Alexander Whyte was called the "last of the Puritan preachers," and also was called ecumenical. What caused this famous, fiery preacher to have such a conflicting legacy? In his sermon, "Eli- Castaway Preacher and Indulgent Father," you'll find one of the best defenses of the character of Eli. A man who is often studied treated harshly and misunderstood. Special thanks to Patrick Antonuci. Patrick Antonucci is the founder and host of the Dad Hackers community and podcast. Patrick didn’t grow up ...
Jun 18, 2020•34 min
Phineas Bresee lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He would go on to be one of the founding members of the Church of the Nazarene. He encouraged the church to be welcoming to all and especially the lowly. In his sermon, "Baptism With Fire," he reminds us that God's fire is a cleansing good for our soul. That although it may hurt, it is necessary to grow closer to God. Special thanks to Owen White for narrating this sermon. Pastor Owen answered God’s call on his life to preach at the age of ...
Jun 11, 2020•29 min
Basil was an early church father who pioneered monastic living. He lived in Asia and gave up pretty much all his belongings to encourage people to live a life of simpleness for God. In his sermon, "To The Rich," he challenges the men of his time to repent and change their greedy hearts. He uses the Gospel to explain that too many are more interested in accumulation than in trusting in God. Special thanks to Chris Ridgeway for narrating this sermon. Chris Ridgeway is a Christian leader who writes...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min
George Whitefield is one of the most famous preachers of all time. Born in England he traveled across the early colonial America, Scotland, and Britain proclaiming the Gospel to giant crowds. His sermon, "How To Listen To Sermons," asks a basic question that many have not considered. What is the proper way to listen to sermons and how should we treat our preachers? Special thanks to Scott Woodruff for narrating this sermon. He served in the army as an infantryman and is now married with two daug...
May 28, 2020•42 min
Samuel Davies was a preacher in Colonial America who had a profound impact on American history. Martin Lloyd Jones described him as "the greatest preacher America ever produced." His sermon, "Ingratitude To God," challenges us to look at the sin of ingratitude and realize that it is truly a terrible sin. That in fact, we are all guilty of this sin and have not given God the respect that is due to Him. Special thanks to Mark Andrews for narrating this episode of Revived Thoughts. Special thanks t...
May 21, 2020•48 min
We want to introduce you to a new show, Revived Devos! Each day (not week, day!) gives you a new episode and a chance to hear a great devotional from the past. We feature on a 7 day rotation: Oswald Chambers, Martin Luther, Richard Baxter, Andrew Murray, D L Moody, Jonathan Edwards, and St. Augustine. There is something for everyone and we think it would make a great addition to any quiet time with the Lord. Look for the show in any podcast player and subscribe! Support this podcast at — https:/...
May 20, 2020•51 sec
Brand NEW PODCAST! (Details below the episode description) Charles Spurgeon, "Prince Of Preachers," preached during the 1800s in England. In this episode we take a look at his conversion during a snowstorm, in a way that would break pretty much every rule that modern churches observe about guests in church. His sermon, "What The Church Lacks," challenges us to first ask God to revive our hearts, and then to beg God to revive His church. He explains that this is the reason we do not see the fruit...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Robert Murray M'Cheyne was a minister in Scotland from 1835-1843. Despite only serving for a handful of years his life made a huge impact. From his trip to Jerusalem to his Bible reading plan this 29 year old left a mark on history. His sermon, "Do What You Can," reminds us that our time is short and we are to spend our years on Earth doing what we can for God. What makes it especially challenging is that it comes from a man who was only 29 when he died and he spent his time on Earth "Doing all ...
May 07, 2020•33 min
C.I. Scofield is a controversial and famous preacher who lived in the 1800s. His life story starts out very rough as a confederate soldier, a corrupt lawyer, and an alcoholic who destroys his own private practice and his family. His story changes completely when a friend tells him about Christ. His sermon, "The Deity Of Christ," comes across as one part apologetic work and another part invitation to meet the same history changing Christ that Scofield met. It is a passionate defense of the person...
Apr 30, 2020•47 min
Origen is a church father born in 185. He has led a life of controversy, and Joel and I discuss some of these. But he also is one of the most passionate defenders of the faith that you have ever heard of. His sermon from a series on Ezekiel goes after false teachers and challenges us all to make sure that we do not follow into heresy. He reminds us that the gift of discernment was given to us by God and should be used by believers. Special thanks to Justin Becker. Justin is the editor and a voic...
Apr 23, 2020•41 min
Thomas Watson was a Puritan from the 1600s who suffered a lot in the name of Christ. Between multiple imprisonments, surviving the different laws passed against Puritans, and the loss of four children, his life was far from perfect. Yet his sermon, "The Christian Joy," explains the importance of finding joy in our walk with God. A man who did not live a life that we would measure as "good" tells us about Joy. Special thanks to Tom Sullivan. Tom recently retired from the Postal Service where he h...
Apr 16, 2020•39 min
John Calvin is one of the most famous figures of the Reformation. Although often remembered for the great deeds he did in Geneva, Troy and Joel take a look at his life in his younger years in this episode. His sermon, "The Passion Of The Christ," takes a look at what Jesus Christ goes through on the cross and discusses the moment of the passion of Christ. Calvin's insights into that moment give that death on the cross a fresh look even for the most seasoned theologian. Special thanks to Shawn To...
Apr 09, 2020•49 min
Andrew Murray lived in Europe and South Africa during the 1800s. Famous for his ministry and revival in South Africa, and his work with the Dutch, he left a powerful mark on the Earth. His devotional on prayer is still widely read to this day. His sermon, "The Power Of Persevering Prayer," convicts us to go to God in prayer repeatedly and regularly. He asks us not to give in but to choose and pursue God like the widow at the door of the judge. Special thanks to Drew Temple for reading this sermo...
Apr 02, 2020•31 min
Richard Baxter lived through the 17th century and is a man who is hard to describe in any one word. He fashioned himself a peacemaker but got into more conflicts than most preachers on our show. After the brutal English Civil War he would be persecuted for his faith but he never caved in his desire to preach Jesus Christ. His sermon, "Why Self Denial Is Necessary For Salvation," challenges us to give up ourselves in pursuit of God. Too many try to have God and not give anything of themselves up ...
Mar 26, 2020•36 min
Revived Thoughts Deep Dive: Salem Witch Trials Joel and Troy are excited to give you a preview of our Revived Thoughts Deep Dive episode! This story of panic and fear, magic and ministers, and courtrooms and children is one that is often overlooked by Christians. How did good, God-fearing Puritans fall into a witch killing frenzy? If you'd like to listen to the full length episode then become a Patreon supporter! For as little as $3 dollars a month you can get the rest of this episode, plus an a...
Mar 24, 2020•30 min
Jonathan Edwards is one of the most famous preachers in American history and he was famous for the Great Awakening and revivals in America. Edwards life was not easy and he had a lot of conflicts with his church. His sermon, "Pardon for the Greatest Sinners," reminds us that God's forgiveness is for everyone. This is such a simple concept but it is something that we as believers often need to be reminded of. Special thanks to Derek Brown for reading this sermon. Originally from Montana, Derek re...
Mar 19, 2020•44 min
John Wycliffe, "the Morning Star of the Reformation," lived in the 1300s. He helped translate the Bible out of Latin. He wanted to see reforms happen in the church. And this was all rooted in his experience with the black plague. His sermon, "The Spiritual Battle," takes us back to what it is that causes us to sin. Our flesh not being properly disciplined and our lack of focus on the next life. That the physical is not what causes us problems, but the spiritual. Special thanks to Jonathan Thiede...
Mar 12, 2020•33 min
Richard Sibbes was a largely influential minister in the early 1600s. He is known for his "affectionate theology" and his elegant words on one's relationship with Christ. He was a member of the church of England but would get in trouble at times for his ties to the puritans. His sermon, "I Am My Beloved, And My Beloved Is Mine," takes Song Of Solomon allegorically and puts Christ in the place of Solomon and the woman as the church. He then uses this relationship to describe our current relations...
Mar 05, 2020•49 min
Hudson Taylor is one of the most famous missionaries that have ever lived. He went to China with the China Inland Mission and their work there changed the world. At the Shanghai conference on missions in 1890, Hudson Taylor preaches this sermon to encourage the missionaries to reach every part of China. His sermon, “Compassion On The Multitude,”goes through the second time Christ fed the multitude. He reminds us of how often we forget the times in the past Christ has done a miracle and how essen...
Feb 27, 2020•52 min
Jean Gerson lived in France during the late 1300’s and early 1400s. He is most famous for his role at the Council of Constance and ending the Great Schism. He was a man who desperately wanted to see reforms go through in the Catholic Church and who also wanted to help average people grow closer to God. His sermon, “Walk While You Have The Light,” was preached in 1415 during a pivotal moment at the Council of Constance. He reminds us that though we may not always have opportunities to do things f...
Feb 20, 2020•41 min
Theodore Cuyler was the pastor of the biggest Presbyterian church in New York City. He knew or met almost every person of importance that came through the United States of America in the 1800s. And yet his story is almost completely forgotten. His sermon, "The Value Of Human Life," is one that is both timeless and remarkably poignant in our era. In a time when people often struggle with purpose and motivation, Cuyler reminds us of how precious the gift of life is. Special thanks to Matt is the h...
Feb 13, 2020•36 min
Christmas Evans was born in Wales in the mid-1700s. He went from unable to read and write to a powerful preacher who preaches in a very unique and imaginative style. He would end up being one of the most famous preacher in Welsh history.This sermon was delivered in the mid 1930s and covered the subject "The Fear Of God." Too often we fear men or the opinions of man and do not properly fear and understand the Creator it is that we serve. This sermon, "The Triumph of Calvary," is a fantastic descr...
Feb 06, 2020•46 min
J. Gresham Machen lived and preached in the early 1900s through the 1930s. He became responsible for fighting for conservative Christianity in the Presbyterian church against the tide of liberalism that was sweeping the denomination. In this episode, we focus on how the flood of liberalism at the seminary level led to a problem on the mission field. This sermon was delivered in the mid 1930s and covered the subject "The Fear Of God." Too often we fear men or the opinions of man and do not proper...
Jan 30, 2020•28 min
Hugh Latimer lived in the early part of the Reformation and was partially responsible for the Church of England's split from Catholicism. He was also a powerful preacher who ended up being burned at the stake by the vengeful Queen Mary. This sermon would have been delivered in the 1530's around the middle of his life. He speaks about the armor of God and doing for God what is owed to Him. He also talks about standing up for the things that are spiritually right to stand up for. Special thanks to...
Jan 23, 2020•33 min
E. K. Love (Emmanuel K. Love) was a preacher at the famous First African Baptist Church of Savannah, Georgia. He was also a huge supporter of missions, a newspaper editor, a school starter, and deeply invested in politics. This sermon was delivered as a dedication ceremony at another church in the late 1800s. At this point he was already a pastor but he was dedicating the site of a new church, and by doing so he gives us the goal of the Christian church. Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince serves as a pastor at...
Jan 16, 2020•39 min
Oswald Chambers was a preacher who lived during World War 1. He died of a botched surgery in Egypt but before he did, he preached many sermons that were copied down by his wife. His wife took these and turned these into devotionals, the most famous of which is, "My Utmost For His Highest." In this sermon we look at where our identity should be in this world. God is the only one who we should put our identity in. When we surrender our identity to Christ we become what we are actually meant to be....
Jan 09, 2020•34 min
Chrysostom was one of the most prominent church fathers of the ancient Roman Empire. His name meant "Golden-Mouthed," and his ability to speak was unparalleled. Despite living in Rome during a time of luxury, he emphasized living a simple life and fighting corruption. This sermon is the oldest one done on the show yet. It talks of the devil and the desire of people to blame the devil when they should really be the one to take the blame. Special thanks to Mark Hanson for reading this sermon. If y...
Jan 02, 2020•42 min
Hudson Taylor is one of the most famous missionaries in human history. The mission he led to China changed the Chinese church forever, leading to thousands converted in his time and the creation of a mission agency that is still around today, Overseas Mission Fellowship. He took the revolutionary route of not forcing western culture on the people he was trying to reach out to, but to adopt the customs that were not against God's word such as hair styles and dress. This helped change the mission ...
Dec 26, 2019•28 min
DL Moody was one of the most famous evangelists of the 19th Century (a century filled with famous evangelists). Yet in this episode we take a look at his final campaign in Kansas City, and do an on-location look at the place where he preached his final campaign. This sermon, "Last Sermon," is the last sermon he preached in his hometown. He reviews the 91st Psalm and the "I Will" statements that God makes for the provision of His people. Special thanks to John Gohdes for reading this sermon. We h...
Dec 19, 2019•48 min
John Bunyan wrote one of the most famous books of all time, Pilgrim's Progress. But many people forget that he was also a preacher. And a soldier and a prisoner for Christ. We explore the life of this seventeenth century preacher who was not expected to be much of anything in life. This sermon, "Last Sermon," is the last sermon he ever preached. Preached 12 days before he died he makes the case that we can know whether we are saved by comparing our physical lives to our spiritual ones. Special t...
Dec 12, 2019•34 min
