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The Power Of The Blood (4) – Roy Hession

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1st Samuel 16 part 1

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2 Samuel 15 Part_2

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Hebrews 2

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Ephesians Audio Sermons

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Dr Stanley Banks Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

John Audio Sermons

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Dr Stanley Banks Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

Romans Audio Sermons

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Dr Stanley Banks Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

Acts Audio Sermons

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Dr Stanley Banks Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

1 & 2 Corinthians Audio Sermons

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Dr Stanley Banks Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

Luke Audio Sermons

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Dr Stanley Banks Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

Other Epistles of Paul

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Dr Stanley Banks Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

Proverbs – Malachi Audio Sermons

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Dr Stanley Banks Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

Psalms Audio Sermons

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Dr Stanley Banks Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

James – Revelation Audio Sermons

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Dr Stanley Banks Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

Itinerant Audio Sermons

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Dr Stanley Banks Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

Holdt, Martin

Martin Holdt Sermons Speaker

Martin Holdt Audio Sermons Martin Holdt was a revered evangelical reformed preacher in South Africa. Martin was converted as a young man of 19 years. He attended the Baptist Theological College in Johannesburg. After graduating, he was posted at a small church with 16 members, situated in Polokwane (Pietersburg). Under his ministry the church grew. […]

Masters, Peter

Peter Masters Sermons Speaker

Peter Masters Audio Sermons Dr Peter Masters is currently the pastor of the Metropolitan Church in England. He started there in 1970. The Metropolitan Chapel is well known, as where Charles Spurgeon ministered for 38 years from 1854, commencing his time there when merely 20 years old. Masters also organizes a yearly conference, attended by […]

Barnard, Rolfe

Rolfe Barnard Sermons Speaker

Rolfe Barnard Audio Sermons Rolfe Barnard (1904-1969) was a powerful, heartfelt convicting preacher of the word of God who was immense in his appreciation for the person and attributes of a holy God who made all and was all in all. His sermons challenge, are life-changing and contain Laser beams of truth in a way […]

Grubb, Norman

Norman C Grubb Sermons Speaker

Norman Grubb Audio Sermons Grubb was the son of an Anglican vicar. He was saved at the age of eighteen. After serving in World War 1, he received the Military Cross for meritorious action. He married CT Studd the famous cricketer and missionary to Africa’s daughter Pauline after his return. They joined Studd in the […]

Wilson, T Ernest

T Ernest Wilson Sermons Speaker

Ernest T Wilson Audio Sermons Shortly after the first world war, and the instability of that time, Ernest T Wilson was deeply burdened about the millions of lost souls in Africa. He had been deeply impressed with the spiritual need of the people in Angola as described by a missionary when he was eighteen years […]

Sparks, T Austin

T Austen Sparks

T Austin Sparks Audio Sermons Austin Sparks was born in London but was soon sent to Scotland to live with relatives on his father’s side. It was there that he was saved as a young man of 17 years. He was ordained as a minister at the age of 24. He was the pastor of […]

Mac Donald, William

William Mcdonald

William MacDonald Audio Sermons It was soon after his birth in Massachusetts, USA that the MacDonald’s family moved to the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. He nearly died from diphtheria at the age of 5. All hope of recovery was abandoned, and it was verily as if he had been given back to them. He […]

Cole-Edwards, Warwick

Warick Cole Edwards

Warwick Cole Edwards Audio Sermons Warwick Cole-Edwards was born in Johannesburg in 1951. Saved as a young man, he did theological training and served in several Anglican Churches. It was after a trip to Namibia that he became conscious of the need to train Pastors for Africa as countless new converts were being won to […]

Hession, Roy

Roy Hession Sermons Speaker

Roy Hession Audio Sermons Roy Hession was a British evangelist. He experienced a barren ministry even while conducting evangelistic meetings until he realized his deep need of God’s intervention in 1947 and humbly sought and found God in full surrender. This happened when he met leaders of the East African Church in 1947 who were […]

Torrey, RA

R A Torrey Sermons Speaker

R A Torrey Audio Sermons RA Torrey was the son of a banker. He was born in Hoboken in New Jersey. In 1875, he graduated from Yale university and from the Divinity School in 1978. After that he became a congregational minister in Garrettsville, Ohio. He and his wife Clara had five children. He furthered […]

Greening, Mark

Mark Greening Sermons Speaker

Mark Greening Audio Sermons Mark Greening is a young preacher with a challenging message on subjects such as humility, spiritual warfare, the Christian walk and Revival. He is clear and direct in his presentation of the Word. Category FilterMark Greening Results See all results Search Mark Greening Audio Sermons Draw Near to Jesus – Mark […]

Vaughan, Harold

Harold Vaughan Sermons Speaker

Harold Vaughan Audio Sermons Harold Vaughan graduated from college in 1979. Soon afterwards, he began a ministry of evangelism. He has preached extensively since reaching 48 states. He and his wife Debbie have three sons Michael, Brandon, and Stephen. She handles the office work and is also involved in children’s ministry targeting 4 to 9-year-olds […]

Havner, Vance

Vance Havner Sermons Speaker

Dr Vance Havner Audio Sermons Vance Havner was unique! He was born in the North Carolina mountains on October 17th, 1901. He was saved at the age of 10 years and started preaching as a youth of 12, standing on a box so that he could be seen from behind the pulpit. People were keen […]

Conjurske, Timothy

Timothy Conjurske Audio Sermons

Timothy Conjurske Audio Sermons Timothy Conjurske was born in 1974 in Madison, WI. When he was 15, he understood salvation by faith and what it was. He surrendered his life and everything he had to God, founding several businesses, such as golden harvest Rhinelander WI. His preaching father died at a young age. He went […]

Strubhor, Susie

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Susie Strubhor Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of Christ […]

Marini, Sue

woman to women

Sue Marini Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of Christ […]

Tippit, Sammy

Sammy Tippet Sermons Speaker

Sammy Tippit Audio Sermons Sammy Tippit was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from school in 1965, which was the same year that he found the Lord as Savior. He felt a call to the ministry in the same year. In 1968 he married Debara (Tex) Sirman, and they had two children and have […]

Daniel, Roy

Roy Daniel Sermons Speaker

Roy Daniel Audio Sermons Roy Daniel is an evangelist in the Africa Evangelistic Band and is the son of Keith Daniel. He was saved 19 years ago while at Bible College in South Africa. He has had a wide ministry among youth, in churches, conventions, orphanages, camps, online ministry, old age homes and street work. […]

Wurmbrand, Richard

Richard Wurmbrand Sermons Speaker

Richard Wurmbrand Audio Sermons Richard Wurmbrand was Jewish, one of four boys, born in 1909 in Bucharest. The family lived in Istanbul for a short period of time. He lost his father at the age of 9. When he was 15, he had returned to Romania. He studied Marxism in Moscow as a teenager. On […]

Roberts, Richard Owen

Richard Owen Roberts Sermons Speaker

Richard Owen Roberts Audio Sermons Owen Roberts comes from Schenectady in New York. He studied at three colleges to prepare for the ministry, namely Gordon College, Whitworth College, and Fuller Theological College. He is the founder of the International Awakening Ministries as well as its President. The cities he pastored churches include Idaho, Oregon, Washington, […]

Ham, Mordecai

Mordecai Ham

Mordecai Ham Audio Sermons … Category FilterMardecai Ham Results See all results Mordecai Ham Audio Sermons Search this Speaker – Click! What Do You Offer God? – Mordecai Ham Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email Category FilterMardecai Ham Results See all results Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email …

Ravenhill, Leonard

Leonard Ravenhill Sermons Speaker

Leonard Ravenhill Audio Sermons Leonard Ravenhill, well known across the world for his book ‘Why Revival Tarries’ and his fervent zeal for God and evangelistic ministry, was born in Leeds, England. While at Leeds he sat under the ministry of Samuel Chadwick. Ravenhill was known to always have an intense interest in Revival. During the […]

Koning, Otto

Otto Koning Sermons Speaker

Otto Koning Audio Sermons Otto Koning lived in the Netherlands as a young boy, born shortly before the second world war and vividly recalls his fear of death at that time. No-one seemed able to lead him to a saving knowledge of Christ. The family emigrated to Canada, and it was there that he found […]

Smith, Oswald J

Oswald J Smith Sermons Speaker

Oswald J Smith Audio Sermons Oswald J Smith was well-known as the founder of The People’s Church in Toronto in 1928. He was born near Odessa in Ontario, the first of 10 children. He experienced frailty as a child and even had to miss school for two years after he had pneumonia. Smith was saved […]

Washer, Paul

Paul Washer Sermons Speaker

Paul Washer Audio Sermons Paul Washer was born on September 1961. He was converted while at the university of Texas where he was studying law. After that, he pursued studies at the Southwestern Theological Seminary, receiving a Master of Divinity Degree. He spent 10 years in Peru serving as a missionary. While there, he founded […]

Rachel, Weaver

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Rachel Weaver Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of Christ […]

Daniel, Keith

Keith Daniel Sermons Speaker

Keith Daniel Audio Sermons Keith was radically saved as a young man in his early twenties and called into ministry. After theological training, God opened doors first in South Africa and across the world as he served in the Africa Evangelistic Band. Thousands of souls were reached over the years. God had inspired him to […]

Blanchard, John

John Blanchard Sermons Speaker

Dr John Blanchard Audio Sermons John Blanchard (1932-2021) was born on the Channel Island of Guersney in the year 1932. He was saved at the age of 22 in October 1954 listening to the preaching of Rev Paul Cantelon of the USA. He immediately had a zeal for God and co-founded the National Young Life […]

Mawhorr, Jerry

Jerry Mawhorr Sermons Speaker

Jerry Mawhorr Audio Sermons Jerry Mawhorr currently has an inspirational ministry with Charity Fellowship, speaking at various family and youth conferences. From 2011 to 2021, he spoke on a wide variety of messages, including Revival, Home and Family, the Second Coming of Christ, the Holy Spirit, Salvation, Sanctification, repentance, Prophesy, Heaven or Hell, Worship, Sin […]

Daniel, Jenny

Jennifer Daniel Sermons Speaker

Jenny Daniel Audio Sermons Jenny Daniel grew up in a rural farming community in the Eastern Cape. She was saved at a young age, her father leading her to the Saviour. It was the beginning of a close walk with and dependance on God. Shy as she was, she had a Friend that she could […]

le Roux, Jannie

Jannie Le Roux

Jannie le Roux Audio Sermons Jannie le Roux was saved at the age of 14 years. It was after his marriage to Enid Jones at the age of 25, that he made a full surrender to God and from that time he had a passion for souls that would touch and impact all he met. […]

Kenaston, Jackie

Jackie Kenaston Sermons Speaker

Jackie Kenaston Audio Sermons Jackie Kenaston had suffered much in her childhood. She and her husband Denny had been drawn into the Hippie Culture of California until God mercifully stepped into their lives, saving them in 1972. Instead of all that are characteristic of the hippie lifestyle of that era, they were so transformed that […]

Hunter, Jack

Jack Hunter Sermons Speaker

Jack Hunter Audio Sermons Jack Hunter was the middle child of three. His parents were unsaved when he was a young boy. They were wonderfully converted however, while attending the meeting of a young ‘boy preacher’ called Jack Atkinson. At that stage young Jack was not interested at all but going to a meeting and […]

Peasley, Harold

Harold Peasely Sermons Speaker

Harold Peasley Audio Sermons Harold Peasely was the twin son of Bill Peasley, a loved and revered missionary in Africa who planted schools in rural areas and had a deep burden for farm workers and evangelistic work. Harold studied at the Baptist Theological Seminary where he married Antoinette. They have three daughters. His fruitful ministry […]

Liebee, Helen

woman to women

Helen Liebee Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of Christ […]

Ironside, Harry

Harry Ironside Sermons Speaker

Harry Ironside Audio Sermons Harry Ironside crisscrossed America for 50 years and was known as one of the greatest Bible teachers of all time. He was the pastor of the Moody Bible Church for a 10 year stretch from 1938-1948. He preached at Billy Sunday’s funeral. Harry Ironside’s father died at the young age of […]

Conjurske, Glen

Glen Conjurske

Glen Conjurske Audio Sermons Glen Conjurske was pastor of a church in Northern Wisconsin in Rhinelander area. He had a deep burden to bring fundamental Biblical truths back into the pulpit. He was an avid reader and researcher of old theological works and acquired an extensive collection of ancient works and sourced rare books in […]

Campbell, Duncan

Duncan Campbell Sermons Speaker

Duncan Campbells Audio Sermons (13th February 1898-28th March 1972) Duncan Campbell was mightily used by God in the Hebrides Revival. He was born into a godly Christian home, came under deep conviction of sin as a young man. Already deeply conscious of his lost state, he had that very day heard his father pray for […]

Carr, Francois

Francois Carr Sermons Speaker

Dr Francois Carr Audio Sermons Francois Carr as a youth, became burdened for revival and took part in a youth ministry praying for God to break through across South Africa. It was in 1992, while at a Youth Conference,that he felt a call to be part of Revival- based ministry. While he studied part time […]

Esh, Dora

woman to women

Dora Esh Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of Christ […]

Kirk, David

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David Kirk Audio Sermons Born in Belfast North Ireland, David Kirk was saved at the age of nine. He was active for the Lord as a youth being involved in village outreach where he and a group of youngsters used to visit the rural areas on bicycle to preach the gospel. He moved to Nova […]

Champlin, Darrell

Darrel Champlin Sermons Speaker

Darrel Champlin Audio Sermons Darrel Champlin was a missionary for 61 years. He married Louise Grings, while both were at Bible College, Darrell only being 19 years at that time. They left for the Congo after their training was over and deputation work had been done with a new little baby boy. They ministered in […]

Boom, Ten Boom

Corrie Ten Boom Sermons Speaker

Dr Corrie Ten Boom Audio Sermons Corrie Ten Boom’s honest and touching testimony of what happened her family and herself personally during Nazi Occupation, have been the means of countless souls seeking God, reconciliation and the breaking down barriers. Corrie ten Boom and her family and 30 others who were in the house at that […]

Lamicella, Christene

woman to women

Christene Lamicella Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of Christ […]

Ryn, Carol van

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Carol van Ryn Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

Nicholson, Boyd

Boyd Nicholson Sermons Speaker

Boyd Nicholson Audio Sermons Boyd Nicholson was born in Blantyre in Scotland on July 14th, 1922. Blantyre which was where Livingstone was born. It is interesting to note that both men loved Africa. The family later moved to Glasgow. It was there that his grandfather died when Nicholson was 17 years of age. His grandfather’s […]

Jones, Bob Sr

Bob Jones Sr Sermons Speaker

Bob Jones Sr Audio Sermons Bob Jones came from a family of twelve children. They lived on a small farm and the children helped with the farm chores and selling vegetables, including Bob. His parents were devoted Christians. Although a reticent child, he had quick comprehension and showed an ability to perform and recite. He […]

Brubaker, Ann

woman to women

Ann Brubaker Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of Christ […]

Lakin, BR

B R Lakin Sermons Speaker

BR Lakin Audio Sermons Larkin was born in West Virginia on a farm on the Kentucky border. He had a praying mother who longed that her unborn child should one day enter the ministry. God answered her prayers. Larkin’s beginnings were simple attending a one-roomed schoolroom until he reached 4th grade. Larkin was saved at […]

Kenaston, Denny

Denny Kennaston Sermons Speaker

Denny Kenaston Audio Sermons Denny Kenaston had been part of the hippie culture in California. God wonderfully redeemed him from a life plunging downhill having been involved in heavy drinking, the use of drugs and other vices. After his time at Bible College, he and his wife Jackie felt called to minister in Lancaster, Pennsylvania […]

Tozer, A W

A W Tozer Sermons Speaker

A.W Tozer Audio Sermons A W Tozer had grown up in a farming community in Pennsylvania in the La Jose district. He came to the Lord as a teenager at Akron, Ohio after listening to a street preacher. Five years later, with no theological training, he was offered a pastorate. That was the start of […]

Redpath, Alan

Alan Redpath Sermons Speaker

Alan Redpath Audio Sermons Alan Redpath’s parents were James and Christina Redpath. He was their only son. After his schooling at Durham School, he started his studies to be a chartered accountant in Newcastle. After his studies were completed in 1928, he worked for ICI as a chartered accountant until 1935. It was in 1936 […]

Davis, Don

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Don Davis Audio Sermons Don Davis was called as a young man to go to India as a missionary and stepped out in faith to accomplish this goal. He met his wife in India and ministered there for several years as well as in the USA. Category FilterDon Davis Results See all results Search Don […]

McGregor, John

John Mcgregor Sermons Speaker

John McGregor Audio Sermons John McGregor lives in Regina, Saskatchewan and is known for his emphasis on prayer being the cornerstone for God’s blessing. John has not only pastored many churches, been a keen evangelist, but also mentor’s churches and individuals in evangelism and Christian ministry. Many churches have sought his counsel and input. He […]

Higham, W Vernon

W Vernon Higham

Rev W Vernon Higham Audio Sermons Vernon Higham was born on Christmas Day in 1926 in Caermarfon, Wales. During the depression years he relocated to the U.K. living in Lancashire. He was trained and employed as a teacher but later entered the theological college in Aberystwyth where he found Christ as Savior. After ministering in […]

Charles Haddon Spurgeon Text Sermons

Charles Haddon Spurgeon Text Sermons Born on Jun 19, 1834, Spurgeon was a puritan born out of their time. He was called the Prince of Preachers. God used Spurgeon’s printed sermons to radically save more people than any other preacher since the new Testament writers. Charles Spurgeon gave D L Moody a Bible. In his […]

Poets 3

Poets 3 Amy Carmichael Glenn Conjurske John & Charles Wesley Ann Steele Henry F. Lyte John Newton Annie Johnson Flint Horatius Bonar Mrs. C. H. Morris Charlotte Elliot Isaac Watts Nita Brainard Eliza Hewitt James G. Deck P. P. Bliss Frances Havergal James Montgomery Reginald Heber George Bennard Jenny Daniel R. M. McCheyne George Herbert […]

Banks, Stanley

Stanley Banks

Dr Stanley Banks Audio Sermons Stanley Banks became well known in many countries as a powerful preacher. He was a humble missionary of note and worked in the Faith Mission ( as did Duncan Campbell of the Hebrides Revival). His simple, powerful Bible-based illustrative preaching that always centers on God’s word and the truth of […]

FINDING GOD Horatius Bonar

FINDING GOD I stand upon the mount of GodWith sunlight in my soul;I hear the storms in vales beneath,I hear the thunders roll. But I am calm with Thee, my God,Beneath these glorious skies;And to the height on which I stand,N0 storms, nor clouds, can rise. O THIS is life! O, this is joy!My God, […]

SECURITY Lina Sandell

SECURITY – Lina Sandell Children of the heav’nly FatherSafely to His bosom gather;Nestling bird nor star in HeavenSuch a refuge e’er was given. God His own doth tend and nourish,In His holy courts they flourish;Like a father kind He spares them,In His loving arms He bears them. Neither life nor death can ever From the Lord […]

SELF OR CHRIST? Theodore Monod

SELF OR CHRIST? – Theodore Monod Oh, the bitter shame and sorrowThat a time could ever beWhen I let the Saviour’s pityPlead in vain, and proudly answered,“All of self, and none of Thee!” Yet He found me; I beheld HimBleeding on the accursed tree,Heard Him pray, “Forgive them, Father!”And my wistful heart said faintly,“Some of […]

ASHAMED OF JESUS Joseph Grigg

ASHAMED OF JESUS – Joseph Grigg Jesus and shall it ever beA mortal man ashamed of Thee!Ashamed of Thee, whom angels praise,Whose glories shine thro’endless days? Ashamed of Jesus! sooner farLet evening blush to own a star:He sheds the beams of light divineO’er this benighted soul of mine. Ashamed of Jesus! that dear FriendOn whom […]

ABIDING A. B. Simpson

ABIDING – A. B. Simpson I have learned the wondrous secretOf abiding in the Lord;I have found the strength and sweetnessOf confiding in His Word.I have tasted life’s pure fountain,I am trusting in His blood;I have lost myself in Jesus,I am sinking into God. I am crucified with Jesus,And He lives and dwells with me;I […]

OTHERS Charles D. Meigs

OTHERS – Charles D. Meigs Lord help me to live from day to dayIn such a self-forgetful way,That even when I kneel to prayMy prayer shall be for others. Help me in all the work I doTo ever be sincere and true;And know that all I do for TheeMust needs be done for others. Let […]

GOD’S BEST A. B. Simpson

GOD’S BEST – A. B. Simpson God has His best things for the fewWho dare to stand the test;God has His second choice for thoseWho will not have His best.It is not always open illThat risks the Promised Rest;The better often is the foeThat keeps us from God’s best.Some seek the highest choice,But, when by […]

JESUS HIMSELF Henry Burton

JESUS HIMSELF – Henry Burton I do not ask Thee, Lord, for outward sign,For portents in the earth of flaming sky;It is enough to know that Thou art mine,And not far off, but intimately nigh. No burning bush I need to speak Thy name,Or call me forward to the newer task;Give me a burning heart, […]

Hellbound-train

Hellbound-train A Texas cowboy lay down on a barroom floor, Having drunk so much he could drink no more; So he fell asleep with a troubled brain To dream that he rode on a hell-bound train. The engine with murderous blood was damp And was brilliantly lit with a brimstone lamp; An imp, for fuel, […]

SECRET OF FREEDOM George Matheson

SECRET OF FREEDOM – George Matheso Make me a captive, Lord,And then I shall be free;Force me to render up my sword,And I shall conqueror be.I sink in life’s alarmsWhile by myself I stand;Imprison me witin Thine arms,And strong shall be my hand. George Matheson Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email

HIMSELF A. B. Simpson

HIMSELF – A. B. Simpson Once it was the blessing, Now it is the Lord;Once it was the feeling,Now it is His Word;Once HiIs figt I wanted,Now, the Giver own;Once I sought for healing,Now HImself alone. Once ’twas painful trying,Now ’tis perfect trust;Once a half salvation,Now the uttermost;Once ’twas ceaseless holding,Now He holds me fast;Once […]

BY THY LIFE I LIVE Jeanne Marie Guyon

BY THY LIFE I LIVE – Jeanne Marie Guyon I love, my God, but with no love of mine, For I have none to give;I love Thee, Lord, but all the love is Thine, For by Thy life I live.I am as nothing, and rejoice to beEmptied and lost and swallowed up in Thee. Thou, […]

A BED IN MY HEART Martin Luther

A BED IN MY HEART – Martin Luther Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled,Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee.My heart for very joy doth leap,My lips no more can silence keep. I too must sin, with joyful tongue, That sweetest ancient cradle song,Glory […]

HE THOUGHT HE’D WON Velma Dawson Griffis

HE THOUGHT HE’D WON – Velma Dawson Griffis He thought he’d wonthe devil smiledAnd rubbed his hands with gleeThe maker of the world was deadHanging on a tree.“The world is mineI own it now,I finally won,” he cried.He didn’t know he’d lost it allThe day that Jesus died—Two days he smiledHis heart was lightNow man […]

THE UNDERLYING GOSPEL FOR THE DYING YEAR – Charles Spurgeon

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THE UNDERLYING GOSPEL FOR THE DYING YEAR – Charles Spurgeon THE UNDERLYING GOSPEL FOR THE DYING YEAR “For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:6. BELOVED Friends, whatever the condition of a child of God is, he is not without hope. A believer in the Lord […]

THE BEST CHRISTMAS FARE – Charles Spurgeon

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THE BEST CHRISTMAS FARE – Charles Spurgeon THE BEST CHRISTMAS FARE “How sweet are Your Words unto my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” Psalm 119:103. THIS is a time of feasting and we may as well have our feast as other people have theirs. Let us see whether there is not something […]

BAPTISM ESSENTIAL TO OBEDIENCE – Charles Spurgeon

Spurgeon

BAPTISM ESSENTIAL TO OBEDIENCE – Charles Spurgeon BAPTISM ESSENTIAL TO OBEDIENCE “He who believes and is baptized shall be saved.” Mark 16:16. IF our congregations were what they ought to be, it would be a very simple matter to preach, for a sermon would then only need to be like the orders given by a […]

THE CRISIS OF THIS WORLD – Charles Spurgeon

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THE CRISIS OF THIS WORLD – Charles Spurgeon THE CRISIS OF THIS WORLD “Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me. This He said, signifying what death He should die.” […]

THE PHYSICIAN PARDONS HIS PALSIED PATIENT – Charles Spurgeon

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THE PHYSICIAN PARDONS HIS PALSIED PATIENT – Charles Spurgeon THE PHYSICIAN PARDONS HIS PALSIED PATIENT “And, behold, they brought to Him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus, seeing their faith, said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you. And, behold, […]

THE LOVE OF JONATHAN AND THE LOVE OF JESUS – Charles Spurgeon

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THE LOVE OF JONATHAN AND THE LOVE OF JESUS – Charles Spurgeon THE LOVE OF JONATHAN AND THE LOVE OF JESUS “Your love to me was wonderful, surpassing the love of women.” 2 Samuel 1:26. DAVID was a poet and when he found that his best-beloved friend had fallen by the arrows of the Philistines, […]

THREE TEXTS, BUT ONE SUBJECT— FAITH – Charles Spurgeon

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THREE TEXTS, BUT ONE SUBJECT— FAITH – Charles Spurgeon THREE TEXTS, BUT ONE SUBJECT— FAITH “In the shadow of Your wings will I make my refuge.” Psalm 57:1. “Cast your burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain you.” Psalm 55:22. “Let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.” […]

OUR SERVICE FOR CHRIST NEVER FINISHED – Charles Spurgeon

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OUR SERVICE FOR CHRIST NEVER FINISHED – Charles Spurgeon OUR SERVICE FOR CHRIST NEVER FINISHED “But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him, by-and-by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I […]

THE WHOLE BAND AGAINST CHRIST – Charles Spurgeon

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THE WHOLE BAND AGAINST CHRIST – Charles Spurgeon THE WHOLE BAND AGAINST CHRIST “Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Common Hall and gathered unto Him the whole band of soldiers.” Matthew 27:27. I HAVE not observed that anyone has turned to account the fact that “the whole band of soldiers” gathered […]

LESSONS FROM THE MANNA – Charles Spurgeon

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LESSONS FROM THE MANNA – Charles Spurgeon LESSONS FROM THE MANNA “Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from Heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain quota every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in My Law, or no.” Exodus 16:4. […]

CHRIST’S PASTORAL PRAYER FOR HIS PEOPLE – Charles Spurgeon

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CHRIST’S PASTORAL PRAYER FOR HIS PEOPLE – Charles Spurgeon CHRIST’S PASTORAL PRAYER FOR HIS PEOPLE “I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which You have given Me; for they are Yours. And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine; and I am glorified in them.” John 17:9, 10. […]

WITNESSING BETTER THAN KNOWING THE FUTURE – Charles Spurgeon

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WITNESSING BETTER THAN KNOWING THE FUTURE – Charles Spurgeon WITNESSING BETTER THAN KNOWING THE FUTURE “When they therefore were come together, they asked of Him, saying, Lord, will you at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And He said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons […]

THE LAMB OF GOD IN SCRIPTURE – Charles Spurgeon

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HE LAMB OF GOD IN SCRIPTURE – Charles Spurgeon THE LAMB OF GOD IN SCRIPTURE “Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” John 1:35, 36. You all know the old, old story. The world was lost. God […]

MICAH’S MESSAGE FOR TODAY – Charles Spurgeon

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MICAH’S MESSAGE FOR TODAY – Charles Spurgeon MICAH’S MESSAGE FOR TODAY “Walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8. THIS is the essence of the Law of God, the spiritual side of it—its Ten Commandments are an enlargement of this verse. The Law is spiritual and touches the thoughts, the intents, the emotions, the words, the […]

THE WHOLE MACHINERY OF SALVATION – Charles Spurgeon

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THE WHOLE MACHINERY OF SALVATION – Charles Spurgeon THE WHOLE MACHINERY OF SALVATION “How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they are […]

SATAN DEPARTING, ANGELS MINISTERING – Charles Spurgeon

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SATAN DEPARTING, ANGELS MINISTERING – Charles Spurgeon SATAN DEPARTING, ANGELS MINISTERING “And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from Him for a season.” Luke 4:13. “Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered unto Him.” Matthew 4:11. BELOVED Friends, we have very much to learn from our Lord’s […]

THE FAR-OFF, NEAR—THE NEAR, FAR OFF – Charles Spurgeon

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THE FAR-OFF, NEAR—THE NEAR, FAR OFF – Charles Spurgeon THE FAR-OFF, NEAR—THE NEAR, FAR OFF “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the King, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we […]

THE FOLLOWERS OF THE LAMB – Charles Spurgeon

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THE FOLLOWERS OF THE LAMB – Charles Spurgeon THE FOLLOWERS OF THE LAMB “These are they which follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits unto God and to the Lamb. And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the Throne […]

OBEDIENCE REWARDED – Charles Spurgeon

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OBEDIENCE REWARDED – Charles Spurgeon OBEDIENCE REWARDED “And they departed quickly from the sepulcher with fear and great joy; and did run to bring His disciples word. And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held Him by the feet, and worshipped Him. Then […]

WHEN CAN WE FIND COMFORTERS?- Charles Spurgeon

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WHEN CAN WE FIND COMFORTERS? – Charles Spurgeon WHEN CAN WE FIND COMFORTERS? “Where shall I seek comforters for you?” Nahum 3:7. IT is the business of the Prophet of God and of the minister of Christ to seek comfort for those who are in distress. “Comfort you, comfort you My people, says your God.” […]

THE HEAVENLY SINGERS AND THEIR SONG – Charles Spurgeon

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THE HEAVENLY SINGERS AND THEIR SONG – Charles Spurgeon THE HEAVENLY SINGERS AND THEIR SONG “And when He had taken the Book, the four beasts and twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having, every one of them, harps and golden vials full of odors, which are the prayers of saints. And they sung a […]

THE BELOVED PASTOR’S PLEA FOR UNITY – Charles Spurgeon

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THE BELOVED PASTOR’S PLEA FOR UNITY – Charles Spurgeon THE BELOVED PASTOR’S PLEA FOR UNITY “To all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 1:7. IN a few minutes we shall gather together as members of […]

THE LORD’S CHOSEN MINISTERS – Charles Spurgeon

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THE LORD’S CHOSEN MINISTERS – Charles Spurgeon THE LORD’S CHOSEN MINISTERS “In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank You, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that You have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good […]

GOD’S PUPIL, GOD’S PREACHER—AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY – Charles Spurgeon

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GOD’S PUPIL, GOD’S PREACHER—AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY – Charles Spurgeon GOD’S PUPIL, GOD’S PREACHER—AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY “O God, You have taught me from my youth: and until this time have I declared Your wondrous works.” Psalm 71:17. You notice how much David is at home with God. He talks about Him. He does better, he talks to Him. […]

OBEYING CHRIST’S ORDERS – Charles Spurgeon

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OBEYING CHRIST’S ORDERS – Charles Spurgeon OBEYING CHRIST’S ORDERS “His mother said unto the servants, Whatever He says unto you, do it.” John 2:5. IT does not need a strong imagination to picture Mary, probably at that time the widowed mother of our Lord. She is full of love and of a naturally kind, sympathetic […]

TWELVE COVENANT MERCIES – Charles Spurgeon

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TWELVE COVENANT MERCIES – Charles Spurgeon TWELVE COVENANT MERCIES “Incline your ear, and come unto Me: hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting Covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.” Isaiah 55:3. I GOT so far this morning as to plead with men to come to God to […]

PAUL APPREHENDED AND APPREHENDING – Charles Spurgeon

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PAUL APPREHENDED AND APPREHENDING – Charles Spurgeon PAUL APPREHENDED AND APPREHENDING “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfected; but I press on, that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:12. OBSERVE the Apostle’s condition when he wrote these words. I do not think […]

THREE BLESSINGS OF THE HEAVENLY CHARTER – Charles Spurgeon

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THREE BLESSINGS OF THE HEAVENLY CHARTER – Charles Spurgeon THREE BLESSINGS OF THE HEAVENLY CHARTER “You have granted me life and favor, and Your visitation has preserved my spirit.” Job 10:12. IT is well, sometimes, to sit down and take a grateful review of all that God has done for us, and with us, from […]

CHARITY AND PURITY – Charles Spurgeon

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CHARITY AND PURITY – Charles Spurgeon CHARITY AND PURITY “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep ourselves unspotted from the world.” James 1:27. THERE is a great deal said, a great deal written, a great deal of zeal on […]

ACHSAH’S ASKING—A PATTERN OF PRAYER – Charles Spurgeon

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ACHSAH’S ASKING—A PATTERN OF PRAYER – Charles Spurgeon ACHSAH’S ASKING—A PATTERN OF PRAYER “And Caleb said, He that smites Kirjathsepher, and takes it, to him will I give Achsah, my daughter, to wife. And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah, his daughter, to wife. And it […]

OUR LORD’S LAST CRY FROM THE CROSS – Charles Spurgeon

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OUR LORD’S LAST CRY FROM THE CROSS – Charles Spurgeon OUR LORD’S LAST CRY FROM THE CROSS “And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, He said, Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit: and having said this, He gave up the ghost.” Luke 23:46. THESE were the dying words of our Lord […]

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Experiencing God – 4 – Anton Bosch Experiencing God – 4 “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit” (1Cor 2:9,10). The things of God cannot be […]

Experiencing God – 3-Anton Bosch

Experiencing God – 3-Anton Bosch Experiencing God – 3 One of the most important statement Jesus made was: “the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23,24) If […]

Experiencing God 2-Anton Bosch

Experiencing God 2 – Anton Bosch Experiencing God 2 One of the many problems with the notion of “experiencing God” is that it is man-centered. In other words, God is there for our pleasure, so we can have goose-bumps and liver-shivers. This presupposes that the purpose for a relationship with God is that He may […]

Experiencing God-Anton Bosch

Experiencing God – Anton Bosch Experiencing God I just did a search on the internet for the phrase “experience God” and came up with over 51 million references! Wow, that must be an important idea! “Well off course it is”, I hear you say. “We must experience God” has become such a common idea amongst […]

Does Every Believer Have a Ministry?-Anton Bosch

Does Every Believer Have a Ministry? – Anton Bosch Does Every Believer Have a Ministry? This question is often debated by those who strive after a church running along New Testament lines. The views are divergent and range from what borders on a “one man ministry” to a situation where each member is coerced into […]

I Alone am Left-Anton Bosch

I Alone am Left – Anton Bosch I Alone am Left I have often heard preachers speak disdainfully about Elijah’s depression when he felt that he was the only one left of those who were faithful to the Lord. (1Kings 19:14). Most of these preachers seem to have great difficulty having any sympathy for a […]

Who is God?-Anton Bosch

Who is God ? – Anton Bosch Who is God? What is God like? This question should be one of the most prominent questions at the forefront of every believer’s mind. Yet, so few actually ask the question and simply assume that the impressions they have gained from various sources are correct. In fact, it […]

Humble Leaders-Anton Bosch

Humble Leaders – Anton Bosch Humble Leaders That God has placed in the church various ministries to provide for the many needs of His people is, by and large, undisputed. How these men relate to the rest of the body, however, is the problem. Clearly they have responsibility, and yet at the same time they […]

Sheep and Shepherds-Anton Bosch

Sheep and Shepherds – Anton Bosch Sheep and Shepherds Selfish Ambition Probably the most destructive force at work in churches is selfish ambition. This sin is listed among the deeds of the flesh of Galatians 5:20 and was at the heart of Satan’s sin – “…I will be like the most high….” (Isaiah 14:14). This […]

A Godly Flock-Anton Bosch

A Godly Flock – Anton Bosch A Godly Flock One of the core attributes of a godly man or woman is humility. Without the reality of humility in the life of the believer he cannot have a proper relationship with God, as He “resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6, 1Peter […]

The Spirit Intercedes-Anton Bosch

The Spirit Intercedes – Anton Bosch The Spirit Intercedes Often we find that we struggle to pray. There are many reasons for this. Sometimes it is because we try to manage on our own, sometimes we are just lazy and not disciplined in our walk with the Lord. But sometimes it is because we do […]

One-step, Two-step or Twelve-step?-Anton Bosch

One-step, Two-step or Twelve-step? – Anton Bosch One-step, Two-step or Twelve-step? Most versions of modern Christianity have watered the Gospel down to a self-improvement, self-help, twelve-step program. There is little difference between the techniques offered by AA, anger management programs, assertiveness training and other self-help courses and the techniques employed and promoted by churches. I […]

Set Free-Anton Bosch

Set Free – Anton Bosch Set Free “His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21). Jesus did not only come to bring a message of deliverance and victory, but He actually came to do the work that would be required to set men free from their bondage and sin. […]

Denying Jesus-Anton Bosch

Denying Jesus – Anton Bosch Denying Jesus This week the Virginia Tech called a convocation in the aftermath of the massacre in which 32 were killed. Four speakers represented the religious community. The first was a Muslim, the second a Buddhist, the third a Jewess and the third a Lutheran. (I refer to him as […]

GPS-Anton Bosch

GPS – Anton Bosch GPS One of the marvels of modern technology is the Global Positioning System (gps). Through a series of satellites in the sky anyone with a receiver can determine their exact position here on earth. Aircraft and ships use this technology to find their way across the skies and oceans of the […]

Politicians in the Pulpit-Anton Bosch

Politicians in the Pulpit – Anton Bosch Politicians in the Pulpit Front page news on the Sunday paper (Sunday Tribune – South Africa) this week was that a prominent South African politician was made a pastor by a group of independent Charismatic churches this past Saturday. Most of the readers would respond with “so what”. […]

The Old Cross and the New AW Tozer-Anton Bosch

The Old Cross and the New AW Tozer-Anton Bosch The Old Cross and the New AW Tozer Occasionally I pubish an article by other authors. This one, by AW Tozer who when to be with the Lord in 1963 was written more than 60 years ago and yet, it seems to be written for 2007. […]

Who’s Responsible?-Anton Bosch

Who’s Responsible ? – Anton Bosch Who’s Responsible? One of the questions I often struggle with is why so many people are being deceived into believing a gospel which is patently false. Related to this question is one posed to me by a friend recently: “Does God hold people responsible when they have been deceived […]

Killing the Messenger Contentiously Contending –8-Anton Bosch

Killing the Messenger Contentiously Contending – 8 -Anton Bosch Killing the Messenger Contentiously Contending –8 In case you get the impression from the previous articles that I am against any form of apologetics or discernment ministries – I am not. The ministry of a watchman is vitally important to the church. But, unfortunately, many have […]

Watchman or Gossip? Contentiously Contending – 7-Anton Bosch

Watchman or Gossip? Contentiously Contending – 7 – Anton Watchman or Gossip ? Contentiously Contending – 7 For years the evil King Saul pursued David like a man does an animal. He tried to kill him many times, broke David’s marriage and caused him to live the life of a vagabond and a fugitive. There […]

Against Error or For Truth? Contentiously Contending – 6-Anton Bosch

Against Error or For Truth ? Contentiously Contending – Against Error or For Truth ? Contentiously Contending – 6 Over the past few weeks we have looked at the motives, manner and methods we need to employ if we are going to stand against error. But maybe the question we should have begun with is […]

Truth with Tears-Anton Bosch

Truth with Tears – Anton Bosch Truth with Tears The servant of the Lord should not strive, but be gentle, be apt to teach, patient and meek when dealing with those who oppose the truth (2Timothy 2:23-26). This seems to contradict the fact that Jesus called the Pharisees a “brood of vipers” (Matthew 23:33), Herod […]

Contending with Attitude-Anton Bosch

Contending with Attitude – Anton Bosch Contending with Attitude “ But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.  And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance […]

Contending Biblically 3-Anton Bosch

Contending Biblically 3 – Anton Bosch Contending Biblically 3 “ But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.  And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance […]

Contentiously Contending 2-Anton Bosch

Contentiously Contending 2 – Anton Bosch  Contentiously Contending 2 Speaking and defending the truth are some of the most important responsibilities of the church, its leaders and, of all believers. There are many who propagate error and there are a few who stand for doctrinal purity. But, as we established last week, we must contend […]

Contentiously Contending-Anton Bosch

Contentiously Contending – Anton Bosch Contentiously Contending Jude urges us “to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.” (Jude 3). Many have found this verse a wonderful excuse to be argumentative, contentious, vindictive, loud, aggressive, mean, nasty and antagonistic as they vigorously pursue all who do not agree […]

What is Grace? Grace – 1-Anton Bosch

What is Grace? Grace – 1 – Anton Bosch What is Grace ? Grace – 1 It is commonly accepted that grace is equal to mercy and that grace only has to do with our salvation. This idea is perpetuated by the Amplified Bible which amplifies the word “grace” to mean “God’s unmerited favor”. In […]

Grace Covers It All Grace – 2 -Anton Bosch

Grace Covers It All Grace – 2 – Anton Bosch Grace Covers It All Grace – 2 l One of the amazing things about grace is just how abundant it is. There seems to be no limit to God’s ability to show grace and mercy to those who need it. Romans 5:20 says, “But where […]

What Will You Do With Grace? Grace – 3 -Anton Bosch

What Will You Do With Grace? Grace – 3 – Anton Bosch What Will You Do With Grace? Grace – 3 It is amazing how many things become part of our thinking without any biblical basis. One such idea is that grace is unconditional and that God extends His grace without reservations. This is simply […]

Arrogant: Who, Me ?-Anton Bosch

Arrogant: Who, Me ? – Anton Bosch Arrogant: Who, Me ? Do you think you are humble? Have you overcome pride? If your answer is positive, then you are arrogant and proud! Only those who continue to be aware of pride in their lives have any hope of being humble. Those who think they have […]

What Will Your End Be?-Anton Bosch

What Will Your End Be ? – Anton Bosch What Will Your End Be? What is more important? To have a good start to life or a good ending? Obviously the end is more important than the beginning. Jesus told a parable about two young men. One had a bad attitude at the beginning but […]

How to Smell a Rat-Anton Bosch

How to Smell a Rat-Anton Bosch How to Smell a Rat A toddler will eat anything. It does not matter if it is nutritious or poison, it has no ability to discern between food and poison. As Christians mature in the faith they should learn to discern between spiritual poison and spiritual food. “But solid […]

Understanding the Bible -Anton Bosch

Understanding the Bible – Anton Bosch Understanding the Bible Many people will agree that the Bible is the authoritative Word of God. The problem however is often how it is interpreted. How can we be sure that our understanding is the right one? In discerning truth from error, we must begin by understanding Truth for […]

Orthodoxy (How to Discern 3)-Anton Bosch

Orthodoxy (How to Discern 3) – Anton Bosch Orthodoxy (How to Discern 3) The Roman church has for a long time believed that only the “clergy” may interpret the Bible. In fact, until recently, they did not even allow translations of the Bible into the common language of the people because they did not believe […]

Check, Check and Check Again (How to Discern 4)-Anton Bosch

Check, Check and Check Again (How to Discern 4) – Anton Check, Check and Check Again (How to Discern 4) This is a principle that holds true in most areas in life. Carpenters speak about measuring twice and cutting once. We teach our children that when they cross the street they must look left, look […]

Who’s Who? (How to Discern 5)-Anton Bosch

Who’s Who? (How to Discern 5) – Anton Bosch Who’s Who? (How to Discern 5) It is important that we check every word we hear or read against the plumbline of the Bible. In addition, we need to check the source of the information as well. We must check two things: The message and the […]

What of the Watchmen? (How to Discern 6)-Anton Bosch

What of the Watchmen ? (How to Discern 6) – Anton Bosch What of the Watchmen? (How to Discern 6) Each believer has responsibility for himself to be on the lookout for error and deception (Revelation 3:11). The Lord has also set the elders in the local church with the duty to watch for wolves […]

Let’s Go On-Anton Bosch

Let’s Go On-Anton Bosch Let’s Go On When hiking, I have often come to a point where I felt like not going on and either camping just where I was or turning back. This often happens when the path becomes to steep, too long or when the end just does not seem to be within […]

I Don’t Have to go to Church-Anton Bosch

I Don’t Have to go to Church – Anton Bosch I Don’t Have to go to Church Many people think that going to church is an optional for Christians. Really? Yes, the church is not a building but a body of believers. And you could argue that we don’t go to church but we are […]

I Don’t Have to go to Church – 2-Anton Bosch

Don’t Have to go to Church – 2 – Anton Bosch I Don’t Have to go to Church – 2 Not only does the Lord meet our needs through the church, but it is only in the context of the church that we can reach our full potential as believers. As a member of the […]

Finding a Good Church-Anton Bosch

Finding a Good Church – Anton Bosch Finding a Good Church Beyond any doubt, the most frequent question I receive from people is: “I can’t find a good church”. There have been a number who have responded to the previous two articles (I don’t have to go to church) with the same question. There is […]

Finding a Good Church (2)-Anton Bosch

Finding a Good Church (2) – Anton Bosch Finding a Good Church (2) In trying to match a person with a church there are two parts to the equation: The church and the individual. That seems obvious, but to most people it is not that obvious. I say that because every time someone does not […]

Finding a Good Church – 3 -Anton Bosch

Finding a Good Church – 3 – Anton Bosch Finding a Good Church – 3 So, you have checked your attitude and expectations and have looked at every possible church within a reasonable distance and come up empty? If you have truly exhausted every possibility then there is still one more possibility – a home […]

Overcommitted to the Bible -Anton Bosch

Overcommitted to the Bible – Anton Bosch Overcommitted to the Bible At a recent conference, the most popular paper resulted in four times as many people crowding into the room than it was designed to hold. The title of this provocative lecture was “How Evangelicals became overcommitted to the Bible and what can be done […]

You Surely Don’t Believe the Whole Bible ?-Anton Bosch

You Surely Don’t Believe the Whole Bible ? – Anton Bosch You Surely Don’t Believe the Whole Bible ? After last week’s article in which I called for a greater commitment to the Bible, I received a number of responses. A few were in agreement but the majority were in opposition. Which leads me to […]

God Does Not Owe You-Anton Bosch

God Does Not Owe You – Anton Bosch God Does Not Owe You Of course very few would ever say it out loud, but that does not stop people from feeling that God really had to save them because they have some value or merit. This idea is reinforced by modern teachings that God needed […]

Gifts, Bribes and Guilt Offerings-Anton Bosch

Gifts, Bribes and Guilt Offerings – Anton Bosch Gifts, Bribes and Guilt Offerings This is the time of year that people are scurrying around to buy, wrap and mail gifts to friends and family. It seems like an innocent and nice enough tradition, especially when we use it to remind one another of God’s greatest […]

New Beginnings-Anton Bosch

New Beginnings – Anton Bosch New Beginnings One of the blessings of the four seasons is that they usher in fresh beginnings. Winter does a good job of killing off much of the previous season’s growth. Spring is a new start with new leaves, new plants and in the animal kingdom, new births. The marking […]

God Wants to Prosper You-Anton Bosch

God Wants to Prosper You – Anton Bosch God Wants to Prosper You One of the consequences of Hezekiah’s diligence and obedience was that the Lord prospered him: “Hezekiah had very great riches and honor. And he made himself treasuries for silver, for gold, for precious stones, for spices, for shields, and for all kinds […]

Loyalty-Anton Bosch

Loyalty – Anton Bosch Loyalty David and Jonathan’s friendship is one of the most touching parts of the Bible. These two men were true friends and one of the attributes of that relationship was their mutual loyalty. Jonathan was in line to be the next king since he was Saul’s son yet he knew that […]

Justified-Anton Bosch

Justified- Anton Bosch Justified At the heart of the book of Romans is the idea that we are justified by faith (Romans 5:1). Most Christians know that it is this idea that sparked the reformation in the heart of Martin Luther but few seem to understand what it means to be justified and even less […]

Worse Than Sodom?-Anton Bosch

Worse Than Sodom? – Anton Bosch Worse Than Sodom? A line in this week’s Time magazine struck me. It was speaking about someone who was “the political embodiment of the megachurch approach: “get people in the door with rock or cappuccino or stand-up (comedy) – but get them in the door.” The article went on […]

I am Not Ashamed-Anton Bosch

I am Not Ashamed – Anton Bosch I am Not Ashamed Modern churches are watering down the gospel and changing the message into one that will sell easily. They bribe, deceive and seduce people to attend and to join their churches. Coffee, entertainment, networking, wealth, health and sex are all promised in exchange for additional […]

The Gospel of the Kingdom-Anton Bosch

The Gospel of the Kingdom-Anton Bosch The Gospel of the Kingdom Recently, someone wrote in saying that we had a wrong understanding about the gospel and that we are spiritually blind. The writer said: “the message of Jesus and the Apostles was the Gospel of the Kingdom, not the gospel of salvation. The gospel of […]

Christian Fundamentalism – 5-Anton Bosch

Christian Fundamentalism – 5 – Anton Bosch  Christian Fundamentalism – 5 We continue the series by Professor Malan on Christian Fundamentalism. The recognition of biological identity. Apart from cultural identity, the Lord also determined the basic, personal identity of every individual as male or female (Gen. 1:27). The purpose of this was that heterosexual males […]

Christian Fundamentalism – 4-Anton Bosch

Christian Fundamentalism – 4 – Anton Bosch Christian Fundamentalism – 4 We continue the series by Professor Malan on Christian Fundamentalism. Biblical principles and culturally determined practices. Biblical principles for human behaviour never change, but culturally determined expressions of these principles may vary from culture to culture and from time to time. In the first […]

Christian Fundamentalism – 3-Anton Bosch

Christian Fundamentalism – 3 – Anton Bosch Christian Fundamentalism – 3 We continue the series by Professor Malan on Christian Fundamentalism. The first installments dealt with: Recognition of Scriptural authority, a literal interpretation of Scripture, the rejection of over-spiritualizing of Scripture, the recognition of spiritual realities, theological conservatism, the biblical doctrine of creation, the hostile […]

Christian Fundamentalism – 2-Anton Bosch

Christian Fundamentalism – 2 – Anton Bosch Christian Fundamentalism – 2 The biblical doctrine of creation. The biblical statement that God is the Creator of everything that exists is fully accepted in evangelical circles. This belief leads to utterly rejecting the theory of evolution, which is based upon the unproven hypothesis that all life originated […]

Christian Fundamentalism – 1-Anton Bosch

Christian Fundamentalism – 1-Anton Bosch Christian Fundamentalism – 1 Christian labels keep changing and mean different things to different people. What is a “fundamentalist” and what are the hallmarks of a Christian Fundamentalist? Professor Malan from South Africa has done an excellent job of defining what we believe Christian Fundamentalism is. I know others have […]

Tenure-Anton Bosch

Tenure-Anton Bosch Tenure Tenure is a term people use to describe something that relates to length of service. With tenure normally comes experience, job security, privilege and seniority. This is a principle that holds true in almost every area of human endeavor. But even the world is not agreed on this matter. Here in Los […]

How Big is Your World? -Anton Bosch

How Big is Your World ? – Anton Bosch How Big is Your World? The last few instructions Jesus left his followers had to do with being witnesses and preaching the gospel to the whole world. (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8). There is absolutely no question that the responsibility of all believers is to participate in […]

If God is For Us-Anton Bosch

If God is For Us – Anton Bosch If God is For Us “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). This short statement is absolutely loaded with truth, warning and exhortation. That’s not a misprint – it contains warning as well as encouragement at the same time. The warning lies […]

God Cares-Anton Bosch

God Cares – Anton Bosch God Cares Sometimes it seems that no one cares about your pain. David said: “no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life” (Psalm 142:4 NIV). Do you sometimes feel like that? Do you sometimes cry out with Solomon that even the kindest […]

What is the Biggest Sin ? -Anton Bosch

What is the Biggest Sin ? – Anton Bosch What is the Biggest Sin ? Many have tried to list sins from big to small and separate the “deadly” ones from the rest. I suppose we can argue till the cows come home which sin is bigger than the next. The fact is that all […]

What About the Future? -Anton Bosch

What About the Future ? – Anton Bosch What About the Future? It is very human and natural to be concerned about the future. Especially at times like this, when a world economic recession looms on the horizon, many are concerned about losing their homes and jobs. Others fear not having enough to eat or […]

Giants With Feet of Clay-Anton Bosch

Giants With Feet of Clay – Anton Bosch Giants With Feet of Clay People often see spiritual leaders like pastors, preachers and teachers as spiritual giants who are bullet proof, strong and self-sufficient. People feel that such leaders have little need of help, support, encouragement and advice since they seem to be so self-contained and […]

Nicodemus Leaders-Anton Bosch

Nicodemus Leaders – Anton Bosch Nicodemus Leaders We all know the story about Nicodemus who visited Jesus under the cover of darkness in John 3 and to whom Jesus spoke about being born again and to whom Jesus uttered the famous John 3:16. It is interesting to note that Nicodemus is mentioned three times in […]

Speaking the Truth-Anton Bosch

Speaking the Truth – Anton Bosch Speaking the Truth I have felt it needful to republish an article I wrote 2½  years ago. Please read it again even if you had read it before – this is such an important subject: Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” […]

Spiritually Blind-Anton Bosch

Spiritually Blind – Anton Bosch Spiritually Blind Why can some people just not get it? Why can they not see things that are as clear as the nose on their face? Because they are spiritually blind. Even though some people may have been Christians for a long time, they are blind and cannot see those […]

Spiritually Blind 2-Anton Bosch

Spiritually Blind 2 – Anton Bosch Spiritually Blind 2 Many people are spiritually blind because of pride or because they choose to see only what they want to see. But the scariest reason people cannot see is because they are under God’s judgment! That’s right – the reason they cannot see is a clear sign […]

All Miracles and Healings Come From God-Anton Bosch

All Miracles and Healings Come From God – Anton Bosch All Miracles and Healings Come From God Many people assume that only God can heal the sick and perform miracles. So, if someone can heal or perform miracles, it automatically means that the miracle worker is anointed by God and their ministry is legitimate. But […]

Unlimited Forgiveness-Anton Bosch

Unlimited Forgiveness – Anton Bosch Unlimited Forgiveness I think all believers have times when they wonder if God can possibly forgive them yet again after messing up for the umpteenth time. Surely there must be a limit to His forgiveness and surely He must be tired of hearing the same confessions over and over again! […]

Do You Love Me? – 2-Anton Bosch

Do You Love Me ? – 2 – Anton Bosch Do You Love Me? – 2 The fact that Jesus asked Peter three times “do you love me” (John 21:15-17), is probably connected to his thrice denial of his Lord. Jesus challenged Peter specifically, because Peter was the one who in his usual impetuous manner, […]

Do You Love Me? -Anton Bosch

Do You Love Me ? – Anton Bosch Do You Love Me? “So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” He said […]

Leaning-Anton Bosch

Leaning – Anton Bosch Leaning When David wanted to put a terrible curse on Joab for murdering Abner, David said, amongst other things, that there should always be one of Joab’s descendants who would lean on his staff. Buy this he meant that there would always be a cripple or someone who has weak legs […]

Dwelling in Peace-Anton Bosch

Dwelling in Peace – Anton Bosch Dwelling in Peace Probably one of the most precious commodities in the local assembly is peace amongst the members. For this reason the enemy of the church will do all in his power to destroy peace and to bring people into conflict with one another. David said “Behold, how […]

God’s Purposes-Anton Bosch

God’s Purposes – Anton Bosch God’s Purposes What does the Bible reveal about God’s ultimate purpose in his dealings with mankind? What is the theme that runs from Genesis through Revelation and that transcends both testaments? Some may say it is Jesus Christ. That is true –  the whole of Scripture reveals Him. He appears […]

Have You Been Circumcised?-Anton Bosch

Have You Been Circumcised ? – Anton Bosch Have You Been Circumcised? “And the uncircumcised male child, who is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, that person shall be cut off from his people; he has broken My covenant” (Genesis 7:14). The covenant that God made with Abraham was a unilateral covenant, meaning […]

How Then Shall We Live?-Anton Bosch

How Then Shall We Live ? – Anton Bosch How Then Shall We Live? “O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens!” (Psalm 8:1) If God’s highest purpose is to bring glory to Himself what should our purpose, goals and ambitions be? […]

God, Please Hurry Up-Anton Bosch

God, Please Hurry Up – Anton Bosch God, Please Hurry Up Abraham and Sarah had tried everything to have children. She was now ninety years old and he almost 100. They had probably been married for 75 years and had come to the conclusion that Sarah was barren and would never have children. To make […]

Remember Lot’s Wife-Anton Bosch

Remember Lot’s Wife – Anton Bosch Remember Lot’s Wife This is one of the shortest verses in the Bible: Luke 17:32 “Remember Lot’s wife”. It is also a very strange verse in that we would normally be encouraged to remember people who achieved greatness or did great exploits for God. But Lot’s wife never did […]

Ruth the Moabitess-Anton Bosch

Ruth the Moabitess – Anton Bosch Ruth the Moabitess The history of the Moabites is filled with immorality, seduction, lust and incest. The nation was born out of the incestuous relationship between Lot’s oldest daughter and himself after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19). Lot’s descendants would not be known by his name, […]

Pleasing the Father-Anton Bosch

Pleasing the Father – Anton Bosch Pleasing the Father When Jesus came out of the water, after being baptized by John, a voice was heard from heaven saying “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). This has to be the highest form of acknowledgement and approval that anyone can […]

Get Understanding-Anton Bosch

Get Understanding – Anton Bosch Get Understanding “Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7). For most westerners, life is about acquiring things. We spend most of our waking hours working to earn money to buy things and then a lot of the rest of the […]

Attitude-Anton Bosch

Attitude – Anton Bosch Attitude It is easy to be lulled into believing that as long as we believe the right theology and do the right things we are OK and that nothing else matters. But what about your attitude? It is easy to point to young people and accuse them of “BA” (bad attitude) […]

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit-Anton Bosch

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit – Anton Bosch Blessed are the Poor in Spirit “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). How can it be blessed to be poor in spirit? Surely poverty and blessing are opposites? That is how the unbeliever and the carnal believer […]

Blessed are Those who Mourn-Anton Bosch

Blessed are Those who Mourn – Anton Bosch Blessed are Those who Mourn “Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4). This really seems like a contradiction. How can we be happy or blessed when we mourn? Once again we must set aside the world’s way of looking at things and […]

Blessed are the Meek-Anton Bosch

Blessed are the Meek – Anton Bosch Blessed are the Meek “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5). Modern Christianity, with its emphasis on believers aggressively asserting themselves, has no room for meekness. They wrongly argue that “the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force” […]

Blessed are the Pure in Heart-Anton Bosch

Blessed are the Pure in Heart – Anton Bosch Blessed are the Pure in Heart “Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8). Why did Jesus say “blessed are the pure in heart”? Why did He not say “blessed are the pure in mind”, or “blessed are the pure in […]

What Does it Mean to be Firstborn?-Anton Bosch

What Does it Mean to be Firstborn ? – Anton Bosch What Does it Mean to be Firstborn? In the Old Testament there were many privileges attached to being the firstborn (This applied to male children only). The first privilege was that the firstborn son received a greater inheritance. In some cases the firstborn received […]

Why do Evil Men Prosper?-Anton Bosch

Why do Evil Men Prosper ? – Anton Bosch Why do Evil Men Prosper? This question plagues every believer who is trying to live a godly life and finds life hard while others who are evil and ungodly seem to prosper and have a good life. Sometimes we look at false prophets and wolves in […]

Entitled!-Anton Bosch

Entitled! – Anton Bosch Entitled! The word “entitled” seems to have changed its meaning recently. The word and its root dates from the 14th century, but in recent years it has taken on a new shade of meaning. Originally the word meant that someone was legally “entitled” to some privilege, benefit or property. Today the […]

The Cross on the Wall-Anton Bosch

The Cross on the Wall – Anton Bosch The Cross on the Wall Here is the story behind the cross hanging in the front of our chapel: When we purchased our property, the fellowship hall had a covered outdoor walkway which we enclosed. The walkway roof was supported by a number of 4×6 wooden posts […]

Who are your friends?-Anton Bosch

Who are your friends? – Anton Bosch Who are your friends? “As Christians we should not be friends with unbelievers while remaining loyal to our “brothers” no matter what they do”.  That is the view of many Christians. But is that correct? It seems pretty obvious that we need to be friends with Christians and […]

But God-Anton Bosch

But God – Anton Bosch But God Sometimes the smallest words are the most powerful. Take the little word “if” for instance. When this two-letter word is ignored in Bible passages, it can result in a total misunderstanding of those passages. The three-letter word “but” is equally powerful, both in every-day use and in the […]

Two Kingdoms – 3-Anton Bosch

Two Kingdoms – 3 – nton Bosch Two Kingdoms – 3 Not only does the Kingdom of God have a different King to the kingdoms of the world, but it has different citizens, has a different future and it operates by different principles. One of the principles that makes God’s Kingdom radically different to that […]

Two Kingdoms – 2-Anton Bosch

Two Kingdoms – 2 – Anton Bosch Two Kingdoms – 2 Last time we spoke of the fact that the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of the world are totally separate entities and that the Kingdom of God is not an improved or even converted version of the kingdoms of the world. God’s Kingdom […]

Two Kingdoms-Anton Bosch

Two Kingdoms – Anton Bosch Two Kingdoms Many Christians have been deceived into believing that they can somehow “convert” the kingdoms of this world to become the Kingdom of God. In the process they have put their energy and hopes into bringing about the Kingdom of God by working towards getting more influence with government […]

Christian Nations?-Anton Bosch

Christian Nations? – Anton Bosch Christian Nations? Last time we wrote that the term “a Christian nation” is a contradiction in terms and that just as you cannot have a “Christian world” you cannot have a “Christian nation”. In the last two weeks since writing the previous article the subject of America as a Christian […]

Changing the World – 1-Anton Bosch

Changing the World – 1 – Anton Bosch Changing the World – 1 We all long for a righteous and just society where God’s laws are respected and where people all do the right thing. There is nothing wrong with that desire as I believe that is in line with God’s plan also. But the […]

Change You Can Believe In-Anton Bosch

Change You Can Believe In – Anton Bosch Change You Can Believe In Everybody wants change. People want the way the city and the country is governed to change and people want changes in their churches. President Obama won the presidency on the slogan “change you can believe in” and currently every political candidate of […]

The Money God-Anton Bosch

The Money God – Anton Bosch The Money God “God wants you to be rich, healthy and happy. If you have financial problems just become a Christian and all your problems will go away. Believers can get anything they wish from God by planting seeds in the form of cash. Every dollar you give God, […]

The Material Kingdom-Anton Bosch

The Material Kingdom – Anton Bosch The Material Kingdom Before Jesus even began His ministry He was tempted by the Devil (Matthew 4). The first of these temptations was for Him to turn stones into bread. The shallow interpretation of this temptation is to say that Jesus was hungry (He had been fasting for forty […]

The Kingdom Now-Anton Bosch

The Kingdom Now – Anton Bosch The Kingdom Now Food and material blessings are some of the felt needs, as I discussed last week, and political empowerment is another. The people living in Israel in Jesus’ time had two priorities. The first was for material provision and the second was for political reform and to […]

The Battle of the Mind – 4-Anton Bosch

The Battle of the Mind – 4 – Anton Bosch The Battle of the Mind – 4 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high […]

The Battle of the Mind – 3-Anton Bosch

The Battle of the Mind – 3 – Anton Bosch The Battle of the Mind – 3 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high […]

The Battle of the Mind – 2-Anton Bosch

The Battle of the Mind – 2 – Anton Bosch The Battle of the Mind – 2 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high […]

HOWLING CHANGED TO SINGING – Charles Spurgeon

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HOWLING CHANGED TO SINGING – Charles Spurgeon HOWLING CHANGED TO SINGING “How long will You forget me, O LORD? Forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?…I will sing […]

GOD’S WORKS MADE MANIFEST – Charles Spurgeon

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GOD’S WORKS MADE MANIFEST – Charles Spurgeon GOD’S WORKS MADE MANIFEST “Jesus answered, Neither has this man sinned, nor his parents” (that he was born blind): “but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.” John 9:3. NEVER attribute any special sorrow endured by men to some special sin. There is a […]

TEN WRONG KINDS OF HEARERS – Charles Spurgeon

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TEN WRONG KINDS OF HEARERS – Charles Spurgeon TEN WRONG KINDS OF HEARERS “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up your voice like a trumpet, and show My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. Yet they seek Me daily and delight to know My ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and […]

THE GREATEST EXHIBITION OF THE AGE – Charles Spurgeon

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THE GREATEST EXHIBITION OF THE AGE – Charles Spurgeon THE GREATEST EXHIBITION OF THE AGE “For as often as you eat this bread, and drink this cup, you do show the Lord’s death till He comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:26. FIRST, let me say that the Lord’s Supper is nothing to us unless we partake of […]

SERVITUDE OR SERVICE—WHICH? – Charles Spurgeon

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SERVITUDE OR SERVICE—WHICH? – Charles Spurgeon SERVITUDE OR SERVICE—WHICH? “Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know My service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.” 2 Chronicles 12:8. THE people of God had left their God and He had left them, so that Shishak, the king of Egypt, came against […]

NO FIXITY WITHOUT FAITH – Charles Spurgeon

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NO FIXITY WITHOUT FAITH – Charles Spurgeon NO FIXITY WITHOUT FAITH “If you will not believe, surely you shall not be established.” Isaiah 7:9. As I told you in the reading, Isaiah had a very heavy commission from God. He was to go and speak to people who would not hear him and to be […]

BLINDED BY SATAN – Charles Spurgeon

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BLINDED BY SATAN – Charles Spurgeon BLINDED BY SATAN “The god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not.” 2 Corinthians 4:4. THE practice of blinding men is a horrible process, too horrible for us to say another word about it, but there is also a spiritual blindness which comes upon […]

THREE ARROWS—OR SIX? – Charles Spurgeon

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THREE ARROWS—OR SIX? – Charles Spurgeon THREE ARROWS—OR SIX? “And he said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said unto the king of Israel, Strike the ground. And he struck three times, and stopped. And the man of God was angry with him, and said, You should have struck five or six […]

WATCHING FOR CHRIST’S COMING – Charles Spurgeon

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WATCHING FOR CHRIST’S COMING – Charles Spurgeon WATCHING FOR CHRIST’S COMING “Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to eat, and will come forth and serve them. And if he shall come in […]

MARAH BETTER THAN ELIM – Charles Spurgeon

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MARAH BETTER THAN ELIM – Charles Spurgeon MARAH BETTER THAN ELIM “So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water. And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, […]

THE WHOLE GOSPEL IN A SINGLE VERSE – Charles Spurgeon

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THE WHOLE GOSPEL IN A SINGLE VERSE – Charles Spurgeon THE WHOLE GOSPEL IN A SINGLE VERSE “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.” 1 Timothy 1:15. I SPOKE, yesterday, with a brother minister who had been […]

THORNS AND THISTLES – Charles Spurgeon

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THORNS AND THISTLES – Charles Spurgeon THORNS AND THISTLES “Thorns, also, and thistles shall it bring forth to you.” Genesis 3:18. THIS was not the penalty which might have been pronounced upon Adam. This curse does not fall directly on him— it glances obliquely and falls upon the ground whereon he stands—“Cursed is the ground […]

THE CHRIST-GIVEN REST – Charles Spurgeon

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THE CHRIST-GIVEN REST – Charles Spurgeon THE CHRIST-GIVEN REST “I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. I AM afraid that we have not always noticed the fullness of this promise. Usually the text is preached from as an invitation to the unconverted to come to Christ and, very properly so—“Come unto Me, all you that […]

SEALED AND OPEN EVIDENCES – Charles Spurgeon

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SEALED AND OPEN EVIDENCES – Charles Spurgeon SEALED AND OPEN EVIDENCES “Thus says the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel; Take these deeds, this deed of the purchase, which is sealed, and this deed which is open; and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may last many days.” Jeremiah 32:14. THE discourse […]

SAINTS GUARDED FROM STUMBLING – Charles Spurgeon

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SAINTS GUARDED FROM STUMBLING – Charles Spurgeon SAINTS GUARDED FROM STUMBLING “Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.” […]

The Battle of the Mind 1-Anton Bosch

The Battle of the Mind 1-Anton Bosch The Battle of the Mind- 1 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself […]

The Gospel of Self – 3-Anton Bosch

The Gospel of Self – 3 – Anton Bosch The Gospel of Self – 3 Thus far we have spoken about how the gospel of self is a false gospel and some of the ways that it is manifest. Today I want to look at a few more things that are symptoms of this modern […]

The Gospel of Self – 2-Anton Bosch

The Gospel of Self – 2 – Anton Bosch The Gospel of Self – 2 Modern “Christianity” has taken us back to the dark ages and beyond. In those days everyone believed that the universe revolved around the earth. It was only around 1610 that Galileo discovered that the earth is not the center of […]

The Gospel of Self – 1-Anton Bosch

The Gospel of Self – 1 – Anton Bosch The Gospel of Self – 1 We seldom take notice when things change very slowly. I am sure you know the story (probably an urban legend) that if you threw a frog in a pot of boiling water, it would immediately jump out of the water, […]

Six Literal Days – Really?-Anton Bosch

Six Literal Days – Really ? – Anton Bosch Six Literal Days – Really? It has become fashionable amongst Christians to see the Genesis account of creation as not literal. The reason is mainly an attempt to find common ground between so-called “science” and the Bible. The problem with “science” There is a proper way […]

Only Scripture – 3-Anton Bosch

Only Scripture – 3 – Anton Bosch Only Scripture – 3 “Do not go beyond what is written” (1Corinthians 4:6) Adding to the Scriptures is a very old problem amongst religious people. The Rabbis were particularly adept at adding many books, sayings and traditions to the Word of God. This had become such a problem […]

GOD’S PEOPLE—OR NOT GOD’S PEOPLE – Charles Spurgeon

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GOD’S PEOPLE—OR NOT GOD’S PEOPLE – Charles Spurgeon GOD’S PEOPLE—OR NOT GOD’S PEOPLE “I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not My people, You are My people; and they shall say, You are my God.” Hosea 2:23. “As He says also in Hosea, […]

Only Scripture – 2-Anton Bosch

Only Scripture – 2- Anton Bosch Only Scripture – 2 In the last article we began to examine the Scriptural basis for relying exclusively on the Bible rather than accepting various extra-biblical “revelations” as being at the same level, or higher, authority as the Bible. This is a view that is fast dying out as […]

Only Scripture-Anton Bosch

Only Scripture – Anton Bosch Only Scripture One of the non-negotiable essentials of orthodox Christianity has always been the completeness of Scripture. By completeness we mean that the Bible (66 books) is the complete and final revelation of God to man. Nothing is to be added to the Scriptures, nothing is to be taken away […]

Vatican Fulfills Prophecy-Anton Bosch

Vatican Fulfills Prophecy – Anton Bosch Vatican Fulfills Prophecy The Bible paints quite a clear picture of the major events that precede the return of the Lord Jesus Christ to the earth. Many of the smaller details may be difficult to interpret but the major events concerning the world’s religious, economic and political future are […]

Just Being Comfortable-Anton Bosch

Just Being Comfortable – Anton Bosch Just Being Comfortable Most people feel that being comfortable is the least they can expect. Others want to be rich and enjoy the excesses of wealth. But Christians understand that the love of money and greed are not good things and so they feel that just being comfortable and […]

Effectual Preaching-Anton Bosch

Effectual Preaching – Anton Bosch Effectual Preaching There is little doubt that most preachers want their preaching to make an impact on the hearers. But there are two questions that stem from this: How do we make preaching effectual and how do we measure the results? There is probably universal agreement that the most important […]

THE MEMORY OF CHRIST’S LOVE – Charles Spurgeon

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THE MEMORY OF CHRIST’S LOVE – Charles Spurgeon THE MEMORY OF CHRIST’S LOVE “We will remember Your love more than wine: the upright love You.” Song of Solomon 1:4. I Do not think I can preach tonight. I feel so weary, and worn, and ill. Still, I can talk to you a little concerning the […]

Hedonists and Martyrs-Anton Bosch

Hedonists and Martyrs – Anton Bosch Hedonists and Martyrs While reviewing church history recently I was reminded of some of the things we should learn from history. But before I share those with you, I want to remind you that what normally passes for church history is the history of the apostate church (lower case […]

Heaven-Anton Bosch

Heaven – Anton Bosch Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email Heaven Most people, whether Christians or not, have some ideas about a future life that could be called heaven. Many of those ideas are misguided or plain wrong and sadly, even reasonably well taught Christians may have wrong ideas of what heaven is all about. In […]

Just a Christian-Anton Bosch

Just a Christian – Anton Bosch Just a Christian I have been struck by how various Christians define themselves. Very seldom do you come across someone who just refers to themselves as “a Christian”. They are either Reformed, Pentecostal, Evangelical, Baptist, Biker, Korean, or any of a thousand other kinds of Christian. Some even define […]

SIMEON’S SWAN SONG – Charles Spurgeon

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SIMEON’S SWAN SONG – Charles Spurgeon SIMEON’S SWAN SONG “Lord, now let You Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word: for my eyes have seen Your salvation.” Luke 2:29, 30. IF we are believers in Christ, we shall one day use words like these. Perhaps not just at present and yet, possibly, sooner […]

Doctrines of Demons-Anton Bosch

Doctrines of Demons – Anton Bosch Doctrines of Demons Paul writes about the devil that “we are not ignorant of his devices” 2 Corinthians 2:11, yet it seems that many of us are ignorant of the tricks and devices the evil one uses in his attempts to thwart the plan of God. Satan knows that […]

Sola Camouflage-Anton Bosch

Sola Camouflage – Anton Bosch Sola Camouflage “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” (Matthew 7:15) The use of camouflage in the military is a fascinating study. But long before armies, navies and air forces began to camouflage their men and equipment to hide them […]

ABRAHAM, A PATTERN TO BELIEVERS – Charles Spurgeon

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ABRAHAM, A PATTERN TO BELIEVERS – Charles Spurgeon ABRAHAM, A PATTERN TO BELIEVERS “By faith he (Abraham) sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: for he looked for a city which has foundations, whose Builder and […]

“DARE TO BE A DANIEL” – Charles Spurgeon

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“DARE TO BE A DANIEL” – Charles Spurgeon “DARE TO BE A DANIEL” “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank.” Daniel 1:8. VERY much of our future life will depend upon our earliest days. I like […]

GOD’S UNSPEAKABLE GIFT – Charles Spurgeon

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GOD’S UNSPEAKABLE GIFT – Charles Spurgeon GOD’S UNSPEAKABLE GIFT “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable Gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15. IF you will read, at home, the chapter from which our text is taken, you will find that Paul was stirring up the Corinthians to an act of liberality. He had boasted of what they […]

THE RIGHT KEYNOTE FOR THE NEW YEAR – Charles Spurgeon

THE RIGHT KEYNOTE FOR THE NEW YEAR – Charles Spurgeon THE RIGHT KEYNOTE FOR THE NEW YEAR “But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and forevermore. Praise the LORD.” Psalm 115:18. IT has been truly said that if the members of our churches were in a right condition of heart, the work […]

PRODIGAL LOVE FOR THE PRODIGAL SON – Charles Spurgeon

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PRODIGAL LOVE FOR THE PRODIGAL SON – Charles Spurgeon PRODIGAL LOVE FOR THE PRODIGAL SON “And kissed him.” Luke 15:20. IN the Revised Version, if you will kindly look at the margin, you will find that the text there reads, “and kissed him much.” This is a very good translation of the Greek which might […]

A WARRANT FOR YOUR APPREHENSION – Charles Spurgeon

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A WARRANT FOR YOUR APPREHENSION – Charles Spurgeon A WARRANT FOR YOUR APPREHENSION “The word of the Lord is against you.” Zephaniah 2:5. The word of the Lord was against the land to which these words were spoken. The whole verse reads, “Woe unto the inhabitants of the seacoast, the nation of the Cherethites! The […]

THE BEST DONATION – Charles Spurgeon

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THE BEST DONATION – Charles Spurgeon THE BEST DONATION “And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave themselves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.” 2 Corinthians 8:5. HERE we see the Apostle Paul disappointed, though he was never discontented. God had taught him how to abound and […]

BOTH SIDES OF THE SHIELD – Charles Spurgeon

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BOTH SIDES OF THE SHIELD – Charles Spurgeon BOTH SIDES OF THE SHIELD “Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand.” […]

CHRIST’S MOTIVE AND OURS – Charles Spurgeon

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CHRIST’S MOTIVE AND OURS – Charles Spurgeon CHRIST’S MOTIVE AND OURS “For your sakes.” 2 Corinthians 8:9. “For His sake.” Philippians 1:29. The true test of any action lies in its motive. Many a deed which seems to be glorious is really mean and ignoble because it is done with a base intention. While other […]

AN URGENT REQUEST FOR AN IMMEDIATE ANSWER – Charles Spurgeon

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AN URGENT REQUEST FOR AN IMMEDIATE ANSWER – Charles Spurgeon AN URGENT REQUEST FOR AN IMMEDIATE ANSWER “And now if you will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.” Genesis 24:49. THE chapter from which the […]

LOVED AND WASHED – Charles Spurgeon

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LOVED AND WASHED – Charles Spurgeon LOVED AND WASHED “Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests unto God and His Father; to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” Revelation 1:5, 6. John was the beloved disciple, the […]

GOD’S GLORIOUS AND EVERLASTING NAME – Charles Spurgeon

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GOD’S GLORIOUS AND EVERLASTING NAME – Charles Spurgeon GOD’S GLORIOUS AND EVERLASTING NAME “To make Himself an everlasting name…To make Yourself a glorious name.” Isaiah 63:12, 14. MAN’S chief end is to glorify and enjoy God. God’s greatest and highest objective is to make to Himself a glorious and an everlasting name. Since God is […]

THE LAW’S FAILURE AND FULFILLMENT – Charles Spurgeon

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THE LAW’S FAILURE AND FULFILLMENT – Charles Spurgeon THE LAW’S FAILURE AND FULFILLMENT “For what the Law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned in the flesh. That the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled […]

WANTED! —VOLUNTEERS – Charles Spurgeon

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WANTED! —VOLUNTEERS – Charles Spurgeon WANTED! —VOLUNTEERS “And next to him was Amasiah the Son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the Lord; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.” 2 Chronicles 17:16. IT was a great thing for King Jehoshaphat to have such a pious lord-lieutenant, one who could command […]

“LAY HOLD ON ETERNAL LIFE!” – Charles Spurgeon

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“LAY HOLD ON ETERNAL LIFE!” – Charles Spurgeon “LAY HOLD ON ETERNAL LIFE!” “Lay hold on eternal life.” 1 Timothy 6:12. PAUL was very anxious about Timothy, his own son in the faith. He loved him greatly and he had much confidence in him, but still he felt that the work of preaching the Gospel […]

A CLARION CALL TO SAINTS AND SINNERS – Charles Spurgeon

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A CLARION CALL TO SAINTS AND SINNERS – Charles Spurgeon A CLARION CALL TO SAINTS AND SINNERS “Arise you, and depart; for this is not your rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy you, even with a sore destruction.” Micah 2:10. THERE is a miserable tendency in men to cling to things that are […]

“IF YOU CAN”—“IF YOU CAN” – Charles Spurgeon

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“IF YOU CAN”—“IF YOU CAN” – Charles Spurgeon “IF YOU CAN”—“IF YOU CAN” “If You can do anything, have compassion on us, and help us. Jesus said unto him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes.” Mark 9:22, 23. WE are all familiar with the story of this youth who […]

LYDIA, THE FIRST EUROPEAN CONVERT – Charles Spurgeon

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LYDIA, THE FIRST EUROPEAN CONVERT – Charles Spurgeon LYDIA, THE FIRST EUROPEAN CONVERT “Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple, from the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God, whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.” Acts 16:14. We may […]

ABRAHAM’S TRIAL—A LESSON FOR BELIEVERS – Charles Spurgeon

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ABRAHAM’S TRIAL—A LESSON FOR BELIEVERS – Charles Spurgeon ABRAHAM’S TRIAL—A LESSON FOR BELIEVERS “And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.” Genesis 22:1. WE may regard the father of the faithful as being a pattern of his children. […]

THE FIRST, LAST—AND THE LAST, FIRST – Charles Spurgeon

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THE FIRST, LAST—AND THE LAST, FIRST – Charles Spurgeon THE FIRST, LAST—AND THE LAST, FIRST “But many who are first will be last, and the last, first.” Matthew 19:30. “So the last will be first, and the first, last.” Matthew 20:16. We must be saved if we would serve the Lord. We cannot serve God […]

THREE DECISIVE STEPS – Charles Spurgeon

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THREE DECISIVE STEPS – Charles Spurgeon THREE DECISIVE STEPS “And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjath Jearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years. And all the house of Israel lamented after the Lord. And Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, If you return to […]

A HARP OF TEN STRINGS – Charles Spurgeon

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A HARP OF TEN STRINGS – Charles Spurgeon A HARP OF TEN STRINGS “And Mary said, My soul does magnify the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.” Luke 1:46, 47. IT is very clear that Mary was not beginning a new thing, for she speaks in the present tense, and in […]

“IS THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD STRAITENED?” – Charles Spurgeon

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“IS THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD STRAITENED?” – Charles Spurgeon “IS THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD STRAITENED?” “O you that are named the house of Jacob, is the Spirit of the Lord straitened?” Micah 2:7. THERE may be some who think they can convert the world by philosophy; that they can renew the heart by […]

THREE NAMES HIGH ON THE MUSTER ROLL – Charles Spurgeon

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THREE NAMES HIGH ON THE MUSTER ROLL – Charles Spurgeon THREE NAMES HIGH ON THE MUSTER ROLL “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer you in this matter. If it is so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the […]

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Eve Eve Oh, my wicked, wayward heartNot in paradise content!Though I had a perfect start,From the garden I’ve been sent. One command was all I had,One fruit only not to eat.How could I have failed so bad,Fully blinded by deceit? Now I suffer for the sinMy temptation got us in. Gnawing cares consume me now.Erring […]

THE LAD’S LOAVES IN THE LORD’S HANDS – Charles Spurgeon

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THE LAD’S LOAVES IN THE LORD’S HANDS – Charles Spurgeon THE LAD’S LOAVES IN THE LORD’S HANDS “Jesus took the loaves.” John 6:11. Look, there are the people! Five thousand of them, as hungry as hunters, and they all need to have food given to them, for they cannot, any of them, travel to buy […]

YOUNG MAN! A PRAYER FOR YOU – Charles Spurgeon

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YOUNG MAN! A PRAYER FOR YOU – Charles Spurgeon YOUNG MAN! A PRAYER FOR YOU “And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray, open his eyes, that he may see! And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire […]

BARRIERS BROKEN DOWN – Charles Spurgeon

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BARRIERS BROKEN DOWN – Charles Spurgeon BARRIERS BROKEN DOWN “For they, being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.” Romans 10:3. You that have your Bibles open, kindly follow me from the first verse of the chapter. It begins, “Brethren, my […]

“HONEY IN THE MOUTH!” – Charles Spurgeon

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“HONEY IN THE MOUTH!” – Charles Spurgeon “HONEY IN THE MOUTH!” “He shall glorify Me: for He shall receive of Mine, and shall show it unto you. All things that the Father has are Mine: therefore said I, that He shall take of Mine and shall show it unto you.” John 16:14, 15. BELOVED Friends, […]

THE PRIVATE THOUGHTS AND WORDS OF JESUS – Charles Spurgeon

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THE PRIVATE THOUGHTS AND WORDS OF JESUS – Charles Spurgeon THE PRIVATE THOUGHTS AND WORDS OF JESUS “And Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of Man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto […]

GOD REJOICING IN THE NEW CREATION – Charles Spurgeon

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GOD REJOICING IN THE NEW CREATION – Charles Spurgeon GOD REJOICING IN THE NEW CREATION “Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be you glad and rejoice forever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and […]

THE BEST STRENGTHENING MEDICINE – Charles Spurgeon

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THE BEST STRENGTHENING MEDICINE – Charles Spurgeon THE BEST STRENGTHENING MEDICINE “Out of weakness were made strong.” Hebrews 11:34. THOSE who out of weakness were made strong are written among the heroes of faith and are, by no means, the least of them. Believers “quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, […]

THE STATUTE OF DAVID FOR THE SHARING OF THE SPOIL – Charles Spurgeon

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THE STATUTE OF DAVID FOR THE SHARING OF THE SPOIL – Charles Spurgeon THE STATUTE OF DAVID FOR THE SHARING OF THE SPOIL “And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor: and they went […]

REDEMPTION THROUGH BLOOD—THE GRACIOUS FORGIVENESS OF SINS – Charles Spurgeon

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REDEMPTION THROUGH BLOOD—THE GRACIOUS FORGIVENESS OF SINS – Charles Spurgeon REDEMPTION THROUGH BLOOD—THE GRACIOUS FORGIVENESS OF SINS “In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His Grace.” Ephesians 1:7. READ the chapter and carefully note how the Apostle goes to the back of everything and commences […]

“AM I A SEA, OR A WHALE?” – Charles Spurgeon

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“AM I A SEA, OR A WHALE?” – Charles Spurgeon “AM I A SEA, OR A WHALE?” ON THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 7, 1891. “Am I a sea, or a whale, that You set a watch over me?” Job 7:12. JOB was in great pain when he thus bitterly complained. These moans came from him when […]

“MY TIMES ARE IN YOUR HAND”- Charles Spurgeon

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“MY TIMES ARE IN YOUR HAND” – Charles Spurgeon “MY TIMES ARE IN YOUR HAND” “My times are in Your hand.” Psalm 31:15. DAVID was sad—his life was spent with grief and his years with sighing. His sorrow had wasted his strength and even his bones were consumed within him. Cruel enemies pursued him with […]

SIN—ITS SPRINGHEAD, STREAM AND SEA – Charles Spurgeon

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SIN—ITS SPRINGHEAD, STREAM AND SEA – Charles Spurgeon SIN—ITS SPRINGHEAD, STREAM AND SEA “Our fathers understood not Your wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of Your mercies; but provoked Him at the sea, even at the Red Sea.” Psalm 106:7. OUR fathers! From them we derive our nature. We inherit our fathers’ propensities, […]

“LO, I COME”- APPLICATION – Charles Spurgeon

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“LO, I COME”- APPLICATION – Charles Spurgeon “LO, I COME”—APPLICATION “Then said I, Lo, I come.” Psalm 40:7. To my great sorrow, last Sunday night I was unable to preach. I had prepared a sermon upon this text with much hope of its usefulness, for I intended it to be a supplement to the morning […]

“LO, I COME”—EXPOSITION – Charles Spurgeon

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“LO, I COME”—EXPOSITION – Charles Spurgeon “LO, I COME”—EXPOSITION “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, My ears have You opened: burnt offering and sin offering have You not required. Then said I, Lo, I have come—in the volume of the Book it is written of Me—I delight to do Your will, O My God: […]

THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT – Charles Spurgeon

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THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT – Charles Spurgeon THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT “Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” Ephesians 6:17. To be a Christian is to be a warrior. The good soldier of Jesus Christ must not expect to find ease in this world—it is a battlefield! Neither […]

THE COVENANT PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT – Charles Spurgeon

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THE COVENANT PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT – Charles Spurgeon THE COVENANT PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT “And I will put My Spirit within you.” Ezekiel 36:27. No preface is needed and the largeness of our subject forbids our wasting time in beating about the bush. I shall try to do two things this morning—first, I would […]

ISRAEL’S HOPE—OR, THE CENTER OF THE TARGET – Charles Spurgeon

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ISRAEL’S HOPE—OR, THE CENTER OF THE TARGET – Charles Spurgeon ISRAEL’S HOPE—OR, THE CENTER OF THE TARGET “Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous redemption.” Psalm 130:7. When he penned this Psalm, the writer, David, was in deep distress, if not of circumstances, yet […]

THE CENSUS OF ISRAEL – Charles Spurgeon

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THE CENSUS OF ISRAEL – Charles Spurgeon THE CENSUS OF ISRAEL “These are they that were numbered by Moses and Eleazar, the priest, who numbered the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. But among these there was not a man of them whom Moses and Aaron, the Priest, numbered, […]

CHRIST’S RESURRECTION AND OUR NEWNESS OF LIFE – Charles Spurgeon

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CHRIST’S RESURRECTION AND OUR NEWNESS OF LIFE – Charles Spurgeon CHRIST’S RESURRECTION AND OUR NEWNESS OF LIFE “Therefore we are buried with Him through baptism into death: that just as Christ was raised up from the dead by the Glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:4. […]

HOSANNA! – Charles Spurgeon

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HOSANNA! – Charles Spurgeon HOSANNA! “And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest” Matthew 21:9. AFTER the miracle of the raising of Lazarus, a great fame went abroad concerning our Lord. […]

THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH – Charles Spurgeon

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THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH – Charles Spurgeon THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing where he went. Hebrews 11:8. THE part of the text to which I shall call your […]

BETWEEN THE TWO APPEARINGS – Charles Spurgeon

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BETWEEN THE TWO APPEARINGS – Charles Spurgeon BETWEEN THE TWO APPEARINGS “Now once in the end of the world has He appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: so Christ was once offered to bear the sins […]

A POOR MAN’S CRY—AND WHAT CAME OF IT – Charles Spurgeon

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A POOR MAN’S CRY—AND WHAT CAME OF IT – Charles Spurgeon A POOR MAN’S CRY—AND WHAT CAME OF IT “This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.” Psalm 34:6 ON the morning of last Lord’s-Day we labored to bring sinners to their God and the Lord […]

THE JOYOUS RETURN – Charles Spurgeon

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THE JOYOUS RETURN – Charles Spurgeon THE JOYOUS RETURN “O Israel, return unto the Lord your God; for you have fallen by your iniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the Lord: say unto Him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips. Ashur shall […]

BELIEVING ON JESUS—AND ITS COUNTERFEITS – Charles Spurgeon

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BELIEVING ON JESUS—AND ITS COUNTERFEITS – Charles Spurgeon BELIEVING ON JESUS—AND ITS COUNTERFEITS “As He spoke these words, many believed on Him. Then said Jesus to those Jews which had believed Him, If you continue in My Word, then are you My disciples, indeed; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make […]

BIT AND BRIDLE—HOW TO ESCAPE THEM – Charles Spurgeon

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BIT AND BRIDLE—HOW TO ESCAPE THEM – Charles Spurgeon BIT AND BRIDLE—HOW TO ESCAPE THEM “I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go: I will guide you with My eyes. Be you not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held […]

A CALL TO PRAYER AND TESTIMONY – Charles Spurgeon

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A CALL TO PRAYER AND TESTIMONY – Charles Spurgeon A CALL TO PRAYER AND TESTIMONY “I have set watchmen upon your walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: you that make mention of the Lord, keep not silent, and give Him no rest, till He establishes, and till he makes […]

ENTANGLED IN THE LAND – Charles Spurgeon

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ENTANGLED IN THE LAND – Charles Spurgeon ENTANGLED IN THE LAND “For Pharaoh will say of the children of Israel, They are entangled in the land, the wilderness has shut them in.” Exodus 14:3. ISRAEL was clean escaped from Egypt. Not a hoof of their cattle was left behind, nor foot of child or aged […]

JESUS—“ALL BLESSING AND ALL BLESSED” – Charles Spurgeon

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JESUS—“ALL BLESSING AND ALL BLESSED” – Charles Spurgeon JESUS—“ALL BLESSING AND ALL BLESSED” “Men shall be blessed in Him: all nations shall call Him blessed.” Psalm 72:17. THERE are many famous names in human history, but many of them are connected with deeds which have brought no blessing upon mankind. To bless and to be […]

OUR EXPECTATION – Charles Spurgeon

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OUR EXPECTATION – Charles Spurgeon OUR EXPECTATION “He shall see His seed.” Isaiah 53:10. THE first thought suggested by this text is that Jesus is still alive, for to see anything is the act of a living person. Our Lord Jesus died. We know that He died. We are glad that there is overwhelming evidence […]

OUR MANIFESTO – Charles Spurgeon

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OUR MANIFESTO – Charles Spurgeon OUR MANIFESTO “But I make known to you, Brethren, that the Gospel which was preached of me is not after man.” Galatians 1:11. To me it is a pitiful sight to see Paul defending himself as an Apostle and, doing this, not against the gainsaying world, but against cold-hearted members […]

A PRIVATE ENQUIRY – Charles Spurgeon

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A PRIVATE ENQUIRY – Charles Spurgeon A PRIVATE ENQUIRY “What is the thing that the Lord has said unto you?” 1 Samuel 3:17. THE Lord would not speak directly to Eli, although he was the High Priest. In ordinary circumstances it would have been so, but Eli had grieved the Lord, and thus had lost […]

A GRACIOUS DISMISSAL – Charles Spurgeon

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A GRACIOUS DISMISSAL – Charles Spurgeon A GRACIOUS DISMISSAL “And He said to the woman, Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7:50. THE main part of my subject will be—that gracious dismissal, “Go in peace.” To her who had been so lately blessed, the word, “Go,” sounded mournfully, for she would gladly […]

JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH—A GLORIOUS NAME FOR THE NEW YEAR – Charles Spurgeon

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JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH—A GLORIOUS NAME FOR THE NEW YEAR – Charles Spurgeon JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH—A GLORIOUS NAME FOR THE NEW YEAR “The name of the city from that day shall be, The Lord Is There [or in the Hebrew, ‘Jehovah-Shammah.’]” Ezekiel 48:35 THESE words may be used as a test as well as a text. They may serve for […]

This is Discipleship-Anton Bosch

This is Discipleship – Anton Bosch This is Discipleship Many techniques, programs and systems in the modern church are mistaken as discipleship. While those techniques may contain elements of discipleship, they are not the authentic thing. (See Part 1: “This is not Discipleship.”) This obviously begs the question: what is discipleship and what did Jesus […]

This is not Discipleship-Anton Bosch

This is not Discipleship – Anton Bosch This is not Discipleship Some of the most frequently quoted verses in Evangelicalism are Matthew 28:18-20: “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in […]

Imminence part 3-Anton Bosch

Imminence part 3 – Anton Bosch Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email Imminence Part 3 From the first two parts of this series it is abundantly clear from God’s Word that both Jesus and Paul taught that Jesus could return at any time and that his second coming was, and remains, imminent. In order to get […]

Paul and Imminence-Anton Bosch

Paul and Imminence – Anton Bosch Paul and Imminence Part 2 Jesus’ teaching on imminence is exceedingly clear: “…the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Matthew 24:44; Luke 12:40). (See Part 1 of this series.) His statements on the topic should be sufficient to convince any of us. But […]

Imminence-Anton Bosch

Imminence – Anton Bosch Imminence Part 1  “Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming–in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning– lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping.” – Mark 13:35-36. Imminence means “impending” or “about to occur.” We say […]

The Good Shepherd: A Farewell Sermon-George Whitefield

The Good Shepherd: A Farewell Sermon – George Whitefield   The Good Shepherd: A Farewell Sermon5 John 10:27–28 — “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand.” It is […]

The Method of Grace-George Whitefield

The Method of Grace – George Whitefield The Method of Grace Jeremiah 6:14 — “They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace. As God can send a nation or people no greater blessing than to give them faithful, sincere, and upright ministers, […]

Persecution Every Christian’s Lot-George Whitefield

Persecution Every Christian’s Lot – George Whitefield Persecution Every Christian’s Lot When our Lord was pleased to take upon himself the form of a servant, and to go about preaching the kingdom of God; he took all opportunities in public, and more especially in private, to caution his disciples against seeking great things for themselves, […]

Intercession Every Christian’s Duty-George Whitefield

Intercession Every Christian’s Duty – George Whitefield Intercession Every Christian’s Duty If we inquire, why there is so little love to be found amongst Christians, why the very characteristic, by which every one should know that we are disciples of the holy Jesus, is almost banished out of the Christian world, we shall find it, […]

The Power of Christ’s Resurrection-George Whitefield

The Power of Christ’s Resurrection – George Whitefield The Power of Christ’s Resurrection Philippians 3:10 — “That I may know Him, and the power of his resurrection.” The apostle, in the verses before the text, had been cautioning the Philippians to “beware of the concision,” Judaizing teachers, who endeavored to subvert them from the simplicity […]

The Heinous Sin of Drunkenness-George Whitefield

The Heinous Sin of Drunkenness – George Whitefield The Heinous Sin of Drunkenness Ephesians 5:18 — “Be not drunk with Wine, wherein is Excess; but be filled with the Spirit.” The persons to whom these words were written, were the inhabitants of Ephesus, as we are told in the Acts, had been worshippers of the […]

Christ the Only Preservative Against a Reprobate Spirit-George Whitefield

Christ the Only Preservative Against a Reprobate Spirit – George Whitefield Christ the Only Preservative Against a Reprobate Spirit The doctrines of the gospel are doctrines of peace, and they bring comfort to all who believe in them; they are not like the law given by Moses, which consisted of troublesome and painful ceremonies; neither […]

Christians, Temples of the Living God-George Whitefield

Christians, Temples of the Living God – George Whitefield Christians, Temples of the Living God Isaiah, speaking of the glory of gospel days, said, “Men have not heard nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, besides thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.” Chap. 64:4. Could […]

On Regeneration-George Whitefield

On Regeneration – George Whitefield On Regeneration The doctrine of our regeneration, or new birth in Christ Jesus, though one of the most fundamental doctrines of our holy religion; though so plainly and often pressed on us in sacred writ, “that he who runs may read;” nay though it is the very hinge on which […]

Satan’s Devices-George Whitefield

Satan’s Devices – George Whitefield Satan’s Devices The occasion of these words was as follows: In the church of Corinth there was an unhappy person, who had committed such incest, as was not so much as named among the Gentiles, in taking his father’s wife; but either on account of his wealth, power, or some […]

The Great Duty of Charity Recommended-George Whitefield

The Great Duty of Charity Recommended – George Whitefield The Great Duty of Charity Recommended 1 Corinthians 13:8, “Charity never faileth.” Nothing is more valuable and commendable, and yet, not one duty is less practiced, than that of charity. We often pretend concern and pity for the misery and distress of our fellow-creatures, but yet […]

Of Justification by Christ-George Whitefield

Of Justification by Christ – George Whitefield Of Justification by Christ It has been objected by some, who dissent from, nay, I may add, by others also, who actually are friends to the present ecclesiastical establishment, that the ministers of the Church of England preach themselves, and not Christ Jesus the Lord; that they entertain […]

The Knowledge of Jesus Christ the Best Knowledge-George Whitefield

The Knowledge of Jesus Christ the Best Knowledge – George Whitefield The Knowledge of Jesus Christ the Best Knowledge The persons to whom these words were written, were the members of the church of Corinth; who, as appears by the foregoing chapter, were not only divided into different sects, by one saying, “I am of […]

The Almost Christian-George Whitefield

The Almost Christian – George Whitefield The Almost Christian Acts 26:28 — “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” The chapter, out of which the text is taken, contains an admirable account which the great St. Paul gave of his wonderful conversion from Judaism to Christianity, when he was called to make his defense […]

Marks of Having Received the Holy Ghost-George Whitefield

Marks of Having Received the Holy Ghost – George Whitefield Marks of Having Received the Holy Ghost Acts 19:2 — “Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?” Two different significations have been given of these words. Some have supposed, that the question here put, is, Whether these disciples, whom St. Paul found at […]

Saul’s Conversion-George Whitefield

Saul’s Conversion – George Whitefield Saul’s Conversion Acts 9:22 — “But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.” It is an undoubted truth, however paradoxical it may seem to natural men, that “whosoever will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.” […]

The Resurrection of Lazarus-George Whitefield

The Resurrection of Lazarus – George Whitefield The Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:43–44 — “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave clothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto […]

The Duty of Searching the Scriptures-George Whitefield

The Duty of Searching the Scriptures – George Whitefield The Duty of Searching the Scriptures John 5:39 — “Search the Scriptures.” When the Sadducees came to our blessed Lord, and put to him the question, “whose wife that woman should be in the next life, who had seven husbands in this,” he told them “they […]

The Marriage of Cana-George Whitefield

The Marriage of Cana – George Whitefield The Marriage of Cana John 2:11 — “This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.” I have more than once had occasion to observe, that the chief end St. John had in view, when he […]

The Conversion of Zaccheus-George Whitefield

The Conversion of Zaccheus – George Whitefield The Conversion of Zaccheus Luke 19:9–10 — “And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house; forasmuch as he also is the Son of Abraham. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Salvation, every where […]

The Pharisee and Publican-George Whitefield

The Pharisee and Publican – George Whitefield The Pharisee and Publican Luke 18:14 — “I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: For every one that exalteth himself, shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.” Though there be some who dare to deny the […]

The Gospel Supper-George Whitefield

The Gospel Supper – George Whitefield The Gospel Supper Luke 14:22–24 — “And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the high-ways, and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. […]

A Penitent Heart, the Best New Year’s Gift-George Whitefield

A Penitent Heart, the Best New Year’s Gift – George Whitefield A Penitent Heart, the Best New Year’s Gift Luke 13:3 — “Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” When we consider how heinous and aggravating our offenses are, in the sight of a just and holy God, that they bring down his wrath […]

The Care of the Soul Urged as the One Thing Needful-George Whitefield

The Care of the Soul Urged as the One Thing Needful – George Whitefield The Care of the Soul Urged as the One Thing Needful Luke 10:42 — “But one thing is needful.” It was the amiable character of our blessed Redeemer, that “he went about doing good,” this great motive, which animated all his […]

Christ’s Transfiguration-George Whitefield

Christ’s Transfiguration – George Whitefield Christ’s Transfiguration Luke 9:28–36 — “And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment [was] white [and] glistering. […]

The Extent and Reasonableness of Self-Denial-George Whitefield

The Extent and Reasonableness of Self – Denial-George Whitefield The Extent and Reasonableness of Self-Denial Luke 9:23 — “And he said unto them all, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself.” Whoever reads the gospel with a single eye, and sincere intentions, will find, that our blessed Lord took all opportunities […]

Directions How to Hear Sermons-George Whitefield

Directions How to Hear Sermons – George Whitefield Directions How to Hear Sermons Luke 8:18 — “Take heed, therefore, how ye hear.” The occasion of our Lord’s giving this caution, was this: Perceiving that much people were gathered together to hear him out of every city, and knowing (for he is God, and knoweth all […]

Blind Bartimeus-George Whitefield

Blind Bartimeus – George Whitefield Blind Bartimeus Mark 10:52 — “And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.” When the apostle Peter was recommending Jesus of Nazareth, in one of his sermons to the Jews, he gave […]

“The Eternity of Hell-Torments”-George Whitefield

The Eternity of Hell-Torments” – George Whitefield “The Eternity of Hell-Torments” Matthew 25:46 — “These shall go away into everlasting punishment. To the Inhabitants of Savannah in Georgia. My dear Friends, Though the following sermon has been preached elsewhere, yet as the occasion of my preaching it among you was particular, as you seemed to […]

The Wise and Foolish Virgins-George Whitefield

The Wise and Foolish Virgins – George Whitefield The Wise and Foolish Virgins Matthew 25:13 — “Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of man cometh.” (Text is actually Matt. 25:1–13) The apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Hebrews, informs us, “That it is appointed for […]

What Think Ye of Christ?-George Whitefield

What Think Ye of Christ? – George Whitefield What Think Ye of Christ? Matthew 22:42 — “What think ye of Christ?” When it pleased the eternal Son of God to tabernacle among us, and preach the glad tidings of salvation to a fallen world, different opinions were entertained by different parties concerning him. As to […]

Marks of a True Conversion-George Whitefield

Marks of a True Conversion – George Whitefield Marks of a True Conversion Matthew 18:3 — “Verily, I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” I suppose I may take it for granted, that all of you, among whom I am […]

Christ the Only Rest for the Weary and Heavy-Laden-George Whitefield

Christ the Only Rest for the Weary and Heavy-Laden – George Whitefield Christ the Only Rest for the Weary and Heavy-Laden Matthew 11:28 — “Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Nothing is more generally known than our duties which belong to Christianity; and yet, […]

Worldly Business No Plea for the Neglect of Religion-George Whitefield

Worldly Business No Plea for the Neglect of Religion – George Whitefield Worldly Business No Plea for the Neglect of Religion Matthew 8:22 — “Let the dead bury their dead.” St. Paul preaching at Athens, tells them, that as he passed by and beheld their devotions, he perceived they were in all things too superstitious. […]

Christ the Support of the Tempted-George Whitefield

Christ the Support of the Tempted – George Whitefield   Christ the Support of the Tempted Matthew 6:13 — “Lead us not into temptation.” The great and important duty which is incumbent on Christians, is to guard against all appearance of evil; to watch against the first risings in the heart to evil; and to […]

The Heinous Sin of Profane Cursing and Swearing-George Whitefield

The Heinous Sin of Profane Cursing and Swearing – George Whitefield The Heinous Sin of Profane Cursing and Swearing Matthew 5:34 — “But I say unto you, Swear not at all.” Among the many heinous sins for which this nation is grown infamous, perhaps there is no one more crying, but withal more common, than […]

The Temptation of Christ-George Whitefield

The Temptation of Christ – George Whitefield The Temptation of Christ Matthew 4:1–11 — “Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. And when the tempter came to him, he said, […]

The Righteousness of Christ, an Everlasting Righteousness-George Whitefield

The Righteousness of Christ, an Everlasting Righteousness – George Whitefield The Righteousness of Christ, an Everlasting Righteousness Daniel 9:24 — “And to bring everlasting Righteousness.” On reading these words, I cannot help addressing you in the language of the angels to the poor shepherds, who kept watch over their flocks by night, “Behold, I bring […]

The Lord Our Righteousness-George Whitefield

The Lord Our Righteousness – George Whitefield The Lord Our Righteousness Jeremiah 23:6 — “The Lord our Righteousness.” Whoever is acquainted with the nature of mankind in general, or the propensity of his own heart in particular, must acknowledge, that self- righteousness is the last idol that is rooted out of the heart: being once […]

The Potter and the Clay-George Whitefield

The Potter and the Clay – George Whitefield The Potter and the Clay Jeremiah 18:1–6 — “The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he […]

Christ the Believer’s Husband-George Whitefield

Christ the Believer’s Husband – George Whitefield Christ the Believer’s Husband Isaiah 54:5 — “For thy Maker is thy Husband.” Although believers by nature, are far from God, and children of wrath, even as others, yet it is amazing to think how nigh they are brought to him again by the blood of Jesus Christ. […]

The Benefits of an Early Piety-George Whitefield

The Benefits of an Early Piety – George Whitefield The Benefits of an Early Piety The amiableness of religion in itself, and the innumerable advantages that flow from it to society in general, as well as to each sincere professor in particular, cannot but recommend it to the choice of every considerate person, and make, […]

A Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard to Righteousness and Christian Perfection-George Whitefield

A Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard to Righteousness and Christian Perfection – George Whitefield A Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard to Righteousness and Christian Perfection4 Ecclesiastes 7:16 — “Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?” To all […]

The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough-George Whitefield

The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough – George Whitefield The Folly and Danger of Being Not Righteous Enough Ecclesiastes 7:16 — “Be not righteous overmuch, neither make thyself over- wise: why shouldst thou destroy thyself?” Nothing is more frequent, than while people are living in a course of sin, and after the […]

The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Society-George Whitefield

The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Society – George Whitefield The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Society Eccles. 4:9–12 — “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe be to him that is alone when he […]

Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty-George Whitefield

Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty – George Whitefield   Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty Numberless marks does man bear in his soul, that he is fallen and estranged from God; but nothing gives a greater proof thereof, than that backwardness, which every one finds within himself, to the duty of praise […]

Britain’s Mercies, and Britain’s Duty-George Whitefield

Britain’s Mercies, and Britain’s Duty – George Whitefield Britain’s Mercies, and Britain’s Duty3 Psalm 55:45 — “That they might observe his statutes and keep his laws.” Men, brethren, and fathers, and all ye to whom I am about to preach the kingdom of God, I suppose you need not be informed, that being indispensably obliged […]

The Great Duty of Family Religion-George Whitefield

The Great Duty of Family Religion – George Whitefield The Great Duty of Family Religion Joshua 24:15 — “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” These words contain the holy resolution of pious Joshua, who having in a most moving, affectionate discourse recounted to the Israelites what great things God had […]

Abraham’s Offering Up His Son Isaac-George Whitefield

Abraham’s Offering Up His Son Isaac – George Whitefield Abraham’s Offering Up His Son Isaac Genesis 22:12 — “And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him, for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy Son, thine only Son from me.”1 […]

Walking with God-George Whitefield

Walking with God – George Whitefield Walking with God Genesis 5:24 — “And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.” Various are the pleas and arguments which men of corrupt minds frequently urge against yielding obedience to the just and holy commands of God. But, perhaps, one of the most […]

The Seed of the Woman, and the Seed of the Serpent-George Whitefield

The Seed of the Woman, and the Seed of the Serpent – George Whitefield The Seed of the Woman, and the Seed of the Serpent Genesis 3:15 — “And I will put Enmity between thee and the Woman, and between thy Seed and her Seed, it shall bruise thy Head, and thou shalt bruise his […]

The Way of the Kingdom-John Wesley

The Way of the Kingdom – John Wesley The Way of the Kingdom    The kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Mark 1:15       These words naturally lead us to consider, First, the nature of true religion, here termed by our Lord, “the kingdom of God,” which, saith he, “is at […]

The Use of Money-John Wesley

The Use of Money – John Wesley The Use of Money  “I say unto you, Make unto yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into the everlasting habitations.” Luke 16:9.       1. Our Lord, having finished the beautiful parable of the Prodigal Son, which he had particularly addressed […]

The Unity of the Divine Being-John Wesley

The Unity of the Divine Being – John Wesley The Unity of the Divine Being    “There is one God.” Mark 12:32.       1. And as there is one God, so there is one religion and one happiness for all men. God never intended there should be any more; and it is not possible there should. Indeed, […]

The Trouble and Rest of Good Men-John Wesley

The Trouble and Rest of Good Men – John Wesley The Trouble and Rest of Good Men   Preached at St. Mary’s in Oxford, on Sunday, Sept. 21, 1735.      Published at the request of several of the hearers.      [This appears to have been the first Sermon that Mr. Wesley ever committed to the press. It was preached about […]

The Spirit of Bondage and of Adoption-John Wesley

The Spirit of Bondage and of Adoption – John Wesley The Spirit of Bondage and of Adoption    “Ye have not received the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15.       1. ST. PAUL here speaks to those who are the children of […]

The Scripture Way of Salvation-John Wesley

The Scripture Way of Salvation – John Wesley The Scripture Way of Salvation   ‘Ye are saved through faith.’       Ephesians 2:8.      1. Nothing can be more intricate, complex, and hard to be understood, than religion, as it has been often described. And this is not only true concerning the religion of the Heathens, even many of the […]

The Righteousness of Faith-John Wesley

The Righteousness of Faith – John Wesley The Righteousness of Faith   “Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to […]

The Rich Man and Lazarus-John Wesley

The Rich Man and Lazarus – John Wesley The Rich Man and Lazarus   “If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.” Luke 16:31.       1. How strange a paradox is this! How contrary to the common apprehension of men! Who is so confirmed in unbelief […]

The Reward of Righteousness-John Wesley

The Reward of Righteousness – John Wesley The Reward of Righteousness  Preached before the Humane Society      “Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” Matt. 25:34.       1. Reason alone will convince every fair inquirer, that God “is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” This […]

The Repentance of Believers-John Wesley

The Repentance of Believers – John Wesley The Repentance of Believers      “Repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Mark 1:15.       1. It is generally supposed, that repentance and faith are only the gate of religion; that they are necessary only at the beginning of our Christian course, when we are setting out in the way to […]

The Reformation of Manners-John Wesley

The Reformation of Manners – John Wesley The Reformation of Manners  Preached before the Society for Reformation of Manners      On Sunday, January 30, 1763      At the Chapel in West-Street, Seven-Dials      “Who will rise up with me against the wicked?” Ps. 94:16.       1. In all ages, men who neither feared God nor regarded man have combined together, and formed […]

The New Creation-John Wesley

The New Creation – John Wesley The New Creation  Behold, I make all things new. Rev. 21:5.       1. What a strange scene is here opened to our view! How remote from all our natural apprehensions! Not a glimpse of what is here revealed was ever seen in the heathen world. Not only the modern, barbarous, […]

The New Birth-John Wesley

The New Birth – John Wesley The New Birth  “Ye must be born again.” John 3:7.       1. If any doctrines within the whole compass of Christianity may be properly termed fundamental, they are doubtless these two, — the doctrine of justification, and that of the new birth: The former relating to that great work which […]

The Nature of Enthusiasm-John Wesley

The Nature of Enthusiasm – John Wesley The Nature of Enthusiasm   “And Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself.” Acts 26:24.       1. And so say all the world, the men who know not God, of all that are of Paul’s religion: of every one who is so a follower of him […]

The Mystery of Iniquity-John Wesley

The Mystery of Iniquity – John Wesley The Mystery of Iniquity   “The mystery of iniquity doth already work.” 2 Thess. 2:7.       1. Without inquiring how far these words refer to any particular event in the Christian Church, I would at present take occasion from them to consider that important question, — In what manner the […]

The More Excellent Way-John Wesley

The More Excellent Way – John Wesley The More Excellent Way   “Covet earnestly the best gifts; And yet I show to you a more excellent way.” 1 Cor. 12:31.       1. In the preceding verses, St. Paul has been speaking of the extraordinary gifts of the Holy Ghost; such as healing the sick, prophesying (in the […]

The Ministerial Office-John Wesley

The Ministerial Office – John Wesley The Ministerial Office   [a.k.a. ^PROPHETS AND PRIESTS^ (Sermon 121 in the Bicentennial Edition)]      [Respecting this Sermon the following information is given by Mr. Moore, in his “Life of Mr. Wesley,” vol. ii., p. 339: — “I was with Mr. Wesley in London when he published that Sermon. He had encouraged […]

The Means of Grace-John Wesley

The Means of Grace – John Wesley The Means of Grace   “Ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them.” Mal. 3:7.       I. 1. But are there any ordinances now, since life and immortality were brought to light by the gospel? Are there, under the Christian dispensation, any means ordained of God, […]

The Marks of the New Birth-John Wesley

The Marks of the New Birth – John Wesley The Marks of the New Birth   “So is every one that is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8.       1. How is every one that is “born of the Spirit,” — that is, born again, — born of God? What is meant by the being born again, […]

The Lord Our Righteousness-John Wesley

The Lord Our Righteousness – John Wesley The Lord Our Righteousness    “This is his name whereby he shall be called, The Lord our righteousness.” Jer. 23:6.       1. How dreadful and how innumerable are the contests which have arisen about religion! And not only among the children of this world, among those who knew not what […]

The Important Question-John Wesley

The Important Question – John Wesley The Important Question  “What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Matthew 16:26       1. There is a celebrated remark to this effect, (I think in the works of Mr. Pascal,) that if a man of low estate would speak of […]

The Heavenly Treasure in Earthen Vessels-John Wesley

The Heavenly Treasure in Earthen Vessels – John Wesley The Heavenly Treasure in Earthen Vessels  “We have this treasure in earthen vessels.” 2 Cor. 4:7.       1. How long was man a mere riddle to himself! For how man~y ages were the wisest of men utterly unable to reveal the myster~y, to reconcile the strange inconsistencies, […]

The Great Assize-John Wesley

The Great Assize – John Wesley The Great Assize  Preached at the Assizes held before the Honorable Sir Edward Clive, Knight, one of the Judges of His Majesty’s Court of Common Pleas, in St. Paul’s Church, Bedford, on Friday, March 10, 1758; published at the request of William Cole, Esq., High Sheriff of the county, […]

The Good Steward-John Wesley

The Good Steward – John Wesley The Good Steward    “Give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.” Luke 16:2.       1. The relation which man bears to God, the creature to his Creator, is exhibited to us in the oracles of God under various representations. Considered as a sinner, a fallen […]

The General Spread of the Gospel-John Wesley

The General Spread of the Gospel – John Wesley The General Spread of the Gospel   “The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters covers the sea.” Isa. 11:9.       1. In what a condition is the world at present! How does darkness, intellectual darkness, ignorance, with vice and misery attendant […]

The General Deliverence-John Wesley

The General Deliverence – John Wesley The General Deliverence    “The earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him that subjected it: Yet in hope that the creature itself also shall be delivered from the […]

The First Fruits of the Spirit-John Wesley

The First Fruits of the Spirit – John Wesley The First Fruits of the Spirit   “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Rom. 8:1       1. By “them which are in Christ Jesus,” St. Paul evidently means, those who truly […]

The End of Christ’s Coming-John Wesley

The End of Christ’s Coming – John Wesley The End of Christ’s Coming   “For this purpose was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” 1 John 3:8.       1. Many eminent writers, heathen as well as Christian, both in earlier and later ages, have employed their utmost labour and […]

The Duty of Reproving our Neighbor-John Wesley

The Duty of Reproving our Neighbor – John Wesley The Duty of Reproving our Neighbor     “Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.” Lev. 19:17.       A great part of the book of Exodus, and almost the whole of the book […]

The Danger of Riches-John Wesley

The Danger of Riches – John Wesley The Danger of Riches    “They that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful desires, which drown men in destruction and perdition.” 1 Tim. 6:9.       1. How innumerable are the ill consequences which have followed from men’s not knowing, or not […]

The Circumcision of the Heart-John Wesley

The Circumcision of the Heart – John Wesley The Circumcision of the Heart   Preached at St. Mary’s, Oxford, before the University, on January 1, 1733. “Circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter.” Romans 2:29.       1. It is the melancholy remark of an excellent man, that he who now […]

The Cause and Cure of Earthquakes-John Wesley

The Cause and Cure of Earthquakes – John Wesley The Cause and Cure of Earthquakes   [First published ~in the year 1750.]      “O come hither, and behold the works of the Lord; what destruction he hath brought upon th~e earth!” Ps. 46:8.       O~f all the judgments which the righteous God inflicts on sinners here, the most dreadful […]

The Case of Reason Impartially Considered-John Wesley

The Case of Reason Impartially Considered – John Wesley The Case of Reason Impartially Considered   ‘Brethren, be not children in understanding: Howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.’       1 Cor. 14:20.      1. It is the true remark of an eminent man, who had made many observations on human nature, ‘If reason be […]

The Almost Christian-John Wesley

The Almost Christian – John Wesley The Almost Christian    ‘Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.’       Acts 26:28.      AND many there are who go thus far: ever since the Christian religion was in the world, there have been many in every age and nation who were almost persuaded to be Christians. But seeing it avails […]

Spiritual Worship-John Wesley

Spiritual Worship – John Wesley Spiritual Worship   “This is the true God, and eternal life.” 1 John 5:20.       1. In this Epistle St. John speaks not to any particular Church, but to all the Christians of that age; although more especially to them among whom he then resided. And in them he speaks to the […]

Spiritual Idolatry-John Wesley

Spiritual Idolatry – John Wesley Spiritual Idolatry   “Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” 1 John 5:21.       1. There are two words that occur several times in this Epistle, — _paidia_ and _teknia_, — both of which our translators render by the same expression, little children. But their meaning is very different. The former is very […]

Some Account of the Late Work of God…-John Wesley

Some Account of the Late Work of God… – John Wesley Some Account of the Late Work of God…   THE LATE WORK OF GOD IN NORTH AMERICA      “The appearance was as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel.” Ezek. 1:16.       1. Whatever may be the primary meaning of this mysterious passage of Scripture, […]

A Cradle Poem

Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child -Isaac Watts Hush!my dear, lie still and slumber,Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessings without number Gently falling on thy head. Sleep, my babe; thy food and raiment, House and home, thy friends provide; All without thy care or payment: All thy wants are well supplied. How much better thou’rt […]

Laid On Jesus

Laid On Jesus I lay my sins on Jesus, The spotlessLamb of God;He bears them all and frees us From the accursed load:I bring my guilt to Jesus, To wash my crimson stainsWhite in His blood most precious, TiIll not a stain remains. I lay my wants on Jesus; All fullness dwells in Him;He healeth my diseases, He doth my soul […]

He Dies: He Lives!

He Dies: He Lives! He dies! the Friend of sinners dies!Lo! Salem’s daughters weep around;A solemn darkness veils the skies,A sudden trembling shakes the gournd.Come, saints, and drop a tear or twoFor Him who groan’d beneath your load:He shed a thousand drops for you–A thousand drops of richer blood. Here’s love and grief beyond degree:The […]

Hagar

Hagar Sarah can’t conceive a babyBy the usual means of life,So she willingly suggested I become a second wife. Being given to her husband,Hopes in me materialized,And I’m hardly to be censured,If my mistress is despised. I have always done her bidding,Meekly served along her side.Who would fault me now or judge meIf I feel […]

Signs of the Times-John Wesley

Signs of the Times – John Wesley Signs of the Times  “Ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?” Matthew 16:3.       1. The entire passage runs thus: “The Pharisees also, with the Sadducees, came, and tempting, desired him that he would show them a sign […]

Sermon on the Mount, 9-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 9 – John Wesley Sermon on the Mount, 9    “‘No man can serve two masters; For either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.       “‘Therefore I say unto you, Take no […]

Sermon on the Mount, 8-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 8 – John Wesley Sermon on the Mount, 8   “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break […]

Sermon on the Mount, 7-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 7 – John Wesley Sermon on the Mount, 7   “Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine […]

Sermon on the Mount, 6-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 6 – John Wesley Sermon on the Mount, 6  “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: Otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.       “Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the […]

Sermon on the Mount, 5-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 5 – John Wesley  Sermon on the Mount, 5    “Think not that I am come to destroy the Law or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you: Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise […]

Sermon on the Mount, 4-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 4 – John Wesley Sermon on the Mount, 4  “Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt hath lost its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing but to be cast out, and trodden under foot of men. “Ye are the light of […]

Sermon on the Mount, 3-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 3 – John Wesley Sermon on the Mount, 3  “Blessed are the pure in heart: For they shall see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers: For they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are […]

Sermon on the Mount, 2-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 2 – John Wesley Sermon on the Mount, 2   “Blessed are the meek: For they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: For they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: For they shall obtain mercy.” Matt. 5:5-7       I. 1. When “the winter is […]

Sermon on the Mount, 13-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 13 – John Wesley Sermon on the Mount, 13    “Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied […]

Sermon on the Mount, 12-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 12 – John Wesley Sermon on the Mount, 12  “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit, […]

Sermon on the Mount, 11-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 11 – John Wesley Sermon on the Mount, 11  “Enter ye in at the strait gate: For wide is the gate, and broad is the way, which leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in threat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto […]

Sermon on the Mount, 10-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 10 – John Wesley Sermon on the Mount, 10    “Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, […]

Sermon on the Mount, 1-John Wesley

Sermon on the Mount, 1 – John Wesley Sermon on the Mount, 1   “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: And when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit: For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. […]

Self-Denial-John Wesley

Self-Denial – John Wesley Self-Denial   “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23       1. It has been frequently imagined, that the direction here given related chiefly, if not wholly, to the Apostles; at least, to […]

Scriptural Christianity-John Wesley

Scriptural Christianity – John Wesley Scriptural Christianity   [This Sermon was originally published in a separate pamphlet, accompanied by the following address “to the reader,” to which was affixed the author’s signature: “It was not my design, when I wrote, ever to print the latter part of the following Sermon: But the false and scurrilous accounts […]

Satan’s Devices-John Wesley

Satan’s Devices – John Wesley Satan’s Devices     “We are not ignorant of his devices.” 2 Cor. 2:11.       1. The devices whereby the subtle god of this world labours to destroy the children of God — or at least to torment whom he cannot destroy, to perplex and hinder them in running the race which is […]

Salvation by Faith-John Wesley

Salvation by Faith-John Wesley Salvation by Faith    “By grace are ye saved through faith.” Eph. 2:8. 1. All the blessings which God hath bestowed upon man are of his mere grace, bounty, or favour; his free, undeserved favour; favour altogether undeserved; man having no claim to the least of his mercies. It was free grace […]

Original, Nature, Property, and Use of Law-John Wesley

Original, Nature, Property, and Use of Law – John Wesley Original, Nature, Property, and Use of Law   “Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.” Rom. 7:12       1. Perhaps there are few subjects within the whole compass of religion so little understood as this. The reader of this Epistle is […]

Original Sin-John Wesley

Original Sin – John Wesley Original Sin    ‘And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.’       Gen. 6:5.      1. How widely different is this from the fair pictures of human nature which men have drawn in all ages! […]

On Zeal-John Wesley

On Zeal – John Wesley On Zeal    “It is good to be always zealously affected in a good thing.” Gal. 4:18.       1. There are few subjects in the whole compass of religion, that are of greater importance than this. For without zeal it is impossible, either to make any considerable progress in religion ourselves, or […]

On Worldly Folly-John Wesley

On Worldly Folly – John Wesley On Worldly Folly  “But God said unto him, Thou fool!” Luke 12:20.       But one of these fools is commonly wiser in his own eyes “than seven men that can render a reason.” If it were possible for a Christian, for one that has the mind which was in Christ, […]

On Working out Own Salvation-John Wesley

On Working out Own Salvation – John Wesley On Working out Own Salvation    “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; For it is God that worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” Phil. 2:12-13.       1. Some great truths, as the being and attributes of God, and the […]

On Visiting the Sick-John Wesley

On Visiting the Sick – John Wesley On Visiting the Sick   “I was sick, and ye visited me.” Matt. 25:36.       1. It is generally supposed, that the means of grace and the ordinances of God are equivalent terms. We commonly mean by that expression, those that are usually termed, works of piety; viz., hearing and […]

On the Wedding Garment-John Wesley

On the Wedding Garment – John Wesley On the Wedding Garment   “How camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? Matt. 22:12.       1. In the verses preceding the text we read, “After these things, Jesus spake to them again in parables, and said, A certain king made a supper for his son. And when […]

On the Trinity-John Wesley

On the Trinity – John Wesley On the Trinity   Some days since I was desired to preach on this text. I did so yesterday morning. In the afternoon I was pressed to write down and print my sermon, if possible, before I left Cork. I have wrote it this morning; but I must beg the […]

On the Single Eye-John Wesley

On the Single Eye – John Wesley On the Single Eye     “If thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. Therefore, if the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!” Matt. 6:22, […]

On the Resurrection of the Dead-John Wesley

On the Resurrection of the Dead – John Wesley On the Resurrection of the Dead  Written in the year 1732      [This Sermon was originally written by Benjamin Calamy, D.D., Vicar of St. Lawrence, Jewry, London. It occurs, p. 275, in a volume of Sermons which bears his name, published in 1704; and is here abridged and […]

On the Omnipresence of God-John Wesley

On the Omnipresence of God – John Wesley On the Omnipresence of God  “Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord.” Jer. 23:24.       1. How strongly and beautifully do these words express the omnipresence of God! And can there be in the whole compass of nature a more sublime subject? Can there be […]

On the Holy Spirit-John Wesley

On the Holy Spirit – John Wesley On the Holy Spirit Preached at St. Mary’s, Oxford, on Whitsunday~, 1736. “Now the Lord is that Spirit.” 2 Cor. 3:17.       The Apostle had been showing how the gospel ministry was superior to that of the law: The time being now come when types and shadows should be […]

On the Fall of Man-John Wesley

On the Fall of Man – John Wesley On the Fall of Man   “Dust thou are, and unto dust shalt thou return.” Gen. 3:19.       1. Why is there pain in the world; seeing God is “loving to every man, and his mercy is over all his works?” Because there is sin: Had there been no […]

On the Education of Children-John Wesley

On the Education of Children – John Wesley On the Education of Children    “Train up a child in the way wherein he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Prov. 22:6.       1. We must not imagine that these words are to be understood in an absolute sense, as if […]

On the Discoveries of Faith-John Wesley

On the Discoveries of Faith – John Wesley On the Discoveries of Faith  “Now~ faith is the ev~idence of things not seen.” Heb. 11:1.       1. For many ages it has been allowed by sensible men, _N~ihil est in intellectu quod non fuit prius in sensu_: That is, “There is nothing in the understanding which was […]

On the Deceitfulness of the Human Heart-John Wesley

On the Deceitfulness of the Human Heart-John Wesley On the Deceitfulness of the Human Heart “The heart of man is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: ~Who can know it?” Jer. 17:9. 1. The most eminent of the ancient Heathens have left us many testimonies of this. It was indeed their common opinion that […]

On the Death of Rev. Mr. John Fletcher-John Wesley

On the Death of Rev. Mr. John Fletcher – John Wesley On the Death of Rev. Mr. John Fletcher   Preached on Occasion of      THE DEATH OF THE REV. MR. JOHN FLETCHER,      Vicar of Madeley, Shropshire      To the Reader      It was a consciousness of my own inability to describe in a manner worthy of the subject such a person as […]

On the Death of Mr. Whitefield-John Wesley

On the Death of Mr. Whitefield – John Wesley On the Death of Mr. Whitefield   Preached at the Chapel in Tottenham-Court Road and at the Tabernacle, near Moorfields, on Sunday, November 18, 1770.      “Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his!” Num. 23:10.       1. “Let my last end […]

On the Danger of Increasing Riches-John Wesley

On the Danger of Increasing Riches – John Wesley On the Danger of Increasing Riches    “If riches increase, set not thine heart upon them.” Ps. 62:10.       1. From that express declaration of our Lord, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter […]

On Temptation-John Wesley

On Temptation – John Wesley On Temptation   “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: And God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear […]

On Sin in Believers-John Wesley

On Sin in Believers – John Wesley On Sin in Believers   “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.” 2 Cor. 5:17.       I. 1. Is there then sin in him that is in Christ? Does sin remain in one that believes in him? Is there any sin in them that are born […]

On Schism-John Wesley

On Schism – John Wesley On Schism  “That there might be no schism in the body.” 1 Cor. 12:25.       1. If there be any word in the English tongue as ambiguous and indeterminate in its meaning as the word Church, it is one that is nearly allied to it, — the word Schism. it has […]

On Riches-John Wesley

On Riches – John Wesley On Riches    “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Matthew 19:24.       1. In the preceding verses we have an account of a young man who came running to our Lord, and […]

On Redeeming the Time-John Wesley

On Redeeming the Time – John Wesley On Redeeming the Time On Redeeming the Time “Redeeming the time.” Eph. 5:16. 1. “See that ye walk circumspectly,” says the Apostle in the preceding verse, “not as fools, but as wise men, redeeming the time;” saving all the time you can for the best purposes; buying up […]

On Public Diversions-John Wesley

On Public Diversions – John Wesley On Public Diversions   “Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in the city, and the Lord hath not done it?” Amos 3:6.       It is well if there are not too many here who are too nearly concerned in […]

On Predestination-John Wesley

On Predestination – John Wesley On Predestination  “Whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son: — Whom he did predestinate, them he also called. And whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.” Romans 8:29, 30.       Our beloved brother […]

On Pleasing all Men-John Wesley

On Pleasing all Men – John Wesley On Pleasing all Men    “Let every man please his neighbour for his good to edification.” Rom. 15:2.       1. Undoubtedly the duty here prescribed is incumbent on all mankind; at least on every one of those to whom are entrusted the oracles of God. For it is here enjoined […]

On Perfection-John Wesley

On Perfection – John Wesley On Perfection   “Let us go on to perfection.” Heb. 6:1.       The whole sentence runs thus: “Therefore, leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection: Not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God;” which he had just before […]

On Patience-John Wesley

On Patience – John Wesley On Patience   “Let patience have its perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:4.       1. “My brethren,” says the Apostle in the preceding verse, “count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” At first view, this may appear a strange direction; seeing most […]

On Obedience to Pastors-John Wesley

On Obedience to Pastors – John Wesley On Obedience to Pastors   “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: For they watch over your souls, as they that shall give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: For that is unprofitable for you.” Heb. 13:17.       1. Exceeding […]

On Obedience to Parents-John Wesley

On Obedience to Parents – John Wesley On Obedience to Parents  ~~ “Children, obey your parents in all thin~gs.” Col. 3:20       1. It has been a subject of controversy for many years, whether there are any innate principles in the mind of man. But it is allowed on all hands, if there be any practical […]

On Mourning the Dead-John Wesley

On Mourning the Dead – John Wesley On Mourning the Dead  Preached at Epworth, January 11, 1726, at the Funeral of John Griffith: A Hopeful Young Man.      “Now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.” 2 Sam. 12:23. […]

On Love-John Wesley

On Love – John Wesley On Love Preached at Savannah, February 20, 1736      “Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profiteth me nothing.” 1 Cor. 13:3.       [1.] There is great reason to fear that it will hereafter be said […]

On Living without God-John Wesley

On Living without God – John Wesley On Living without God  “Without God in the world.” Eph. 2:12.       1. Perhaps these words might be more properly translated, Atheists in the world. This seems to be a little stronger expression than “without God in the world,” which sounds nearly negative, and does not necessarily imply any […]

On Laying the Foundation of the New Chapel-John Wesley

On Laying the Foundation of the New Chapel – John Wesley On Laying the Foundation of the New Chapel   Preached on Monday, April 21, 1777      ON LAYING THE FOUNDATION OF THE NEW CHAPEL, NEAR THE CITY-ROAD, LONDON.      “According to this time it shall be said, — What hath God wrought!” Num. 23:23.       1. We need not now […]

On Knowing Christ after the Flesh-John Wesley

On Knowing Christ after the Flesh – John Wesley On Knowing Christ after the Flesh   “Henceforth know we no man after the flesh; yea, though we did kno~w Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.” 2 Cor. 5:16.       1. I have long desired to see something clearly and intelligibly wrote […]

On Grieving the Holy Spirit-John Wesley

On Grieving the Holy Spirit – John Wesley On Grieving the Holy Spirit  Written in the year 1733      “Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” Eph. 4:30.       There can be no point of greater importance to him who knows that it is the Holy Spirit which leads […]

On God’s Vineyard-John Wesley

On God’s Vineyard – John Wesley   On God’s Vineyard   “What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?” Isa. 5:4.       The vineyard of the Lord, taking the word in its widest sense, […]

On Friendship with the World-John Wesley

On Friendship with the World – John Wesley On Friendship with the World   “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of this world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore desireth to be a friend of the world is an enemy of God.” Jam. 4:4.       1. There is a passage in St. Paul’s […]

On Family Religion-John Wesley

On Family Religion – John Wesley On Family Religion   “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Josh. 24:15.       1. In the foregoing verses we read that Joshua, now grown old, “gathered the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, for their heads, for their judges and […]

On Faith-John Wesley

On Faith – John Wesley On Faith   “Without faith it is impossible to please him.” Heb. 11:6.       1. But what is Faith? It is a divine “evidence and conviction of things not seen;” of things which are not seen now, whether they are visible or invisible in their own nature. Particularly, it is a divine […]

On Eternity-John Wesley

On Eternity – John Wesley On Eternity   “From everlasting to everlasting thou art God.” Psalm 90:2       1. I would fain speak of that awful subject, — eternity. But how can we grasp it in our thought? It is so vast, that the narrow mind of man is utterly unable to comprehend it. But does it […]

On Dress-John Wesley

On Dress – John Wesley On Dress  “Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of — wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; “But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in […]

On Divine Providence-John Wesley

On Divine Providence – John Wesley On Divine Providence     “Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Luke 12:7.       1. The doctrine of divine providence has been received by wise men in all ages. It was believed by many of the eminent Heathens, not only philosophers, but orators and poets. Innumerable are the […]

On Dissipation-John Wesley

On Dissipation – John Wesley On Dissipation “This I speak — that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.” 1 Cor. 7:35.       1. Almost in every part of our nation, more especially in the large and populous towns, we hear a general complaint among sensible persons, of the still increasing dissipation. It is observed […]

On Corrupting the Word of God-John Wesley

On Corrupting the Word of God – John Wesley  Preached about the year 1728      “We are not as many, who corrupt the word of God: But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.” 2 Cor. 2:17.       [1.] Many have observed, that nothing conduces more to a Preacher’s […]

On Conscience-John Wesley

On Conscience – John Wesley On Conscience   “For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience.” 2 Cor. 1:12.       1. How few words are there in the world more common than this, Conscience! It is in almost every one’s mouth. And one would thence be apt to conclude, that no word can be found […]

On Charity-John Wesley

On Charity – John Wesley On Charity   “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so as […]

On Attending the Church Service-John Wesley

On Attending the Church Service – John Wesley On Attending the Church Service    “The sin of the young men was very great.” 1 Sam. 2:17.       1. The corruption, not only of the heathen world, but likewise of them that were called Christians, has been matter of sorrow and lamentation to pious men, almost from the […]

Of the Church-John Wesley

Of the Church – John Wesley Of the Church    “I beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, […]

Of Hell-John Wesley

Of Hell – John Wesley Of Hell    “Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.” Mark 9:48.       1. Every truth which is revealed in the oracles of God is undoubtedly of great importance. Yet it may be allowed that some of those which are revealed therein are of greater importance than others, […]

Of Good Angels-John Wesley

Of Good Angels – John Wesley Of Good Angels   “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” Heb. 1:14.       1. Many of the ancient Heathens had (probably from tradition) some notion of good and evil angels. They had some conception of a superior order of […]

Of Former Times-John Wesley

Of Former Times – John Wesley Of Former Times  “Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.” Eccles. 7:10.       1. It is not easy to discern any connexion between this text and the context; between these words and either those […]

Of Evil Angels-John Wesley

Of Evil Angels – John Wesley Of Evil Angels   “We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against wicked spirits in heavenly places.” Eph. 6:12.       1. It has been frequently observed that there are no gaps or chasms in the creation of […]

National Sins and Miseries-John Wesley

National Sins and Miseries – John Wesley National Sins and Miseries   Preached at St. Matthew’s, Bethnal-Green,      On Sunday, November 12, 1775,      For the benefit of the Widows and Orphans of the Soldiers who lately fell, near Boston, in New-England.      “Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: But these sheep, what have they done?” 2 Sam. 24:17. […]

Law Established through Faith, 1-John Wesley

Law Established through Faith, 1 – John Wesley Law Established through Faith, 1   “Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: Yea, we establish the law.” Romans 3:31.       1. St. Paul, having the beginning of this Epistle laid down his general proposition, namely, that “the gospel of Christ is the power of […]

Justification by Faith-John Wesley

Justification by Faith – John Wesley Justification by Faith   “To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.” Romans 4:5. 1. How a sinner may be justified before God, the Lord and Judge of all, is a question of no common importance to every child […]

In What Sense We Are to Leave the World-John Wesley

In What Sense We Are to Leave the World – John Wesley In What Sense We Are to Leave the World    “Come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And I will be to you a Father, and ye shall […]

Imperfection of Human Knowledge-John Wesley

Imperfection of Human Knowledge – John Wesley Imperfection of Human Knowledge   “We know in part.” 1 Cor. 13:9.       1. The desire of knowledge is an universal principle in man, fixed in his inmost nature. It is not variable, but constant in every rational creature, unless while it is suspended by some stronger desire. And it […]

Human Life a Dream-John Wesley

Human Life a Dream – John Wesley Human Life a Dream    “Even like as a dream when one awaketh; so shalt thou make their image to vanish out of the city.” Ps. 73:20.       1. Anyone that considers the foregoing verses will easily observe that the Psalmist is speaking directly of the wicked, that prosper in […]

Heaviness through Manifold Temptations-John Wesley

Heaviness through Manifold Temptations – John Wesley Heaviness through Manifold Temptations   “Now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations.” 1 Pet. 1:6.       1. In the preceding discourse I have particularly spoken of that darkness of mind into which those are often observed to fall who once walked in the […]

Great Privilege of Those that are Born of God-John Wesley

Great Privilege of Those that are Born of God – John Wesley Great Privilege of Those that are Born of God    “Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin.” 1 John 3:9.       1. It has been frequently supposed, that the being born of God was all one with the being justified; that the new […]

God’s Love to Fallen Man-John Wesley

God’s Love to Fallen Man – John Wesley God’s Love to Fallen Man  “Not as the offence, so also is the free gift.” Rom. 5:15.       1. How exceeding common, and how bitter, is the outcry against our first parent for the mischief which he not only brought upon himself, but entailed upon his latest posterity! […]

God’s Approbation of his Works-John Wesley

God’s Approbation of his Works – John Wesley God’s Approbation of his Works   “And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.” Gen. 1:31.       1. When God created the heavens and the earth, and all that is therein, at the conclusion of each day’s work it is said, “And […]

Free Grace-John Wesley

Free Grace – John Wesley Free Grace   To The Reader:       Nothing but the strongest conviction, not only that what is here advanced is ‘the truth as it is in Jesus,’ but also that I am indispensably obliged to declare this truth to all the world, could have induced me openly to oppose the sentiments of […]

Duty of Constant Communion-John Wesley

Duty of Constant Communion – John Wesley Duty of Constant Communion   The following discourse was written above five-and-fifty years ago, for the use of my pupils at Oxford. I have added very little, but retrenched much; as I then used more words than I do now. But, I thank God, I have not yet seen […]

Christian Perfection-John Wesley

Christian Perfection – John Wesley Christian Perfection   ‘Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect.’       Phil. 3:12.      1. There is scarce any expression in Holy Writ which has given more offence than this. The word perfect is what many cannot bear. The very sound of it is an abomination to them. And whosoever […]

Causes of the Inefficiency of Christianity-John Wesley

Causes of the Inefficiency of Christianity – John Wesley Causes of the Inefficiency of Christianity   “~Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daugh~ter of my people recovered?” Jer. 8:22~~.       1. This question, as here proposed by the Prophet, relates only to a particular […]

Catholic Spirit-John Wesley

Catholic Spirit – John Wesley Catholic Spirit    ‘And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him, and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered: It is. If it be, give me thine […]

Case of Reason Impartially Considered-John Wesley

Case of Reason Impartially Considered – John Wesley Case of Reason Impartially Considered   “Brethren, be not children in understanding: Howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.” 1 Cor. 14:20.       1. It is the true remark of an eminent man, who had made many observations on human nature, “If reason be against […]

Awake, Thou That Sleepest-John Wesley

Thou That Sleepest – John Wesley Awake, Thou That Sleepest    ‘Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.’       Eph. 5:14.      IN discoursing on these words, I shall, with the help of God, –       First. Describe the sleepers, to whom they are spoken:       Secondly. Enforce the exhortation, ‘Awake, thou that […]

An Israelite Indeed-John Wesley

An Israelite Indeed – John Wesley An Israelite Indeed     “Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.” John 1:47.       1. Some years ago a very ingenious man, Professor Hutcheson of Glasgow, published two treatises, The Original of our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue. In the latter of these he maintains that the very essence […]

A Caution against Bigotry-John Wesley

A Caution against Bigotry – John Wesley A Caution against Bigotry   “And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in Thy name: and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. But Jesus said, Forbid him not.” Mark 9:38, 39.       1. In the preceding verses we […]

A Call to Backsliders-John Wesley

A Call to Backsliders – John Wesley A Call to Backsliders   ‘Will the Lord absent himself for ever? And will he be no more entreated? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? And is his promise come utterly to an end for evermore?’       Ps. 77:7, 8.      1. Presumption is one grand snare of the devil, in […]

What is Man 2?-John Wesley

What is Man 2? – John Wesley What is Man 2?     “What is man?” Psa. 8:4.       1. Nay, what am I? With God’s assistance, I would consider myself. Here is a curious machine, “fearfully and wonderfully made.” It is a little portion of earth, the particles of which cohering, I know not how, lengthen into […]

What is Man?-John Wesley

What is Man? – John Wesley What is Man?  “When I consider thy heaven, the work of thy fingers, the moon and stars, which thou hast ordained; what is man?” Psalm 8:3, 4.       How often has it been observed, that the Book of Psalms is a rich treasury of devotion, which the wisdom of God […]

Wandering Thoughts-John Wesley

Wandering Thoughts – John Wesley Wandering Thoughts  ‘Bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.’       2 Cor. 5:5.      1. But will God so ‘bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,’ that no wandering thought will find a place in the mind, even while we remain in the body? So some have […]

Walking by Sight, and Walking by Faith-John Wesley

Walking by Sight, and Walking by Faith – John Wesley Walking by Sight, and Walking by Faith   “We walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Cor. 5:7.       1. How short is this description of real Christians! And yet how exceeding full! It comprehends, it sums up, the whole experience of those that are truly such, […]

True Christianity Defended-John Wesley

True Christianity Defended – John Wesley True Christianity Defended  [The following Sermon was found in a mutilated manuscript among ~Mr. Wesley’s papers. It is dated June 24, 1741. A Latin copy of the same Discourse has also been discovered. ~Mr. Pawson, with great care, copied the former, and I have supplied the deficiencies out of […]

The Witness of the Spirit – Part 2-John Wesley

The Witness of the Spirit – Part 2 – John Wesley The Witness of the Spirit – Part 2    “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” Rom. 8:l6       I. 1. None who believe the Scriptures to be the word of God, can doubt the importance of such […]

The Witness of the Spirit – Part 1-John Wesley

The Witness of the Spirit – Part 1 – John Wesley The Witness of the Spirit – Part 1   “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” Rom. 8:16       1. How many vain men, not understanding what they spake, neither whereof they affirmed, have wrested this Scripture to […]

The Witness of our own Spirit-John Wesley

The Witness of our own Spirit – John Wesley The Witness of our own Spirit   “This is our rejoicing, the testimony of out conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world.” (2 Cor. 1:12.)       1. Such is the […]

The Wisdom of God’s Counsels-John Wesley

The Wisdom of God’s Counsels – John Wesley The Wisdom of God’s Counsels    “O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” Rom. 11:33.       1. Some apprehend the wisdom and the knowledge of God to mean one and the same thing. Others believe that the wisdom of God more directly […]

Worship, Beauty, Holiness-George Campbell Morgan

Worship, Beauty, Holiness-George Campbell Morgan Worship, Beauty, Holiness O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Psalm 96:9  The word that attracts our attention in this text is the word “beauty.” “O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Whether in application this word is of supreme importance may be another question. The […]

Witnesses-George Campbell Morgan

Witnesses-George Campbell Morgan Witnesses  We are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Ghost, Whom God hath given to them that obey Him. Acts 5:32       In these words Peter was the spokesman of the infant Church, and he was at once answering a challenge and declaring the solution of a problem. We can […]

Wisdom: The False and The True-George Campbell Morgan

How Can a Pure Heart be Obtained? – William Booth Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email   Wisdom: The False and The True  Christ Jesus, Who was made unto us wisdom from God, both righteousness and sanctification and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30       This letter of Paul was addressed to “the ecclesia of God which is at […]

Winning Souls-George Campbell Morgan

Winning Souls – George Campbell Morgan Winning Souls  He that is wise winneth souls. Proverbs 11:30       The slight difference between the Authorized Version and the Revised Version in the translation of this text suggests two different meanings. The Authorized Version reads, “He that winneth souls is wise,” and that seems to mean quite simply that […]

What is Man?-George Campbell Morgan

What is Man ? – George Campbell Morgan What is Man? The Jehovah God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. And the Jehovah God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: but of the tree of […]

We Have the Mind of Christ-George Campbell Morgan

We Have the Mind of Christ-George Campbell Morgan We Have the Mind of Christ   We have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16 This is one of the superlative apostolic claims for the Church of God. It has nothing to say of organization, of polity, or of methods of service. It is concerned with its […]

Watching for Souls-George Campbell Morgan

Watching for Souls – George Campbell Morgan Watching for Souls   They watch in behalf of your souls. Hebrews 13:17   “Watching for souls” was a common phrase in the speech of our fathers. It has largely fallen out of use in the Christian Church in the present day, or it is carelessly used, with sad […]

Was Thomas Mistaken?-George Campbell Morgan

Was Thomas Mistaken ? – George Campbell Morgan Was Thomas Mistaken? Thomas answered and said unto Him, My Lord and my God. John 20:28 In the Biblical order this is the eighth day after Easter, and consequently, the anniversary of the day on which Thomas uttered his great confession; and our Lord, His final beatitude. […]

Waiting for God-George Campbell Morgan

Waiting for God- George Campbell Morgan Waiting for God For from of old men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen a God beside Thee, Which worketh for him that waiteth for him. Isaiah 64:4 Things which eye saw not, and ear heard not, And which entered not into […]

Unpardonable Sin-George Campbell Morgan

Unpardonable Sin-George Campbell Morgan Unpardonable Sin Verily I say unto you, All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and their blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin. Mark 3:28, 29 It is impossible to […]

Understanding, or Bit and Bridle-George Campbell Morgan

Understanding, or Bit and Bridle-George Campbell Morgan Understanding, or Bit and Bridle Be ye not as the horse or as the mule, which have no understanding; whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, else they will not come near unto thee. Psalm 32:9 Be yet not foolish, but understand what the […]

Tribulation, Kingdom, and Patience-George Campbell Morgan

Tribulation, Kingdom, and Patience-George Campbell Morgan   Tribulation, Kingdom, and Patience … the tribulation and kingdom and patience… in Jesus…. Revelation 1:9  The text is only a phrase. But what a phrase it is. Taken thus, in separation from its context it is full of suggestiveness. Its opening word, “tribulation,” is tremulous with sadness. It […]

Tongues Like as of Fire: The Symbol of the Church-George Campbell Morgan

Tongues Like as of Fire: The Symbol of the Church-George Campbell Morgan   Tongues Like as of Fire: The Symbol of the Church  And there appeared unto them tongues parting asunder, like as of fire; and it sat upon each one of them. Acts 2:3       The Day of Pentecost had come. The week of weeks […]

Thou Shalt Remember-George Campbell Morgan

Thou Shalt Remember-George Campbell Morgan Thou Shalt Remember   And thou shalt remember all the way which Jehovah thy God hath led thee. Deuteronomy 8:2 When these words were uttered, Israel was at the parting of the ways. A change was imminent, both of leaders and of circumstances. Moses well knew that very soon he would […]

Things Shaken-Things Not Shaken-George Campbell Morgan

Things Shaken-Things Not Shaken-George Campbell Morgan Things Shaken-Things Not Shaken And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that have been made, that those things which are not shaken may remain. Hebrews 12:27 The first value of these words is that they constitute a Christian […]

Things New and Old-George Campbell Morgan

Things New and Old-George Campbell Morgan Things New and Old    Have ye understood all these things? They say unto Him, Yea. And He said unto them, Therefore every scribe who hath been made a disciple to the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, which bringeth forth out of his […]

The Young Ruler-George Campbell Morgan

The Young Ruler-George Campbell Morgan The Young Ruler One thing thou lackest. Mark 10:21 It seems to us as though Jesus never said a more startling thing to any man who came to Him than this, “One thing thou lackest.” Yet whether the “one thing” be much or little depends wholly upon what it is. […]

The Work of Faith-George Campbell Morgan

The Work of Faith – George Campbell Morgan The Work of Fait This is the work of God, that ye believe on Him Whom He hath sent. John 6:29 The message of this text is a sequel to the subject of our previous consideration. I then spoke from the first words our Lord uttered when […]

The Word Became Flesh-George Campbell Morgan

The Word Became Flesh – George Campbell Morgan The Word Became Flesh And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us… full of grace and truth. John 1:14 Whatever, in the complexity of present-day thought, may be our view of the method of the advent, it is impossible to deny that nigh two thousand years […]

The Well-Doing That Brings Harvest-George Campbell Morgan

The Well-Doing That Brings Harvest – George Campbell Morgan The Well-Doing That Brings Harvest Let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. Galatians 6:9 This apostolic injunction has a much wider application than its context. There the reference is to the fellowship which they […]

The Way to the Altar-George Campbell Morgan

The Way to the Altar-George Campbell Morgan The Way to the Altar  If, therefore, thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy […]

The Way of Righteousness-George Campbell Morgan

The Way of Righteousness – George Campbell Morgan The Way of Righteousness . thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Matthew 3:15 These are the first recorded words of Jesus after He had come to man’s estate. We have in the Gospel of Luke a record of what He said as a boy twelve […]

The Wages of Sin-The Gift of God-George Campbell Morgan

The Wages of Sin-The Gift of God – George Campbell Morgan The Wages of Sin-The Gift of GodFor the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23  In the previous chapter we considered the tremendous declaration of Paul that where sin abounds, […]

The Vine-George Campbell Morgan

The Vine – George Campbell Morgan The Vin I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for severed from Me ye can do nothing. John 15:5 These words are among the most simple, the most sublime and the most solemn which […]

The Victorious Christian Life-George Campbell Morgan

The Victorious Christian Life-George Campbell Morgan The Victorious Christian Life  Having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 The words thrill with a sense of power even when taken, as I have now taken them, out of their setting. They suggest assured victory. “Having done all, to stand.” Considered in their textual relation this becomes far […]

The Verdict-George Campbell Morgan

The Verdict – George Campbell Morgan The Verdict  What then shall I do unto Jesus which is called Christ? Matthew 27:22 This question occurs in the story of the appearance of Jesus before the Roman Governor Pilate. If we read the story superficially, we shall declare that Jesus was arraigned before Pilate. If we read […]

The Vengeance of God-George Campbell Morgan

The Vengeance of God – George Campbell Morgan The Vengeance of God “The Lord is a jealous God and avengeth; the Lord avengeth and is full of wrath; the Lord taketh vengeance on His adversaries, and He reserveth wrath for His enemies” (Nahum 1:2, ERV). Robert William Dale, the great preacher and theologian of a […]

The Value of Vision-George Campbell Morgan

The Value of Vision – George Campbell Morgan The Value of Vision Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint. Proverbs 29:18 This is among the “proverbs of solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.” It is the crystallization into a brief sentence of a national principle of the […]

The Value and Proof of the Resurrection-George Campbell Morgan

The Value and Proof of the Resurrection-George Campbell Morgan The Value and Proof of the Resurrection If Christ hath not been raised, then is our preaching vain, your faith also is vain. 1 Corinthians 15:14 Strauss, who was one of the most brilliant of the critics of Christianity, and one of the most unbelieving of […]

The Untrodden Pathway-George Campbell Morgan

The Untrodden Pathway-George Campbell Morgan The Untrodden Pathway Ye have not passed this way heretofore. Joshua 3:4 Last Sunday morning we looked back. This morning we look on. The Children of Israel are still seen at the parting of the ways. There is some change of circumstances from those at which we looked before, but […]

The Unstraitened Christ-George Campbell Morgan

The Unstraitened Christ-George Campbell Morgan The Unstraitened Christ The former treatise I made, O Theophilus, concerning all that Jesus began both to do and to teach. Acts 1:1 This at first sight appears a strange opening to a book, and yet it is perfectly natural when we remember that the writer had already written another […]

The Unchanging One-George Campbell Morgan

The Unchanging One – George Campbell Morgan The Unchanging One Jesus Christ… the same yesterday and today, yea and for ever. Hebrews 13:8 There is nothing more certain or more impressive than the transitory nature of all earthly things. We change our calendars, and become conscious as we do so, that we ourselves have changed. […]

The Turning Again of Peter-George Campbell Morgan

The Turning Again of Peter-George Campbell Morgan The Turning Again of Peter  From that time began Jesus to show unto His disciples that He must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up. And Peter took Him, and […]

The True Focus-George Campbell Morgan

A MAN ASKED – Hannes Zegement Grove The True Focus And I said, This is my infirmity… the years of the right hand of the Most High.      Psalm 77:10 True focus is all important. This is known to every person who has looked upon a landscape through a fieldglass or has seen its beauties gathered up […]

The Triumphal Entry-George Campbell Morgan

The Triumphal Entry – George Campbell Morgan The Triumphal Entry On the morrow a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took the branches of the palm trees, and went forth to meet Him, and cried out, Hosanna: Blessed is He that cometh in the […]

The Training of our Children-George Campbell Morgan

The Training of our Children – George Campbell Morgan The Training of our Children Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 One is inclined to commence this morning by asking in the presence of this text a somewhat […]

The Tragedy of Life Without Faith-George Campbell Morgan

The Tragedy of Life Without Faith-George Campbell The Tragedy of Life Without Faith I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 The psalm from which our text is taken is a song of conflicting emotions, in which victory is on the […]

The Touch of Faith-George Campbell Morgan

The Touch of Faith – George Campbell Morgan The Touch of Faith Who is it that touched Me? Luke 8:45 In this narrative we have an illustration in the concrete of Christ’s relation to the crowds, and in the particular question which constitutes the text a revelation of that principle of discrimination which was always […]

The Terms Of Discipleship-George Campbell Morgan

The Terms Of Discipleship – George Campbell Morgan The Terms Of Discipleship If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. Matthew 16:24 So therefore whosoever he be of you that renounceth not all that he hath, he cannot be My disciple. Luke 14:33 In […]

The Teaching Of The Resurrection-George Campbell Morgan

The Teaching Of The Resurrection – George Campbell The Teaching Of The Resurrection This Jesus did God raise up. Acts 2:32 “This Jesus”! That opening word fastens attention upon a particular Person, and compels us to consider Him, even before we pay attention to the declaration of the apostle. The lesson we read constitutes the […]

The Supreme Inspiration of Faith-George Campbell Morgan

The Supreme Inspiration of Faith-George Campbell Morgan The Supreme Inspiration of Faith Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead…. 2 Timothy 2:8 This is an hour peculiarly trying to the young people of our church. The child, thank God, has no consciousness either of the suffering of the hour or of the problems by which […]

The Stumbling Block of the Cross-George Campbell Morgan

he Stumbling Block of the Cross – George Campbell Morgan The Stumbling Block of the Cross The stumbling-block of the Cross. Galatians 5:11 The Authorized Version reads, “the offence of the Cross.” The apostle was arguing that if he would but preach circumcision, he would no longer be persecuted; if he would conform to the […]

The Strength of the Name-George Campbell Morgan

The Strength of the Name – George Campbell Morgan The Strength of the Name The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: The righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Proverbs 18:10 Life is full of strain and stress. Sooner or later we all come to the consciousness of this fact. The illustrative figures of […]

The Spirit’s Testimony To The World-George Campbell Morgan

The Spirit’s Testimony To The World-George Campbell Morgan The Spirit’s Testimony To The World  Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I go, I will send Him unto you. And He, when […]

The Spirit Of Life-George Campbell Morgan

The Spirit Of Life – George Campbell Morgan The Spirit Of Life The Spirit Of Life Romans 8:2 The Spirit is described in the New Testament as “the Spirit of truth,” “the Spirit of promise,” “the Spirit of grace,” “the Spirit of glory.” “The Spirit of life” is a suggestive and comprehensive phrase, indicating the […]

The Spirit of Christ; The Supreme Test-George Campbell Morgan

The Spirit of Christ; The Supreme Test – George The Spirit of Christ; The Supreme Test Ye are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you. But if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His. Romans 8:9 Two […]

The Spell Which Jesus Casts On Men-George Campbell Morgan

The Spell Which Jesus Casts On Men – George Campbell Morgan The Spell Which Jesus Casts On Men And He called unto Him the multitude with His disciples, and said unto them, If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. Mark 8:34 This is […]

The Son Of Man–Delivered Up-George Campbell Morgan

The Son Of Man–Delivered Up – George Campbell Morgan The Son Of Man–Delivered Up The Son of Man is delivered up to be crucified. Matthew 26:2 The first thirty verses of this Chapter are characterized by contrast, by conflict, and yet by a strange and arresting co-operation. We are in the vestibule of the Holy […]

The Sifting of Peter-George Campbell Morgan

The Sifting of Peter – George Campbell Morgan The Sifting of Peter Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Matthew 16:16 He began to curse, and to swear, I know not this Man of Whom ye speak. Mark 14:71 The contrast is a startling one. It is […]

The Secrets of Rest-George Campbell Morgan

The Secrets of Rest – George Campbell Morgan The Secrets of Rest Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him. Psalm 37:7 Whatever place Mendelssohn really occupies in the firmament of composers, it is certain that no single number of the great oratorios has made profounder or more lasting appeal to the heart of […]

The Secret of the Lord-George Campbell Morgan

The Secret of the Lord – George Campbell Morgan The Secret of the Lord The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him; And He will shew them His covenant. Psalm 25:14 The sob of a great sorrow sounds throughout this psalm. The circumstances in which it was written are most evidently revealed […]

The Sanctions of Ordinances-George Campbell Morgan

The Sanctions of Ordinances-George Campbell Morgan The Sanctions of Ordinances Is it lawful on the sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to kill? Mark 3:4 The story of the healing of the man with the withered hand is part of a larger whole. Matthew, Mark, and Luke […]

The Rights of God-George Campbell Morgan

The Rights of God – George Campbell Morgan The Rights of God He spake this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit thereon, and found none. And he said unto the vinedresser, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this tree, and find […]

The Righteousness Which Exceeds-George Campbell Morgan

The Righteousness Which Exceeds – George Campbell Morgan The Righteousness Which Exceeds Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the Kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:20 These are the closing words of the first section of the Manifesto of the King. As to their […]

The Resurrection-George Campbell Morgan

The Resurrection – George Campbell Morgan The Resurrection … it was not possible that He should be holden of it. Acts 2:24  So far as the records of the New Testament reveal, these words constitute the first Pentecostal comment upon the fact of the Resurrection. They occur in the second part of the discourse delivered […]

The Responsibilities of Salvation-George Campbell Morgan

The Responsibilities of Salvation – George Campbell Morgan The Responsibilities of Salvation How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? Hebrews 2:3 There are moods and tenses in the practical conjugation of the verb to live in which this may be said to be the central and supreme question of the New Testament. […]

The Purpose of the Advent 3: To Reveal the Father-George Campbell Morgan

The Purpose of the Advent 3: To Reveal the Father-George Campbell Morgan The Purpose of the Advent 3: To Reveal the Father  He that hath seen Me hath seen the Father. John 14:9  This is now the third study on the general subject of the purposes of the Advent. Having spoken of the fact that […]

The Purpose of the Advent 2: To Take Away Sins-George Campbell Morgan

The Purpose of the Advent 2: To Take Away Sins-George Campbell Morgan The Purpose of the Advent 2: To Take Away Sins Ye know that He was manifested to take away sins; and in Him is no sin. 1 John 3:5 Last Sunday evening we spoke on a verse in this same chapter, “To this […]

The Purpose of Life-George Campbell Morgan

The Purpose of Life – George Campbell Morgan The Purpose of Life Every one that is called by My name, and whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him; yea, I have made him. Isaiah 43:7 The first application of this text was to God’s ancient people Israel. The whole message of […]

The Problems of Religious Life 10: The All-Sufficient Solution-George Campbell Morgan

he Problems of Religious Life 10: The All-Sufficient Solution-George Campbell Morgan The Problems of Religious Life 10: The All-Sufficient Solution Christ Jesus–Mighty To Save and To Keep In looking back over the subjects we have considered together I am quite conscious that I have laid myself open to the charge of having approached these inquiries […]

The Problem of How to Begin-George Campbell Morgan

The Problem of How to Begin – George Campbell Morgan The Problem of How to Begin The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom…. Proverbs 9:10  There are hours which suggest new beginnings. At the dawn of the year, on our birthdays, when we leave school or college and enter upon life’s business, we […]

The Priestly Benediction-George Campbell Morgan

The Priestly Benediction-George Campbell Morgan The Priestly Benediction And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise shall ye bless the children of Israel; ye shall say unto them, The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; The Lord make His face to shine upon thee, and […]

The Presence Needed-George Campbell Morgan

The Presence Needed – George Campbell Morgan The Presence Needed  If Thy presence go not… carry us not up hence. Exodus 23:15 In the history of the world there has been nothing comparable to the creation of the Hebrew nation and its attempted realization of the theocratic form of government. Moreover, in the history of […]

The Powers of the Presence-George Campbell Morgan

The Powers of the Presence – George Campbell Morgan The Powers of the Presence Verily I say unto you, What things soever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven. And what things soever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, that if two of […]

The Power Of The Gospel-George Campbell Morgan

The Power Of The Gospel – George Campbell Morgan The Power Of The Gospel For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is revealed a righteousness of God by faith […]

The Potter’s Work On The Wheels-George Campbell Morgan

The Potter’s Work On The Wheels – George Campbell Morgan The Potter’s Work On The Wheels   Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought his work on the wheels. Jeremiah 18:3       The figure of the potter and the clay is perennially attractive. Perhaps it has not been so popular in recent […]

The Possibility of Restoration-George Campbell Morgan

The Possibility of Restoration – George Campbell Morgan The Possibility of Restoration  If from thence ye shall seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find Him, if thou search after Him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. Deuteronomy 4:29       The Book of Deuteronomy is a singularly beautiful one. It is not a […]

The Perils Of Procrastination-George Campbell Morgan

The Perils Of Procrastination – George Campbell Morgan The Perils Of Procrastination    As the Holy Ghost saith, Today if ye shall hear His voice, harden not your hearts. Hebrews 3:7, 8       The letter from which our text is taken differs from the majority of the New Testament epistles in that it was written to people […]

The Pathway to Power-George Campbell Morgan

The Pathway to Power – George Campbell Morgan The Pathway to Power Then came to Him the mother of the sons of Zebedee with her sons, worshipping, and asking a certain thing of Him. And He said unto her, What wouldest thou? She saith unto Him, Command that these my two sons may sit, one […]

The Pathway of the Passion-George Campbell Morgan

The Pathway of the Passion-George Campbell Morgan The Pathway of the Passion From that time began Jesus to show unto His disciples, how that He must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up. Matthew 16:21 The ultimate […]

The Passion-Baptism-George Campbell Morgan

The Passion – Baptism – George Campbell Morgan The Passion-Baptism I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled? But I have a baptism to be baptised with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished. Luke 12:49, 50 In the calendar of the Christian […]

The Optimism of Faith-George Campbell Morgan

The Optimism of Faith – George Campbell Morgan The Optimism of Faith Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the proving of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 The history of the world’s progress is the history of the triumphs of faith. Faith, to all human seeming, does the most unwarranted things. It sings in […]

The Opportunity Of Calamity-George Campbell Morgan

The Opportunity Of Calamity – George Campbell Morgan The Opportunity Of Calamity Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:16 In these words we have a remarkable revelation of Christian privilege and responsibility in days of calamity. In the text are outstanding words which arrest our attention: first, the opening word, “Redeeming”; then […]

The One Offering-George Campbell Morgan

The One Offering – George Campbell Morgan The One Offering For by one offering He hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. Hebrews 10:14 The Biblical conception of religion is right relationship between God and man. The Biblical doctrine of man is, essentially, that he is the offspring of God, whose relation to God, […]

The Nearness Of God 2: The Nearness Of God Discovered-George Campbell Morgan

The Nearness Of God 2: The Nearness Of God Discovered-George Campbell Morgan The Nearness Of God 2: The Nearness Of God Discovered Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not. Genesis 28:16 Last Sunday evening I preached from this text, leaving my […]

The Name Jesus-George Campbell Morgan

The Name Jesus – George Campbell Morgan The Name Jesus Thou shalt call His name Jesus; for it is He that shall save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 Even today the naming of a newborn child is an event full of interest. The principles of choice are varied in these complex and somewh […]

The Mind of Christ-George Campbell Morgan

The Mind of Christ – George Campbell Morgan The Mind of Christ Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5 The letter to the Philippians is pre-eminently the letter of Christian experience. It is most difficult to analyze, because it is so largely personal, and almost exclusively a love-letter, the […]

The Madness of Jesus-George Campbell Morgan

The Madness of Jesus – G eorge Campbell Morgan The Madness of Jesus And when His friends heard it, they went out to lay hold on Him: for they said, He is beside Himself. Mark 3:21 The first matters that arrest our attention are that this was said by the friends of Jesus, and that […]

The Looking of Jesus -George Campbell Morgan

The Looking of Jesus – George Campbell Morgan The Looking of Jesus  And He entered into Jerusalem, into the temple; and when He had looked round about upon all things, it being now eventide, He went out unto Bethany with the twelve. Mark 11:11 This was the final incident in a wonderful day, and it […]

The Limitations Of Liberty -George Campbell Morgan

The Limitations Of Liberty – George Campbell Morgan The Limitations Of Liberty All things are lawful for me; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the power of any. 1 Corinthians 6:12  All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All […]

The Lack of the Spirit -George Campbell Morgan

The Lack of the Spirit – George Campbell Morgan The Lack of the Spirit Did ye receive the Holy Ghost when ye believed? Acts 19:2 “Did ye receive the Holy Ghost when ye believed?” not, “Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?” There is no warrant for the introduction of that word “since” […]

The Kingdom Shall Be The Lord’s-George Campbell Morgan

The Kingdom Shall Be The Lord’s – George Campbell Morgan The Kingdom Shall Be The Lord’s “And saviors shall come up on Mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau, and the Kingdom shall be the Lord’s” (Obadiah 21). The prophecy of Obadiah is admittedly a strange page in the Old Testament.   One could almost imagine […]

The Kingdom 5: Traitors-George Campbell Morgan

The Kingdom 5: Traitors – George Campbell Morgan The Kingdom 5: Traitors Men shall be… traitors… from these also turn away. 2 Timothy 3:2, 4, 5 We have in this letter in all probability, the last words of the great apostle. It is very largely a personal letter. One illustration of that will be discovered […]

The Kingdom 4: Thy Kingdom-George Campbell Morgan

The Kingdom 4: Thy Kingdom – George Campbell Morgan The Kingdom 4: Thy Kingdom Thy Kingdom…. Matthew 6:10 Our theme this evening is that of the Kingdom over which the King reigns. The phrase I have read as text is taken, apparently, almost ruthlessly from its setting. These words are selected from the Lord’s prayer. […]

The Kingdom 3: The Oath of Allegiance-George Campbell Morgan

The Kingdom 3: The Oath of Allegiance – George Campbell Morgan The Kingdom 3: The Oath of Allegiance  Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the Kingdom of God. Whosoever doth not bear his own cross, and come after Me, cannot be My disciple. Luke 14:15, 27 Our theme tonight is that of the […]

The Kingdom 2: Of Such is the Kingdom-George Campbell Morgan

The Kingdom 2: Of Such is the Kingdom – George Campbell Morgan The Kingdom 2: Of Such is the Kingdom Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the Kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3 Our theme tonight is that of the character necessary for entrance to the Kingdom. […]

The Kingdom 1: The King-George Campbell Morgan

The Kingdom 1: The King – George Campbell Morgan The Kingdom 1: The King He hath on His garment and on His thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. Revelation 19:16 This is a view of Christ in His glory, a poetic and prophetic description of a glory upon which the […]

The King’s Thought of Man -George Campbell Morgan

The King’s Thought of Man – George Campbell Morgan The King’s Thought of Man Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 The story of the temptation of our Lord appeals to men irresistibly by reason of its essential naturalness. In all […]

The King At The Door-George Campbell Morgan

The King At The Door-George Campbell Morgan The King At The Door Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear My voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me. Revelation 3:20 The first and true application of these words […]

The Justification of the Sinner-George Campbell Morgan

The Justification of the Sinner – George Campbell Morgan The Justification of the Sinner … that He might Himself be just, and the Justifier of him that hath faith in Jesus. Romans 3:26 The measure in which we apprehend the meaning of the words of the text is the measure in which they challenge our […]

The Healing of the Life-George Campbell Morgan

The Healing of the Life – George Campbell Morgan The Healing of the Life In his strength he strove with God; yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication unto him. Hosea 12:3, 4 The story from which our text is taken is a very old one; it has […]

The Harvests of the Word of God-George Campbell Morgan

The Harvests of the Word of God – George Campbell Morgan The Harvests of the Word of God For as the rain cometh down and the snow pom heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to […]

The Great Confession-George Campbell Morgan

The Great Confession – George Campbell Morgan The Great Confession And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jonah: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. […]

The Great Commandments-George Campbell Morgan

The Great Commandments – George Campbell Morgan The Great Commandments One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, tempting Him, Master, which is the great commandment in the law? And He said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy […]

The Great Apostle-George Campbell Morgan

he Great Apostle – George Campbell Morgan The Great Apostle  I am not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles. 2 Corinthians 11:5 This claim of Paul occurs in the midst of which he was evidently ashamed, but which was necessary in defense of truth. There is no surer sign of modesty than the absence […]

The Grace of Giving a Million Shillings!-George Campbell Morgan

The Grace of Giving a Million Shillings ! – George Campbell Morgan The Grace of Giving a Million Shillings! See that ye abound in this grace also. 2 Corinthians 8:7 The passages read for our lesson had so evidently a local and immediate application that they seem to have very little value for us. I […]

The Fruit-Bearing Friends of Jesus-George Campbell Morgan

The Fruit-Bearing Friends of Jesus – George Campbell Morgan The Fruit-Bearing Friends of Jesus No longer do I call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known unto you. Ye did not choose […]

The Fruit Of The Spirit-George Campbell Morgan

The Fruit Of The Spirit – George Campbell Morgan The Fruit Of The Spirit  The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 “The fruit of the Spirit is love.” While perhaps the sublimest statement the Bible contains concerning God is […]

The Fourfold Glory of the Church-George Campbell Morgan

The Fourfold Glory of the Church – George Campbell Morgan The Fourfold Glory of the Church  Who is she that looketh forth as the morning. Fair as the moon. Clear as the sun, Terrible as an army with banners? Song of Solomon 6:10 There have been three methods of interpreting the Song of Songs, which, […]

The Fixed Heart in the Day of Frightfulness-George Campbell Morgan

The Fixed Heart in the Day of Frightfulness – George Campbell Morgan The Fixed Heart in the Day of Frightfulness  He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. Psalm 112:7 The first part of the text describes a most desirable state of mind, that of being able […]

The Firstborn-George Campbell Morgan

The Firstborn – George Campbell Morgan The Firstborn  And she brought forth her first-born son. Luke 2:7       Who is… the first-born of all creation. Colossians 1:15       Who is… the first-born from the dead. Colossians 1:18       The first-born among many brethren. Romans 8:29 We celebrate at Christmas the supreme event in human history, the central act […]

The First Message of Jesus-George Campbell Morgan

The First Message of Jesus – George Campbell Morgan The First Message of Jesus From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Matthew 4:17  That is the way in which Jesus always begins. His first message to men is always, Repent! He does […]

The Filling of the Spirit-George Campbell Morgan

The Filling of the Spirit – George Campbell Morgan The Filling of the Spirit  They were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:4 That is the central and supreme word about the day of Pentecost. The sound of the wind and the sign of the fire were symbolic, and not essential. The ecstatic speech […]

The Fight of Faith 2-George Campbell Morgan

The Faith That Cancels Fear – George Campbell Morgan The Fight of Faith 2 Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal. 1 Timothy 6:12 We are accustomed to speak of the Christian life under different figures. Sometimes it is described as a pilgrimage in which, staff in hand and […]

The Fight of Faith-George Campbell Morgan

The Faith That Cancels Fear – George Campbell Morgan The Fight of Faith Our Saviour Jesus Christ, Who abolished death. 2 Timothy 1:10 We come to Easter morning with joy and gladness, and with a great sense of triumph filling our hearts. We have been treading the shadowed way that led to Calvary, and standing […]

The Faith That Cancels Fear-George Campbell Morgan

The Faith That Cancels Fear – George Campbell Morgan The Faith That Cancels Fear The eternal God is thy dwelling place, And underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27 There are two realms of mystery which persistently assault the soul of man and produce in it a sense of fear. They are the unknown future, […]

The Exalted Christ-George Campbell Morgan

The Exalted Christ-George Campbell Morgan The Exalted Christ Wherefore God also highly exalted Him, and gave unto Him the name “which is above every name; that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in Heaven and things on earth and things under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that […]

The Evangel of Grace-George Campbell Morgan

The Evangel of Grace – George Campbell Morgan The Evangel of Grace The gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24 The text is not a complete sentence; it is only a phrase, but what a phrase it is! The mere reading of it lifts the soul to the highest levels of thought; the horizons […]

The Ethic and Evangel of Jesus-Georgew Campbell Morgan

The Ethic and Evangel of Jesus – Georgew Campbell Morgan The Ethic and Evangel of Jesus Ye, therefore, shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 The Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10 Here we have two superlative utterances of Jesus, which, at […]

The Divine Worker-George Campbell Morgan

The Divine Worker – George Campbell Morgan The Divine Worker Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts. Zechariah 4:6The earlier part of the prophetic ministry of Zechariah was contemporary and co-operative with that of Hazzai. Its burden was that of inspiring the people in the rebuilding of […]

The Disciples’ Problem–The Master’s Answer-George Campbell Morgan

The Disciples’ Problem –The Master’s Answer – George Campbell Morgan The Disciples’ Problem–The Master’s Answer As He passed by, He saw a man blind from his birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, Rabbi, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he should be born blind? Jesus answered, Neither did this man sin, […]

The Deity of Jesus-George Campbell Morgan

The Deity of Jesus – George Campbell Morgan The Deity of Jesus In Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Colossians 2:9 In the midst of multiplied service it is good that we should ever and anon remind our hearts of the central creeds which are the perpetual inspiration of service. No one, […]

The Darkness of Golgotha-George Campbell Morgan

The Darkness of Golgotha – George Campbell Morgan The Darkness of Golgotha From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. Matthew 27:45 There’s always a danger that we might read this verse too quickly. We treat it too often as though it were merely the record of something […]

The Cross 5: Promise at the Cross-George Campbell Morgan

The Cross 5: Promise at the Cross – George Campbell Morgan The Cross 5: Promise at the Cross He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not also with Him freely give us all things?–Romans 8:12. We now come to the last of these studies around […]

The Cross 4: Power by the Cross-George Campbell Morgan

he Cross 4: Power by the Cross – George Campbell Morgan The Cross 4: Power by the Cross The aspect of the Cross of Christ which is now to occupy our attention is one that has application only to a certain number of people, whom the Apostle refers to in the words, “to us which […]

The Cross 3: Peace by the Cross-George Campbell Morgan

The Cross 3: Peace by the Cross – George Campbell Morgan The Cross 3: Peace by the Cross Peace in human experience is the issue of pardon and purity. There can be no peace so long as sin is unforgiven; there can be no perfect peace so long as impurity remains in the life, dominant […]

The Cross 2: Purity by the Cross-George Morgan Campbell

The Cross 2: Purity by the Cross-George Morgan Campbell The Cross 2: Purity by the Cross How much more shall the blood of Christ … cleanse your conscience from dead works? –Hebrews 9:14 IN OUR PREVIOUS STUDY WE CONSIDERED THE FIRST BLESSING that comes to men by the way of the Cross-first, I mean in […]

The Cross 1: Pardon by the Cross-George Campbell Morgan

The Cross 1: Pardon by the Cross – George Campbell Morgan The Cross 1: Pardon by the Cross Everything a sinning man needs he finds at the Cross. Apart from the fact of human sin, the Cross is indeed foolishness, a veritable stumbling-block. To the Greek, seeking for the culture of uncultured man, “foolishness,” something […]

The Crippling That Crowns-George Campbell Morgan

The Crippling That Crowns – George Campbell Morgan The Crippling That CrownsAnd He send, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for thou hast striven with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Genesis 32:28 Taken in all its simplicity, it will readily be granted that this old and very familiar story […]

The Conditions of Renewal-George Campbell Morgan

The Conditions of Renewal – George Campbell Morgan The Conditions of Renewal Repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 20:21 We at once recognize that this is not a sentence, as a matter of fact, the text consists of two phrases, incidentally employed in the course of apostolic discourse. Paul halted […]

The Conditions of Coming to God-George Campbell Morgan

The Conditions of Coming to God – George Campbell Morgan The Conditions of Coming to GodHe that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that seek after Him. Hebrews 11:6 The text is part of a verse which breaks in on the continuity of the chapter […]

The Coming of the Word: Rejected or Received?-George Campbell Morgan

The Coming of the Word: Rejected or Received?-George Campbell Morgan The Coming of the Word: Rejected or Received? He came unto His own, and they that were His own received Him not. But as many as received Him, to them gave He the right to become children of God, even to them that believe on […]

The Cities of Men and the City of God-George Campbell Morgan

The Cities of Men and the City of God – George Campbell Morgan The Cities of Men and the City of God Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run […]

The Church’s Debt to the World-George Campbell Morgan

The Church’s Debt to the Worl I am debtor both to Greeks and to Barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. Romans 1:14 It is almost certain that Paul had never been to Rome when he wrote these words. A question naturally arises therefore as to the reason why he wrote this letter […]

The Church The Pillar and Ground of Truth-George Campbell Morgan

The Church The Pillar and Ground of Truth – George Campbell Morgan The Church The Pillar and Ground of Truth The Church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 1 Timothy 3:15 This is a text. It is not a statement. It makes no definite declaration. It is, nevertheless, full of […]

The Children’s Playground in the City of God-George Campbell Morgan

The Children’s Playground in the City of God – George Campbell Morgan The Children’s Playground in the City of God And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof. Zechariah 8:5 One almost expects to hear someone say, “How Extremely shocking!” Some people would probably be […]

The Burning Of Heart-George Campbell Morgan

The Burning Of Heart – George Campbell Morgan The Burning Of Heart Was not our heart burning within us, while He spake to us in the way, while He opened to us the scriptures? Luke 24:32 Burning of heart. That, I take it, is the supreme need of the Church today. We have principles, but […]

The Beginning of Sin-George Campbell Morgan

The Beginning of Sin – George Campbell Morgan The Beginning of Sin I do not propose to take any one verse in this chapter as text. It is complete in itself for all that it is intended to teach, and it is required as a whole if we are to understand that teaching. Of course […]

The Authority Of Jesus-George Campbell Morgan

The Authority Of Jesus – George Campbell Morgan The Authority Of Jesus And it came to pass, when Jesus ended these words, the multitudes were astonished at His teaching: for He taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes. Matthew 7:28, 29 These words occur at the close of the manifesto of […]

The Atonement-George Campbell Morgan

The Atonement – George Campbell Morgan The Atonement You, being in time past alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works, yet now hath He reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish and unreproveable before Him. Colossians 1:21, 22 There are two brief declarations […]

The Ascension-George Campbell Morgan

The Ascension-George Campbell Morgan The Ascension Now this, He ascended, what is it but that He also descended into the lower parts of the earth. He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. Ephesians 4:9, 10 These words are placed within brackets both […]

The All-Sufficient Grace-George Campbell Morgan

The All-Sufficient Grace – George Campbell Morgan The All-Sufficient Grace My grace is sufficient for thee. 2 Corinthians 12:9 This phrase forms part of a story in the life of one man. It is, however, a great word, revealing a profound philosophy of life, unfolding the deepest truth concerning God; in the knowledge of which […]

The Accomplished Mystery-George Campbell Morgan

The Accomplished Mystery – George Campbell Morgan The Accomplished Mystery It is finished. John 19:30 When I approach the Cross of our Lord I feel increasingly that I am beaten, baffled; its mystery is so vast, so wonderful that it is impossible to understand it. With that increased consciousness of its mystery there grows in […]

Suffer the Children-George Campbell Morgan

Suffer the Children – George Campbell Morgan Suffer the Children Suffer the little children to come unto Me; forbid them not: for of such is the Kingdom of God. Mark 10:14 That is the Magna Charta of the children. Its words are of the simplest which ever fell from the lips of our beloved Lord. […]

Submission And Responsibility-George Campbell Morgan

Submission And Responsibility – George Campbell Morgan Submission And Responsibility I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh. Matthew 8:9 All the scenes of New Testament history lie in the atmosphere of Roman government. Its […]

Spiritual Leprosy-George Campbell Morgan

Spiritual Leprosy – George Campbell Morgan Spiritual Leprosy And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing. Leviticus 14:1, 2 Leprosy remains until this hour more or less a mystery to medical science. In the New Year’s Honors List a name included was […]

Spare Thyself-George Campbell Morgan

Spare Thyself – George Campbell Morgan Spare Thyself From that time began Jesus to show unto His disciples, how that He must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up. And Peter took Him, and began to rebuke […]

Sour Grapes-George Campbell Morgan

Sour Grapes – George Campbell Morgan Sour Grapes In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge. But everyone shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grapes, his teeth shall be set on edge. Jeremiah 31:29; 30 […]

Songs in Prison-George Campbell Morgan

Songs in Prison – George Campbell Morgan Songs in Prison .. about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns unto God, and the prisoners were listening to them; and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison-house were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened; and every […]

Sin, Sorrow, Silence-George Campbell Morgan

Sin, Sorrow, Silence – George Campbell Morgan Sin, Sorrow, Silence  Scripture: Psalm 32 Whoever wrote this Psalm knew much of spiritual experience on ordinary human levels. It is difficult sometimes to understand how some of these psalms were written so long before the coming of Christ. They seem to have been written by men who […]

Sin-George Campbell Morgan

Sin – George Campbell Morgan Sin Sin is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4 Lust when it hath conceived beareth sin. James 1:15 In these two brief passages we have inclusive statements of the nature and the genesis of sin. I am proposing to consider this subject in the most personal and immediate way, desiring to discuss […]

Short Beds and Narrow Coverings-George Campbell Morgan

Short Beds and Narrow Coverings – George Campbell Morgan Short Beds and Narrow Coverings For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. Isaiah 28:20 This is the language of a fine satire. At this point the prophet, […]

Shining Faces-George Campbell Morgan

Shining Faces – George Campbell Morgan Shining Faces It came to pass, when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tables of the testimony in Moses’ hand, when he came down from the Mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone by reason of His speaking with him. Exodus […]

Secret and Revealed Things-George Campbell Morgan

Secret and Revealed Things-George Campbell Morgan Secret and Revealed Things The secret things belong unto the Lord our God; but the things that are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 29:29 These words contain one of the most important principles […]

Sanctuary-George Campbell Morgan

Sanctuary – George Campbell Morgan Sanctuary A glorious throne, set on high from the beginning, is the place of our sanctuary. Jeremiah 17:12 Jeremiah’s prophecies were uttered when the religious and moral conditions of the ancient people of God had become idolatrous and profligate. They are full of the sorrow of his heart, and yet […]

Sanctification-George Campbell Morgan

Sanctification – George Campbell Morgan Sanctification In sanctification of the Spirit. 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2 The two outstanding figures in the book of the acts of the Apostles are Peter and Paul. Each in his respective sphere was a pioneer in the great Christian campaign springing from the Pentecostal effusion. The phrase which […]

Salvation in Zion-George Campbell Morgan

Salvation in Zion – George Campbell Morgan Salvation in Zion I will place salvation in Zion. Isaiah 46:13 The forty-sixth and forty-seventh chapters of the prophecy of Isaiah constitute a complete message in themselves. The forty-sixth has to do with God’s determination to destroy Babylon; the forty-seventh describes that destruction. The reading of the forty-sixth […]

Saints-George Campbell Morgan

Saints – George Campbell Morgan Saints To the saints…. As becometh saints. Ephesians 1:1 and 5:3 It would appear as though this were an unwarrantable wresting of texts from their context, yet it is not really so. I grant at once that nothing of the teaching of this letter can be gained from these isolated […]

Righteousness or Revenue-George Campbell Morgan

Righteousness or Revenue – George Campbell Morgan Righteousness or Revenue “Ye cannot serve God and mammon” (Matthew 6:24). These words occur in that part of the Manifesto of Jesus in which, after enunciating His laws for the government of human life, both in its human and Divine relationships, He declared the necessity for a super […]

Restlessness and It’s Remedy-George Campbell Morgan

Restlessness and It’s Remedy – George Campbell Morgan Restlessness and It’s Remedy  Who will shew us any good? Psalm 4:6 That is not the inquiry of the psalmist. It is a question which he quotes, in order that he may reply to it. Let us, therefore, read not only the inquiry but also the answer:– […]

Regeneration-George Campbell Morgan

Regeneration – George Campbell Morgan Regeneration Born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:13 The principal and inclusive thought of the text is contained in the phrase “begotten… of God.” By this phrase we are ushered into the presence of the […]

Progressive Revelation-George Campbell Morgan

Progressive Revelation – George Campbell Morgan Progressive Revelation I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. John 16:12 These were some of the final words of Jesus to His disciples, spoken amid the messages of which we speak as His Paschal discourses. They were uttered in the hearing […]

Preparing the Highway-George Campbell Morgan

Preparing the Highway – George Campbell Morgan Preparing the Highway The voice of one that crieth, Prepare ye in the wilderness the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a high way for our God. Isaiah 40:3 These words are taken from the prologue to the second part of the prophecy of Isaiah. […]

Preparation for Service-George Campbell Morgan

Preparation for Service – George Campbell Morgan Preparation for Service In the year that king Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and His train filled the temple. Above Him stood the seraphim: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he […]

Preaching With Passion-George Campbell Morgan

Preaching With Passion – George Campbell Morgan Preaching With Passion In the true sermon there must always be passion. Our Lord’s testimony concerning John, His forerunner, was this: “He was a burning and a shining light” (John 5:35). It is one thing to shine; it is quite another to burn as well. Half the sermons […]

Prayer or Fainting-George Campbell Morgan

Prayer or Fainting – George Campbell Morgan Prayer or Fainting They ought always to pray, and not to faint. Luke 18:1 Such is Luke’s interpretation of the meaning of the parable which Jesus uttered to His disciples concerning the uprighteous judge “which feared not God, and regarded not man,” but who granted the request of […]

Power for Service-George Campbell Morgan

Power for Service – George Campbell Morgan Power for Service But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8 If we know our Lord only […]

Playing the Fool-George Campbell Morgan

Playing the Fool – George Campbell Morgan Playing the Fool    … behold, I have played the fool…. 1 Samuel 26:21 That is autobiography; clear, truthful, inclusive. In half-a-dozen words we have the story of Saul, Israel’s first king, like the nations. Under stress of circumstances, men often tell truths and whole truths, which, if they […]

Peace Among Men of God’s Pleasure-George Campbell Morgan

Peace Among Men of God’s Pleasure – George Campbell Morgan Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom He is well pleased. Luke 2:14 These words constituted the angelic anthem of welcome to the New Race. The angel messenger had told the shepherds of “a babe wrapped in swaddling […]

Peace-George Campbell Morgan

Peace – George Campbell Morgan Peac His name shall be called… Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6  I came not to send peace,… but a sword. Matthew 10:34 The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable. James 3:17 That is a startling combination of text. The first is part of one of the […]

Our Hope And Inheritance-George Campbell Morgan

Our Hope And Inheritance – George Campbell Morgan Our Hope And Inheritance Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who according to His great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not […]

Our Altar-George Campbell Morgan

Our Altar – George Campbell Morgan Our Altar We have an altar. Hebrews 13:10  The majority of days in the lives of the majority of men are ordinary days. Nevertheless, all men have extraordinary days, red-letter days; and whatever may be the nature of the experience which makes them stand out from all the rest, […]

Nehushtan-George Campbell Morgan

Nehushtan – George Campbell Morgan Nehushta He brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made; for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it; and he called it Nehushtan. 2 Kings 18:4 We at once realize what an astonishing statement the Chronicler makes here concerning king Hezekiah. Hezekiah ascended […]

My Lambs-My Sheep-George Campbell Morgan

My Lambs – My Sheep – George Campbell Morgan My Lambs-My Sheep Feed My Lambs… Tend My sheep… Feed My sheep. John 21:15, 16, 17 These words constitute our Lord’s final commission to Peter, and as Peter stands ever before us as the representative man, the words were spoken through him to the Church. We […]

My Friend-George Campbell Morgan

My Friend – George Campbell Morgan My Friend He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 Those of you who are familiar with the rendering of this text in the Authorized Version must notice the very striking change of […]

Men Looking for Their Lord-George Campbell Morgan

Men Looking for Their Lord – George Campbell Morgan Men Looking for Their Lord Let your loins be girded about, and your lamps burning; and be ye yourselves like unto men looking for their Lord. Luke 12:35, 36 Every man has some conception of life as a whole, a conception which affects all his attitudes […]

Maran Atha!-George Campbell Morgan

Maran Atha ! -George Campbell Morgan Maran Atha! If any man loveth not the Lord, let him be Anathema Maran atha. 1 Corinthians 16:22 These words do not constitute a malediction. If you are inclined to question the accuracy of that statement notice what the Apostle himself says about them. “The salutation of me Paul […]

Manifestations Of The Risen Lord-George Campbell Morgan

Manifestations Of The Risen Lord – George Campbell Morgan Manifestations Of The Risen Lord After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and He manifested Himself on this wise. John 21:1 Our subject is the whole of the twenty-first chapter of John in the light of this first […]

Love’s Proof and Prize-George Campbell Morgan

Love’s Proof and Prize – George Campbell Morgan Love’s Proof and Prize He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself unto him. John 14:21 I cannot read the sublime […]

Like Gods or Godlike-George Campbell Morgan

Like Gods or Godlike – George Campbell Morgan Like Gods or Godlike They that make them shall be like unto them. Psalm 115:8 We shall be like Him. 1 John 3:2 In the Chapter of “Conformity to Type” in his “Natural Law in the Spiritual World,” Henry Drummond wrote: The protoplasm in man has a […]

Light And Darkness-George Campbell Morgan

Light And Darkness – George Campbell Morgan Light And Darkness In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4 The text consists of two statements:       First, “In Him was life.”      Second, “The life was the light of men.”       These are related to a group of ten, with which the seer opens […]

Life: In Flesh, Or In Spirit-George Campbell Morgan

Life: In Flesh, Or In Spirit – George Campbell Morgan Life: In Flesh, Or In Spirit Ye are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you. But if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His. Romans 8:9 I […]

Life Through Death-George Campbell Morgan

Life Through Death – George Campbell Morgan Life Through Death I am the good Shepherd; the good Shepherd layeth down His life for the sheep. John 10:11 In this particular statement of the text and in the whole of the passage surrounding it we have an illuminative statement of Christ with regard to His death […]

Life In The Light-George Campbell Morgan

Life In The Light – George Campbell Morgan Life In The Light While ye have the light, believe on the light, that ye may become sons of light. John 12:36 These words of our Lord were spoken to critical and unbelieving men, and as their context shows, their intention was that of urging these men […]

Lessons of the Welsh Revival-George Campbell Morgan

Lessons of the Welsh Revival – George Campbell Morgan Lessons of the Welsh Revival Sermon By the Rev. G. Campbell Morgan, D.D.Delivered in Westminster ChapelSunday evening, 25th December, 1904 “For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day; but this is that which hath been spoken […]

Led Out- Led In-George Campbell Morgan

Led Out- Led In – George Campbell Morgan Led Out- Led In He led them out until they were over against Bethany: and He lifted up His hands, and blessed them. Luke 24:50 After His Resurrection from the dead, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ lingered on the earth for forty days, as though He […]

Keep Yourselves In The Love Of God-George Campbell Morgan

Keep Yourselves In The Love Of God – George Campbell Morgan Keep Yourselves In The Love Of God Keep yourselves in the love of God. Jude 21 These words are most remarkable in the light of their context. Taken apart therefrom, it would be the easiest thing in the world to misunderstand and misinterpret them. […]

Jubilation in Desolation-George Campbell Morgan

Jubilation in Desolation – George Campbell Morgan Jubilation in Desolation For though the fig tree shall not blossom, Neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labour of the olive shall fail, And the fields shall yield no meat; The flock shall be cut off from the fold, And there shall be no herd in […]

Jesus and Sinners-George Campbell Morgan

Jesus and Sinners – George Campbell Morgan Jesus and Sinners This man receiveth sinners. Luke 15:2 These words were uttered in condemnation of Jesus of Nazareth, and yet to us they contain an inclusive statement of the truth concerning Him as the Saviour of men. It is a very interesting thing to notice in the […]

Jehovah of Hosts-God of Jacob-George Campbell Morgan

Jehovah of Hosts – God of Jacob – George Campbell Morgan Jehovah of Hosts-God of Jacob Jehovah of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Psalm 46:7; 11 In the history of the human race nothing has ever been done for its help or uplifting save through the principle of faith. […]

Individuality in Religion-George Campbell Morgan

Individuality in Religion – George Campbell Morgan Individuality in Religion Behold, all souls are Mine. Ezekiel 18:4 The Bible is unified by the eternal principles which it reveals. Every great principle of religion finds explicit statement somewhere in the Sacred Writings. Elsewhere that particular principle is always implicit, and has occasional manifestation in some special […]

In the Beginning God-George Campbell Morgan

In the Beginning God – George Campbell Morgan In the Beginning God In the beginning God…. Genesis 1:1 I am quite conscious that the text is not a complete statement. It does not give us the full affirmation of the writer, but it reveals his assumption; and the affirmation is valueless apart from this assumption. […]

If Christ Did Not Rise: What Then?-George Campbell Morgan

If Christ Did Not Rise: What Then ? – George Campbell Morgan If Christ Did Not Rise: What Then? If Christ hath not been raised, then is our preaching vain, your faith also is vain…. If Christ hath not been raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins…. If we have only […]

Humanity and Deity-George Campbell Morgan

Humanity and Deity – George Campbell Morgan Humanity and Deity Being then the offspring of God. Acts 17:29 The text occurs in the course of the address which Paul delivered on Mars Hill. I am quite conscious that Paul has been somewhat criticized for the method he adopted at Athens. It has been said that […]

How to Succeed in Life-George Campbell Morgan

How to Succeed in Life – George Campbell Morgan How to Succeed in Life In all thy ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6 This text has a peculiar place in my heart. It has been with me day by day for three-and-thirty years. It was on the morning when I […]

How the Wall is Built-George Campbell Morgan

How the Wall is Built – George Campbell Morgan How the Wall is Built So the wall was finished. Nehemiah 6:15 These words constitute a declaration of success. They are vibrant with triumph and joy. So far as the actual event to which they refer is concerned, they record what I may term an incidental […]

How God Has Made Possible What He Requires-George Campbell Morgan

How God Has Made Possible What He Requires – George Campbell Morgan How God Has Made Possible What He Requires As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him. Colossians 2:6 In reading these words we find ourselves in the same realm of ideas as that in which our thought has moved […]

How Can a Man Walk With God?-George Campbell Morgan

How Can a Man Walk With God ? – George Campbell Morgan Shall two walk together, except they have agreed? Amos 3:3 The sermon tonight is a sequel to that of last sunday evening, and the text is a starting point. In that sermon we considered what God requires of a man as that requirement […]

Horizoned by Resurrection-George Campbell Morgan

Horizoned by Resurrection – George Campbell Morgan Horizoned by Resurrection  Declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. Romans 1:4 These words constitute the second part of a double statement concerning one Person. That Person is indicated by a reference preceding the […]

Hope-George Campbell Morgan

Hope – George Campbell Morgan Hope By hope were we saved. Romans 8:24 The experience of hope is that of triumph over conditions and circumstances which are calculated to produce despair. Where there is no place for despair there is none for hope. If there is no danger of despair there is no possibility or […]

Holiness 5: It’s Hindrances-George Campbell Morgan

Holiness 5: It’s Hindrances – George Campbell Morgan Holiness 5: It’s Hindrances Ye were running well; who did binder you that ye should not obey the truth? Galatians 5:7 This is an outburst of appeal in the midst of an argument, and incidentally reveals a failure which has many other causes and manifestations than those […]

Holiness 4: It’s Fruit-George Campbell Morgan

Holiness 4: It’s Fruit – George Campbell Morgan Holiness 4: It’s Fruit Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new. But all things are of God. 2 Corinthians 5:17, 18  The words, “he is” which appear in our Bibles are […]

Holiness 3: It’s Conditions-George Campbell Morgan

Holiness 3: It’s Conditions-George Campbell Morgan Holiness 3: It’s Conditions Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1 In the first study in this series on Holiness I attempted to answer the inquiry, Is holiness of character […]

Holiness 2: A Present Possibility-George Campbell Morgan

Holiness 2: A Present Possibility – George Campbell Morgan Holiness 2: A Present Possibility That ye may be blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world.Philippians 2:15 In our first study we attempted to understand the […]

Holiness 1: It’s Definition-George Campbell Morgan

Holiness 1: It’s Definition – George Campbell Morgan Holiness 1: It’s Definition The Gospel according to Luke is that of the Universal Saviour. In it, Jesus is seen as Man, and His work is dealt with in its widest application. The true ideal of God’s ancient people Israel is recognized. Messiah is revealed as of […]

His Workmanship-George Campbell Morgan

His Workmanship – George Campbell Morgan His Workmanship We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 This verse contains a remarkable statement as to the Christian life. All other conceptions of life at its very best are idealistic, but the […]

High Purpose, Failing and Fulfilled-George Campbell Morgan

High Purpose, Failing and Fulfilled-George Campbell Morgan High Purpose, Failing and Fulfilled And Peter answered Him and said, Lord, if it be Thou, bid me come unto Thee upon the waters. And He said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters, to come to Jesus. But when he saw […]

Hardened-George Campbell Morgan

Hardened-George Campbell Morgan Hardened But exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called Today, lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 3:13 “Hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” The warning of the text is addressed to people familiar with the letter of God’s word. Hence […]

Halting-George Campbell Morgan

Halting-George Campbell Morgan Halting How long halt ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God, follow Him; but if Baal, then follow Him. 1 Kings 18:21 Ahab was King of Israel. The kingdom was in a most deplorable condition, perhaps at a period darker than any other in its history. Ahab was a veritable […]

Grace And Law-George Campbell Morgan

Grace And Law – George Campbell Morgan Grace And Law Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that His fear may be before you, that ye sin not. Exodus 20:20 In those wonderful days of the emancipation of the Hebrew people and their realization of the constitutional national life Moses twice uttered […]

Godliness and Gain-George Campbell Morgan

Godliness and Gain – George Campbell Morgan Godliness and Gain Supposing that godliness is a way of gain. But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:5, 6 The arresting word of the text is “godliness,” for it is twice repeated. The word becomes more arresting when this letter is read through in close […]

God-Governed Life-George Campbell Morgan

God-Governed Life – George Campbell Morgan God-Governed Life The Lord our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mountain. Deuteronomy 1:6 The sojourn of the people of God at Mount Horeb had been a most vital one. There they had received the law, an expression of the Divine […]

God’s Thought of The King-George Campbell Morgan

God – Governed Life-George Campbell Morgan God’s Thought of The King  This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased. Matthew 3:17 These words constitute the inscription stamped around the Image imprinted on this gospel according to Matthew. The Image is that of the King. We have the book of His genealogy, the […]

God’s Fighting Forces-George Campbell Morgan

God’s Fighting Forces-George Campbell Morgan God’s Fighting Forces By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you. Judges 7:7 In his address from the chair of the Congregational Union last month, Mr. J. D. Jones, of Bournemouth, uttered these words: Numbers are not the first consideration with the Christian Church. We need to […]

God in Christ-George Campbell Morgan

God in Christ-George Campbell Morgan God in Christ God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself. 2 Corinthians 5:19 The hour of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth was that in which the Light that lighteth every man came into the world. To describe the event in terms which suggest its value in the […]

Gethsemane: The Garden of Spices-George Campbell Morgan

Gethsemane: The Garden of Spices-George Campbell Morgan Gethsemane: The Garden of Spices Then cometh Jesus with them unto the place called Gethsemane. Matthew 26:36 In the Hebrew economy, on the Day of Atonement the High Priest entered the Holiest of all three times. First, he passed within the veil, carrying fire in the golden censer […]

Four Mistakes About Christ-George Campbell Morgan

Four Mistakes About Christ-George Campbell Morgan Four Mistakes About Christ  Is not this the Carpenter…? Mark 6:3 John the Baptizer is risen from the dead, and therefore do these powers work in him.Mark 6:14 Jesus therefore perceiving that they were about to come and take Him by force, to make Him King, withdrew again into […]

Forgiveness-George Campbell Morgan

Forgiveness-George Campbell Morgan Forgiveness  … the forgiveness of our sins. Colossians 1:14 These words constitute a phrase of interpretation. It stands in this verse in apposition to the word “redemption,” and declares its fundamental value. “In Whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins.” Redemption in its finality means far more than forgiveness […]

Follow Me-George Campbell Morgan

Follow Me  Follow Me. John 1:43 I have selected these two words for our present meditation because they seem to have been the favorite form of invitation on the lips of our Master, and I have selected them from this particular verse because it gives us the earliest recorded use of them. Other occasions of […]

Final Words-George Campbell Morgan

Final Words – George Campbell Morgan Final Words The Lord be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. 2 Timothy 4:22 Grow in the grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 The grace of the Lord Jesus be […]

Fellowship with God-George Campbell Morgan

Fellowship with God – George Campbell Morgan Fellowship with God Our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. 1 John 2:3 The great word of this passage, which at once arrests our attention, is the word “fellowship.” While not exclusively so, it is peculiarly the word of John; and as I […]

Famine for the Word of God-George Campbell Morgan

Famine for the Word of God-George Campbell Morgan Famine for the Word of God  Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord. And they shall wander from sea […]

False Fire-George Campbell Morgan

False Fire – George Campbell Morgan False Fire  And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took each of them his censer, and put fire therein, and laid incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the Lord, which He had not commanded them. And there came forth fire from before the Lord, and devoured them, […]

Faith’s Outlook-George Campbell Morgan

Faith’s Outlook – George Campbell Morgan Faith’s Outlook   Lift up now thine eyes; and look from the place where thou art. Genesis 13:14 This was the word of Jehovah to Abram under strange circumstances. The point and the power of the particular words are found when they are placed in contrast with an earlier statement […]

Exaltation and Humbling-George Campbell Morgan

Exaltation and Humbling-George Campbell Morgan Exaltation and Humbling  Everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 18:14 This is Christ’s application of His own parable. Whatever other suggestiveness it may have, it is quite certain that here we are at the heart of the teaching. Most of […]

Ethical Perfection-George Campbell Morgan

Ethical Perfection-George Campbell Morgan Ethical Perfection Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 Perhaps no words in the teaching of our Lord have given more pause to honest hearts than these. With a due sense therefore of their solemnity, combined with a conviction of the reasonableness of our Master, […]

Eternal Life-George Campbell Morgan

Eternal Life-George Campbell Morgan Eternal Life He that believeth on the Son hath eternal life. John 3:36 The first word of Jesus is, “Repent.” When men, hearing that call, indeed change their mind, and ask, “What must we do to work the works of God?” He answers, “This is the work of God, that ye […]

Dwellers In Fire-George Campbell Morgan

Dwellers In Fire – George Campbell Morgan Dwellers In Fire The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling hath seized the godless ones: who among us can dwell with the devouring fire? Who among us can dwell with everlasting burnings? Isaiah 33:14 This chapter is a graphic description of Divine deliverance wrought, and the text reveals […]

Divine Selection-George Campbell Morgan

Divine Selection – George Campbell Morgan Divine Selection Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to Him. Acts 10:34, 35 The training of the Apostle Peter for the fulfilment of his work in the world may be […]

Daniel, A Man of Excellent Spirit-George Campbell Morgan

Daniel, A Man of Excellent Spirit – George Campbell Morgan Daniel, A Man of Excellent Spirit Then this Daniel was distinguished above the presidents and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king thought to set him over the whole realm. Daniel 6:3 The story of daniel is very old and fascinating. […]

Conscience-George Campbell Morgan

Conscience-George Campbell Morgan Conscience To-night I have no text. If anyone is sufficiently under the power of tradition to feel that a text is necessary, then either of the twenty-nine verses in the New Testament in which the word “conscience” is found will serve, for conscience is my theme. Conscience is that at which some […]

Clean, for Service-George Campbell Morgan

Clean, for Service – George Campbell Morgan Clean, for Service Be ye clean, ye that bear the vessels of the Lord. Isaiah 52:11 These words reveal a philosophy of service for the people of God. They define the responsibility which constantly rests on those who bear His name, that responsibility being indicated in the words, […]

Church Ideals 4: The Church At Work-George Campbell Morgan

Church Ideals 4: The Church At Work-George Campbell Morgan Church Ideals 4: The Church At Work From you hath sounded forth the Word of the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 1:8 This is the continuation and completion of the brief series of meditations on the subject of the Church of God according to the New Testament. We […]

Church Ideals 3: The Church Disciplined-George Campbell Morgan

Church Ideals 3: The Church Disciplined-George Campbell Morgan Church Ideals 3: The Church Disciplined  And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he hear thee not, take with thee one or two more, that at […]

Church Ideals 2: The Church Governed-George Campbell Morgan

Church Ideals 2: The Church Governed-George Campbell Morgan Church Ideals 2: The Church Governed He is the Head of the Body, the Church: Who is the beginning, the Firstborn from the dead; that in all things He might have the pre-eminence. Colossians 1:18 It will at once be conceded that there are very many matters […]

Church Ideals 1: The Church Instituted-George Campbell Morgan

Church Ideals 1: The Church Instituted – George Campbell Morgan Church Ideals 1: The Church Instituted The Church of God. Acts 20:28 In the course of his charge to the elders of the Ephesian Church, Paul made use of this particular phrase; and I propose to spend four Sunday mornings in considering certain matters which […]

Christian Citizenship 4: Co-Operation In The Building-George Campbell Morgan

Christian Citizenship 4: Co-Operation In The Building-George Campbell Morgan Christian Citizenship 4: Co-Operation In The Building Let us therefore go forth unto Him without the camp, bearing His reproach. Hebrews 13:13 This is the final injunction of the letter to the Hebrews, and the final application of our study during these four Sunday evenings. In […]

Christian Citizenship 3: The Building Of The City-George Campbell Morgan

Christian Citizenship 3: The Building Of The City – George Campbell Morgan Christian Citizenship 3: The Building Of The City The city which hath the foundations, whose Builder and Maker is God. Hebrews 11:10 This is now the third Sunday evening that we have turned to the subject of Christian citizenship. Speaking on the first […]

Christian Citizenship 2: The Search For The City-George Campbell Morgan

Christian Citizenship 2: The Search For The City – George Campbell Morgan Christian Citizenship 2: The Search For The City For we have not here an abiding city, but we seek after the city which is to come. Hebrews 13:14 On Sunday evening last we took the first part of this verse, “We have not […]

Christian Citizenship 1: No Abiding City-George Campbell Morgan

Christian Citizenship 1: No Abiding City – George Campbell Morgan Christian Citizenship 1: No Abiding City For we have not here an abiding city. Hebrews 13:14 It is reported that the great German Chancellor, Bismarck, declared on one occasion that great cities are great sores upon the body politic. I do not suppose any of […]

Christ’s Vision of Jerusalem-George Campbell Morgan

Christ’s Vision of Jerusalem – George Campbell Morgan Christ’s Vision of Jerusalem And it came to pass, when the days were well nigh come that He should be received up, He stedfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem. Luke 9:51 Every contemplation of the last month, and weeks, and days in the life of […]

Christ’s Next of Kin-George Campbell Morgan

Christ’s Next of Kin-George Campbell Morgan Christ’s Next of Kin Whosoever shall do the will of My Father which is in heaven, he is My brother, and sister, and mother. Matthew 12:50 In order to have an accurate appreciation of the meaning and value of these wonderful words of Jesus we must carefully consider the […]

Christ’s Knowledge of Men-George Campbell Morgan

Christ’s Knowledge of Men-George Campbell Morgan Christ’s Knowledge of Men Now when He was in Jerusalem at the passover, during the feast, many believed on His name, beholding His signs which He did. But Jesus did not trust Himself unto them, for that He knew all men, and because He needed not that anyone should […]

Christ’s Call to Courage-George Campbell Morgan

Christ’s Call to Courage – George Campbell Morgan Christ’s Call to Courage   Son, be of good cheer; thy sins are forgiven. Matthew 9:2       Daughter, be of good cheer; thy faith hath made thee whole. Matthew 9:22       Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Matthew 14:27       Be of good cheer; I have overcome […]

Christ Jesus, The Lord-George Campbell Morgan

Christ Jesus, The Lord – George Campbell Morgan How Can a Pure Heart be Obt Christ Jesus, The Lord  For we preach… Christ Jesus as Lord…. 2 Corinthians 4:5 There is no human interest with which Christianity does not deal. It comes in love with light and life to the whole circumference of things. It […]

Christ In You, The Hope Of Glory-George Campbell Morgan

Christ In You, The Hope Of Glory – George Campbell Morgan Christ In You, The Hope Of Glory … to whom God was pleased to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory…Colossians 1:27 The text is part of […]

Christ and Sinner-Identified and Separate-George Campbell Morgan

Christ and Sinner – Identified and Separate-George Campbell Morgan Christ and Sinner-Identified and Separate … He was reckoned with transgressors:… Luke 22:37 … separated from sinners…. Hebrews 7:26 These two statements concerning Christ are not contradictory; they are complementary. To understand them correctly is to see that one is the necessary outcome of the other in […]

Center and Circumference-George Campbell Morgan

Center and Circumference – George Campbell Morgan Center and Circumference Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. Face unto Me, and be ye set free, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. […]

But!-George Campbell Morgan

But ! – George Campbell Morgan But! I will follow Thee, Lord; but… Luke 9:51-62 When the events took place which are recorded in the paragraph from which the text is taken, the face of Jesus was set toward Jerusalem, and the days were days of crisis and testing in the matter of all human […]

Burdens: False and True-George Campbell Morgan

Burdens: False and True – George Campbell Morgan Burdens: False and True All things have been delivered unto Me of My Father; and no one knoweth the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son willeth to reveal Him. Come unto Me, all ye […]

Be Strong-And Work-George Campbell Morgan

Be Strong-And Work – George Campbell Morgan Be Strong-And Work Be strong… saith the Lord… and work: for I am with you, saith the Lord of hosts. Haggai 2:4 These words were uttered about two thousand five hundred years ago, yet they come to us and to our day with a pertinence which is almost […]

Backsliding-George Campbell Morgan

Backsliding – George Campbell Morgan Backsliding If from thence ye shall seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find Him, if thou search after Him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 This book of Deuteronomy is a singularly beautiful one. It is not a history. Historically, it covers a period […]

As An Eagle…The Lord…Did Lead-George Campbell Morgan

As An Eagle…The Lord…Did Lead – George Campbell Morgan As An Eagle…The Lord…Did Lead   As an eagle that stirreth up her nest,  That fluttereth over her young,  He spread abroad his wings, he took them,  He bare them on his pinions:  The Lord alone did lead him. Deuteronomy 32:11, 12a These words are taken from […]

An Easter Meditation-George Campbell Morgan

An Easter Meditation – George Campbell Morgan An Easter Meditation  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who according to His great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 These are the first direct words of this letter […]

Ambitions-George Campbell Morgan

Ambitions – George Campbell Morgan Ambitions  … desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you. Follow after love…. 1 Corinthians 12:31; and 14:1 We are all familiar with the word “Ambition.” Coming to us from the Latin, it has acquired a significance quite other than that of its first […]

Amazing Love!-George Campbell Morgan

Amazing Love ! – George Campbell Morgan Amazing Love! But God commendeth His own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 During the past week I received one letter which especially arrested my attention. It was unsigned, and I want to read it to you. It […]

Ability for Disability-George Campbell Morgan

Ability for Disability – George Campbell Morgan Ability for Disability Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and his hand was restored. Mark 3:5 The theme in the sermon is Christ’s ability in the presence of inability. Every miracle which Jesus wrought was a teaching, and that because the life of our Lord […]

A Profound Question-George Campbell Morgan

A Profound Question – George Campbell Morgan A Profound Question What think ye of the Christ? Matthew 22:42 This is in some ways one of the most interesting chapters in the Gospel according to Matthew. It tells the story of a day of questions, of criticism, of opposition, of unbelief. Of the questions the unifying […]

Heaven at Last

Heaven at Last Angel voices sweetly singing, Echoes through the blue dome ringing, News of wondrous gladness bringing… Ah, ’tis heaven at last! Now beneath us all the grieving, All the wounded spirit’s heaving, All the woe of hopes deceiving… Ah ’tis heaven at last! Sin for ever left behind us, Earthly visions cease to […]

FOREVER WITH THE LORD Octavius Winslow

FOREVER WITH THE LORD – Octavius Winslow Forever with the Lord! Amen; so let it be, Life from the dead is in that word, ‘Tis immortality. Here in the body pent, Absent from Him I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day’s march nearer home. My Father’s house on high, Home of my […]

IMMANUEL – Charles Spurgeon

IMMANUEL – Charles Spurgeon When once I mourned a load of sin,When conscience felt a wound within,When all my works were thrown away,When on my knees I knelt to pray,Then, blissful hour, remembered well,I learned Thy love, Immanuel ! When storms of sorrow toss my soul,When waves of care around me roll,When comforts sink, when […]

The Sixth Sermon on the First Chapter-John Calvin

The Sixth Sermon on the First Chapter – John Calvin For this cause I also, having heard of the faith which ye have in Jesus Christ, and of the love which you have towards all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of […]

The Fifth Sermon on the First Chapter-John Calvin

The Fifth Sermon on the First Chapter – John Calvin You also trust in Christ upon the hearing of the word of truth, that is to say, of the glad tidings of your salvation, by believing in which you are also sealed with the Holy Spirit of the promise, which is the earnest of our […]

The Fourth Sermon on the First Chapter-John Calvin

The Fourth Sermon on the First Chapter – John Calvin God has accepted us in his well—beloved, by whose blood we have redemption, that is to say, forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace, whereof he has shed abundance upon us in all wisdom and understanding by making us know the secret […]

The Third Sermon on the First Chapter-John Calvin

The Third Sermon on the First Chapter – John Calvin God has chosen us in Christ before the foundation of the world to the end we should be holy and without blame before him in love; Who has predestinated us to adopt us to himself by Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure of his […]

The Second Sermon on the First Chapter-John Calvin

The Second Sermon on the First Chapter – John Calvin Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly things in Christ: According to his choosing of us in him before the foundation of the world, in order that we should be holy […]

The First Sermon on the First Chapter-John Calvin

The First Sermon on the First Chapter – John Calvin Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to all you holy and faithful ones in Jesus Christ. which are at Ephesus. Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God […]

On Glorying Only in the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ-John Calvin

On Glorying Only in the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ – John Calvin But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing nor uncircumcision, but […]

Ravening Wolves Who Wreak Havoc-John Calvin

Ravening Wolves Who Wreak Havoc – John Calvin As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they […]

The Spirituality of the Law-John Calvin

The Spirituality of the Law – John Calvin Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, […]

Absolved Only Through the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ-John Calvin

Absolved Only Through the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ – John Calvin Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. For I testify again to every […]

On Discerning Who Belongs to the True Church-John Calvin

On Discerning Who Belongs to the True Church – John Calvin But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an […]

Freedom from the Bondage of the Law-John Calvin

Freedom from the Bondage of the Law – John Calvin Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law? For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born after […]

The Many Functions of God-John Calvin

The Many Functions of God – John Calvin Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. […]

When Curse Becomes Blessing-John Calvin

When Curse Becomes Blessing – John Calvin Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise […]

We All Stand Condemned by the Law-John Calvin

We All Stand Condemned by the Law – John Calvin But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. – Gal. 3:11-12 We […]

Justification is by Grace Alone-John Calvin

Justification is by Grace Alone – John Calvin We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith […]

On Perverting the Gospel of Christ-John Calvin

On Perverting the Gospel of Christ – John Calvin I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from […]

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ-John Calvin

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ – John Calvin In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came […]

Eighth Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ-John Calvin

Eighth Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ – John Calvin And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children. When the even was come, there came […]

Seventh Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ-John Calvin

Seventh Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ – John Calvin Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast […]

Sixth Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ-John Calvin

Sixth Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ – John Calvin Experiencing God – 3 One of the most important statement Jesus made was: “the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must […]

Fifth Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ-John Calvin

Fifth Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ – John Calvin And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. Then said […]

Fourth Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ-John Calvin

Fourth Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ – John Calvin Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee? Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel […]

Third Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ-John Calvin

Third Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ – John Calvin And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear. Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his […]

Second Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ-John Calvin

Second Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ – John Calvin And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. […]

First Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ-John Calvin

First Sermon on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ – John Calvin Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and […]

Sermon on the Nativity of Jesus Christ-John Calvin

Sermon on the Nativity of Jesus Christ – John Calvin And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into […]

Sermon on the Deity of Jesus Christ-John Calvin

Sermon on the Deity of Jesus Christ – John Calvin In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was […]

Ministry and Authority-Glenn Conjurske

Ministry and Authority by Glenn Conjurske   Ministry and Authority by Glenn Conjurske God has joined ministry and authority together. But we live in an age which is impatient of authority as such—-an age of democracy and independence and pride and self-importance. Many there are who are content that their elders should feed them, so […]

The Woman which was a Sinner-Glenn Conjurske

The Woman which was a Sinner – Glenn Conjurske The Woman which was a Sinner by Glenn Conjurske “And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, and stood at his feet behind him weeping, […]

The Healing of the Man Born Blind-Glenn Conjurske

The Healing of the Man Born Blind – Glenn Conjurske The Healing of the Man Born Blind by Glenn Conjurske It has been the common practice of the church to use the physical healings of Christ as illustrations of the salvation of the soul. Such interpretation has been well nigh universal among the spiritual, and […]

First Love and First Works-Glenn Conjurske

First Love and First Works – Glenn Conjurske First Love and First Works Absract of a Sermon Preached on April 8, 2001 by Glenn Conjurske I preached to you a week ago on whether there is any virtue in doing as we ought to do, in spite of the fact that our heart is not […]

Self-Denial and Virtue-Glenn Conjurske

Self-Denial and Virtue – Glenn Conjurske Self-Denial and Virtue Abstract of a Sermon Preached on April 1, 2001 by Glenn Conjurske Yesterday I was asked the question, If I do what is right, when my heart isn’t in it, is there any virtue in this? My first response would be to say that there must […]

Hope and the Bible-Glenn Conjurske

Hope and the Bible – Glenn Conjurske Hope and the Bible Abstract of a Sermon Preached on April 19, 1998 by Glenn Conjurske “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” (Romans 15:4). “Whatsoever things were written aforetime.” This refers […]

The Root of All Evil” Again-Glenn Conjurske

The Root of All Evil” Again – Glenn Conjurske “The Root of All Evil” Again by Glenn Conjurske I have lately read a most excellent article on “The Greek Article in the Revised Version,” by John Stuart Blackie, in The Contemporary Review for July of 1882. This article is full of true learning (enforced by […]

The Weakening of the Modern Mind-Glenn Conjurske

The Weakening of the Modern Mind – Glenn Conjurske The Weakening of the Modern Mind by Glenn Conjurske I have observed for many years that one of the great hindrances to teaching the truth in the modern church lies in the fact that modern man seems to have very little ability to think. For years […]

Romantic & Generic Love-Glenn Conjurske

Romantic & Generic Love – Glenn Conjurske Romantic & Generic Love by Glenn Conjurske That there are two kinds of love, romantic and generic, human experience abundantly testifies, and so does Holy Scripture. Romantic love says, “Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love.” (Song of Solomon 2:5). Yet […]

The Sting of Death-Glenn Conjurske

The Sting of Death – Glenn Conjurske The Sting of Death Abstract of a Sermon Preached on February 11, 2001 Addressed to the Young People by Glenn Conjurske How many of you are afraid of hornets? And why are you afraid of hornets? They’re just little things, and they don’t bite. I can understand that […]

The Last Testimony of A Departing Saint’s Spirit-Glenn Conjurske

The Last Testimony of A Departing Saint’s Spirit – Glenn Conjurske The Last Testimony of A Departing Saint’s Spirit by Glenn Conjurske As we have read many Christian biographies, we have read the accounts of the last words and deaths of many of the godly. It has been a common thing for those gathered around […]

As He Did Aforetime-Glenn Conjurske

As He Did Aforetime – Glenn Conjurske “As He Did Aforetime” Abstract of a Sermon Preached on August 2, 2000 by Glenn Conjurske I have seen very little true teaching on authority in the present day. The principles of democracy have thoroughly corrupted the modern church, so that the Bible doctrine of authority is almost […]

The Righteousnesses of the Saints-Glenn Conjurske

The Righteousnesses of the Saints – Glenn Conjurske The Righteousnesses of the Saints by Glenn Conjurske It is written in the book of Revelation, chapter 19, verses 7 & 8, “Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself […]

Dependence on the System-Glenn Conjurske

Dependence on the System – Glenn Conjurske Dependence on the System Abstract of a Sermon Preached on Ocober 22, 2000 by Glenn Conjurske The mystery of iniquity has been at work for many centuries, slowly and surely, but modern travel and discovery, modern invention and technology, have given to it a momentum which it never […]

A Letter on the Terms of Discipleship-Glenn Conjurske

A Letter on the Terms of Discipleship – Glenn Conjurske A Letter on the Terms of Discipleship as the Terms of Salvation by Glenn Conjurske [Written in response to a letter reviewing my article on this theme, which appeared in Olde Paths & Ancient Landmarks, October, 2000.—-editor.] Dear Brother —-—-—–, I have looked over the […]

The Trans-Atlantic Telegraph Cable-Glenn Conjurske

The Trans-Atlantic Telegraph Cable – Glenn Conjurske The Trans-Atlantic Telegraph Cable by Glenn Conjurske In a sermon on “Dependence on the System” in our last number, we referred to the trans-Atlantic cable as one element in the “progress” of the mystery of iniquity. Though primitive enough in the light of subsequent developments, it was at […]

John the Baptist’s Food and Clothes-Glenn Conjurske

John the Baptist’s Food and Clothes – Glenn Conjurske John the Baptist’s Food and Clothes Absract of a Sermon Preached on October 29, 2000 by Glenn Conjurske I have told you often before that we ought to observe not only what the Bible says, but what it says it about. If that isn’t clear, what […]

Saved by a Mistake-Glenn Conjurske

Saved by a Mistake – Glenn Conjurske Saved by a Mistake by Glenn Conjurske Great doors often turn on small hinges. The most insignificant events often alter the courses of lives and of nations. Even the salvation of a soul, in the wise and benign providence of God, has sometimes issued from a mere mistake. […]

The Necessity, Purpose, & Nature of Scriptural Interpretation-Glenn Conjurske

The Necessity, Purpose, & Nature of Scriptural Interpretation – Glenn Conjurske The Necessity, Purpose, & Nature of Scriptural Interpretation by Glenn Conjurske The time was, when I was young and ignorant, and knew a good deal less than I thought I did, that I denied the propriety of interpreting the Scriptures at all. Said I, […]

Plain English-Glenn Conjurske

Plain English – Glenn Conjurske Plain English by Glenn Conjurske I love plain English. Though I love refinement in every form, and am instinctively repelled by everything low and coarse and crude, yet I love plain English. I love that refinement which is free and natural, not that which is artificial and fastidious. I love […]

The Missing Tears-Glenn Conjurske

The Missing Tears – Glenn Conjurske The Missing Tears by Glenn Conjurske There is power in tears. Tears move the heart. Women know this, and are not afraid to show their tears when occasion calls for them. Yea, children know this, and freely—-often too freely—-employ their tears to move the hearts of their parents. But […]

Speaking Graves-Glenn Conjurske

Speaking Graves – Glenn Conjurske Speaking Graves by Glenn Conjurske Wherever we go in this sin-cursed world we meet with graves—-not only a grave or two here and there, but hundreds of them, large fields filled with them. And those who ponder a little must be impressed with the fact that for every grave which […]

Why Did Noah Build the Ark?-Glenn Conjurske

Why Did Noah Build the Ark? – Glenn Conjurske Why Did Noah Build the Ark? by Glenn Conjurske A Sermon Preached on May 9, 1993. Recorded, Transcribed, and Revised. Open your Bibles to the book of Genesis, chapter five. I’m going to speak to you tonight on “Why did Noah build the ark?” We know […]

Paraphrasing in the Bible-Glenn Conjurske

Paraphrasing in the Bible – Glenn Conjurske Paraphrasing in the Bible by Glenn Conjurske One of the most conspicuous differences between the old English version and the “New” versions which seek to replace it lies in the amount of paraphrase which they contain. The King James Version is generally free from unnecessary paraphrasing. The New […]

Supporting the Ministry-Glenn Conjurske

Supporting the Ministry – Glenn Conjurske Supporting the Ministry by Glenn Conjurske “Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? Who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? Or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the […]

The Only Rule of Faith and Practice-Glenn Conjurske

The Only Rule of Faith and Practice – Glenn Conjurske “The Only Rule of Faith and Practice” by Glenn Conjurske “The Bible, I say, the Bible only, is the religion of Protestants.” So wrote William Chillingworth in 1637, and since that day the expression has been quoted and gloried in by Protestants everywhere. It ought […]

Self – Denial-Glenn Conjurske

Self – Denial – Glenn Conjurske Self – Denial by Glenn Conjurske “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake […]

The Wheat & the Tares-Glenn Conjurske

The Wheat & the Tares – Glenn Conjurske The Wheat & the Tares by Glenn Conjurske “Let both grow together until the harvest.” (Matt. 13:30). This is one of the most abused scriptures in the Bible, for it is often used to overthrow the plain scriptures which require discipline and purity in the Church—-a subject […]

Self – Interest-Glenn Conjurske

Self – Interest – Glenn Conjurske Self – Interest by Glenn Conjurske The Bible consistently and continually sets before us one grand reason or motive for what we do—-namely, our own good. Every “commandment with promise” (Eph. 6:2) is a proof of this, and so is every commandment with a threat. The Bible is full […]

Sell That Ye Have-Glenn Conjurske

Sell That Ye Have – Glenn Conjurske “Sell That Ye Have” by Glenn Conjurske “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Luke […]

What Is the Wedding Garment?-Glenn Conjurske

What Is the Wedding Garment? – Glenn Conjurske What Is the Wedding Garment? Matt. 22:1-14 by Glenn Conjurske The garment in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is the well known symbol of righteousness. This is seen in the garments of skins which the Lord made for Adam and Eve, as also in the fig […]

The Deceived Multitude at the End of the Thousand Years-Glenn Conjurske

The Deceived Multitude at the End of the Thousand Years – Glenn Conjurske The Deceived Multitudeat the End of the Thousand Years by Glenn Conjurske “And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, and shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of […]

Mistakes and Consequences-Glenn Conjurske

Mistakes and Consequences – Glenn Conjurske Mistakes and Consequences by Glenn Conjurske A Sermon Preached on June 9, 1991. Recorded, Transcribed, & Revised. I’m going to speak to you this morning on mistakes and their consequences. I don’t have any particular scripture to turn to to begin with, but we’ll turn to a number of […]

World Rulers-Glenn Conjurske

World Rulers – Glenn Conjurske World Rulers by Glenn Conjurske A Sermon Preached on Dec. 6, 1992, Recorded, Transcribed, and Revised. Turn in your Bibles to the book of Ephesians, chapter 6. We read in verse 12: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the […]

Ordained to Eternal Life-Glenn Conjurske

Ordained to Eternal Life – Glenn Conjurske “Ordained to Eternal Life” by Glenn Conjurske We read in the English Bible, at Acts 13:48, “as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.” This text, as it thus stands, is one of the strongholds of the Calvinistic doctrine that none will or can believe unto eternal […]

The Sins of Jeroboam-Glenn Conjurske

The Sins of Jeroboam – Glenn Conjurske The Sins of Jeroboam by Glenn Conjurske “And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David. If this people go up to do sacrifice in the house of the Lord at Jerusalem, then shall the heart of this people turn again […]

Taking Down Walls-Glenn Conjurske

Taking Down Walls – Glenn Conjurske Taking Down Walls by Glenn Conjurske “Taking down walls” has become the watchword of ecumenicals in our day. Indeed, it seems to have become the passion of some of them, such as the “Promise Keepers,” in which this ecumenical agenda seems to have practically eclipsed the ostensible purpose of […]

The Round Earth-Glenn Conjurske

The Round Earth – Glenn Conjurske The Round Earth by Glenn Conjurske When I was a boy in school, I was taught that it was universally believed in olden times that the world was flat, and that if a man sailed too far, he would fall off the edge. The teachers of such history must […]

Last Month’s Challenge Explained and Reiterated-Glenn Conjurske

Last Month’s Challenge Explained and Reiterated – Glenn Conjurske Last Month’s Challenge Explained and Reiterated Together With Several Statements from Prominent Men & Societies of Old Times, who Deny the Inerrancy of the King James Version by Glenn Conjurske In our review of David Cloud’s For Love of the Bible, we offered a challenge to […]

Steadfast and Unmoveable-Glenn Conjurske

Steadfast and Unmoveable – Glenn Conjurske Steadfast and Unmoveable Abstract of a Sermon Preached on Oct 5, 1997 by Glenn Conjurske I have been thinking of preaching on this subject for a long time. This afternoon I was out walking on a quiet country road, meditating, and fully intending to preach on this subject tonight, […]

Even a Child-Glenn Conjurske

Even a Child – Glenn Conjurske Even a Child by Glenn Conjurske Abstract of a Sermon, Preached on June 23, 1996 “Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.” (Prov. 20:11). A child is known by his doings, exactly as a tree is known by […]

Judging By One Issue-Glenn Conjurske

Judging By One Issue – Glenn Conjurske Judging By One Issue by Glenn Conjurske No man is to be judged by one issue. No movement is to be judged by one issue. Yet there is scarcely anything so common in the church of God as to judge of men and movements on the basis of […]

Traditionalism, Conservativism, and Liberalism-Glenn Conjurske

Traditionalism, Conservativism, and Liberalism – Glenn Conjurske Traditionalism, Conservativism, and Liberalism by Glenn Conjurske Many of the battles which have raged in the church over the centuries have had to do with change—-one side contending for change, and the other side resisting it. In this article I aim to set forth the principles which are […]

Judgement Upon All the Ungodly-Glenn Conjurske

Judgement Upon All the Ungodly – Glenn Conjurske Judgement Upon All the Ungodly by Glenn Conjurske The Bible is very explicit concerning the fact that when Christ returns to earth he will execute judgement upon all the ungodly—-and this fact is fatal to the system of doctrines known as post-tribulationism. The fact of the universal […]

Withdraw Thy Foot-Glenn Conjurske

Withdraw Thy Foot – Glenn Conjurske Withdraw Thy Foot by Glenn Conjurske It is the general character of the book of Proverbs not merely to give us commandments to make us righteous, but to give us advice to make us wise—-to teach us how to act in such a way as to secure our own […]

Ruth and Orpah-Glenn Conjurske

Ruth and Orpah – Glenn Conjurske Ruth and Orpah A Sermon by Glenn Conjurske—-Recorded, Transcribed, and Revised Read Ruth 1:1-18. The land of Judah was God’s land, the land that he had promised to Abraham and to his seed for ever. It was the holy land, the land where God’s temple was, the land where […]

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