
G.R. Cowell
1 Sermons
George Raymond Cowell (1899 – February 1979) was a British preacher and Bible teacher whose ministry within the Plymouth Brethren movement focused on expository preaching and church doctrine across the mid-20th century. Born in London, England, specific details about his parents and early life are not widely documented, though his association with the Exclusive Brethren suggests a family background rooted in conservative Christian faith. His education was practical rather than formal, shaped by Brethren teachings and personal biblical study, equipping him for a lay ministry role typical of the movement. Cowell’s preaching career unfolded primarily within Exclusive Brethren assemblies, where he emerged as a respected speaker after World War II, delivering sermons that emphasized Christ’s person, the church’s heavenly calling, and practical Christian living—preserved on SermonIndex.net and in volumes like Readings in New York and Other Ministry (1958). Based in Ilford, Essex, he ministered extensively in the UK, North America, and the West Indies during the 1950s and 1960s, often addressing eschatology and scriptural patterns, as seen in his 1957 Brooklyn address on Mark’s Gospel. Married status and family details remain private, consistent with Brethren modesty. He passed away at age 79 in England.