American sermon writers
Abiel Holmes
Abiel Holmes was an American Congregational clergyman and historian in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
Abiel Holmes was an American Congregational clergyman and historian in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
Abraham Keteltas
Abraham Keteltas (1732–1798) was raised by Protestant parents in New York and New Rochelle, where he spent much of his time among the communities of Huguenots in the area.
Abraham Keteltas (1732–1798) was raised by Protestant parents in New York and New Rochelle, where he spent much of his time among the communities of Huguenots in the area.
Adna Wright Leonard
Bishop Adna Wright Leonard I (November 2, 1874 – May 3, 1943) was a Methodist Bishop in Buffalo, New York and the first chairman of the Methodist Commission on Chaplains.
Bishop Adna Wright Leonard I (November 2, 1874 – May 3, 1943) was a Methodist Bishop in Buffalo, New York and the first chairman of the Methodist Commission on Chaplains.
Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is the senior pastor of Cleveland's Parkside Church (located in Bainbridge, Geauga County, Ohio), a position he has had since 1983.
Alistair Begg is the senior pastor of Cleveland's Parkside Church (located in Bainbridge, Geauga County, Ohio), a position he has had since 1983.
Arthur James Moore
Arthur James Moore (26 December 1888 – 30 June 1974) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (MECS), the Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Church, elected ...
Arthur James Moore (26 December 1888 – 30 June 1974) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (MECS), the Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Church, elected ...
Arthur Tappan Pierson
Arthur Tappan Pierson (March 6, 1837 – June 3, 1911) was an American Presbyterian pastor, early fundamentalist leader, and writer who preached over 13,000 sermons, wrote over fifty books, ...
Arthur Tappan Pierson (March 6, 1837 – June 3, 1911) was an American Presbyterian pastor, early fundamentalist leader, and writer who preached over 13,000 sermons, wrote over fifty books, ...
Asahel Nettleton
Asahel Nettleton (April 21, 1783 – May 16, 1844) was an American theologian and pastor from Connecticut who was highly influential during the Second Great Awakening.
Asahel Nettleton (April 21, 1783 – May 16, 1844) was an American theologian and pastor from Connecticut who was highly influential during the Second Great Awakening.
Atticus Greene Haygood
Atticus Greene Haygood (1839 – 1896) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Atticus Greene Haygood (1839 – 1896) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Benjamin M. Palmer
Benjamin Morgan Palmer (January 25, 1818 – May 25, 1902), an orator and Presbyterian theologian, was the first moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States of America.
Benjamin Morgan Palmer (January 25, 1818 – May 25, 1902), an orator and Presbyterian theologian, was the first moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States of America.
Beverly Waugh
Beverly Waugh (1789–1858) was an American who distinguished himself as a Methodist Pastor, Book Agent, and Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1836.
Beverly Waugh (1789–1858) was an American who distinguished himself as a Methodist Pastor, Book Agent, and Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1836.
Calvin Kingsley
Calvin Kingsley was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church elected in 1864.
Calvin Kingsley was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church elected in 1864.
Charles Henry Parkhurst
Charles Henry Parkhurst (April 17, 1842 – September 8, 1933) was an American clergyman and social reformer, born in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Charles Henry Parkhurst (April 17, 1842 – September 8, 1933) was an American clergyman and social reformer, born in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Charles Woodmason
Charles Woodmason was an author, poet, Anglican clergyman, American loyalist, and West Gallery psalmodist.
Charles Woodmason was an author, poet, Anglican clergyman, American loyalist, and West Gallery psalmodist.
Christopher D. Price
Christopher D. Price (born May 3, 1976, in San Diego, California) is an American conservative Baptist pastor, theologian, and writer.
Christopher D. Price (born May 3, 1976, in San Diego, California) is an American conservative Baptist pastor, theologian, and writer.
Chuck Swindoll
Charles Rozell "Chuck" Swindoll (born October 18, 1934) is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, educator and radio preacher.
Charles Rozell "Chuck" Swindoll (born October 18, 1934) is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, educator and radio preacher.
Clare Purcell
Clare Purcell (17 November 1884–8 February 1964) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and the Methodist Church, elected in 1938.
Clare Purcell (17 November 1884–8 February 1964) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and the Methodist Church, elected in 1938.
Clay Foster Lee, Jr.
Clay Foster Lee, Jr. is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
Clay Foster Lee, Jr. is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1988.
Cotton Mather
Cotton Mather, FRS was a socially and politically influential New England Puritan minister, prolific author and pamphleteer; he is often remembered for his role in the Salem witch trials.
Cotton Mather, FRS was a socially and politically influential New England Puritan minister, prolific author and pamphleteer; he is often remembered for his role in the Salem witch trials.
D. James Kennedy
Dennis James Kennedy, better known as D. James Kennedy, was an American pastor, evangelist, and Christian broadcaster.
Dennis James Kennedy, better known as D. James Kennedy, was an American pastor, evangelist, and Christian broadcaster.
David de Sola Pool
David de Sola Pool (1885–1970) (Hebrew: דוד די סולה פול) was an American rabbi and writer.
David de Sola Pool (1885–1970) (Hebrew: דוד די סולה פול) was an American rabbi and writer.
David Swing
David Swing (August 23, 1830 - October 3, 1894), United States clergyman, was born of Alsatian stock in Cincinnati, Ohio.
David Swing (August 23, 1830 - October 3, 1894), United States clergyman, was born of Alsatian stock in Cincinnati, Ohio.
David Zeisberger
David Zeisberger was a Moravian clergyman and missionary among the Native Americans in the Thirteen Colonies.
David Zeisberger was a Moravian clergyman and missionary among the Native Americans in the Thirteen Colonies.
Davis Wasgatt Clark
Davis Wasgatt Clark (25 February 1812 – May 23, 1871) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1864; the first President of the Freedman's Aid Society; and the ...
Davis Wasgatt Clark (25 February 1812 – May 23, 1871) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1864; the first President of the Freedman's Aid Society; and the ...
Dwight L. Moody
Dwight Lyman Moody, also known as D.L. Moody, was an American evangelist and publisher who founded the Moody Church, Northfield School and Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts, the Moody B...
Dwight Lyman Moody, also known as D.L. Moody, was an American evangelist and publisher who founded the Moody Church, Northfield School and Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts, the Moody B...
Ebenezer Porter
Ebenezer Porter (1772 - 1834), D.D., was an American minister and writer.
Ebenezer Porter (1772 - 1834), D.D., was an American minister and writer.
Edward Norris Kirk
Dr. Edward Norris Kirk - was a Christian missionary, pastor, teacher, evangelist and writer in the Presbyterian, Congregational and revivalist traditions in the USA. He founded the Fourth Pres...
Dr. Edward Norris Kirk - was a Christian missionary, pastor, teacher, evangelist and writer in the Presbyterian, Congregational and revivalist traditions in the USA. He founded the Fourth Pres...
Elijah Embree Hoss
Elijah Embree Hoss (April 14, 1849 – April 23, 1919) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1902.
Elijah Embree Hoss (April 14, 1849 – April 23, 1919) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1902.
Elijah Hedding
Elijah Hedding was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1824.
Elijah Hedding was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1824.
Erastus Otis Haven
Erastus Otis Haven (November 1, 1820 – August 2, 1881) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1880, and the president of several universities.
Erastus Otis Haven (November 1, 1820 – August 2, 1881) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1880, and the president of several universities.
Ernest Lynn Waldorf
Ernest Lynn Waldorf (14 May 1876 – 27 July 1943) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1920.
Ernest Lynn Waldorf (14 May 1876 – 27 July 1943) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1920.
Fred Craddock
Fred Craddock is the Bandy Distinguished Professor of Preaching and New Testament, Emeritus, in the Candler School of Theology at Emory University.
Fred Craddock is the Bandy Distinguished Professor of Preaching and New Testament, Emeritus, in the Candler School of Theology at Emory University.
George Foster Pierce
George Foster Pierce was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South elected in 1854.
George Foster Pierce was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South elected in 1854.
Greg Laurie
Greg Laurie (born December 10, 1952) serves as the Senior Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California.
Greg Laurie (born December 10, 1952) serves as the Senior Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California.
Hazen Graff Werner
Hazen Graff Werner (29 July 1895–5 September 1988) was a Bishop of The Methodist Church and The United Methodist Church, elected in 1948.
Hazen Graff Werner (29 July 1895–5 September 1988) was a Bishop of The Methodist Church and The United Methodist Church, elected in 1948.
Henry Bidleman Bascom
Henry Bidleman Bascom (1796–1850) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1850.
Henry Bidleman Bascom (1796–1850) was an American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1850.
Increase Mather
Increase Mather was a major figure in the early history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and Province of Massachusetts Bay.
Increase Mather was a major figure in the early history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and Province of Massachusetts Bay.
Jesse Truesdell Peck
Jesse Truesdell Peck (4 April 1811 – 17 May 1883) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1872.
Jesse Truesdell Peck (4 April 1811 – 17 May 1883) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1872.
John Cowper Granbery
John Cowper Granbery (1829–1907) was an American clergyman of the Southern Methodist Episcopal church, born at Norfolk, Virginia.
John Cowper Granbery (1829–1907) was an American clergyman of the Southern Methodist Episcopal church, born at Norfolk, Virginia.
John F. MacArthur
John Fullerton MacArthur, Jr. is a United States evangelical Christian writer and minister noted for his internationally known and broadcast radio program titled Grace to You.
John Fullerton MacArthur, Jr. is a United States evangelical Christian writer and minister noted for his internationally known and broadcast radio program titled Grace to You.
John Louis Nuelsen
John Louis Nuelsen (1867–1946) was a German-American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church and The Methodist Church, elected in 1908.
John Louis Nuelsen (1867–1946) was a German-American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church and The Methodist Church, elected in 1908.
John Piper (theologian)
John Stephen Piper is one of the most influential Calvinistic Baptist Christian preacher and author of the 21st century, currently serving as Pastor for Preaching and Vision of Bethlehem Baptist...
John Stephen Piper is one of the most influential Calvinistic Baptist Christian preacher and author of the 21st century, currently serving as Pastor for Preaching and Vision of Bethlehem Baptist...
John Wesley Hardt
John Wesley Hardt (born 14 July 1921) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
John Wesley Hardt (born 14 July 1921) is a retired American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1980.
Johnny M. Hunt
Dr. Johnny M. Hunt (born July 17, 1952) is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, and President of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2008-2010.
Dr. Johnny M. Hunt (born July 17, 1952) is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, and President of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2008-2010.
Jonathan Edwards (theologian)
Jonathan Edwards (October 5, 1703 – March 22, 1758) was a Christian preacher and theologian.
Jonathan Edwards (October 5, 1703 – March 22, 1758) was a Christian preacher and theologian.
Joseph Lord
Joseph Lord was a Puritan pastor, physician, and biologist in colonial America in the late 17th century and early 18th century.
Joseph Lord was a Puritan pastor, physician, and biologist in colonial America in the late 17th century and early 18th century.
Joshua Soule
Joshua Soule (August 1, 1781 - March 6, 1867) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church (elected in 1824), and then of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Joshua Soule (August 1, 1781 - March 6, 1867) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church (elected in 1824), and then of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Josiah Smith (clergyman)
Josiah Smith (1704 – October 1781) was a clergyman in colonial South Carolina who championed the causes of the evangelical style of the Great Awakening and later American independence.
Josiah Smith (1704 – October 1781) was a clergyman in colonial South Carolina who championed the causes of the evangelical style of the Great Awakening and later American independence.
Matthew Simpson
Matthew Simpson (20 June 1811 – 18 June 1884), was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852.
Matthew Simpson (20 June 1811 – 18 June 1884), was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852.
Norman Vincent Peale
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was a minister and author and a progenitor of the theory of "positive thinking".
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was a minister and author and a progenitor of the theory of "positive thinking".
Paul Tillich
Paul Johannes Tillich was a German-American theologian and Christian existentialist philosopher.
Paul Johannes Tillich was a German-American theologian and Christian existentialist philosopher.
R. A. Torrey
Reuben Archer Torrey (28 January, 1856 – 26 October, 1928), was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer.
Reuben Archer Torrey (28 January, 1856 – 26 October, 1928), was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer.
Ray Stedman
Raymond Charles Stedman (October 5, 1917 - October 7, 1992) was an evangelical Christian pastor, and author.
Raymond Charles Stedman (October 5, 1917 - October 7, 1992) was an evangelical Christian pastor, and author.
Rich Nathan
Rich Nathan (born December 1955) has been the senior Pastor of the Vineyard Church of Columbus since 1987.
Rich Nathan (born December 1955) has been the senior Pastor of the Vineyard Church of Columbus since 1987.
Robert A. Schuller
Robert Anthony Schuller (born October 7, 1954, in Blue Island, Illinois) is an American televangelist, author, and television executive.
Robert Anthony Schuller (born October 7, 1954, in Blue Island, Illinois) is an American televangelist, author, and television executive.
Robert H. Schuller
Robert Harold Schuller (born September 16, 1926 in Alton, Iowa) is an American televangelist, pastor, speaker, motivator and author.
Robert Harold Schuller (born September 16, 1926 in Alton, Iowa) is an American televangelist, pastor, speaker, motivator and author.
Robert Smith (priest)
Robert S. Smith (February 7, 1932 - July 27, 2010), the Robert R. Colbert Sr. '48 Catholic Chaplain and Distinguished Scholar at Cornell University, was a Catholic priest, author, and educator.
Robert S. Smith (February 7, 1932 - July 27, 2010), the Robert R. Colbert Sr. '48 Catholic Chaplain and Distinguished Scholar at Cornell University, was a Catholic priest, author, and educator.
Roger Williams (theologian)
Roger Williams was an English Protestant theologian who was an early proponent of religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
Roger Williams was an English Protestant theologian who was an early proponent of religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
S. Parkes Cadman
Samuel Parkes Cadman (December 18, 1864 – July 12, 1936), better known as S. Parkes Cadman, was an American clergyman, newspaper writer, and pioneer Christian radio broadcaster of the 1920...
Samuel Parkes Cadman (December 18, 1864 – July 12, 1936), better known as S. Parkes Cadman, was an American clergyman, newspaper writer, and pioneer Christian radio broadcaster of the 1920...
Samuel Willard
Reverend Samuel Willard (January 31, 1640 – September 12, 1707) was a Colonial clergyman.
Reverend Samuel Willard (January 31, 1640 – September 12, 1707) was a Colonial clergyman.
Skip Heitzig
Skip Heitzig (born 1955) is the founder and senior pastor of Calvary of Albuquerque, a Calvary Chapel fellowship located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Skip Heitzig (born 1955) is the founder and senior pastor of Calvary of Albuquerque, a Calvary Chapel fellowship located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Thomas Andros
Tomas Andros (1 May 1759 Norwich, Connecticut, died 30 December 1845 in Berkley, Massachusetts) was an American clergyman.
Tomas Andros (1 May 1759 Norwich, Connecticut, died 30 December 1845 in Berkley, Massachusetts) was an American clergyman.
Thomas Ascol
Thomas K. (Tom) Ascol is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, and Executive Director of Founders Ministries.
Thomas K. (Tom) Ascol is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, and Executive Director of Founders Ministries.
Willbur Fisk
Willbur Fisk (August 31, 1792 – February 22, 1839), also known as Wilbur Fisk, was a prominent American Methodist minister, educator and theologian.
Willbur Fisk (August 31, 1792 – February 22, 1839), also known as Wilbur Fisk, was a prominent American Methodist minister, educator and theologian.
William Henry Willimon
William Henry Willimon (born May 15, 1946) is an American theologian and bishop in the United Methodist Church in the U.S., currently serving in North Alabama.
William Henry Willimon (born May 15, 1946) is an American theologian and bishop in the United Methodist Church in the U.S., currently serving in North Alabama.
William Laurence Sullivan
William Laurence Sullivan (November 15, 1872—October 5, 1935) was an American Unitarian clergyman, prolific author and literary critic, whose Letters to His Holiness, Pope Pius X (1910...
William Laurence Sullivan (November 15, 1872—October 5, 1935) was an American Unitarian clergyman, prolific author and literary critic, whose Letters to His Holiness, Pope Pius X (1910...
Zabdiel Adams
Zabdiel Adams (5 November 1739 – 1 March 1801), minister of Lunenburg, Massachusetts, was born in Braintree, now Quincy, November 5, 1739.
Zabdiel Adams (5 November 1739 – 1 March 1801), minister of Lunenburg, Massachusetts, was born in Braintree, now Quincy, November 5, 1739.
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