Sermons and Articles by L. E. Minchin
Pastor Minchin published many articles related to his work of pointing people to Christ and gathering them for the Kingdom, including sermons, reports of revivals and youth congresses held in various places, and other writings that help us to understand why God so blessed His ministry. On this page you will find sermons and articles. The sermons and other writings also include reports by those attending the revivals. They are listed chronologically. This is also a work in progress.
Sermons by Pastor L. E. Minchin
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How To Make Surrender Real
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Precious Promises
Written Sermons
Prayer
The three sermons that follow are wonderful. My favorite is the first, but they are all excellent.
When I Find It Hard to Pray
Obstacles to Prayer
Making Prayer Real
Victory
How To Make Surrender Real
In this very helpful sermon, Pastor Minchin gave suggestions for really surrendering, in giving God each part of our bodies. This sermon was almost always given wherever he was holding meetings.
"We were very pleased to have Brother Len Minchin, the Young People's Secretary of the South N.S.W. Conference, with us for a few days. When speaking to us in the Friday evening meeting, he introduced his subject as "something very simple, but very vital." The thought was emphasised that it is impossible to have close communion with Jesus, as friend with friend, if we do not empty our hearts of all the rubbish that would prevent His coming in. The latch of our heart's door is on ourselves. Christ will not force His way in, but patiently stands and knocks."—AAR, October 2, 1933
Articles by Pastor L. E. Minchin
Australasian Years 1932-1946
Is A Life of Victory Over Sin Possible? *****
Three first articles in Australasian Union Conference Record (AAR)
These are the first three articles to appear in print from Elder Minchin. The first two later appear as a series in the Youth's Instructor without the third, so the third is not truly part of a series, but it follows the first two in many ways.
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June 22, 1936, How to Maintain A Good Christian Experience, (AAR).
June 29, 1936, The Way to Spiritual Power (AAR).
July 6, 1936, The Coming Revival, (AAR).
August 31, 1936, Are You a Carnal Christian (AAR). ****
March 1, 1937 Is Yours a Happy Home (AAR). ***
April 12, 1937 The Fullness of the Spirit— Is it Yours? (AAR). ****
May 17, 1937, Perils of Leadership (AAR).
May 31, 1937, Pastor Minchin's Sabbath Sermon Excerpt: Leader Qualifications, (AAR).
July 6, 1937, Call to Parents to Seek Salvation of Children, (AAR).
July 19, 1937, Times of Refreshing, (AAR).
Report on eight weeks of travel among the churches of NZ, (AAR).
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November 22, 1937, Young People's Week At Avondale, (AAR).
February 15 & 22, 1938, Is a Life of Victory Possible Over Sin, Youth's Instructor (YI).
These two articles first appeared in 1932.
July 17, 1939, Blessings in Queensland, (AAR).
January 1, 1940, Missionary Volunteer Department, (AAR).
March 25, 1940, Who Shall Be Able to Stand? The Shaking Time (AAR).
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July 1, 8 1940, Days of Blessing In Fiji, (AAR).
Combined Articles
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Individual Articles
July 1, 1940
July 8, 1940
September 9, 1943, Conquest of Self, (AAR). *****
This is a really excellent article on the subject. Take the time to read it!
March 1, 1946, What is Conversion, Church Officers' Gazette. (COG).*****
This is one of the best articles I have ever read on the subject of conversion. It is the only article I found of what seemed like a series of articles, perhaps.
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British Union / Irish Mission / North Ireland Mission 1947 Northern European Division 1947 - 1954
May 27, 1946, Extract From Pastor Minchin's London Diary, (AAR).
July 29, 1946, Extract From Pastor Minchin's Diary. (AAR).
September 16, 1946, Extracts from Pastor Minchin's American Diary, (AAR).
April, 11, 1947, Are All the Children In, British Advent Messenger (BAM).
June 1, 1947, I Will Return Again Unto You, If God Will, (AAR).
This was a farewell article written by someone else when the family was leaving Australia for the new role in the United Kingdom.
January 1, 1947, Farewell, (AAR).
Farewell article penned by Pastor Minchin.
March 14, 1947, Bristol M.V. Convention (BAM).
This was a welcome activity for the new family arriving.
September 2, 1954, The Great Secret, Review and Herald (RH). ****
An excerpt from a wonderful article on the need to make an unreserved surrender.
"O Christian youth, we have been too halfhearted, we have never specialized. We have not been able to say with Paul, "This one thing I do." We have walked with one foot in the church and one in the world. There is no joy or power in such a life. This is the reason for the failure of so many Christians."
September 9, 23, 1954, I Want Power, (RH).
October 10, 25, 1954, Jesus Christ, The Friend of Youth, (AAR).
Associate Secretary Young People's Missionary Volunteer Department, General Conference: 1955-1962.
January 4, 1955, New Associate MV Leader, (YI).
October 25, 1955, Jesus Christ Friend of Youth (AAR).
March 1, 1956, Have You Heard the Call? (RH).
March 3, 1959, Revival and the Responsibility of the Ministry, Ministry Magazine, (MIN).
May 31, 1960, The Attire of Witness, (YI).
Separation, The Price of Holiness *****
This five-part series on the necessity of separation to achieve God's character standard is excellent and is a welcome restating of the standards that bring holiness and blessing. (RH). The series also appeared in the Australasian Union Conference Record.
August 27, 1959, Lessons From the Past, (RH).
September 3, 1959, The Peril of Holiness, (RH).
September 10, 1959, Dress and Marriage (RH)
September 17, 1959, The Sabbath, A Sign of Holiness, (RH).
September 24, 1959, The Fragrance of Christ, (RH).
This sermon was frequently shared in meetings everywhere.
January 15, 1961, Pastor Minchin's Message To Our Youth, South African Division Outlook, (SADO).
October 13, 1960, God's Call to Adventist Youth, (RH).
November 22, 1960, Steps to Knowing God's Will, (YI).
This excerpt comes from an article written by Loren Dickenson, sharing information gleaned from a question-and-answer discussion group focusing on "Spiritual Problems." Pastor Minchin was one of many pastors giving insights to the young people attending. The ten steps were originally penned by E. E. Shelhamer in his book Heart Talks To Converts. The Q&A took place at the North American Youth convocation held in Atlantic City, NJ.
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General Field Secretary, General Conference: 1963-1970.
April 1, 1965, Broken to be Given, (MIN). *****
This is a wonderful article on the need for pastors to be broken to be effective in their ministry.
September 1, 1966, Songs in the Night - Southern Asia Tidings (SAT). ****
This article appeared in many periodicals due to the encouraging nature of what is written there.
October 1, 1966, Great Grace-Great Power (MIN). ****
March 19, 1970, Loneliness (RH) ****
June 19, 1970, Precious Promises of God, General Conference Bulletin, (GCB). *****#
This was the last sermon given at a General Conference session prior to his retirement. It is wonderful and still worth sharing in our day.
February 1, 1971 Report: Revival Fires on the Campus - Stevenson (MIN).
This article by Pastor Mike Stevenson describes the revival work that occurred at Andrews University in the 1970s. I was there and personally witnessed the overnight transformation of the university. I remember testimony services at Pioneer Memorial Church that went on for hours. I remember hymns being sung in the cafeteria line. It was an amazing transformation. One of the ring leaders of trouble on campus who came to Jesus at that time later lived with my family, and I saw the transformation up close. Mike was led into the ministry by Pastor Minchin's preaching.
December 18, 1971, The Work of the Holy Spirit in Revival (RH).
Standard but wonderful material from Pastor Minchin.
Retirement 1971
May, 1973, Key To a Spirit-filled Health Ministry (MIN).
June 17, 1982, Night Songs (RH); Also July 26, 1982 (AAR).
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April 7, 1983, When Jesus Came (AR).
August 6, 2011 Flashback: Anecdotes on Entry to Ministry & Marriage (AAR).
March, 2017, Avondale Revival (MIN) - David Trim
This is a wonderful article on the revival that launched Pastor Minchin's ministry in Australia back in 1937.
October 20, 2018, Record Rewind: A Great Revival [Avondale], Lester Divine
1983, Spiritual Realities Week of Prayer
This week of prayer series was published in the Youth Ministry Accent vol. 1, and originally included an introduction to Elder Minchin, hints for speakers, sermons for the week (Sabbath through Sabbath), as well as other suggested activities. This PDF includes the introduction, hints and sermons.
This is a work in progress, much more will be added!
