THE GOSPEL CALL The largeness of the gospel (more properly termed, the ministerial) call does by no means imply the universality of grace. A fisher throws his net into the sea at large; not from an expectation of catching all the fishes that are in the sea, but with a view of catching as many …
Author: Robert Murray McCheyne
MINISTERS Gospel ministers should not be too hasty and eager to wipe off every aspersion that is cast on them falsely for Christ’s sake. Dirt on the character (if unjustly thrown), like dirt on the clothes, should be let alone for a while, until it dries; and then it will rub off easily enough.
SPIRITUAL ADVANTAGE Want of spiritual comfort is often attended with spiritual advantage. A person who walks in the dark is usually the more cautious and careful where and how he treads.
ASSURANCE It is not deemed presumptuous for the favourites of an earthly king to know and be conscious that they are so; and why should it be deemed presumptuous for the favourites of God to be assured of His love?
‘ACCORDING TO HIS MERCY HE SAVED US’ (Titus 3.5-7) Not for zeal wherewith I’ve striven, Nor reward for my behaviour, but in mercy hast Thou given Life eternal, loving Saviour! Nor the good my soul possesses Could I ever yield Thee payment, Since my very righteousnesses All were but as filthy raiment? Righteous Saviour, Thou …
For our gospel came not unto you in word only but also in power and in the Holy Ghost and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. 1 Thessalonians 1:5.
CONQUERING SIN A sermon preached by Mr. D. G. Crowter at Gower Street Memorial Chapel. Oct. 15th 1991 ‘But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.’ Romans 6.22. Introduction This chapter is about sin, which is mentioned some seventeen times. …
OUR PROFESSION Extracted from a paper by J. C. Ryle “Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.” Heb. 4.14. 1. What is meant by “our profession.” When Paul uses this expression, there can be little doubt …
By faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet moved with fear prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith (Hebrews 11.7).
Notes of a sermon by R. M. MCheyne preached in 1842. And he gave some apostles; and some prophets; and some evangelists;and some pastors and teachers. Ephesians 4.11-13.