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Phillips Brooks
Phillips Brooks
7 Sermons
Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) was an American Episcopal priest who wrote the beloved Christmas hymn 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' in 1868 after visiting the Holy Land. He served as rector of Trinity Church, Boston, and briefly as Bishop of Massachusetts.

Sermons 7

Matthew 7:24 Faith In Action

Phillips Brooks emphasizes the importance of living out one's faith in obedience to God's will, rather than just holding theoretical beliefs. He contrasts the believer who merely learns doct…

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Proverbs 3:5 Genuine Faith

Phillips Brooks emphasizes the importance of genuine faith rooted in God's truth, contrasting it with superficial beliefs based on human opinions and doctrines. He highlights the need for a …

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Psalm 108:4 Faith Growth

Phillips Brooks preaches about the importance of holding onto a truth that is broad and complete, one that grows and evolves with us as we journey through life. He emphasizes that our faith …

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Matthew 5:16 Selfless Service

Phillips Brooks emphasizes the importance of selflessness and looking out for the needs of others, highlighting that God's gifts are meant to benefit not just ourselves but also those around…

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Psalm 51:6 Character Development

Phillips Brooks preaches about the importance of seeking truth in the inward parts to shape our character throughout life. This process begins from the earliest moments of conscious existenc…

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Matthew 25:25 Faithfulness Matters

Phillips Brooks preaches about the importance of faithfulness in using our talents, emphasizing that the world will be enriched not just by the extraordinary achievements of a few gifted ind…

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Psalm 119:105 Biblical Obedience

Phillips Brooks emphasizes the inseparable connection between truth and duty in God's word. He highlights that every revelation from God not only imparts new truth but also assigns a corresp…

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