The Words of William E. Pannell
This special series of FULLER sermons, drawn from the archived messages of Dr. Pannell throughout his decades at Fuller.
“Whatever the gospel means must be fleshed out in a changing, topsy-turvy, ragtag world.”
– William E. Pannell
A Grace-Filled Heart
William E. Pannell reflects on the ways in which we can embody grace in our ministry and lives.
William E. Pannell is professor emeritus of preaching.
Dreams, Words, and Realities
William E. Pannell reminds us of God’s steadfast presence in our lives as we hope and dream for a better tomorrow by drawing on the Genesis 37 narrative of Joseph’s seemingly unbelievable dreams.
William E. Pannell is professor emeritus of preaching.
You Are Loved
William E. Pannell reflects on Mark 1 and on the radical and transformative nature of God’s love for us.
William E. Pannell is professor emeritus of preaching.
Surprised at Samaria
William E. Pannell explores the narrative of the Samaritan woman in John 4, encouraging us to grow in our awareness of how God is present in our lives and the world around us.
William E. Pannell is professor emeritus of preaching.
Hope in Hard Times
William E. Pannell explores God’s faithfulness, mercy, and wonderful purpose for our lives as demonstrated in the life of David.
William E. Pannell is professor emeritus of preaching.
Knowing God
William E. Pannell reflects on Paul’s writings in 2 Corinthians 5 and how our character informs the way we approach knowing and loving God.
William E. Pannell is professor emeritus of preaching.
Beyond the Walls
William E. Pannell considers Peter’s ministry and the ways that God continues to guide and grow disciples in the work of breaking down walls and crossing dividing thresholds.
William E. Pannell is professor emeritus of preaching.
A Merciful Neighbor
Reflecting on the story of the Good Samaritan, William E. Pannell suggests that finding neighborliness and mercy in our world is the crucial ethical issue of our time.
William E. Pannell is professor emeritus of preaching.
The Doing of Theology
In a baccalaureate message, William E. Pannell reflects on the doing of theology as a risky and incarnational enterprise tied always to the work and life of the church.
William E. Pannell is professor emeritus of preaching.
This sermon series in is celebration of the 50th anniversary of Fuller’s William E. Pannell Center for Black Church Studies. For half a century, the center—renamed for Dr. William Pannell in 2015—has equipped and empowered Black Christian leaders for kingdom work and ministry.