Category Archives: George Whitefield

The Conversion of Zaccheus, Luke 19:9-10

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 … Continue reading

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The Pharisee and Publican, Luke 18:14

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 … Continue reading

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The Gospel Supper, Luke 14:22-24

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, … Continue reading

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A Penitent Heart, the Best New Year’s Gift, Luke 13:3

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 upon our heads, and … Continue reading

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The Care of the Soul urged as the one thing needful, Luke 10:42

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 actions, brought him to the house of his friend Lazarus, … Continue reading

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Christ’s Transfiguration, Luke 9:28-36

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 … Continue reading

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The Extent and Reasonableness of Self-Denial, Luke 9:23

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 … Continue reading

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Directions how to hear Sermons, Luke 8:18

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 … Continue reading

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Blind Bartimeus, Mark 10:52

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 … Continue reading

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The Eternity of Hell-Torments, Matthew 25:46

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, … Continue reading

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The Wise and Foolish Virgins, Matthew 25:1-13

Matthew 25:1-13 – “Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of man cometh.” The apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Hebrews, informs us, “That it is appointed for all men once … Continue reading

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What think ye of Christ?, Matthew 22:42

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. … Continue reading

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Marks of a true Conversion, Matthew 18:3

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 … Continue reading

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Christ the only Rest for the Weary and Heavy-Laden, Matthew 11:28

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, how amazing is it, nothing is … Continue reading

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The Folly and Danger of parting with Christ for the Pleasures and Profits of Life, Matthew 8:23-34

Matthew 8:23-34 – “And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his … Continue reading

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Worldly Business no Plea for the Neglect of Religion, Matthew 8:22

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. But was this apostle to rise, … Continue reading

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Christ the Support of the Tempted, Matthew 6:13

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 have … Continue reading

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The Heinous Sin of Profane Cursing and Swearing, Matthew 5:34

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 abominable custom of … Continue reading

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The Temptation of Christ, Matthew 4:1-11

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 … Continue reading

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The True Way of Keeping Christmas, Matthew 1:21

Matthew 1:21 – “And she shall bring forth a Son, and then shalt call his Name Jesus: For he shall save his People from their Sins.” The celebration of the birth of Christ hath been esteemed a duty by most … Continue reading

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