For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ and him crucified 1 Corinthians 2:2 THE former verse contains an apology for the plain and familiar manner of the apostle’s preaching, which was ‘not with excellency of speech, or of wisdom:’ he studied not to gratify their curiosity with rhetorical strains, …
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You can find this sermon and other introductory works of Augustine in this excellent volume. Of course, Confessions is always the best introduction to the writings of Augustine. 1. Receive, my children, the Rule of Faith, which is called the Symbol (or Creed ). And when you have received it, write it in your heart, …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZMaVV9GbsO9q1Rg44TwF3?si=8328a9b7991d4fef Their foot shall slide in due time. Deuteronomy 32:35 In this verse is threatened the vengeance of God on the wicked unbelieving Israelites, who were God’s visible people, and who lived under the means of grace; but who, notwithstanding all God’s wonderful works towards them, remained (as Deut. 32:28.) void of counsel, having no …
Continue reading Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God | A Sermon by Jonathan Edwards
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 1 Timothy 4:16 THE words are a substantial part of the good counsel and direction [which] the apostle giveth unto Timothy, and in him unto all the ministers of the …
Continue reading By What Means May a Minister Best Win Souls | A Sermon by Robert Traill
John Witherspoon was a pastor and theologian as well as a Founding Father of the United States and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Kevin DeYoung gives the date and context for this sermon: On May 17, 1776, John Witherspoon (1723-94) preached one of the most significant sermons in the history of this country. …
Continue reading The Dominion of Providence Over the Passions of Men | A Sermon by John Witherspoon
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KymkrzWqfXG6mRkDWQsVn?si=w9xZJzdZQ3Sm3de08Gn62g G. Campbell Morgan's sermons on the Gospel of Mark quickly became one of my favorite resources. Though he often taught through much larger chunks of text than I did (this sermon covers Mark 11:27 through the end of chapter 12!), he very often pointed out connections that would have likely never noticed on my …
Continue reading The Poor Widow Cast in More Than All | A Sermon by G. Campbell Morgan
In Ephesians 6:4, parents are commanded to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Thankfully, one great blessing of living in the Information Age is the availability of so many great resources for teaching children the stories and doctrines of God's Word. Below are some of our family's favorite kids books …
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/3r8YtSCfiMkuQPeI2Jjgez?si=_5wL57OuRmKy3xdUaqfIBw Dead Men Preaching is a monthly series aimed at bringing sermons from the past into the ears of the present. This month's sermon is by Jonathan Edwards on procrastination. It is a powerful and practical sermon that is by no means exclusively for college students! As Edwards reveals, we are each guilty of depending …
Ecclesiastes 9:5 states quite bluntly, "For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten." The vast majority of those who've died are forgotten (or will soon be forgotten). Most of us leave surprisingly little evidence of our having …
The Scriptures clearly and repeatedly command parents to teach our children the discipline and instruction of the Lord. That is to teach them the Scriptures. And thankfully today there are a multitude of books and resources to help us do just that. So here you can find some of my favorites that I think that …
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B. C. Newton 