The Mystery of Godliness
Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh. 1 Timothy 3:16 “God was manifest in the flesh” (1 Timothy 3:16 KJV). I believe that our version is the correct one, but the fiercest battles have been held over this sentence. It is asserted that the word Theos is […]
The Lord Working with Them
Series: Pastoral Ministry Collection
“And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.” Mark 16:20 I like the thought of Christ being taken up to heaven because His work was done, and His people being left on earth because there was still work for them to do. If […]
What the Christian Does
Editor’s Note: Excerpted with permission from The Great Commission: A Sermon Collection by Charles H. Spurgeon, edited by Jason K. Allen. Copyright 2024, B&H Publishing. Available now from B&H and wherever Christian books are sold. What the Christian Does[1] I will take it for granted that every believer here wants to be useful. If he […]
Preach, Preach, Preach Everywhere
Editor’s Note: Excerpted with permission from Preaching: A Sermon Collection by Charles H. Spurgeon, edited by Jason K. Allen. Copyright 2024, B&H Publishing. Available now from B&H and wherever Christian books are sold. Preach, Preach, Preach Everywhere[1] “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He […]
To See Thy Face, Immanuel
Editor’s Note: The following poems were written by Charles Spurgeon and compiled by Geoffrey Chang in Christ Our All: Poems for the Christian Pilgrim . They are reproduced here by permission of B&H Academic. The book releases May 15 and is available to preorder now. The One Request[1] Cambridge / Waterbeach, June 1853 If to […]
On Conversion as Our Aim
The grand object of the Christian ministry is the glory of God. Whether souls are converted or not, if Jesus Christ be faithfully preached, the minister has not labored in vain, for he is a sweet savor unto God as well in them that perish as in them that are saved. Yet, as a rule, […]
He Shall Show It
There are times when all the promises and doctrines of the Bible are of no avail, unless a gracious hand shall apply them to us.
The Narrow Circle Thine Own Life
When thou bendest thy knee in prayer to God, limit not thy petition to the narrow circle of thine own life, tried though it be, but send out thy longing prayers for the church’s prosperity, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem,” and thine own soul shall be refreshed.
“Happy Incidents” from God
Let us review our own lives. Surely in these we may discover some happy incidents, refreshing to ourselves and glorifying to our God.
Thy Redeemer is Yours
All the offices of Christ are held on our behalf. He is king for us, priest for us, and prophet for us.