Battle for God's Truth

How to Get the Gospel Across - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon 1 Thessalonians 1:5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.

John Fawcett - My Unstable Soul (Christian devotional) Psalm 25:11 For the sake of your name, Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great.

The Apostles facing persecution; the opponents of the Gospel; their objections to the Gospel; the one and only Saviour; the judgment that faces opponents of the Gospel. Opponents: Objections and Judgment - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Acts 4:1 The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. 2 They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. 3 They seized Peter and John and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day.

Charles Spurgeon Devotional: Faith's Checkbook - Reflectors of the LORD's Beauty Psalm 17:15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

Puritan Stephen Charnock Sermon - Sighing for the Abominations in the Land Ezekiel 9:4 The Lord said to him, “Go through the midst of the city, even through the midst of Jerusalem, and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who sigh and groan over all the abominations which are being committed in its midst.”

Pauls conclusion; acting as fools; glorying in men; slavery to men; slavery to the world; slavery to life and death; glory in Christ; the Lord of Glory; all things are yours. Full Salvation - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon 1 Corinthians 3:21 So then, no more boasting about human leaders! All things are yours, 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours, 23 and you are of Christ, and Christ is of God.

Jonathan Edwards Sermon - Ministers who Gratify Men's Lusts Better Received Micah 2:11 If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people. Matthew 13:14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive

An address given at the Christian Medical Fellowship Conference in 1974. Body Mind and Spirit - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Lecture

The Immutability of God - John MacDuff (Christian devotional) Psalm 102:27 But you remain the same, and your years will never end.

Altogether Lovely! - James Meikle (Christian devotional) Song of Songs 5:16 His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem.

The importance of knowing the power of God working within us; the power is all of God; the danger of believing lightly in the Gospel; the power to believe; the devastating effect of sin; man's ability to appreciate spiritual truth has gone; man and intellectual pride. The Greatness of His Power - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Ephesians 1:19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms

The problems of prayer; the highest activity of the human soul; the example of the Apostle's prayer; the importance of recollection; God is the source and embodiment of all glory; the God of the Lord Jesus Christ and our Father in Him. The Father of Glory - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon

Eternal Father, Strong to Save - Christian Navy Hymn with lyrics / Hymn to the Sea

The Christian faith is other-worldly; Christians joined to Christ so that we share and participate in His life; the two natures of the Christian; the spiritual man; the principle of heavenly life within; seated in the heavenlies; man unable to change himself; the sin principle. In Heavenly Places - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon

Charles Spurgeon Devotional: Faith's Checkbook - Song of Confidence Psalm 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

A. W. Tozer Sermon - Venerate All God's Creation 1 Peter 2:17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

Rejoicing in Suffering? / Sermon - Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

J. R. Miller - Will Worrying make Matters any Better? (Christian devotional reading) Matthew 6:27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

Wrong attitudes of man concerning himself; why the condition of the world is as it is; the false prophets; the wrath of God; the only way of salvation. Christ, the Only Hope - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon

The nature of God's wrath; ways in which it is revealed; judgements in history; wrath and the cross; wrath now and later. The Wrath of God Revealed - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness

The Difficult Way to Life / The Broad Way to Destruction - Matthew Henry Bible commentary Matthew 7:13 "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."

Charles Spurgeon - View Him Yonder! (Christian devotional) Zechariah 12:10 “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son. Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”

The error of starting with oneself and not with God; a Holy God who hates sin; God demands our total allegiance; a God who judges; His purpose revealed. A Holy God - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Christianity and intellectualism: are they incompatible? has modern knowledge disproved Christianity? a mind poisoned by disease; why Christianity is hated; man condemned by sin. Why Is Christianity Rejected? - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon John 5:40 yet you refuse to come to me to have life.

2 Thessalonians 2:11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. Genesis 18:25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the eart h do right?

Universal; but individual; judgement; no privileged positions; judgement according to works; the tests of the righteous and unrighteous; their attitude; general tenor of life and practice; the two destinies. The Day of Judgement - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Romans 2:6 God “will repay each person according to what they have done.”[a] 7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. 8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. 9 There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; 10 but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

The whole word of God; 'subject to the lusts of the flesh'; is the Christian sinless and perfect? the danger of justification without sanctification; our union with Christ. Sanctification in Romans 6 to 8 - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Romans 6:6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. 7 For he who has died has been freed from sin. 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, 9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. 10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. 11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The necessity of the change; life in the flesh; passions and lusts; the positive power of sin; the futility of morality The Nature of Sin - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Romans 7:5 For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. 6 But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.

Covenants explained; the 'covenant of works' with Adam; second covenant; 'covenant of grace' in Genesis 3:15; the covenant with Noah; the covenant with Abraham; the Sinaitic covenant; the covenant in the old and new dispensation. The Covenant of Grace in the Old Testament - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Genesis 3:15 "And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel.”

How the Gospel Came to Europe - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Acts 16:4 As they traveled from town to town, they delivered the decisions reached by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey. 5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.

Charles Spurgeon Sermon - Grieving the Holy Spirit Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Iain Murray Sermon - Blessed: Who Die in the Lord Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”

The importance of coming face to face with Christ; the call of Christ; and its meaning; accepting the teaching of Christ and believing on Him; the cost of following Him. Follow Me - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Matthew 9:9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.

Not retaliating when ill-treated; live at peace with all; but not peace at any price; declaring the truth; letting peace reign in our hearts. Be Different - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Dr. Iain D. Campbell Sermon - Why are you cast down, O my soul? Psalm 42:11 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

God First, Then Extras - Charles Spurgeon Devotional: Faith's Checkbook Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

The fulfilment; the nature of the plan; all things are in Christ; universalism disproved; the end of time; nature awaiting the end and deliverance; perfect harmony will be restored. All Things Reunited in Christ - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Ephesians 1:10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.

Iain Murray - Amy Carmichael (Christian biography) AMY WILSON CARMICHAEL (1867–1951) Missionary to India; founder of the Dohnavur Fellowship, a society devoted to saving neglected and ill-treated children

God's control and use of evil; chastisement; withdrawals of blessing; illumination; the Christian's knowledge; its sources in Scripture and Church history. God in Control - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

The Writers Great Theme; Two Important Remarks; Is Christianity Caught or Taught? The Person of Christ; The Work of Christ; Now Come Boldly; Approach with Confidence. Assurance: To the Uncertain and to the Discouraged - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon

How to Take the Christian Message to the Masses - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Daniel 6:25 Then King Darius wrote to all the nations and peoples of every language in all the earth: “May you prosper greatly! 26 “I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel.

Meeting Trials and Tribulations - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.

Israel backslidden and in rebellion; Moses 'identifies' with the people; a purifying step towards revival; prayers of intercession; prayer for a glimpse of God's glory; gather together and seek God's face. Revival of a Backslidden Church - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Exodus 33:1 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Leave this place, you and the people you brought up out of Egypt, and go up to the land I promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, saying, ‘I will give it to your descendants.’

A. W. Tozer Sermon - The Chief Cornerstone and Us 1 Peter 2:3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

Oswald Chambers - Out of the Heart of Men Proceeds Evil (Christian devotional) Mark 7:21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders

The soul and the world; worldliness in the Church; evidences in theology; evangelism and morality. The World - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

A. W. Pink - But it Leads to the Bottomless Pit (Christian devotional) Matthew 7:13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Ephesians 2:2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobe dient.

John Bunyan - The Strait Gate, or, Great Difficulty of Going to Heaven (1 of 4) Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Put off the old man: a definite command; the need to think and to apply doctrine; sanctification is not by faith only; the first essential for the believer is to remind himself who he is; a prayer of belief and not unbelief; the importance of a consistent life; obedience to the Gospel; do not feed the old man; but mortify the flesh. When Not to Pray, but to Act - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Ephesians 4:22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

The Lordship of Jesus; Jesus Christ; the anointed Saviour; prophet; priest and king; the impossibility of separating Saviour and Lord; the basis of all that Paul is and does; the obedience of faith. Jesus Christ, our Lord - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Romans 1:3 regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. 5 Thr ough him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name’s sake.

Charles Spurgeon Sermon - The Secret of Health Psalm 42:11 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

Charles Spurgeon Devotional: Faith's Checkbook - Obedience Brings Blessing Deuteronomy 12:28 Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God.

How to recognise true hearing : the test of obedience; characteristics of the obedience of faith; the teaching of James and Paul; the necessity for obedience; obedience contrasted with activism. Faith and Obedience - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Romans 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?” 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."