Charles Spurgeon is one of the most famous preachers of all time. Living and preaching in the second half of the 19th century he earned the nickname, "The Prince Of Preachers." In this episode we ask the question, "Did he earn this title?" This sermon, "Compel Them To Come In," is a passionate plea to ask people to come to Christ. He changes approaches throughout the sermon but his end goal is to see people come to know the Lord. Special thanks to Dave Wakefield for reading this sermon. We have ...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Christopher Love was a puritan who lived during the English Civil War. He would be executed at the end of this civil war and only lived to be 33 years old. Despite that, he lived a life that impacted the world with his passion for Jesus Christ. This sermon, “Pray With Violent Zeal,”discusses the importance of passionate prayer before our God. As a man who lived through and fought against many obstacles, Love knew the importance of a life centered on prayer. Special thanks to Joshua Cook for read...
Nov 28, 2019•34 min•Ep. 29
Andrew Gray was a preacher who lived in the 1600’s. The one thing about his life that stands out is that his life was short. He died before his 24th birthday. But in those 2 and a half years he preached he made a huge impact. This sermon, “Faith,” talks about what our faith is in God. He defines it and describes it and helps us to better understand this important but sometimes abstract concept. He also speaks as a man who took his faith incredibly seriously, even as one who was young and died at...
Nov 21, 2019•37 min•Ep. 28
Alexander Maclaren is a preacher who was considered one of the best preachers of his era. But unlike so many preachers, he was a quiet man who did not become famous for book-writing or big ministry projects. He just enjoyed preaching and really believed what he preached. This sermon, “Why Does Love Delay?” Maclaren asks the question, “Why doesn’t God always answer our prayers?” Or why does he wait? Maclaren says God does all things for the good of those who believe, and even when he tarries, he ...
Nov 14, 2019•31 min•Ep. 27
J. C. Ryle is a preacher we have looked at before. You can check out his episode, “Unbelief- A Marvel,” in our catalog. But this week we’re looking at his time in ministry and the “hustle” he put in for years. Prior to being a famous tract writer and preacher, he was a man who was preparing sermons for publishing, writing tracts, and working tirelessly in the background. These years of preparation paid off when the time came, but in his running of The Christian Race he spent years in training. T...
Nov 07, 2019•44 min•Ep. 26
Martin Luther is one of the most famous Christians that has ever lived. His story of nailing the 95 Theses on the door of the church, the “kick-off” of the Reformation, is lauded as one of the biggest turning points in world history. And yet, we often forget about the challenges that the peasants of that day would have been up against. This sermon, “The Forgiveness Of Sins,” (Self named, originally called the Sermon After Easter Sunday), Martin Luther reminds us that we do not work to have grace...
Oct 31, 2019•44 min•Ep. 25
Lemuel Haynes was a Revolutionary War soldier and a pastor in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. He was also an African American preacher who preached to largely white congregations in the North East. He was the first African American ordained and also awarded an honorary master’s degree in North America. This sermon, “Universal Salvation – An Ancient [False] Doctrine” came following a sermon at his church minutes before by a Universalist. When asked if Lemuel Haynes had anything to say, he deliv...
Oct 24, 2019•21 min•Ep. 24
Revived Thoughts Is Back! In 1885 a blind and Scottish preacher was asked to speak before Queen Victoria during the height of the Victorian era. His preaching had become famous and despite his difficulty seeing, he made up for it through memorization of the Word. His fame would actually come from the hymns that he’d end up writing, the most famous of which, “Oh love that will never let me go,” is still being sung today. His sermon, the Patience Of Job, was so beloved by Queen Victoria that she i...
Oct 17, 2019•34 min•Ep. 23
We return to Dietrich Bonhoeffer in the 1930’s of Germany. He was a man who would die young as he continued to return to Nazi occupied Germany despite the threats to his own life. He wanted to help the church, and when he got removed from the pulpit he would help build underground church movements in Germany. He was a staunch supporter of the Jewish cause and rabidly anti-Hitler. In the sermon, “Lazarus and the Rich Man,” we get to hear his thoughts on the story in Luke 16 of what happens to the...
Sep 12, 2019•35 min•Ep. 22
This episode is part 2 to our episode on John Knox. In this one Joel and Troy interview Douglas Bond on why it is John Knox is still so important to us today. He answers their questions on what his accomplishments were, who John Knox was, and was John Knox a misogynist? In the sermon, which is an exegesis of Isaiah 26:17-21, John Knox continues where he left off before discussing the destruction of Jerusalem and the reminder of what the Israelite s will have happen to them after it falls. He dig...
Sep 05, 2019•46 min•Ep. 21
John Knox was central to bringing the Reformation to Scotland. He also helped lead to the development of the Presbyterian church. And he was personally well acquainted with John Calvin. Despite a life filled with conflict and persecution, his legacy lives on. In the sermon he does an exegesis on Isaiah 26:13-16 that we are calling, "The Chastisement Of Jerusalem," and discusses the importance of remembering God’s promises through His prophets. This is a part one sermon and there will be a part t...
Aug 29, 2019•34 min•Ep. 20
J. C. Ryle (John Charles Ryle) lived in the 1800’s and had a powerful and impacting career in ministry. His books are still widely read today and even though he started in rural churches in the United Kingdom, he eventually became one of the most popular preachers in London. In the sermon, “Unbelief – A Marvel,” Ryle talks about how incredible it is that people do not believe in their maker. He goes through common reasons that hold people back and what the people of God can do to challenge that ...
Aug 22, 2019•41 min•Ep. 19
George Whitefield lived in the 1700's and was a traveling preacher that was prominent in both the United Kingdom and the colonies. He became famous for preaching over 18,000 sermons in his life to over 10,000,000 different people. He is one of the most famous preachers of The Great Awakening.In the sermon, "An Almost Christian," Whitefield talks about those who would almost come to Christ. He talks about the danger of living that kind of life and the traits that these people have. The sermon fin...
Aug 15, 2019•42 min•Ep. 18
John Newton lived in the 1700’s as a sailor and spent time on slaving ships. When he left that course of work in 1764 he became an Anglican priest. He preached against the slave trade and helped write pamphlets with the hopes of bringing it to it’s end. His preaching was fiery and powerful in London. In this sermon, “Amazing Grace,” John Newton examines 1 Chronicles 17 and shows how it tells the story of where David came from, where David is, and where he is going. He then released the famous hy...
Aug 08, 2019•15 min•Ep. 17
Back in the 1300's, during the middle of the black plague outbreak in Strasburg, a monk named Johann Tauler preached. He visited the sick, continued to give sermons, and despite seeing a horrific outbreak of plague that would re-shape Europe and church culture forever, he stood strong in loving his neighbor. In this sermon, "He Makes The Deaf To Hear," Johann Tauler talks about how we are all unable to hear and speak until the miracle of Christ allows us to. Our ears are blocked and unable to li...
Aug 01, 2019•20 min•Ep. 16
They called him the “Prince of Scottish Preachers.” Alexander Whyte was famous for his revival style preaching. From his humble beginnings as a shoe-maker who couldn’t read he would become one of the most influential preachers out of Scotland. But did he end the race well? In this sermon, “The Magnificence of Prayer,” Alexander Whyte teaches on the importance of prayer and the stunning blessing of this gift from God. Follow us for more content throughout the week! Facebook InstagramTwitter Reviv...
Jul 25, 2019•23 min•Ep. 15
Gresham Machen continues the story where we left off at Princeton Theological Seminary. In our episode on BB Warfield's sermon "The Example Of The Divine Incarnation," we hear about how Warfield stood up to theological liberalism. A few years have passed and Machen gives his last sermon at Princeton. He warns and encourages the students to fight the good fight to the end against the corrosion of the faith. Follow us for more content throughout the week! Facebook InstagramTwitter Revived Thoughts...
Jul 18, 2019•37 min•Ep. 14
One of the most famous Christians in recent times, D. L. Moody was a busy and productive man. He started several schools, preached across Britain and America, wrote books, and made time for friends and family. In this sermon, D. L. Moody talks about dealing with "Temptation." The parallels that can be drawn from the sins and temptations of his era and the one we currently are living in is impossible to miss. Follow us for more content throughout the week! Facebook InstagramTwitter Revived Though...
Jul 11, 2019•34 min•Ep. 13
"Repent, Repent, O England, Repent," were the last words of John Bradford as he cried out to the crowd. He was a Christian Martyr who lived during the 1500's and was killed by the "bloody Queen Mary" of history. He was called "Holy Bradford," or the "Holiest man to live since the apostles" by the Reformers. John Bradford's sermon on Fruitful Repentance should be a great guide to all of us on how important repentance is in our walk with God. Follow us for more content throughout the week! Faceboo...
Jul 04, 2019•18 min•Ep. 12
Jonathan Swift is one of the most famous satirists and writers in history. But what is not often known is his faith. Although his friends and associates knew about his faith, his fear of being seen as a hypocrite led to this part of his life being forgotten. Follow us for more content throughout the week! Facebook InstagramTwitter Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...
Jun 27, 2019•38 min•Ep. 11
John Calvin lived in the 1500's and was a major part of the Reformation. His work is still read today and Calvinism is his namesake. He suffered persecution by Catholics in France and many other difficulties in ministry. In his sermon, "Ravenous wolves wreak havoc," he gives timely advice on how to deal with those who would deceive the church. Jeremy Howard is the staff elder at Payson Bible Church in Payson, Utah and the author of You're the Husband: A Blueprint for Leading in Marriage. Website...
Jun 13, 2019•43 min•Ep. 9
During the American Revolution preachers played a vital role in shaping the future country. Samuel Cooper had a church in Boston, at the very heart of the Revolution, that had notable figures such as John Hancock and future presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. He was also a friend of Benjamin Franklin's and was asked to edit the Paris peace treaty by George Washington. In this sermon, On The Commencement Of The Constitution, Cooper preaches a sermon to the founders who would eventually w...
Jun 06, 2019•37 min•Ep. 8
BB Warfield (Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield) was a seminary professor at Princeton during the late 1800’s. He became famous for his firm position on Biblical inerrancy and the idea that the Bible is absolutely true. He once said, “The Bible is the Word of God in that when the Bible speaks, God is speaking.”In this sermon, The Example of the Incarnation, Warfield explains that God left us a blueprint for life’s troubles. That in the person of Christ and how He lived on Earth, we can find how we a...
May 30, 2019•40 min•Ep. 7
Charles Spurgeon was known as the prince of preachers. But many people did not know that he struggled with depression his entire life. In this sermon, he tells us about that struggle and finding God in the midst of hardship. Facebook Instagram Revived Thoughts This episode's sermon was preached by Wayne Geiger. Wayne Geiger is the pastor of First Baptist Grain Valley, MO and an Adjunct Professor of Communication. See more on his website at: https://waynegeiger.com/ We also want to give a special...
May 23, 2019•38 min•Ep. 6
In a country ruled by Nazis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer speaks to his congregation on overcoming fear and how God overcame the world. FacebookInstagramRevived Thoughts This episode's sermon was preached by Dustin Garret, a representative of Samaritan Ministries. Check out more from Dustin https://www.facebook.com/dustin.garrett.39 https://www.instagram.com/dustin_garrett_/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...
May 16, 2019•37 min•Ep. 5
World famous missionary to China Hudson Taylor calls us to action. His stories and his mission are encouraging in our own walk with God. RevivedThoughts.com Facebook.com/revivedthoughtspodcast instagram.com/revived__thoughts/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 09, 2019•28 min•Ep. 4
What if a spiritual giant gave you his secret to success? George Mueller tells us how to have faith that makes a difference in this world RevivedThoughts.com Facebook.com/revivedthoughtspodcast instagram.com/revived__thoughts/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 02, 2019•25 min•Ep. 3
It wasn’t that long ago when people read sermons. Pastors and preachers would have their sermons written down and sent out for everyone to read. It was similar to how we read blogs today. But this all stopped when audio was invented. After people started to listen to sermons on the radio, they stopped reading them. Sermons should be heard. The old sermons that were written down were forgotten. For over a hundred years countless great sermons haven’t been heard by anyone. And we limit ourselves b...
Apr 28, 2019•3 min•Ep. 2
