Everyone must accept God as their savior or they will go to hell. This is a very familiar message preached by Christian religious leaders in houses of worship around the world. As simple as this message may seem, the way it is conveyed to people makes the difference in turning them into believers or scaring them away from religion altogether. John Winthrop and Jonathan Edwards were both religious leaders who lived centuries before the present time. They shared the same goal in persuading people to Christianity, but differed greatly in how they chose to develop their sermons. Winthrop, a Puritan who wrote from new religious and social ideals, composed the famous sermon “A Pattern of Christian Charity.” This sermon was an optimistic account of how an exemplary Christian should conduct himself. The approach used by Winthrop contrasts with that of Jonathan Edward's sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” Although both shared Puritan views, Edwards focuses less on the positive side of Christianity and more on the wrath of God. Winthrop provides a more convincing sermon discussing the moral Law of Grace, while Edwards discusses God's mercy. Winthrop uses more stories and verse that apply to his message, while Edward's sermon was written based on one verse. Additionally, Edwards attempts to scare people into the Christian faith by discussing God's endless anger towards the human race. Both sermons written by these men are substantial, however, one seems to convey the message more convincingly. John Winthrop's "A Model of Christian Charity" is more effective in conveying an overall Christian message than Edward's intimidating sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" in three large......half of paper.... . Bible, while Edwards focuses on one main verse. Finally, Winthrop discusses God's grace instead of mercy and anger, which Edwards talks about, and captures people's interest in a God filled with love instead of vengeance. As the old saying goes, “you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar,” and Winthrop's sermon proves it. Winthrop's use of positive reinforcement and focus on God's love make it a more powerful and effective sermon than Edwards.Works CitedEdwards, Jonathan. "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (1741)." The Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University. Network. June 20, 2011. .Winthrop, John. "John Winthrop: A Model." Department of History, Hanover College. Network. June 21st 2011. .