Christians Sound Asleep

1900

Dr. A. C. Dixon says: "Prove to me that the atmosphere of the theatre, and the ball room and the club is as good as a prayer meeting; that first-class people go to these places; the fact remains that these good people are, as Christians, sound asleep. They are not awake to winning souls, converting the heathen, building up the church. A church full of such excellent people would be a dormitory, and, for all practical purposes, is about as good as a cemetery."

—The Ram's Horn, March 17, 1900, p. 17

What Should Ministers Preach?

1900

An opinion as to what ministers should teach in from The Presbyterian:

Perhaps better and larger gains from the world would follow if ministers not only expected, but taught their people to expect, conversions through the ordinary preaching of the word. We have got so much into the habit of awaiting the arrival of the evangelist or of relying upon spasmodic and special revival work that we do not either look or work for the salvation of souls in ordinary church conditions.

God is not confined to extraordinary operations. He has his regular agencies. He has promised to bless them where faith, earnestness and energy accompany them. Healthy developments in Christian activity and in religious life greatly justify God and advance his kingdom.

Baptist Sermons on Conversion, Winning Souls

Ohio, 1909

Rev. Bauer occupied the pulpit again in the special services in the Baptist church and preached a stirring sermon on "The Necessity of the Church Getting in Earnest in Regard to Christian Living and Sincere Efforts in Winning Souls." The interest is manifested in the meetings and will be kept up from time to time. The theme of Rev. Bauer's sermon, this evening, is "Remarkable Conversion." Come out and hear him. Service of song, at seven p.m. Preaching, at seven-thirty p.m.

—The Van Wert Daily Bulletin, Van Wert, Ohio, Jan. 19, 1909, p. 3.


A good congregation greeted Rev. Bauer, last night, and he preached an earnest, practical sermon on the "Conversion of Zacchaeus the Publican." He emphasized the need of a life changed by God, and the earnest attention given the speaker, throughout the discourse clearly indicated that the congregation was being led to think of the heinous effects of sin on the soul and man's responsibility to God. Rev. Bauer will speak, tonight, on "Confessing Christ." The theme is a vital one and will be ably handled by the speaker. Come and hear the glad tidings.

—The Van Wert Daily Bulletin, Van Wert, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1909, p. 3.

Note: The article had a multiple typo pile-up, giving the name in the sermon title as "Lyacclieus."

1930 Revival Draws Large Crowds

Danville, Virginia, 1930

Rev. Roy T. Jarrett, of the Trinity M. E. church, Lynchburg, continued his revival services when he delivered a powerful message to a large congregation last night at the Third Avenue Christian church. Rev. Jarrett took as his subject "Witnessing for Christ," his text being from John 1:41-42: "He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, and he brought him to Jesus."

Mr. Jarrett pictured vividly the characteristics of Andrew, brother of Simon Peter as a witness and soul winner for his Lord, and showed plainly the necessary qualifications for witnesses and soul winners.

The subject for tonight will be "The personality of the Devil," and on Thursday night "Hell."

The song service rendered each evening is proving very popular and are under the direction of J. W. Dixon, choir leader of the church. These services will continue through Sunday, May 18.

—The Bee, Danville, Virginia, May 7, 1930, page 10.