J. (John) Church

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J. (John) Church

An English Independent minister and religious writer from the early 19th century, he left behind sermons, hymns, and devotional works shaped by Calvinistic dissent. His life was dramatic and controversial, which has made him a striking and sometimes unsettling figure in religious history.

23 Audiobooks

The Believer's Confidence in a Faithful God and the Needless Triumph of His Enemies Considered, in a Sermon, Preached on Lord's Day Morning, November 23, 1817, at Seven O'clock, at the Surrey Tabernacle

The Believer's Confidence in a Faithful God and the Needless Triumph of His Enemies Considered, in a Sermon, Preached on Lord's Day Morning, November 23, 1817, at Seven O'clock, at the Surrey Tabernacle

by J. (John) Church

The Nature of a Gospel Church A Confession of Evangelical Principles; and the Members' Covenant. Intended for the Use of the Church of Christ.

The Nature of a Gospel Church A Confession of Evangelical Principles; and the Members' Covenant. Intended for the Use of the Church of Christ.

by J. (John) Church

Consolation in Life and Death, Derived from the Life of Christ Being the substance of a sermon on the death of Mrs. Turner, preached at the Surrey Tabernacle, on Sunday evening, the 15th of August, 1824

Consolation in Life and Death, Derived from the Life of Christ Being the substance of a sermon on the death of Mrs. Turner, preached at the Surrey Tabernacle, on Sunday evening, the 15th of August, 1824

by J. (John) Church

A Feast for Serpents Being the substance of a sermon, preached at the Obelisk Chapel, on Sunday evening, March 21, 1813

A Feast for Serpents Being the substance of a sermon, preached at the Obelisk Chapel, on Sunday evening, March 21, 1813

by J. (John) Church

The Glory of Grace Effected by Weak Means Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached on the Death of Samuel Church, Aged Twelve Years. On Sunday Evening, April 14, 1822, by J. Church, at the Surrey Tabernacle.

The Glory of Grace Effected by Weak Means Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached on the Death of Samuel Church, Aged Twelve Years. On Sunday Evening, April 14, 1822, by J. Church, at the Surrey Tabernacle.

by J. (John) Church

A Confession of Evangelical Principles in a letter to a friend

A Confession of Evangelical Principles in a letter to a friend

by J. (John) Church

The Speedy Appearance of Christ Desired by the Church Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached on the Death of a Friend, August 27, 1815

The Speedy Appearance of Christ Desired by the Church Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached on the Death of a Friend, August 27, 1815

by J. (John) Church

The Voice of Faith in the Valley of Achor: Vol. 1 [of 2] being a series of letters to several friends on religious subjects

The Voice of Faith in the Valley of Achor: Vol. 1 [of 2] being a series of letters to several friends on religious subjects

by J. (John) Church

The Glorious Law-Giver, and the Obedient Subject Being the Substance of a Sermon, on the Duty of All Believers to Commemorate the Death of the Redeemer, in the Lord's Supper. Intending to Set Forth the Authority of Christ; the Nature of the Ordinance; and a Description of the Persons Who Have a Right to Partake of the Same.

The Glorious Law-Giver, and the Obedient Subject Being the Substance of a Sermon, on the Duty of All Believers to Commemorate the Death of the Redeemer, in the Lord's Supper. Intending to Set Forth the Authority of Christ; the Nature of the Ordinance; and a Description of the Persons Who Have a Right to Partake of the Same.

by J. (John) Church

The Descent of the Branch into the Waters of Sorrow, to Bring up the Election of Grace Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached by J. Church, of the Surrey Tabernacle

The Descent of the Branch into the Waters of Sorrow, to Bring up the Election of Grace Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached by J. Church, of the Surrey Tabernacle

by J. (John) Church

The Morning of Spiritual Youth Improved, in the Prospect of Old Age and Its Infirmities Being a Literal and Spiritual Paraphrase on the Twelfth Chapter of Ecclesiastes. In a Series of Letters.

The Morning of Spiritual Youth Improved, in the Prospect of Old Age and Its Infirmities Being a Literal and Spiritual Paraphrase on the Twelfth Chapter of Ecclesiastes. In a Series of Letters.

by J. (John) Church

The Foundling; or, The Child of Providence

The Foundling; or, The Child of Providence

by J. (John) Church

The Elder Son Explained, and the Romish Church Exposed

The Elder Son Explained, and the Romish Church Exposed

by J. (John) Church

The Sacrifice of Life Slain by the Twenty-nine Instruments of Death Being the Substance of a Sermon Preached on Sunday Morning, Nov. 28, 1813 at the Obelisk Chapel

The Sacrifice of Life Slain by the Twenty-nine Instruments of Death Being the Substance of a Sermon Preached on Sunday Morning, Nov. 28, 1813 at the Obelisk Chapel

by J. (John) Church

The Precious Name, Proofs of the Godhead, and a Hymn

The Precious Name, Proofs of the Godhead, and a Hymn

by J. (John) Church

A Few Remarks on the Scripture History of Saul and the Witch of Endor

A Few Remarks on the Scripture History of Saul and the Witch of Endor

by J. (John) Church

The Thirteen Names of the First Patriarchs, Considered as Figurative of the Progressive Influence of the Spirit. Being the Substance of Two Sermons, Preached on Wednesday March 24, and April 3, 1811, at the Obelisk Chapel

The Thirteen Names of the First Patriarchs, Considered as Figurative of the Progressive Influence of the Spirit. Being the Substance of Two Sermons, Preached on Wednesday March 24, and April 3, 1811, at the Obelisk Chapel

by J. (John) Church

The Voice of Faith in the Valley of Achor: Vol. 2 [of 2] being a series of letters to several friends on religious subjects

The Voice of Faith in the Valley of Achor: Vol. 2 [of 2] being a series of letters to several friends on religious subjects

by J. (John) Church

Spiritual Victories Through the Light of Salvation

Spiritual Victories Through the Light of Salvation

by J. (John) Church

Christ the True Melchisedec Being the substance of a sermon, preached on Sunday evening, July 24th, 1813, at the Obelisk Chapel

Christ the True Melchisedec Being the substance of a sermon, preached on Sunday evening, July 24th, 1813, at the Obelisk Chapel

by J. (John) Church

Is This Your Likeness? A Scriptural Definition of Hypocrisy and Sincerity

Is This Your Likeness? A Scriptural Definition of Hypocrisy and Sincerity

by J. (John) Church

The Living Letter, Written with the Pen of Truth Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached at the Obelisk Chapel, St. George's Fields, on Sunday Morning, Sept. 26, 1813.

The Living Letter, Written with the Pen of Truth Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached at the Obelisk Chapel, St. George's Fields, on Sunday Morning, Sept. 26, 1813.

by J. (John) Church

The Gracious Designs of God, Accomplished by the Malice of His Enemies Being the Substance of an Address, Delivered on Wednesday, November 24th, 1819, at the Surrey Tabernacle, by J. Church, Being the Day of His Deliverance.

The Gracious Designs of God, Accomplished by the Malice of His Enemies Being the Substance of an Address, Delivered on Wednesday, November 24th, 1819, at the Surrey Tabernacle, by J. Church, Being the Day of His Deliverance.

by J. (John) Church

About the author

John Church was an English Independent minister born in 1780 and active in London during the early 19th century. Public-domain library records for books by "Church, J. (John)" and historical references to John Church connect him with a body of religious writing that includes sermons, doctrinal reflections, and devotional works.

He is remembered both for his preaching and for the controversy that surrounded his life. Historical accounts describe him as a nonconformist minister whose name became widely known through scandal as well as religious publication, making him a complicated figure rather than a straightforward devotional author.

For readers coming to his work today, the interest is often twofold: the fervent style of evangelical writing from his era, and the unusual life story behind it. Because the surviving sources focus heavily on controversy, some personal details remain unclear, so it is best to read him as a writer situated in the intense religious world of Regency-era England.