The Journals and Life of George Whitefield

The Whitefield Journals, 1

George Whitefield — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

George Whitefield, member of the church of England, and friend of John Wesley's despised "Methodist" societies, tells the story of his young life, and slow but real awakening to the things of God.

The Whitefield Journals, 2

George Whitefield — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

George Whitefield tells here the agonizing story of his early struggles with Satan, and of his ultimate victory. His friend and confidant during those dark days was none other than Charles Wesley, who introduced the young Whitefield to his brother John.

The Whitefield Journals, 3

George Whitefield — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Send a text Whitefield is ordained and begins his ministry by visiting prisons. He is blessed early on with results for his ministerings.

The Whitefield Journals, 4

George Whitefield — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Ordained Minister George Whitefield begins his work in England but soon feels the call to a colony called Georgia in America. While he waits for embarkation, the 22-year-old discovers that he has been gifted beyond imagination, and prays for grace to endure popularity. Rare praying by today's standards...

The Whitefield Journals, 5

George Whitefield — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Whitefield leaves London for Georgia, a 23-year-old newly ordained minister/missionary. But he doesn't wait to land in the New World before he begins his ministerial work. London to Gibraltar in this episode.

The Whitefield Journals, 6

George Whitefield — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Whitefield ministers in infant America, in places called Savannah, Charleston and Frederica, as well as to tribes of native Americans, all of whom received him as an "angel of God." Then it is back to the British Isles. But he will return to America 12 times more...

The Whitefield Journals, 7

George Whitefield — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Back on home turf, Whitefield wastes no time in getting the Word out to his fellows in England. Sickness, opposition, and the temptation to pride over his immense popularity: Through God's grace, nothing dampens his zeal.

The Whitefield Journals, 8

George Whitefield — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Crowds of up to 80,000 (!) stand in fields to listen to the man whom some "clergymen" will not allow behind their pulpits! They stand in rain and snow and are often filled with the Spirit as they listen! Incredible time!

The Whitefield Journals, 9

George Whitefield — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Run-ins with the law were a part of the Whitefield ministry, as with the Pauline ministry and the Jesus ministry. When kept out of churches he went to the fields, but then was accused of starting a riot! Familiar sound to it all...

The Whitefield Journals, 10

George Whitefield — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Whitefield tours the colonies. Pennsylvania, the Jerseys, the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia, New York. Fire falls all along his pathway. The awakening is happening. Oh God! Do it again! Repentance! Holiness! New Lives!

The Whitefield Journals, 11

George Whitefield — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0100

Here are details of reactions of those in Whitefield's meetings. Would he be welcome in some of our congregations today? Would he be forced to preach in a field?

The Whitefield Journals, 12

George Whitefield — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0100

Journal 7. More attacks, from within his body and from church of England pulpits. Accusations and sickness do not stop him, and the awakening continues...

The Whitefield Journals, 13

George Whitefield — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0100

First-person account of an ordinary man who knew Whitefield was in town, and his extra-ordinary response. An incredible insight into the revival that was taking place.

Whitefield Challenges Wesley, 1

George Whitefield — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0100

First of three. The doctrines of free grace, coming down from the early centuries of the church, through Reformers and Puritans, are opposed by Mr. Wesley. Mr. Whitefield is compelled to respond to the growing influence of Wesley's Arminianism.

Whitefield Challenges Wesley, 2

George Whitefield — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0100

Second of three. Wesley writes a sermon attacking established principles regarding the doctrines of grace. Whitefield cannot be silent. The two camps divide but continue to love one another.

Whitefield Challenges Wesley, 3

George Whitefield — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0100

One by one Whitefield answers Wesley's objections to the doctrine of election. He closes with a compassionate appeal to their friendship, all in all showing Christians how to disagree and love at the same time.

The Whitefield Journals, 17 (final)

George Whitefield — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0100

Wesley's response to the Whitefield letter of 1741. An unpublished journal. Breakfast in 1765. Wesley preaches Whitefield's funeral, setting an example of love of the brethren.

Whitefield: The Good Shepherd:A Farewell Sermon, 1

George Whitefield — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000

An excellent word about our security in Christ, and our comparison to sheep...

Whitefield: The Good Shepherd: A Farewell Sermon, 2

George Whitefield — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000

After concluding his remarks about our security in Christ, Whitefield enters into an impassioned farewell, reminding one of a similar word from the Apostle Paul. Here was a man loved by God's people, blessed of God. Even his farewell to another generation is inspiring to us.