Sermon

Alcoholism*

Part of THL 151 Practical Christianity

These audio and video presentations were given by Dennis Luker, Glen White and Merna Leisure to the ABC class of 2000 as one component of the Practical Christianity class.

 

Course Number: UNV 2

Course Type: Lecture

Term: Class

Course Number
UNV 2

In This Series

1: The Topic of Alcoholism Part 1a

Alcohol is something that most people drink and it is an area that causes a lot of problems in people's lives. This section of the class addresses...

2: The Topic of Alcoholism Part 1b

What is a drunkard? What's the difference between someone who abuses alcohol vs someone who is an alcoholic?

3: The Topic of Alcoholism Part 2a

Merna Leisure shares her story of her personal struggle with alcoholism and how God intervened. She also covers a thorough understanding of "What is...

4: The Topic of Alcoholism Part 2b

Why Alcoholism is a disease? Question and Answer session.

5: The Topic of Alcoholism Part 3a

Review by Dennis Luker: Alcohol over the years has become a curse instead of a blessing. Merna Leisure discusses how you can help an alcoholic who can...

6: The Topic of Alcoholism Part 3b

Video presentation of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Denny Luker
Dennis Luker

Dennis Luker (1937–2013) served in the ministry of Jesus Christ with his wife LeeAnn for nearly 50 years. Mr. Luker worked as a pastor, administrator, and he served as president of the United Church of God, an International Association, from June 2010 until his death on March 14, 2013.

Mr. Luker served in senior administrative positions in both the United States and abroad, including serving as the regional director for Church of God activities in Australia and Southeast Asia. He also served on the UCGIA Council of Elders for five years in the 1990s.

Mr. Luker graduated with a bachelor of arts in theology from Ambassador College in Pasadena, California, in 1963.

Glen White

Glen White retired from the full-time employed ministry of the United Church of God in July 2016.