To measure the impact of a minister's preaching, one must first examine the societal context in which the ministry took place. For example, what would lead a minister of the Gospel to roar from the pulpit, as did Joseph Parker of City Temple, London, "God damn the Sultan!" The first section of The Golden Age of Preaching is given to the study of the times in which nine prominent British preachers ministered. Understanding the times helps one to comprehend why crowds flocked to hea...

This classic was originally penned by Shaw during the height of the Welsh revival in 1905. This book was instrumental in the Asuza Street Revival in Los Angeles and was distributed at that time by Frank Bartleman himself. This book is considered one of the best on the Welsh Revival, and includes a biography on Evan Roberts, various newspaper clippings, testimonies of people involved (including F. B. Meyer, G. Campbell Morgan, and R. A. Torrey), and more. This edition als...

Find strength in their storiesWe all need inspiration to lead lives that honor God. When our faith is weak or the pressures of the world seem overwhelming, remembering the great men and women of the past can inspire us to renewed strength and purpose. Our spiritual struggles are not new, and the stories of those who have gone before can help lead the way to our own victories.50 People Every Christian Should Know gives a glimpse into the lives of su...

This ebook comprises an inspirational readings for each day of the year, demonstrating why C.S. Lewis remains one of the world’s best-loved writers.Few people, whether children or adults, have not been touched by the incredible literary works of C.S. Lewis. Whether their lives have been touched by the Chronicles of Narnia, or the more spiritual Mere Christianity, Lewis continues to be one of the most influential authors and his ‘voice’ is as loud today as it ever was.An att...

Discover great truths from C. S. Lewis’s mentorsC. S. Lewis was perhaps the greatest Christian thinker of the twentieth century. He delighted us in The Chronicles of Narnia, intrigued us in The Screwtape Letters, mystified us in The Space Trilogy, and convinced us in Mere Christianity. His influence on generations of Christians has been immeasurable.But who influenced C. S. Lewis? What were the sources of his inspiration? Who were his spiritual me...

Some may object to my dogmatic assertions; but I do not apologise for them. Every preacher should believe strongly in his own method; and if I cannot persuade all of the rightness of mine, I can at least stimulate them to think and to consider other possibilities. I can say quite honestly that I would not cross the road to listen to myself preaching, and the preachers whom I have enjoyed most have been very different indeed in their method and style. But my business is not to describe them...

From the Preface"My chief desire is to assist in forming a just estimate of Whitefield's worth. I wish to lend a helping hand towards raising his name from the undeservedly low place which is commonly assigned to it. I wish to place him before your eyes as a noble specimen of what the grace of God can enable one man to do. I want you to treasure up his name in your memories, as one of the brightest in that company of departed saints who were, in their day, patterns of good works, a...

* Formatted, spell-checked, with an optimized Table-of-Contents and over 30 illustrations! JOHN WESLEY, EVANGELIST is an in-depth look at Wesley’s life, ministry and evangelistic methods.  The two main aims of this biography were to, firstly, look at the circumstances in his early life that prepared him for his great work, and secondly, to highlight his evangelistic appeal to the heart and conscience of those he reached.  • 12 chapters • Over 30 illustratio...

Mr. Stead's graphic account of the great Welsh revival, herewith given, was first published in the magazine which he edits, and afterwards reprinted in pamphlet form. The few copies of the pamphlet which reached this country were eagerly sought and made a profound impression on all who read them. The account by Rev. G. Campbell Morgan was first printed in The Christian Commonwealth, London, and afterwards in The Congregationalist, Boston. Stead lived from 1849-1912, and ...

This autobiography of Gipsy Smith (1860-1947) tells the fascinating story of how God’s amazing grace reached down into the life of a poor, uneducated gipsy boy and sent him singing and preaching all over Britain and America until he became a household name in many parts and influenced the lives of millions for Christ. He was born and raised in a gipsy tent to parents who made a living selling baskets, tinware and clothes pegs. His father was in and out of jail for various offences, but was...

"Mr Evan Roberts has lived to see the nation slip deeply into its former condition, and in some respects to a worse condition. He has lived to see the churches slip back into their old rut, wearing the same clothes, speaking the same language, in the same tone, without ardour or conviction."This quote is by Rev Vyrnwy Morgan in 1909. Read why he thought this and whether it was a fair criticism or not.