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Trust in God – True Wisdom

Karen — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:13:48 +0000

“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.”

Proverbs 16:20

Wisdom is man’s true path—that which enables him to accomplish best the end of his being, and which therefore gives to him the richest enjoyment and the fullest play for all his powers. Wisdom is the compass by which man is to steer across the trackless [Continue reading ...]

Psalm 51 Exhortation by C.H. Spurgeon

Karen — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:12:04 +0000

PSALM 51

It is a Psalm, and therefore it is to be sung. It is dedicated to the chief Musician, and there is music in it, but it needs a trained ear to catch the harmony. The sinner with a broken heart will understand the language and also perceive the sweetness of it; but as for the proud and the self-righteous, they will say, “It is a [Continue reading ...]

The Cost of Being a True Christian

Karen — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:06:36 +0000

“What It Costs To Be A True Christian”

Let there be no mistake about my meaning. I am not examining what it costs to save a Christian’s soul. I know well that it costs nothing less than the blood of the Son of God to provide atonement, and to redeem man from hell. The price paid for our redemption was nothing less than the death of Jesus [Continue reading ...]

True Christianity – J.C. Ryle

Karen — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:00:06 +0000

The following accompanies the previously posted SermonAudio : J.C. Ryle’s “True Christianity” of which is situated on the left sidebar and worthy of a listen.

May you be blessed in the truth of God’s pure Word and thereby “turn the world upside down ” for His Glory.

True Christianity

(J. C. Ryle “What Is Needed?” 1895)

1) True [Continue reading ...]

Are You Born Again? – J.C. Ryle

Karen — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:49:58 +0000

Upon discovery of the writings and sermons of J.C. Ryle some years ago of which had occured due to hunger and thirst for the truth of the Word of God, the following is a splendid exhortation of what it truly means to be “Born Again,” sadly, today, this pearl of truth has been watered down and washed away midst the muddied tidal wave of postmodern [Continue reading ...]

Without Holiness No Man Shall See The Lord

Karen — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:00:36 +0000

Holiness is always present in those who are loyal guests of the great King, for “without holiness no man shall see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14)

Too many professors pacify themselves with the idea that they possess imputed righteousness, while they are indifferent to the sanctifying work of the Spirit. They refuse to put on the garment of obedience, they reject the white linen which is [Continue reading ...]

Daily Devotionals

Karen — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:53:39 +0000

Daily Devotionals now features C.H. Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotional PAGE (see Pages Menu)

Spurgeon’s Devotional will automatically update AM and PM

Psalm 119:105

No Will But Thine

Karen — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:04:28 +0000

Jesus, ’tis my aim divine, Hence to have no will but thine, Let me covenant with thee, Thine for evermore to be: This my prayer, and this alone, Saviour, let thy will be done!

Thee to love, to live to thee, This my daily portion be, Nothing to my Lord I give, But from him I first receive: Lord, for me thy blood was spilt, Lead me, guide me, as thou wilt.

All that [Continue reading ...]

And Can It Be – Amazing Grace

Karen — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:00:57 +0000

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8

Romans 5:1-11

Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope [Continue reading ...]

Thy Word is a Lamp Unto my Feet

Karen — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:00:53 +0000

“Your word,” says the Psalmist, “is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105). It is like a lantern, which sheds light on our path, amid the darkness of the night, to direct the steps of our feet. The sincere Christian will therefore search the Word of God, for a knowledge of His will, with more eagerness than [Continue reading ...]