When you listen to a sermon from an impassioned pastor, it can really lift you up and improve your day. Y
ou feel the power of God’s Word coursing through your mind and filling you up with devotion and faith.
It takes a certain kind of person to deliver that message effectively, though—not just anyone can get up on that stage and inspire.
Today’s Christian speakers might have a different approach from the pastors of old, but that doesn’t mean their delivery is any less effective or awe-inspiring.
To prove it, we’ve put together this list of five Christian speakers who bring passion and energy to their sermons.
These men and women really know how to hit the right chords and invoke the Holy Spirit in their words. Here they are.
1. Sam Rodriguez Jr.
As a civil rights activist, pastor, and author, Sam Rodriguez is one of those pastors you’ll want to pay attention to.
He has a style all his own, and the friendly, down-to-to-earth approach that is uniquely his draws crowds both on and offline numbering in the thousands.
Prayers and sermons with Samuel Rodriguez are truly in a league of their own, but you’d have to hear him speak to know that.
You can find his sermons on Pray.com or even at his official YouTube channel, Pastor Sam Rodriguez Official.
You can also find his unique approach in his several publications, including You Are Next, From Survive To Thrive, Be Light, and When Faith Catches Fire.
Rodriguez has a certain ability to connect with people of all ages, and boasts a diverse audience of various ages and races.
As head of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, his efforts don’t end with the church.
It’s great to see such an influential pastor doing great things with his words and actions.
2. Joel Osteen
You can’t exactly mention modern evangelicalism without mentioning Joel Osteen.
He’s been in the spotlight for several years now, publishing several books, appealing to an audience of several million every week, and bringing the Word to life in a way that anyone can understand.
Osteen has the look and feel of a friendly neighbor, and it comes across in his speeches.
You’ll find plenty of real-world experience and great advice paired with the guidance that Christ has to offer.
Osteen hosts livestream sermons every week at his church, Lakewood Church in Texas.
If you’re interested in learning more about this impassioned pastor, you can visit his website here or find his speeches on YouTube.
3. Alistair Begg
Since 1983, this passionate evangelical pastor has been filling the radio waves with the good Word and has inspired millions over his 30+ year career.
Begg was born in Scotland and immigrated to the United States, where he would eventually take up the position as senior pastor at Cleveland’s Parkside church.
You can listen to his sermons live on the radio as well as broadcast via Truth For Life Christian Radio.
With churches pushing for innovation across the country, Begg takes a more old-fashioned approach to his sermons than people of all ages can appreciate.
They’re down-to-earth, rooted in the Gospel, and contain nothing but divine truth from the Word of God.
Begg has been noted in several publications and even recognized as one of the most influential pastors in the country for his powerful message, friendly delivery, and memorable style.
4. Austin Channing Brown
A female speaker with an important message, Brown is a champion of inclusivity in evangelical spaces, and even wrote a book about being African-American in such spaces, called I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness.
The young lady delivers a powerful message in a way that anyone can relate to and understand.
She’s also helping schools and other public places become more inclusive to all races and ethnicities, which is an amazing contribution to the world.
The world certainly needs more speakers like Austin Brown!
5. Brenda Salter-McNeil
Brenda McNeil has had a lifelong journey through theology, and has become one of the most well-known female Christian speakers and a justice advocate.
Her knowledge and interpretation of the Gospel are unparalleled, and once you hear her speak, you’ll understand why everyone turns an ear when she speaks.
She’s also an acclaimed author, penning such works as Becoming Brave Finding the Courage to Pursue Racial Justice Now.
Her efforts to pursue racial justice and utilize the Gospel as a template for justice and equality in the world have been largely acknowledged as some of the most effective in recent years.
You can read more about Dr. McNeil, and even order her new book on her website here: https://www.saltermcneil.com/.
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