Patience supposes trials

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” Romans 8:25 Patience supposes trials, difficulties, and burdens–it is a grace of … Continued

If all things are put under Jesus’ feet

(J.C. Philpot, “Meditations on Ephesians”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head over everything!” Ephesians 1:22 How vast, numerous, complicated are the various events and circumstances which attend the Christian here … Continued

Not hasty reading but serious meditating

(Thomas Brooks) Not hasty reading, but serious meditating! If it is not the aim of your heart to practice what you read, to what end do you read? To increase your own condemnation? If your light and knowledge is not turned into practice, … Continued

Can we do anything else by fretful care?

(Charles Spurgeon, “A Good Start!”) “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life — what you will eat or drink; or about your body — what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at … Continued

I delight to see the Incarnate God

(Octavius Winslow)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio Those bright constellations–Christ created them.Those burning suns–Christ kindled them.Those snow wreathed alps, those cloud-capped mountains–Christ raised them.Those verdant valleys–Christ spread them.That blushing rose, graceful lily, exquisite fern, that curious sea flower tossed upon the shore, wayside … Continued

He trains them for eternity

(J. C. Ryle) He trains them for eternity: God allows heavy trials upon His children for the wisest and merciful purposes. Because we live in such a fair and pleasant world, we are so surrounded with so much that is … Continued

Sovereign Ruler

​John Ryland, 1753-1825 (We highly recommend that all subscribers listen to this beautiful hymn, God’s Decrees on either YouTube or SermonAudio, as you READ the text below.) GOD’S DECREES Sovereign Ruler of the skies, Ever gracious, ever wise. All my times are in your hand, All events … Continued

Gratitude sees much in little

​Charles Spurgeon      You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.) “How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men … Continued

The blessed Spirit

​(Samuel Davies, “Serious Reflections on WAR” 1757) (LISTEN to the Audio, Or WATCH the Video on YouTube or SermonAudio) THE BLESSED SPIRIT “When He comes–He will convict the world about sin, righteousness and judgment!” John 16:8 Because The Holy Spirit is the only … Continued

My God has riches

(Charles Spurgeon)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “The unsearchable riches of Christ!” Ephesians 3:8 My God has riches: beyond the eloquence of words, dream of imagination, count of arithmetic, and measurement of reason! They are unsearchable! You may look, and study, and weigh–but when … Continued