fbpx
Picture of William C. Brownson

William C. Brownson

Dr. William C. Brownson was the President Emeritus of Words of Hope. Dr. Brownson served Reformed churches in Lodi, New Jersey, and Chicago, Illinois. In 1964 he was appointed Professor of Preaching at Western Theological Seminary, a position he occupied for ten years before serving at Words of Hope. In addition to a widespread speaking ministry in churches, on university campuses and at conferences, Dr. Brownson wrote extensively for the Church Herald, other Christian periodicals, and authored many books. Dr. Brownson died April 1, 2022.
Sermons

How to Rejoice in Hard Times

Read: Habakkuk 3:17-18 The apostle Paul’s word to Christians is, “Rejoice in the Lord always, I say it again, rejoice.” But is that really possible? Sooner or later, most of us

Read More »
Sermons

When You’re Condemning Yourself

Read: Romans 8:1 Nobody likes to feel guilty, least of all when you’re the one condemning yourself. You can try to stifle your conscience or you can use the gospel way

Read More »
Sermons

The Shepherd’s Heart

Read: John 10:11-15 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hireling and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep

Read More »
Sermons

Child of Destiny

Read: Luke 2:34-35 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign

Read More »
Sermons

God Wants the Best for You

Read: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that

Read More »
Sermons

Speaking of Jesus: A Roman Soldier

Read: Mark 15:39 And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that he thus breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” (Mark 15:39 RSV)

Read More »
Sermons

Boasting About Tomorrow

Read: Proverbs 27:1-2 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and

Read More »
Sermons

A Faithful Man

Read: Proverbs 20:6-7 Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but a faithful man who can find? A righteous man who walks in his integrity—blessed are his sons after him! (Proverbs

Read More »