Revived Thoughts

Many people have heard of the Crusades. But how many people know the story of how the Crusades got started? Listen as Troy and Joel tell you the story that sounds like it was written by a movie director. People have heard of the Crusades but few people know the twists and turns that led men from Europe to launch an invasion of the Holy Land. The research for this episode was extensive and was even...

Waite Stirling was called God's lonely sentinel. He lived completely cut off at the bottom of the Earth because he had a desire for the Gospel to go out to those who had never known the Lord. He eventually became the Bishop of the Falkland Islands. This sermon was preached at his consecration by W. C. Lake. This sermon preaches on the power of making sure that you put the Gospel, and not side issu...

John Wesley lived in the 1700s and was an influential leader of the First Great Awakening. He and George Whitefield founded the Methodist movement together after their time at Oxford. But the two had a theological rift that nearly destroyed their ministry. His sermon, “The funeral of George Whitefield,” shows the end of that feud. Wesley gives personal insights into the life and character of Georg...

John Dagg was an incredibly influential Southern Baptist founder and thinker. He grew up bad at academia but would end up writing the systematic theology of the Southern Baptist denomination. This sermon was likely preached in the 1820’s and 1830s. His sermon, “Eternity!” challenges our view of eternity. Most of us do not like to think of eternity. But Dagg would call into question thinking of any...

T. Dewitt Talmage lived and preached in the late 1800s. He was a sensational preacher that pushed people to re-examine their walk with God. By some he was called a "pulpit clown," but thousands flocked to the places he preached. His sermon, "The Spider In The Palace," shows us the majesty and glory of God in this unique and different kind of sermon. Special thanks to Henry Knox for preaching this...

Henry Liddon was a famous preacher in London during the 1800s. One of the most influential people in the Church of England during his time, he defended the Bible against skepticism and unitarianism as many were drifting away from the faith. This sermon, "The First Five Minutes After Death," is a sermon is a sermon he gave that challenges us to think about what will happen to us after we die. Not j...

Pope Gregory The Great was called "one of the last church fathers." He lived in Rome after the fall of the Roman Empire and was also responsible for launching a giant missionary movement into England that eventually led to its Christianization. This sermon, "The Mystery Of The Resurrection," is a sermon he gave without prepared notes. He opened it up as an attempt to catch the excitement and inter...

Walter Macon Lowrie moved to China and preached the Gospel in the early 1800s. She was one of the earliest Presbyterian ministers to China. He was killed by pirates after preaching the sermon we will listen to today. This sermon, "The Punishment Of Hell," is an evangelistic plea that was given in Chinese. Lowrie calls the people to understand that the punishment for their sins is Hell and that the...

A. B. Simpson is a preacher that was born and raised in Canada. He lived a life full of struggles but with a deep desire to see Christ exalted to all the nations. This sermon, "Aggressive Christianity," is reminiscent of Hudson Taylor and many of the other great missionaries in this era. He calls the church to send missionaries and to tell the whole world about Christ. Special thanks to Thomas Mid...

St. Augustine grew up at the end of the Roman Empire. He did not become a convert to Christianity until later in his life. His famous works Confessions and The City Of God deeply influenced Christianity. This sermon, “Sermon From 1 John,” shows St. Augustine walking through the text of the passage from 1 John and applying it for the listeners understanding. Special thanks to Cory Halbardier for re...

William Muir died a young man, almost completely obscure and never known. But his church loved him and collected his works. There's only one sermon that he ever preached as an ordained minister. This is that sermon come back to life. This sermon, "A Minister's Duties," comes from a man who was ill and never knew if he'd even get to fulfill his duties. But he knew, from the bottom of his heart, wha...

John A. Broadus became a Christian in his teenage years after being challenged at a revival to take the Word seriously. Although he never went to school personally, he became a teacher and would eventually become an influential professor and president at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. This sermon, "Lessons For The Tempted," shows off his simple way of teaching the truth to those who wo...

Anthony Burges was persecuted during the English Civil War. He was also an academic whose thoughts on justification would be wide read. When asked to submit himself to the Church of England, he refused and was pushed out of his post. This sermon has that "Sinners In The Hands Of An Angry God," by Jonathan Edwards or Charles Spurgeons "Compel Them To Come In." It intensely reminds us that the end o...

David Livingstone was a doctor who famously became the first European to visit and discover many locations inside of Africa. He also spread and taught the Gospel while fighting against the slave trade everywhere he went. The sermon is actually technically a lecture. But in it he gives the details of his actions in Africa. He explains the difficulties of missionary work in places where the Gospel h...

John Winthrop left Europe and sailed across the ocean to become one of the first governors of Massachusetts. Before the group of Puritans left for the New World this was the final message they heard. And in it was much of the hope for what America could become. The sermon is actually titled, "The Model Of Christian Charity," but is famous for the line, "City on a Hill." This line would go on to be...

Martin Luther is famous for nailing the 95 Theses on the church wall and "kicking off" the Reformation. In this episode Joel and Troy get a chance to interview Bryan Wolfmueller and discuss Martin Luther with him. Questions like, "What made Martin Luther stand out?" And, "What would you ask Martin Luther if you could?" In his sermon, "The Distinction Between The Law and The Gospel," Martin Luther...

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...

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 W...

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...

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...

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...

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 wit...

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, a...

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...

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...