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Revived Thoughts

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We are bringing history's greatest sermons back to life! Sermons from famous preachers like Charles Spurgeon, DL Moody, John Calvin, and many more. These sermons contain great wisdom from the past that will encourage believers in their walks with God today. Each episode features a 5-10 minute backstory on who the preacher is to better understand the sermon's context. And each sermon has had its language updated for easy listening for the 21st century believer.

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Episodes

Revived Conversation: Sermon Length and Jokes

Joel and Troy discuss the many ways that sermons have changed over the years. Everything from how sermons have gotten shorter in recent centuries and were jokes in sermons of the past? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Apr 20, 202332 min

John Owen: Seasonable Words for England

John Owen is one of the most famous theologians of his era in the 17th century. Listen to this sermon that he delivered to the English protestants towards the end of his life. Special thanks to David K Martin for narrating this episode. David K. Martin is an audiobook narrator who lives near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with his wife and children. Audio samples and contact info are available from his website DavidKMartin.NET Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https:...

Apr 13, 202356 min

John Calvin: Jesus before Pilate

John Calvin has 8 sermons on the passion of Jesus Christ. We put one up every year before Easter. This sermon is the fifth, with Jesus before Pilate. Listen to this incredible sermon that will open your eyes to what Jesus was put through before the crowd. Special thanks to Pastor Ed Backell for once again reading another sermon for us. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

Apr 06, 20231 hr 2 min

Ethiopia: The Almost Reformation Part 3

Estifanos grew up in Ethiopia and tried to draw people back to the principles of the Bible and Christ as the atonement for sins. He lived in the early 1400s and was nearly successful. Listen to his series in this third and final part to the series on Ethiopia. If you enjoyed this Deep Dive, you can listen to Ethiopia Deep Dives Part 1 & 2. You can also sign up on Patreon and hear the stories of the Salem Witch Trials, Joan of Arc, and The First Crusade. Support this podcast at — https://redc...

Mar 30, 20231 hr 23 min

Increase Mather: Do Yourself No Harm

Increase Mather was an extremely influential preacher in New England. He felt called by God to preach against suicide. Hear how this sermon impacted someone's life afterwards! Special thanks to John Raynar for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts. He has a voiceover and narration business and would be more than thrilled to cover any audio needs you may have. Check him out at here. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/d...

Mar 23, 202343 min

George Mueller: Trust in the Lord

George Mueller is known as the "Father of Modern Orphanages" and transformed the world with his life of faithfulness to God in all things. Special thanks to Jarret Garber for reading this episode's sermon. He is a minister at Houston’s First Baptist Church. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Mar 16, 202349 min

Revived Conversation: Fortifications of our Faith

Troy walks through some of the oldest documents we have in church history and looks at what they can tell us about Jesus Christ and about the Church. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Mar 09, 202344 min

Francis Bourdillon: Satan Denying God's Word

Francis Bourdillon lived in the 1800s in England. Listen to his story and our memorial to the forgotten pastor. Special thanks to Kevin Hurley for helping us with this episode. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Mar 02, 202329 min

Geerhardus Vos: Our Hope in God

Geerhardus Vos was one of the last Princeton Theological Seminary men from the era of BB Warfield and J. Gresham Machen. Listen to the life and sermon of this man who served as a bridge between multiple worlds and worldviews. Special thanks to Stephen Dawkins for his work on this week's episode of Revived Thoughts. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &a...

Feb 23, 202358 min

Revived Conversation: Marriage

Joel and Troy discuss marriages throughout church history and their effects on the ministers. Do bad marriages take away from a good minister? Who had good marriages? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 16, 202336 min

Basil: In The Beginning

Basil lived in the fourth century and was an outspoken critic against Arians. He will end up in feuds with multiple Roman emperors because of this. Special thanks to Keith Foskey from the Conversations with a Calvinist Podcast. Keith Foskey has been the pastor of Sovereign Grace Family Church in Jacksonville, FL since January 2006. He is a graduate of Ashford University and Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the host of Conversations with a Calvinist, a weekly look at Scripture, Cu...

Feb 09, 202329 min

J. C. Ryle: Without Clouds

J. C. Ryle is one of the most famous and influential preachers of the 19th century. Listen to his story of overcoming hard times and his sermon, "Without Clouds." Special thanks to Todd Nicklas for reading this sermon. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 02, 202334 min

Thomas Coke: The Ordination of Francis Asbury

Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury both played massive roles in history. One in missions and one as a circuit rider in America. This episode looks at their lives and the ordination sermon that Thomas Coke ordained Francis Asbury enacted. Special thanks to Avery Harrington for reading this sermon. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...

Jan 26, 202345 min

Revived Conversation: What About Seminaries?

Troy and Joel discuss the idea of seminaries and whether or not they are necessary from a church history perspective. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 19, 202334 min

G. Campbell Morgan: Ability for Disability

Troy and Joel take a look at G. Campbell Morgan and his incredible life of preaching. Originally rejected as one with no future, he would preach all over the world leading revivals. Special thanks to David K Martin for this episode. David K. Martin is an audiobook narrator who lives near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with his wife and children. Audio samples and contact info are available from his website DavidKMartin.NET . Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://...

Jan 12, 202342 min

Ambrose: Sermon Under Siege

Troy and Joel look at the incredible life of Ambrose who went to battle with multiple Roman Emperors. This sermon was given during the middle of a several day siege. Special thanks to Ed Backell or helping create this episode of Revived Thoughts. Pastor Ed Backell is a Washington state native, and has taught for 30+ years in churches in Oregon, Washington and Nebraska, currently in Warden, WA. He has been serving Warden Community Church since May, 2010 Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! S...

Jan 05, 202355 min

Top 10 Best Sermons of 2022

Troy and Joel do a top 10 round-up of the best sermons of 2022. We compare it to the most downloaded and also give a sneak peak of 2023. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Dec 29, 202239 min

RT Selects: Troy and Joel Cover St. Nick

Troy and Joel discuss the history of St. Nicholas including legends and facts and how we got to the modern Santa Claus story. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Dec 22, 202241 min

Chrysostom: Paul's Love

Chrysostom was nicknamed the "Golden-Mouthed" for his incredible speaking skills. Despite being world famous, he made many enemies and was persecuted for his stances against the rich's life of leisure and sin. Thank you Jake Corn for helping us with this episode! He is married to Gennifer and has two kids. He is the former executive pastor at Switzerland Community Church in Jacksonville Florida and has an M Div from Gordon-Conwell theological seminary. He also features on the "Conversations with...

Dec 15, 202246 min

John Wesley: The Almost Christian

John Wesley is one of the founding members of Methodism and one of the most influential preachers of the 18th century. Listen to his sermon "The Almost Christian," and hear about the problems between John and Charles Wesley. Earlier John Wesley episodes to go listen to: Funeral of George Whitefield Faith at Home Thank you to Jason Stanley helping us by sending us this sermon. He is a former United Methodist pastor, who earned a bachelor’s in Christian Ministries from Indiana Wesleyan University,...

Dec 08, 202245 min

Lars Levi Laestadius: Condemning the Self-Righteous

Lars Levi Laestadius was a Lutheran minister for years in Sweden before he had an experience that changed his walk with God. His work reached the Sami people for Christ and changed the direction of Europe. Nathan Pabarcus is a Youth Minister from Cabool Christian Church in Southern Missouri. He graduated with his Masters in Church History from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Nathan enjoys spending his time with his wife and three kids, playing disc golf, & talking Church History. Most i...

Dec 01, 202232 min

RT Selects - Henry Grattan Guinness: Christian Charity (Ft. Dr. Os Guinness)

Dr. Os Guinness is a Christian apologist, author, and speaker who talks about his family's history and his great-grandfather, Henry Grattan Guinness. Special thanks to Josiah Carrigan for reading this sermon by Henry Grattan Guinness on Christian Charity. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Nov 24, 20221 hr 5 min

Philip Melanchthon: Eulogy of Martin Luther

Philip Melanchthon was considered the right hand man of Martin Luther. His work in theology and education helped ensure that the Reformation would continue past the first generation. Special thanks to Clay Kraby. Check out his podcast Reasonable Theology : Sound Doctrine in Plain Language Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...

Nov 17, 202229 min

Bernard of Clairvaux: Obedience, Patience, and Wisdom

Bernard of Clairvaux is an influential voice from the 12th century. He helped lead to the organization of the Knights' Templar, the 2nd Crusade, and helped end a split between popes. In his personal life, people loved his hunger for righteousness and his constant encouragement to live lives of Holiness. Special thanks to Steven Lockwood. Steven lives in the United States with his wife and kids and is the creator of Market K12 which provides free marketing for christ-centered K-12 schools. Check ...

Nov 10, 202232 min

John Clarke: The Desire For Life

John Clarke is regarded by some as the most "important Baptist of his century." Learn his story in Colonial America and the persecution he experienced. Special thanks to Patrick Studabaker. Make sure you check out his fantastic podcast, Cave to the Cross Podcast. You will not regret it! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...

Nov 03, 202250 min

Martin Luther: Healing of the Paralytic

Troy and Joel review the power of the Catholic church when Luther stood up to them. Then we listen to his sermon on healing the paralyzed man. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our several other episodes on Martin Luther. Special thanks to Bryan Wolfmueller for the interview and for reading this episode's sermon. Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller is pastor of St. Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. He is the author of A Martyr’s Faith for a Faithless World (CPH 2019), and other work...

Oct 26, 202253 min

C. H. Mackintosh: God in Everything

C. H. Mackintosh was a famous writer and preacher who came to ministry quite reluctantly. Listen to his story and hear his sermon, God in everything. This episode was narrated by Todd Nicklas. Todd is a husband and father to three young children, and serves in local preaching ministry as well as remote work in establishing Bible teaching virtual events and digitizing old sermon messages from cassettes. He works in early phase research in the pharmaceutical industry and he and his family reside i...

Oct 20, 202224 min

Revived Conversations: Minister to Monsters

Joel and Troy tell the story of a man who had to be a minister to some of the worst monsters of human history. He lived out the answer to the question: Is the Gospel for everyone? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 13, 202227 min

F. B. Meyer: Life Without Miracles

F. B. Meyer was a powerful evangelist who knew famous men like DL Moody. In this episode we see his brief interactions with Winston Churchill and Ghandi. And we look at his reasoning behind a famous boxing match controversy. This episode was read by David K Martin. Martin is an audiobook narrator who lives near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with his wife and children. Audio samples and contact info are available from his website DavidKMartin Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this pod...

Oct 06, 202233 min

Revived Conversations: Spiritual Advisors

Joel and Troy discuss spiritual advisors and their affect on history in this episode of Revived Conversations. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 29, 202230 min
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