The Good Shepherd: A Farewell Sermon-George Whitefield
The Good Shepherd: A Farewell Sermon – George Whitefield The Good Shepherd: A Farewell Sermon5 John 10:27–28 — “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand.” It is […]
The Method of Grace-George Whitefield
The Method of Grace – George Whitefield The Method of Grace Jeremiah 6:14 — “They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace. As God can send a nation or people no greater blessing than to give them faithful, sincere, and upright ministers, […]
Preached Before the Governor, and Council, and the House of Assembly, in Georgia, on January 28, 1770-George Whitefield
Preached Before the Governor, and Council, and the House of Assembly, in Georgia, on January 28, 1770 – George Whitefield Preached Before the Governor, and Council, and the House of Assembly, in Georgia, on January 28, 1770 Zech. 4:10 — “For who hath despised the Day of small things?” Men, brethren, and fathers, at sundry […]
An Exhortation to the People of God Not to Be Discouraged in Their Way, by the Scoffs and Contempt of Wicked Men-George Whitefield
An Exhortation to the People of God Not to Be Discouraged in Their Way, by the Scoffs and Contempt of Wicked Men – George Whitefield An Exhortation to the People of God Not to Be Discouraged in Their Way, by the Scoffs and Contempt of Wicked Men Hebrews 4:9 — “There remaineth therefore a rest […]
Persecution Every Christian’s Lot-George Whitefield
Persecution Every Christian’s Lot – George Whitefield Persecution Every Christian’s Lot When our Lord was pleased to take upon himself the form of a servant, and to go about preaching the kingdom of God; he took all opportunities in public, and more especially in private, to caution his disciples against seeking great things for themselves, […]
Intercession Every Christian’s Duty-George Whitefield
Intercession Every Christian’s Duty – George Whitefield Intercession Every Christian’s Duty If we inquire, why there is so little love to be found amongst Christians, why the very characteristic, by which every one should know that we are disciples of the holy Jesus, is almost banished out of the Christian world, we shall find it, […]
The Power of Christ’s Resurrection-George Whitefield
The Power of Christ’s Resurrection – George Whitefield The Power of Christ’s Resurrection Philippians 3:10 — “That I may know Him, and the power of his resurrection.” The apostle, in the verses before the text, had been cautioning the Philippians to “beware of the concision,” Judaizing teachers, who endeavored to subvert them from the simplicity […]
The Heinous Sin of Drunkenness-George Whitefield
The Heinous Sin of Drunkenness – George Whitefield The Heinous Sin of Drunkenness Ephesians 5:18 — “Be not drunk with Wine, wherein is Excess; but be filled with the Spirit.” The persons to whom these words were written, were the inhabitants of Ephesus, as we are told in the Acts, had been worshippers of the […]
Christ the Only Preservative Against a Reprobate Spirit-George Whitefield
Christ the Only Preservative Against a Reprobate Spirit – George Whitefield Christ the Only Preservative Against a Reprobate Spirit The doctrines of the gospel are doctrines of peace, and they bring comfort to all who believe in them; they are not like the law given by Moses, which consisted of troublesome and painful ceremonies; neither […]
Christians, Temples of the Living God-George Whitefield
Christians, Temples of the Living God – George Whitefield Christians, Temples of the Living God Isaiah, speaking of the glory of gospel days, said, “Men have not heard nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, besides thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.” Chap. 64:4. Could […]
On Regeneration-George Whitefield
On Regeneration – George Whitefield On Regeneration The doctrine of our regeneration, or new birth in Christ Jesus, though one of the most fundamental doctrines of our holy religion; though so plainly and often pressed on us in sacred writ, “that he who runs may read;” nay though it is the very hinge on which […]
Satan’s Devices-George Whitefield
Satan’s Devices – George Whitefield Satan’s Devices The occasion of these words was as follows: In the church of Corinth there was an unhappy person, who had committed such incest, as was not so much as named among the Gentiles, in taking his father’s wife; but either on account of his wealth, power, or some […]
The Great Duty of Charity Recommended-George Whitefield
The Great Duty of Charity Recommended – George Whitefield The Great Duty of Charity Recommended 1 Corinthians 13:8, “Charity never faileth.” Nothing is more valuable and commendable, and yet, not one duty is less practiced, than that of charity. We often pretend concern and pity for the misery and distress of our fellow-creatures, but yet […]
Of Justification by Christ-George Whitefield
Of Justification by Christ – George Whitefield Of Justification by Christ It has been objected by some, who dissent from, nay, I may add, by others also, who actually are friends to the present ecclesiastical establishment, that the ministers of the Church of England preach themselves, and not Christ Jesus the Lord; that they entertain […]
The Knowledge of Jesus Christ the Best Knowledge-George Whitefield
The Knowledge of Jesus Christ the Best Knowledge – George Whitefield The Knowledge of Jesus Christ the Best Knowledge The persons to whom these words were written, were the members of the church of Corinth; who, as appears by the foregoing chapter, were not only divided into different sects, by one saying, “I am of […]
Christ, the Believer’s Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption-George Whitefeild
Christ, the Believer’s Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption – George Whitefeild Christ, the Believer’s Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption Of all the verses in the book of God, this which I have now read to you, is, I believe, one of the most comprehensive: what glad tidings does it bring to believers! What precious privileges […]
The Almost Christian-George Whitefield
The Almost Christian – George Whitefield The Almost Christian Acts 26:28 — “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” The chapter, out of which the text is taken, contains an admirable account which the great St. Paul gave of his wonderful conversion from Judaism to Christianity, when he was called to make his defense […]
Marks of Having Received the Holy Ghost-George Whitefield
Marks of Having Received the Holy Ghost – George Whitefield Marks of Having Received the Holy Ghost Acts 19:2 — “Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?” Two different significations have been given of these words. Some have supposed, that the question here put, is, Whether these disciples, whom St. Paul found at […]
Saul’s Conversion-George Whitefield
Saul’s Conversion – George Whitefield Saul’s Conversion Acts 9:22 — “But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.” It is an undoubted truth, however paradoxical it may seem to natural men, that “whosoever will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.” […]
The Holy Spirit Convincing the World of Sin, Righteousness, and Judgment-George Whitefield
The Holy Spirit Convincing the World of Sin, Righteousness, and Judgment – George Whitefield The Holy Spirit Convincing the World of Sin, Righteousness, and Judgment John 16:8 — “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.” These words contain part of a gracious promise, which […]
The Resurrection of Lazarus-George Whitefield
The Resurrection of Lazarus – George Whitefield The Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:43–44 — “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave clothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto […]
The Indwelling of the Spirit, the Common Privilege of All Believers-George Whitefield
The Indwelling of the Spirit, the Common Privilege of All Believers – George Whitefield The Indwelling of the Spirit, the Common Privilege of All Believers John 7:37–39 — “In the last day, that great [day] of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He […]
The Duty of Searching the Scriptures-George Whitefield
The Duty of Searching the Scriptures – George Whitefield The Duty of Searching the Scriptures John 5:39 — “Search the Scriptures.” When the Sadducees came to our blessed Lord, and put to him the question, “whose wife that woman should be in the next life, who had seven husbands in this,” he told them “they […]
The Marriage of Cana-George Whitefield
The Marriage of Cana – George Whitefield The Marriage of Cana John 2:11 — “This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.” I have more than once had occasion to observe, that the chief end St. John had in view, when he […]
The Conversion of Zaccheus-George Whitefield
The Conversion of Zaccheus – George Whitefield The Conversion of Zaccheus Luke 19:9–10 — “And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house; forasmuch as he also is the Son of Abraham. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Salvation, every where […]
The Pharisee and Publican-George Whitefield
The Pharisee and Publican – George Whitefield The Pharisee and Publican Luke 18:14 — “I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: For every one that exalteth himself, shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.” Though there be some who dare to deny the […]
The Gospel Supper-George Whitefield
The Gospel Supper – George Whitefield The Gospel Supper Luke 14:22–24 — “And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the high-ways, and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. […]
A Penitent Heart, the Best New Year’s Gift-George Whitefield
A Penitent Heart, the Best New Year’s Gift – George Whitefield A Penitent Heart, the Best New Year’s Gift Luke 13:3 — “Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” When we consider how heinous and aggravating our offenses are, in the sight of a just and holy God, that they bring down his wrath […]
The Care of the Soul Urged as the One Thing Needful-George Whitefield
The Care of the Soul Urged as the One Thing Needful – George Whitefield The Care of the Soul Urged as the One Thing Needful Luke 10:42 — “But one thing is needful.” It was the amiable character of our blessed Redeemer, that “he went about doing good,” this great motive, which animated all his […]
Christ’s Transfiguration-George Whitefield
Christ’s Transfiguration – George Whitefield Christ’s Transfiguration Luke 9:28–36 — “And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment [was] white [and] glistering. […]
The Extent and Reasonableness of Self-Denial-George Whitefield
The Extent and Reasonableness of Self – Denial-George Whitefield The Extent and Reasonableness of Self-Denial Luke 9:23 — “And he said unto them all, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself.” Whoever reads the gospel with a single eye, and sincere intentions, will find, that our blessed Lord took all opportunities […]
Directions How to Hear Sermons-George Whitefield
Directions How to Hear Sermons – George Whitefield Directions How to Hear Sermons Luke 8:18 — “Take heed, therefore, how ye hear.” The occasion of our Lord’s giving this caution, was this: Perceiving that much people were gathered together to hear him out of every city, and knowing (for he is God, and knoweth all […]
Blind Bartimeus-George Whitefield
Blind Bartimeus – George Whitefield Blind Bartimeus Mark 10:52 — “And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.” When the apostle Peter was recommending Jesus of Nazareth, in one of his sermons to the Jews, he gave […]
“The Eternity of Hell-Torments”-George Whitefield
The Eternity of Hell-Torments” – George Whitefield “The Eternity of Hell-Torments” Matthew 25:46 — “These shall go away into everlasting punishment. To the Inhabitants of Savannah in Georgia. My dear Friends, Though the following sermon has been preached elsewhere, yet as the occasion of my preaching it among you was particular, as you seemed to […]
The Wise and Foolish Virgins-George Whitefield
The Wise and Foolish Virgins – George Whitefield The Wise and Foolish Virgins Matthew 25:13 — “Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of man cometh.” (Text is actually Matt. 25:1–13) The apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Hebrews, informs us, “That it is appointed for […]
What Think Ye of Christ?-George Whitefield
What Think Ye of Christ? – George Whitefield What Think Ye of Christ? Matthew 22:42 — “What think ye of Christ?” When it pleased the eternal Son of God to tabernacle among us, and preach the glad tidings of salvation to a fallen world, different opinions were entertained by different parties concerning him. As to […]
Marks of a True Conversion-George Whitefield
Marks of a True Conversion – George Whitefield Marks of a True Conversion Matthew 18:3 — “Verily, I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” I suppose I may take it for granted, that all of you, among whom I am […]
The Folly and Danger of Parting with Christ for the Pleasures and Profits of Life-George Whitefield
The Folly and Danger of Parting with Christ for the Pleasures and Profits of Life – George Whitefield The Folly and Danger of Parting with Christ for the Pleasures and Profits of Life Matthew 8:23–34 — “And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest […]
Christ the Only Rest for the Weary and Heavy-Laden-George Whitefield
Christ the Only Rest for the Weary and Heavy-Laden – George Whitefield Christ the Only Rest for the Weary and Heavy-Laden Matthew 11:28 — “Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Nothing is more generally known than our duties which belong to Christianity; and yet, […]
Worldly Business No Plea for the Neglect of Religion-George Whitefield
Worldly Business No Plea for the Neglect of Religion – George Whitefield Worldly Business No Plea for the Neglect of Religion Matthew 8:22 — “Let the dead bury their dead.” St. Paul preaching at Athens, tells them, that as he passed by and beheld their devotions, he perceived they were in all things too superstitious. […]
Christ the Support of the Tempted-George Whitefield
Christ the Support of the Tempted – George Whitefield Christ the Support of the Tempted Matthew 6:13 — “Lead us not into temptation.” The great and important duty which is incumbent on Christians, is to guard against all appearance of evil; to watch against the first risings in the heart to evil; and to […]
The Heinous Sin of Profane Cursing and Swearing-George Whitefield
The Heinous Sin of Profane Cursing and Swearing – George Whitefield The Heinous Sin of Profane Cursing and Swearing Matthew 5:34 — “But I say unto you, Swear not at all.” Among the many heinous sins for which this nation is grown infamous, perhaps there is no one more crying, but withal more common, than […]
The Temptation of Christ-George Whitefield
The Temptation of Christ – George Whitefield The Temptation of Christ Matthew 4:1–11 — “Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. And when the tempter came to him, he said, […]
The Observation of the Birth of Christ, the Duty of All Christians; Or the True Way of Keeping Christmas-George Whitefield
The Observation of the Birth of Christ, the Duty of All Christians; Or the True Way of Keeping Christmas – George Whitefield The Observation of the Birth of Christ, the Duty of All Christians; Or the True Way of Keeping Christmas Matthew 1:21 — “And she shall bring forth a Son, and then shalt call […]
The Righteousness of Christ, an Everlasting Righteousness-George Whitefield
The Righteousness of Christ, an Everlasting Righteousness – George Whitefield The Righteousness of Christ, an Everlasting Righteousness Daniel 9:24 — “And to bring everlasting Righteousness.” On reading these words, I cannot help addressing you in the language of the angels to the poor shepherds, who kept watch over their flocks by night, “Behold, I bring […]
The Lord Our Righteousness-George Whitefield
The Lord Our Righteousness – George Whitefield The Lord Our Righteousness Jeremiah 23:6 — “The Lord our Righteousness.” Whoever is acquainted with the nature of mankind in general, or the propensity of his own heart in particular, must acknowledge, that self- righteousness is the last idol that is rooted out of the heart: being once […]
The Potter and the Clay-George Whitefield
The Potter and the Clay – George Whitefield The Potter and the Clay Jeremiah 18:1–6 — “The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he […]
Christ the Believer’s Husband-George Whitefield
Christ the Believer’s Husband – George Whitefield Christ the Believer’s Husband Isaiah 54:5 — “For thy Maker is thy Husband.” Although believers by nature, are far from God, and children of wrath, even as others, yet it is amazing to think how nigh they are brought to him again by the blood of Jesus Christ. […]
The Benefits of an Early Piety-George Whitefield
The Benefits of an Early Piety – George Whitefield The Benefits of an Early Piety The amiableness of religion in itself, and the innumerable advantages that flow from it to society in general, as well as to each sincere professor in particular, cannot but recommend it to the choice of every considerate person, and make, […]
A Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard to Righteousness and Christian Perfection-George Whitefield
A Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard to Righteousness and Christian Perfection – George Whitefield A Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard to Righteousness and Christian Perfection4 Ecclesiastes 7:16 — “Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?” To all […]
The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough-George Whitefield
The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough – George Whitefield The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough Ecclesiastes 7:16 — “Be not righteous overmuch, neither make thyself over- wise: why shouldst thou destroy thyself?” Nothing is more frequent, than while people are living in a course of sin, and after the […]
The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Society-George Whitefield
The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Society – George Whitefield The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Society Eccles. 4:9–12 — “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe be to him that is alone when he […]
Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty-George Whitefield
Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty – George Whitefield Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty Numberless marks does man bear in his soul, that he is fallen and estranged from God; but nothing gives a greater proof thereof, than that backwardness, which every one finds within himself, to the duty of praise […]
Britain’s Mercies, and Britain’s Duty-George Whitefield
Britain’s Mercies, and Britain’s Duty – George Whitefield Britain’s Mercies, and Britain’s Duty3 Psalm 55:45 — “That they might observe his statutes and keep his laws.” Men, brethren, and fathers, and all ye to whom I am about to preach the kingdom of God, I suppose you need not be informed, that being indispensably obliged […]
Christ the Best Husband: Or an Earnest Invitation to Young Women to Come and See Christ-George Whitefield
Christ the Best Husband: Or an Earnest Invitation to Young Women to Come and See Christ – George Whitefield Christ the Best Husband: Or an Earnest Invitation to Young Women to Come and See Christ2 Psalm 14:10-11 — “Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear: Forget also thine own people, and thy father’s […]
The Great Duty of Family Religion-George Whitefield
The Great Duty of Family Religion – George Whitefield The Great Duty of Family Religion Joshua 24:15 — “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” These words contain the holy resolution of pious Joshua, who having in a most moving, affectionate discourse recounted to the Israelites what great things God had […]
Abraham’s Offering Up His Son Isaac-George Whitefield
Abraham’s Offering Up His Son Isaac – George Whitefield Abraham’s Offering Up His Son Isaac Genesis 22:12 — “And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him, for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy Son, thine only Son from me.”1 […]
Walking with God-George Whitefield
Walking with God – George Whitefield Walking with God Genesis 5:24 — “And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.” Various are the pleas and arguments which men of corrupt minds frequently urge against yielding obedience to the just and holy commands of God. But, perhaps, one of the most […]
The Seed of the Woman, and the Seed of the Serpent-George Whitefield
The Seed of the Woman, and the Seed of the Serpent – George Whitefield The Seed of the Woman, and the Seed of the Serpent Genesis 3:15 — “And I will put Enmity between thee and the Woman, and between thy Seed and her Seed, it shall bruise thy Head, and thou shalt bruise his […]