christ Died For Our Sins Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 April 22

box 1, cassette 25

God's Provision For Our Salvation Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 April 29

box 1, cassette 26

The Nature Of Our Faith Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 April 29

box 1, cassette 27

Trust in the Lord Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 May 13

box 1, cassette 28

Introduction to Revelation Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 June 3

box 1, cassette 29

The Problem of Being Called Fickle Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 June 17

box 1, cassette 29

Believing and Obeying Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 June 17

box 1, cassette 30

The Problem of Being Called Fickle Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 June 17

box 1, cassette 30

Believing and Obeying Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 June 17

box 2, cassette 1

Do Our Lives Serve as a Recommendation of Christianity? Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 June 24

box 2, cassette 1

Watch, Therefore Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 June 24

box 2, cassette 2

Reconciliation With God Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 July 1

box 2, cassette 2

Do Not Receive the Grace of God in Vain Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 July 8

box 2, cassette 3

Make Room for Us in Your Hearts Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1984 July 8

box 2, cassette 4

The Providence of God Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1985 February 17

box 2, cassette 5

The Ethics of Sonship Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1985 February 17

box 2, cassette 6

The Ethics of Sonship Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1985 February 17

box 2, cassette 7

The Work in Finland Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1985 September 29

box 2, cassette 8

Creatures of Choice Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1985 December 15

box 2, cassette 9

Raising Christian Children in a Pagan Environment Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1986 May 11

box 2, cassette 9

Christianity is Concerned with People Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1986 May 11

box 2, cassette 10

Raising Christian Children in a Pagan Environment Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1986 May 11

box 2, cassette 10

Christianity is Concerned with People Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1986 May 11

box 2, cassette 11

Raising Christian Children in a Pagan Environment Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1986 May 11

box 2, cassette 11

Christianity is Concerned with People Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1986 May 11

box 2, cassette 12

The Grace of God Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1986 July 6

box 2, cassette 12

Since God is Good, Why Do We Suffer?- Choice Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1986 July 6

box 2, cassette 13

Honoring J.P. Sanders on his 80th Birthday Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1986 July 27

box 2, cassette 14

Faith and Good Conscience Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1986 September 21

box 2, cassette 14

The Alternative Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1986 September 21

box 2, cassette 15

Counting the Cost of Following Jesus Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1983 October 23

box 2, cassette 15

Faith and Good Conscience Conejo Valley Church of Christ 1986 September 21

box 2, cassette 16

Revelation 7-11 Conejo Valley Church of Christ undated