Historical Events tagged with "sermon"
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Jonathan Edwards Delivers 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God'
In Enfield, Connecticut, Jonathan Edwards preached his famous sermon, 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,' which emphasized God's wrath towards sinners and the importance of salvation. The sermon stirred profound emotions among his congregation, leading to bursts of distress, crying, and conversions. Edwards's passionate delivery and vivid imagery underscored the urgency of repentance, making it a centerpiece of the First Great Awakening.
Continue ReadingBishop Hoadly's Sermon Sparks Controversy
Benjamin Hoadly, the Bishop of Bangor, delivered a sermon titled 'The Nature of the Kingdom of Christ' in the presence of King George I, provoking the Bangorian Controversy. The sermon addressed church governance and the relationship of the monarchy to ecclesiastical authority. Hoadly argued for a more humane view of religion, challenging prevailing doctrines about the church's power. His ideas ignited debates within the Anglican Church and drew considerable attention from various factions supportive of or opposed to his views.
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