THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER J. C. Ryle 1 And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land. 2 And he taught …
Issue: Issue 6
GLORY TO GOD Glory be to God the Father, Glory be to God the Son, Glory to the Holy Spirit, One in Three and Three in One. One in power and one in purpose, One in wisdom, love, and grace; One in beautiful revealing Of the Saviour’s glorious face. Long before the world’s foundation, Long …
THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE MINISTRY Extracts from ‘Lectures to my Students’ by C. H. Spurgeon I have selected a topic upon which it would be difficult to say anything which has not been often said before; but as the theme is of the highest importance it is good to dwell upon it frequently, and …
THE VISION OF DRY BONES, EZEKIEL37.1-14 A Sermon by R. M. McCheyne In early life the Prophet Ezekiel had been witness of sieges and battlefields – he had himself experienced many of the horrors and calamities of war; and this seems to have tinged his natural character in such a way that his prophecies, more …
REVIVAL AT STRAID The Rev. James Bain, Pastor of the Independent Church. Straid is a mountainous district in the county of Antrim – the people mostly small farmers and weavers. For some time previous to the commencement of the work of revival in this part of the country, the spirit of prayer became deep and …
A STRONG TOWER Where can I place my trust But in the Lord my God? Where can I find security But in His holy Word? His name is my strong tower, His character as God, His grace and love and faithfulness Revealed in Christ the Lord. Righteous in Christ alone I run to my strong …
THE GUIDANCE OF THE SPIRIT Octavius Winslow* * Taken from ‘No Condemnation in Christ Jesus’, first published in 1853 and re-published by the Banner of Truth in 1991. ‘For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.’ Romans 8.14. We are here presented with another and a …
THE FEAR OF THE LORD Sermon notes /. The fear of the Lord is essential to true Godliness, spirituality, holiness, moral purity, and genuine Christianity. 2. The fear of the Lord stimulates a Christian’s conscience. 3. The fear of the Lord is not natural and universal. Proverbs 1:24-29 Because I have called, and ye refused; …