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David Brainerd
David Brainerd
10 Sermons 9 Photos
David Brainerd (1718-1747) was an American Presbyterian missionary to the Delaware Indians of New Jersey. Though he died at 29, his published diary inspired generations of missionaries including William Carey and Jim Elliot.

Sermons 10

Romans 8:29 Divine Love

David Brainerd preaches about the soul's conformity to God, emphasizing the importance of loving God with a supreme love, acting above selfish desires for His glory, and finding contentment …

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Acts 20:24 Missionary Work

David Brainerd, a missionary born in 1718, faced many challenges and oppositions in his life, including expulsion from college and struggles with his health. Despite these trials, he remaine…

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Psalm 42:1 Faith Alone

David Brainerd, a missionary pioneer, reflects on the powerful message of Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles, 'If any man thirst, let him come unto Me and drink.' Initially, Brainerd struggle…

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Genesis 5:24 Spiritual Growth

David Brainerd reflects on a morning filled with longing desires for God's conformity, experiencing sweet quickening in secret prayer, and offering praises amidst inward trials. His heart as…

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Exodus 3:5 Faith And Hope

David Brainerd reflects on the faith, zeal, and power of Elijah the prophet, longing for a deeper faith and a 'double portion of that spirit' to rest on him. He experiences a revival of hope…

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2 Corinthians 4:16 Missionary Work

David Brainerd, a missionary to the American Indians, faced expulsion from Yale College due to his support of the 'New Lights' during the Great Awakening. Despite hardships and suffering, he…

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Psalm 84:7 Passionate Prayer

David Brainerd preaches about the believer's journey from strength to strength, appearing before God in Zion, emphasizing the importance of meekness, forgiveness, and conformity to Christ. H…

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2 Chronicles 31:20 Prayer Life

David Brainerd emphasizes the importance of seeking God wholeheartedly and keeping His testimonies, highlighting the need for intense and persevering prayer, engaging with divine things, and…

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Psalm 42:5 Spiritual Renewal

David Brainerd reflects on a moment of divine encouragement during secret prayer, where he found peace and assurance in God's plan for his future service. He prayed fervently for the salvati…

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Job 42:6 Divine Empowerment

David Brainerd reflects on his unworthiness and struggles with feeling vile and inadequate to preach the gospel, expressing a deep sense of repentance and self-abhorrence. Despite his inner …

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