 | Jonathan
Edwards
(1703-1758) |
Some
say that Jonathan Edwards was the most powerful and most effective preacher ever
heard on the American continent. He is generally regarded as America's first "great
mind." He was a scientist, philosopher, author, educator, and preacher.
Edwards embodies puritanism to most people today and his sermons are still published
and read widely. His belief in the holiness of God and the depravity of
man caused many to abhor his preaching. Oliver Wendell Holmes described
his sermons as "barbaric." Mark Twain called him "a drunken lunatic." | Sinners
In the Hands of an Angry God Deut. 32:35
The
Way of Holiness Isaiah 35:8
God
Glorified In Man's Dependence 1 Cor 1:29-31
Many
Mansions John 14:2
Glorious
Grace Zach. 4:7
Praise,
One of the Chief Enjoyments of Heaven
A
Farewell Sermon 2 Cor. 1:14
Christ,
the Example of Ministers John 13:15-16
The
True Excellency of a Gospel Minister John 5:35
A
Prayer Hearing God Psalm 65:2
The
Excellency of Christ Rev. 5:5-6 Mat. 16:17
A
Divine & Supernatural Light Mat. 16:17 |
| .. | |
.. | George
Whitefield
(1714-1770) |
George
Whitefield was one of the most original preachers in the history of the church.
His style was powerful and dramatic. He has been called the greatest preacher
since the Apostle Paul and the Demosthenes of the pulpit. From England,
his preaching in America was a main cause of the Great Awakening. The written
manuscripts of his sermons cannot do them justice, as his delivery was just as
important as the words. He was a master of imagination, metaphor,
and drama. He was a protégé of the Wesleys and Methodism, but moved
away from their theology toward a more Calvinist position. Though he died
at 56 years old, the world is still feeling the impact of his life. | The
Duty of Searching the Scriptures John 5:39
Christians,
Temples of the Living God 2 Cor. 6:16
The
Potter and the Clay Jere. 18:1-6
The
Temptation of Christ Matt. 4:1-11
Abraham
Offering Up His Son Isaac Gen. 20:12
Persecution:
Every Christian's Lot
2 Tim. 3:12
Intercesson:
Every Christian's Duty 1 Thes. 5:25
The
Almost Christian Acts 20:28
Walking
With God Gen. 5:24
The
Marks of a True Conversion Matt. 18:3
What
Think Ye of Christ? Matt. 22:42
Directions
On How to Hear Sermons Luke 8:18
The
Eternity of Hell's Torments Matt. 25:46
The
Burning Bush Eze. 3:2-3 |
| ... | |
 | Alexander
Maclaren
(1826-1910) |
This
Scottish preacher was known as the 'Prince of Expositors' and "the supreme example
of the Protestant expository preacher." His emphasis on exegeting the text
was a lifelong hallmark. He refused many preaching engagements in order
to further his studies in the Word. He was fundamental is his doctrine, and never
veered off the path of the historic truths. Along with Spurgeon, his sermons
are the most read of the 19th century. He was truly a man that today's preacher
would do well to study and emulate. |  OThe
Guiding Pillar Num. 9:16
The
Absent Present Christ John 14:18-19 Num. 9:16
Disciple's
Confession, Master's Warning John 16:29-32
The
Delays of Love John 11:5-6
The
Universal Magnet John 12:32
The
Teacher Spirit John 14:25-26
The
Cross: The Proof of God's Love Romans 5:8
More
Than Conquerors Romans 8:37
Love
That Can Hate Romans 12:9-10
Love
and Fear I John 4:18
Jehovah
Jireh: The Lord Will Provide Genesis 22:14
Take
Up the Challenge Psalm 19:18
A
Pattern For Prayer Psalm 86:1-5
The
World's Hatred, As Christ Sees It John 15:21-25 |
| . | |
 | John
A.
Broadus
(1827-1895) |
John
A. Broadus is called by some the father of American expository preaching. He was
a great scholar, and academic, fluent in eleven languages, and versed in the classics
and in Greek. He was a personal friend of both Stonewall Jackson and Robert
E. Lee, and ministered to the Southern troops in the War Between the States.
He founded Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky for the training of
preachers. His book on preaching, On the Preparation and Delivery of
Sermons, is still in print over 100 years after his death. | Delight
In the Will of God Psalm 40:8
The
Necessity of the Atonement 1 John 1:7
Some
Laws of Spiritual Work John 4:32-38
The
Habit of Thankfulness 1 Thes. 5:18
He
Ever Liveth To Intercede Heb. 7:25
Worship
John 4:24
Christian
Joy Phil. 4:4
The
Savior Praying For Us John 17:9
Lessons
For the Tempted 1 Cor. 10:12-13
Loving
Jesus Christ John 21:15
One
Jesus Acts 25:17
The
Lord's Prayer Matt. 6:9
The
Resurrection of Our Lord Luke 24:34
Come
Unto Me Matt. 11:28-30 |
| .. | |
 | T.
DeWitt
Talmage
(1832-1902) |
Known
as the American Spurgeon, Talmage was born in New Jersey. Converted at eighteen
years old in a revival meeting, he pastored in Brooklyn and was known as an emotional
and passionate preacher. When warned that his gospel message might deny him the
best pulpits, he said, "If I cannot preach in America, I will go to the heathen
lands and preach," He was aggressive, not concerned with the feelings of
his hearers. Many criticized his theatrical pulpit style, but not his results.
He was orthodox in his doctrine, never wavering from historic Christianity, and
is still read today. | Windows
Opened Toward Jerusalem Dan. 6:10
Summer
Temptations Mark 6:31
The
Name of Jesus Phil. 2:9
The
Reckless Penknife Jere. 36:23 Mark 6:31
Weighed
and Found Wanting Dan. 5:27
The
Broken Pitchers Judges 7:20-21
An
Atheist Answered Eph. 4:18
His
Name Is Wonderful Isaiah 9:6 Eph. 4:18
The
Ministry of Tears Rev. 7:17
The
Spider in Palaces Pro. 30:28
Mending
the Bible Rev. 22:19 |
| . | |
 | Charles
H.
Spurgeon
(1834-1892) |
Spurgeon
was a one-of-a-kind preacher. There was never a preacher like him before
or since. He was a master with word pictures and illustrations. His
delivery was like music or poetry and his written word remains as powerful today
as it was during his life. Spurgeons sermons are still printed today and
sell as well or better than any contemporary preacher. Though not an expositor
in the style of Maclaren, he was thoroughly Biblical in his messages. His
thought process was deep, but his preaching was understandable to even the most
simple minds. It has been said that his hearers listened as one who was
hearing a will read or hearing his sentence given by a judge. | A
New Year's Wish Phil. 4:19
Holy
Work For Christmas Luke 2:17-20
The
Best War Cry Numbers 23:21
Spring
Time in Nature and Grace Is. 55:10-13
Despised
Light Withdrawn John 12:36 Is. 55:10-13
The
Drawings of Divine Love John 6:44-45
I
Would, But Ye Would Not! Matt. 23:37
All
Comers to God Welcomed! John 6:37
Learning
In Private What To Teach In Public Mat.10:27
Why
Some Seekers Are Not Saved Is. 59:1-2
Ruth
Deciding For God Ruth 1:16
The
Great Physician & His Patients Matt. 9:12
How
a Man's Conduct Comes Home to Him Pro.14:14
Salvation
All of Grace Eph. 2:8
Salvation
By Works --A Criminal Doctrine Gal. 2:21
Fathers
in Christ 1 John 2:13,14
The
Fatherhood of God Matthew 6:9 |
| . | |
| . | |
 | B.H.
Carroll
(1843-1914) |
Benajah
Harvey Carroll was born in Misissippi and raised in Texas. He was a soldier
for the Confederate army and later a general in God's army as pastor of the First
Baptist Chrurch of Waco and the founder of the Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary, still the largest seminary in the world. Carroll was a genuine
student of Scripture and a prolific writer. His 13 volume Interpretation
of the English Bible is still used by Bible students today. He believed that
preaching was the essence of the pastor's duty; he was an expositor in the truest
sense. He believed in the authority and the inspiration of the Bible first
and foremost. He criticized and chided the "Higher Criticism" teachers as
being false brethern. | OThe
War Between the Flesh and Spirit 1 Thes. 5:23
Having
the Form, But Denying the Power 2 Tim. 3:5
Conditions
of Success In Soul Winning Acts 11
Christ
Seeks Not Your's, But You! 2 Cor. 12:14
Little
Christians Mat. 18:6
The
Inspiration of the Bible 2 Tim. 3:16-17
A
Sermon For Erring Christians 2 Chron. 7:14
The
Providence of God Psalm 11:3
The
Conquering Word of God Jer. 23:28 |
| ./// | |
 | J.
Wilbur
Chapman
(1859-1917) |
John
Wilbur Chapman was born to Christian parents who raised him in preparation for
the ministry. He publically professed Christ at seventeen and entered college
and then the seminary. He pastored several Presbyterian churches before
entering evangelism in 1893. He preached with D. L. Moody, Billy Sunday and "Praying"
Hyde. He believed in the imminent return of Christ and the inerrancy of Scripture.
He once advocated his denomin- ation recall all foreign missionaries from the
field who did not hold to inerrancy. He possessed a deep and musical voice
in the pulpit and a good sense of humor. His sermons were well illustrated
and fully applied, and serve as excellent models for today's preacher. | OThe
Master Is Come John 11:28
OEternity
Is. 57:15 |
| ./// | |
 | Billy
Sunday
(1862-1935) |
Billy
Sunday was a colorful and powerful preacher who preached to hundreds of thousands
at the turn of the 20th century. He was as well known as any man in America,
including the president. He had been a baseball player before his conversion,
and was known in his early ministry as "the baseball evangelist." Massive
crowds and hundreds of decisions followed him to every town. His preaching
against "booze" was a main reason for prohibition. He was an arch-conservative
and fundamentalist. Because he was direct in his style and often uncouth,
he was accused of being somewhat of a buffoon. But no one could gainsay
his results! Though he used homey illustrations and backyard metaphors,
his preaching was filled with the Bible. | Show
Thyself a Man 1 Kings 2:2
Second
Coming of Christ 1 Thes. 4:17-18
The
Devil's Boomerangs Ecc. 11:9
Gethsemane
Luke 22:24
Dancing,
Drinking, Cardplaying Gal. 6:7
The
Old Time Religion
Teach
Us To Pray Luke 11:1
Broken
Down Altars 1 Kings 18:30
Spiritual
Food For a Hungry World Matt. 14:16
He
That Winneth Souls Is Wise Pro. 11:30
The
Blood of Jesus Christ Heb. 9:13-14
Why
Delay Your Real Conversion?
Backsliding
Jer. 11:19
Booze
Motherhood
Exodus 2:9
Wonderful
Isaiah 9:6
Under
the Sun Ecc. 1:3 Mat. 27:22
The
Need For Revivals
What
Shall I Do Then With Jesus? Mat. 27:22 |
| . | |
 | Robert
G. Lee
(1886-1974) |
R.G.
Lee was the longtime pastor of the Bellevue Baptist Church of Memphis TN.
He was a great orator and his sermons never failed to show his skill. He
pastored at Bellevue from 1927-1960. During his pastorate there, over 24,000 people
joined the church, over 7,600 of these for baptism. Lee is best known for
his sermon, Payday Someday, which he preached over 1000 times. | Christmas
Then & Now Luke 2:15
Ichabod:
Goodbye To Glory 1 Sam. 4:18-22
Payday
Someday I Kings 21:18,19,23
Paths
of Disappointment Ecc. 1:2 |
| / | |
 | Lee
Roberson
(1909-2007) |
Lee Roberson
was one of the giants of 20th century fundamentalism. He worked his way through
college and seminary (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville KY)
by washing dishes and scrubbing floors. Early in his ministry, Roberson was known
as a great singer. He reportedly turned down opportunities in the popular
music world. He was called to be pastor of the Highland Park Baptist Church in
Chattanooga, TN in 1942 and later founded Tennessee Temple University. His
preaching was always simple and direct. He preached in revivals and Bible
conferences up to his death in 2007. Though not a "deep" preacher, he focused
on the Christians' need to live a holy life, and never failed to clearly point
sinners to Christ. | The
Need of This Hour
Tears
Gone Forever Rev. 21:4
Stir
Up the Gift of God 2 Tim 1:6-13 |
