How did the First Great Awakening compare to the Second Great Awakening?

Summary

This sermon analyzes the First and Second Great Awakenings, highlighting their differences in emotional intensity and leadership, with mentions of George Whitefield, Jonathan Edwards, and Charles Finney. It discusses Iain Murray's distinction between genuine revival and planned revivalism. The practical takeaway is to discern the authentic work of the Holy Spirit in spiritual awakenings versus human attempts to manufacture them.