Sheffey - DVD

Most people don't know about this award-winning 1977 endearing film about Robert Sheffey, an American circuit-riding preacher of the nineteenth century. The film tells the true story of this unusual servant of God, who as a rowdy young man followed his friends to a revival camp meeting. The whole family will love this movie and be challenged to serve the Lord. Ardent in prayer, tireless in service, and steadfast in defense of the truth, "Brother Sheffey" rides through the hills spreading the gospel. Although he suffers the loss of his two greatest earthly treasures in one day, Sheffey still finds forgiveness in his heart for the person who caused his sorrow. Based on the book The Saint of the Wilderness by Jess Carr, Sheffey brings hope, courage, joy, and tears. It captures the warmth and compassion of a man whose soul was on fire for the Lord. $19.95. An "Unusual Films" production by BJU Press.

A short clip from Sheffey: