Justification and sanctification are not the same.

Thomas Watson, “The Lord’s Prayer“ ( LISTEN to the Audio, Or WATCH the Video on YouTube or SermonAudio) “You were sanctified; you were justified.” 1 Corinthians 6:11 Justification and sanctification are not the same.   Justification is without us; sanctification is within us.   The one is by righteousness imputed; the other is … Continued

God’s sovereignty does not destroy responsibility.

J.C. Ryle (You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below. Or you may want to WATCH the Video on either SermonAudio or YouTube.) Matthew 11:25-26, “At that time Jesus said: I praise You Father, Lord of Heaven … Continued

God’s hand prevails

​Henry Law (LISTEN to the Audio, Or  WATCH the Video on either SermonAudio or YouTube.) Deuteronomy 32:39, “See now that I Myself am He! There is no god besides Me. I put to death and I bring to life, I have wounded … Continued

Faith assures us

(J.A. James, “The Practical Believer Delineated”) “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 Strong faith has a firm persuasion of God’s overruling Providence–so comprehensive as … Continued

God’s greatest mercies

MORE REASONS TO BE THANKFUL from the Puritans (LISTEN to the Audio) Thomas Brooks: “God’s greatest mercies call for our greatest thanks. Because His saving sinners calls for eternal praise.” Since “The greatest blessing we can receive from God is … Continued

Let us daily give thanks

Spurgeon’s Thanksgiving Gems (LISTEN to the Audio) “Our thanksgiving is measured by the depth of our awareness of what we’ve been delivered from, and of the glorious blessings which we shall soon partake of.”   “Let us daily give thanks … Continued

I have a priceless education of grace.

(Author unknown. LISTEN to the Audio) “By the grace of God, I am what I am!”  1 Corinthians 15:10 Simply stated, in myself I am nothing more than a sinner saved by the free grace of God. My name, date of … Continued

I run to Him

(Mary Winslow, “Life in Jesus”) When disappointed in the creature, I take refuge at once in Jesus! I run to Him, and find Him all my heart could wish! Lord, how could I live without You? You are . . . … Continued

God has individual thoughts of His children

(by Octavius Winslow from “The Preciousness of God’s Thoughts”)      It’s marvelous that God should think of us as He does. God is infinitely great and holy; all worlds, all beings, all events occupy His mind. Yet, God has individual … Continued

The challenge to live gratefully is for all of us.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, we are reminded: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” The challenge to live gratefully is for all of us. No matter what situation we find ourselves … Continued