The Village Pulpit, Volume II. Trinity to Advent A Complete Course of 66 Short Sermons, or Full Sermon Outlines for Each Sunday, and Some Chief Holy Days of the Christian Year

"The Village Pulpit, Volume II. Trinity to Advent" by S. Baring-Gould is a compilation of concise sermons from the late 1800s, designed as guides for religious leaders and followers. It includes sermon structures for Sundays and significant Christian holidays, touching on Christian teachings, ethical behavior, and the importance of faith within a community. Beginning with Trinity Sunday and continuing through Advent, themes of Christian life, togetherness, and the human experience are examined to provoke thought and inspire action. Early on, the author highlights the book's format by opening with a sermon on Christian Unity, showing how hard it is for humans to connect, especially when considering the perfect connection within the Holy Trinity. In this opening discussion, Baring-Gould speaks to the obstacles like self-centeredness, arrogance, and inflexibility, while challenging believers to seek love and harmony, mirroring the divine love of God.