Afflictions are allowed in mercy

(David Harsha) To the children of God, afflictions are allowed in mercy. They are allowed by love. They are designed . . . to draw us more closely to the Savior, mortify indwelling sin, purify our hearts, wean us from … Continued

Whatever a man depends upon

(Charles Spurgeon)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their heart!” Ezekiel 14:3 “Their hearts were devoted to their idols!” Ezekiel  20:16 Thank God for the comforts and blessings of this life, … Continued

Humility a most precious grace

(James Smith, “Christ Exalted, Saints Comforted, and Sinners Directed” 1855) Play Audio!  Download Audio “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for … Continued

Bring your empty pitcher here!

(Charles Spurgeon) “Do not be afraid—for I will help you—declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 41:14 This morning, let us hear the Lord Jesus speak to each one of us: “I Myself will help you. … Continued

Doubt not His mercy

(Jared Waterbury, “Meditations and Prayers” 1840)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God–to those who are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 The … Continued

If men really believed

(Thomas Watson, “The Good Practitioner“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio Unbelief makes sermons to be like showers of rain falling upon a rock! They neither mollify nor fructify, because men don’t really believe them. If men really believed that sin … Continued

Let us fix our eye

(Jared Waterbury, “Meditations and Prayers” 1840)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had expended in doing it–and behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind; and there … Continued

His heart is there

Bonar, “The Night of Weeping” God has many names for His people. He calls them His flock, which implies tender watchfulness on His part, and dependent helplessness on theirs. He calls them a vine, denoting their oneness, as well as … Continued

How true it is

(Jared Waterbury, “Meditations and Prayers” 1840)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “But the dove could find no resting place to set its feet because there was water over all the surface of the earth. So it returned to Noah in … Continued

Ever-present help!

(Jared Waterbury, “Meditations and Prayers” 1840)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble!” Psalm 46:1 “Man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upwards!”  The world in which … Continued