The Puritan Pulpit

Join host Nick Reddin on the Puritan Pulpit Podcast, where timeless Puritan sermons are re-preached with passion and fidelity. In this special episode, we step into the historical roots of the Reformation with Dr. Nick Needham’s compelling article, "Seeds of the Reformation," from the Sword and Trowel magazine. Explore how the Renaissance, the printing press, and voices like Erasmus and Savonarola sowed the seeds for the Puritan theology we cherish, emphasizing Scripture, grace, and heart-centered faith. Perfect for listeners who love Puritan preaching and its Reformation heritage.

Join host Nick Reddin on The Puritan Pulpit as we dive into Samuel Rutherford’s powerful sermon, The Worth and Excellence of the Gospel. Preached in 17th-century Scotland amidst religious turmoil, this message from 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 proclaims the gospel’s unmatched strength. Discover how Rutherford, a pastor shaped by personal loss and unwavering faith, rallied his Anwoth congregation to stand firm against royal pressures. This episode unveils a timeless call to cherish the gospel’s transformative power—don’t miss it!

Join host Nick Reddin on The Puritan Pulpit as we journey to July 1, 1750, in Northampton, Massachusetts, to revisit Jonathan Edwards’ heartfelt Farewell Sermon. Cast out by the congregation he guided through the Great Awakening, Edwards preached with solemn grace and eternal truth, reflecting on the revival that transformed a Puritan town and the controversy that fractured it. From Northampton’s meetinghouse to the wilderness of Stockbridge, this episode reveals the enduring legacy of a theologian who faced rejection with steadfast conviction and why his words continue to challenge our faith and soul today.

Join host Nick Reddin on The Puritan Pulpit as we revisit Octavius Winslow’s powerful 1863 sermon, The Man of God. Though not a Puritan by era, Winslow’s Christ-centered, deeply devotional preaching carries the Puritan legacy forward. Delivered amid revival in 19th-century England, this sermon calls believers to authentic faith—marked by love for Christ, holiness, and dependence on grace—in a world prone to shallow religion. Discover timeless truths that challenge and inspire us to walk sincerely with Christ today.

Join host Nick Reddin on The Puritan Pulpit as we unearth a timely sermon from 17th-century Puritan Thomas Doolittle, Motives to Love Jesus. Delivered by a fearless preacher who defied persecution after the 1662 Act of Uniformity, this message is a call to love Christ above all. Through vivid metaphors and 28 compelling reasons, Doolittle urges us to forsake fleeting worldly pleasures for the eternal Savior. Steeped in biblical themes, this sermon isn’t just theology—it’s a heartbeat of devotion. Tune in and let Doolittle’s words ignite your love for Jesus.

In this stirring episode of The Puritan Pulpit, we explore The Revival Hymn—an arresting audio compilation that has stirred hearts toward a deeper longing for God. Though the voices featured—Ian Paisley, Leonard Ravenhill, Paris Reidhead, Duncan Campbell, A.W. Tozer, and T. Austin Sparks—are not Puritan's, their impassioned cries for revival echo the very zeal and urgency that marked the Puritan spirit. From Reidhead’s confrontational Ten Shekels and a Shirt to Campbell’s eyewitness account of the Hebrides Revival, where entire villages fell to their knees in prayer, this episode issues a solemn yet hope-filled summons to the modern church. Listen in for a message that pierces the conscience and kindles a longing for true awakening.

Dive into The Puritan Pulpit with host Nick Reddin for a captivating episode exploring Thomas Manton’s powerful sermon, Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts, based on Psalm 119:11. This 17th-century gem, part of Manton’s renowned Psalm 119 series, offers timeless wisdom on how studying and treasuring scripture can anchor your faith, guide your decisions, and strengthen you through life’s challenges. Manton’s practical insights resonate as much today as they did in an era of persecution. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth or encouragement, this episode will inspire you to embrace God’s Word in a fresh, transformative way. Tune in for an uplifting journey into Puritan preaching that speaks to the heart!

In this episode of The Puritan Pulpit, host Nick Reddin brings you Jonathan Edwards’s moving sermon, “True Saints, When Absent from the Body, Are Present with the Lord,” preached at the 1747 funeral of missionary David Brainerd. At just 29, Brainerd’s relentless gospel work among Native Americans cost him his health, yet his unshakable faith inspired Edwards to share this powerful reflection on life, death, and eternal hope. Join us to hear Edwards’s eloquent vision of a believer’s homecoming to Christ, woven with Brainerd’s remarkable story of devotion.

In this episode, we bring back Robert Murray M'Cheyne’s stirring sermon, Believers Not Ashamed of the Cross of Christ, rooted in Romans 1:15-18. We step into Paul’s shoes, boldly preaching the gospel to Rome—the world’s mightiest, most learned, and wicked city—unshaken by its grandeur or sin. With M'Cheyne as our guide, we unpack the power of Christ’s righteousness and the call to glory in the cross, delivering this timeless message afresh for today’s listeners. Tune in for a faithful echo of gospel courage.

Dive into the timeless wisdom of John Bunyan in this gripping sermon, The Barren Fig Tree. With his signature blend of vivid storytelling and piercing spiritual insight, Bunyan unpacks the parable of the fig tree that bears no fruit—a powerful metaphor for lives that fall short of their divine purpose. This message challenges listeners to examine their own hearts, confront complacency, and embrace true repentance before time runs out. Perfect for seekers and believers alike, this podcast delivers a stirring call to fruitfulness that resonates as deeply today as it did in Bunyan’s time. Tune in for a transformative journey through one of the Puritan master’s most compelling works.

Step back to August 30, 1769, and experience the raw emotion and unshakable faith of George Whitefield’s final London sermon before his journey to America. In this powerful farewell, "The Good Shepherd," Whitefield preaches from John 10:27-28 with a slow, deliberate reverence that builds into a fervent call to follow Christ. Reflecting on the trials of the righteous and the unshakable security of God’s sheep, he weaves scripture, personal anecdotes, and vivid imagery to inspire courage amid opposition. From the temple porch to the cross, Whitefield urges his hearers to hear the Shepherd’s voice and cling to the promise of eternal life. Join us for a stirring glimpse into the heart of an 18th-century preacher whose words still echo with conviction and grace.

Jonathan Edwards' Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God is a powerful, soul-piercing sermon delivered on July 8, 1741, during the height of the Great Awakening. Renowned for its vivid imagery and profound theological depth, this sermon was used by God to awaken multitudes to the reality of divine judgment and the necessity of repentance. Edwards, with striking clarity, paints the terrifying truth of God's righteous wrath against sin while holding out the hope of mercy through Jesus Christ.The sermon draws its primary inspiration from Deuteronomy 32:35, emphasizing that all unconverted sinners are suspended over the pit of eternal destruction by the mere pleasure of a holy God. Edwards describes sinners as being held by a fragile thread, with nothing but God's sovereign grace preventing them from plunging into everlasting torment. His words are designed to pierce the conscience, emphasizing both the justice of God in punishing sin and the urgency of fleeing to Christ for salvation.Yet, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God is not a sermon of hopeless despair but one of gracious warning. Edwards calls his hearers to repentance, urging them to seek refuge in Christ, the only Savior from divine wrath. His masterful use of Scripture, combined with pastoral earnestness, makes this sermon a profound example of biblical preaching aimed at awakening spiritual deadness.

In 'The Puritan Pulpit', host Nick Reddin presents a compelling podcast that bridges the past and present through the powerful sermons of the Puritans. Inspired by notable theological figures like R.C. Sproul and John Piper, Nick revisits the depth and reverence of Puritan preaching. Each episode includes not just the sermon's delivery but also historical insights, offering listeners both spiritual enrichment and educational content. Although this project began as a personal journey, Nick invites listeners to engage with these timeless truths, hoping they will strengthen their faith. This podcast is an ode to the Puritans' enduring legacy.