God is always working in a praying church

​Charles Spurgeon (You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.) Colossians 4:2, “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”   The condition of a church may be very accurately gauged by its prayer-meetings. If the … Continued

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

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

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

Whatever is consistent in character

(John MacDuff, “The Christian’s Pathway” 1858) “Let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in Heaven.” Matthew 5:16 There are many things connected with the Christian’s pathway which worldlings cannot comprehend. ​… But … Continued

The telescope of faith 

(Charles Spurgeon, “Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden” 1883) “The stars, by reason of the great distance between us and them. seem but so many sparks in the sky. Just so, we have a weak sight of things which are at a great distance, and … Continued