Battle for God's Truth

Comfort for the Tempted! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon 1 Cor 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And #God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

The Manner in Which the #Salvation of the #Soul is to be Sought - Jonathan #Edwards #Sermon "Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he." [Genesis 6:22]

J. C. Ryle - #Christ #Crucified (Audiobook) "There is no doctrine in #Christianity so important as the doctrine of Christ crucified. There is none which the devil tries so hard to destroy. There is none which it is so needful for our own peace to understand." 1 Corinthians 1:23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness

False views concerning the #resurrection ; the Biblical view; the resurrection announces that #Christ has paid the penalty; the effect of sin upon man and the whole universe; the redemption of the body. A Complete #Redemption - Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon 1 Corinthians 15:12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?

J. S. Bach / O Sacred Head, Now Wounded - #Christian #Hymn / Lyrics (Choir) O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred head, what glory, what bliss till now was thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call thee mine. What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered, was all for sinners' gain; Mine, mine was the transgression, but Thine the deadly pain. Lo, here I fall, my Savior! 'Tis I deserve Thy place; Look on me with Thy favor, vouchsafe to me Thy grace. What language shall I borrow to thank Thee, dearest friend, For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end? O make me Thine forever, and should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never outlive my love to Thee.

The Infallibility of #Scripture ! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Isaiah 1:20 but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

#Songs in the Night! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Job 35:10 But no one says, ‘Where is God my Maker,     who gives songs in the night

#Soul Depths: #Prayer and Contrition - Octavius Winslow #Psalm 130:2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. 3 If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?

The True Church! - Bishop J. C. Ryle Sermon Matthew  16:18  And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.

#Soul Depths: #Mental #Darkness - Octavius Winslow #Psalm 130:1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord.

Insensibility to #Eternal Things - Hannah More ( #Christian audio #book ) 'Only suppose if they could be permitted to come back to this world, if they were allowed another period of trial, how they would spend their restored life! How earnest would be their penitence, how intense their devotion, how profound their humility, how holy their actions! Think then that you still have in your power that for which they would give millions of worlds. “Hell,” says one writer, “is truth seen too late.”'

The Offense of the Cross! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Galatians 5:11 Brothers and sisters, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.

'Cults' defined; the mystics; times of particular danger from cults; general principles appertaining to cults; the difference between cults and heresies; the characteristics that set cults apart from the #Christian #faith ; an authority additional to the Bible; fundamental errors in doctrine; a disbelief in sin; a disbelief in the Atonement; a wrong view of prayer. #Cults - Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

The #Cross was predetermined by #God before the foundation of the world; man's troubles emanate from his ignorance of God; the grace of God revealed; the character and attributes of God revealed by the Cross; a changeless God; the character of God is not compromised. The Glory of the Cross - Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord #Jesus Christ, through which[a] the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Robert Murray M'Cheyne - Conversion and Diary 1834 “June 27.— Reading Life of David Brainerd. Most wonderful man! What conflicts, what depressions, desertions, strength, advancement, victories, within thy torn bosom! I cannot express what I think when I think of thee. To-night, more set upon missionary enterprise than ever.” “June 28.—Oh for Brainerd’s humility and sin-loathing dispositions!” “June 30.—Much carelessness, sin, and sorrow. ‘Oh wretched man than I am, who shall deliver me from this body of sin and death?’ Enter thou, my soul, into the rock, and hide thee in the dust for fear of the Lord and the glory of his majesty.”

The Way of #Holiness - Jonathan Edwards #Sermon #Isaiah 35:8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

The #Wrath of #God without any Pity - Jonathan Edwards #Sermon Ezekiel 8:18 Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them.

The #Christian life is in error if it is not founded at the Cross; the #Cross is the centre of Christian growth; dangers of imbalance; danger of dividing the truth; the error of the #Catholic Apostolic Church; three reasons why the Cross must always be the centre of the Christian life. At the Cross - Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon John 3:14 "Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15 that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”

J. C. #Ryle - #Christ Crucified (Audiobook) "There is no doctrine in #Christianity so important as the doctrine of Christ crucified. There is none which the devil tries so hard to destroy. There is none which it is so needful for our own peace to understand." 1 Corinthians 1:23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness

#Christian #Hymns with Lyrics: The Lord's My Shepherd / 23rd #Psalm

It is Well with My Soul ( #Christian #Hymn with Lyrics in Description / #Choir ) Lyrics: When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Refrain It is well, with my soul, It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul.

Perseverance: Enduring to the End! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

#Puritan Christopher Love #Sermon - Taking #Heaven by Storm Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

God's Will and Man's Will! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Romans 9:16 It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. #Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.

Walking with #God ! - George Whitefield #Sermon #Genesis 5:24 Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.

#Christianity and the power that changes man; Christianity is not to save the world; a message for the individual; a Gospel despised by the world; the judgement to come; the price of #forgiveness paid by Christ. This Untoward Generation - Martyn Lloyd-Jones #Sermon Acts 2:40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

#Prayer Meetings - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Acts 1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

True #Prayer , True Power! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Edom as a type; Jesus is He that comes; the glory and righteousness of God violated by the devil and sin; the return of Christ; the fate of unbelievers. The Crowning Day is Coming - Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Isaiah 63:1 Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garments stained crimson? Who is this, robed in splendor, striding forward in the greatness of his strength? “It is I, proclaiming victory, mighty to save.” 2 Why are your garments red, like those of one treading the winepress? 3 “I have trodden the winepress alone; from the nations no one was with me. I trampled them in my anger and trod them down in my wrath; their blood spattered my garments, and I stained all my clothing. 4 It was for me the day of vengeance; the year for me to redeem had come. 5 I looked, but there was no one to help, I was appalled that no one gave support; so my own arm achieved salvation for me, and my own wrath sustained me.

The Great #Revival - Charles Hodge ( #Christian audio #book ) Hodge’s masterful analysis of the aberrations that happened during the Great Awakening. Agree with him or not, this is Hodge at his best and must be consulted by any serious historical student. “...there must have been something very wrong in the revival itself. It may, however, be said, that the decay of religion through the land generally, is perfectly consistent with the purity of the revival and the flourishing state of those particular churches which had experienced its influence. The facts of the case, unfortunately, do not allow us the benefit of this assumption. It is no doubt true, that in some congregations… religion was in a very desirable state, in the midst of the general decline; but it is no less certain, that in many instances, in the very places where the revival was the most remarkable, the declension was the most serious.”

#Christians Urged to #Awake out of Sleep - Asahel #Nettleton “And that knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep.” (Romans 13:11)

The one who Kills you will Think he is Offering Service to #God - George Hutcheson Commentary on John 16:2 "They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service." "Such followers of #Christ as would be armed, indeed, ought to resolve that they will meet with, not one, but many trials of all sorts, and that they may be essayed with the utmost violence that men’s malice can invent, or their power in church or state can reach, either in an orderly or a tumultuous way; therefore doth he forewarn them of a variety of particular trials, and that in the greatest extremity."

Testimony of Thomas Sullivan of #Puritan Reformed Audio #Books #Romans 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. Romans 8:15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”

Testimony of Thomas Sullivan of #Puritan / Reformed Audio #Books Romans 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of #God , nor indeed can be. Romans 8:15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”

The one who Kills you will Think he is Offering Service to #God - George Hutcheson Commentary on John 16:2 "They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service." "Such followers of #Christ as would be armed, indeed, ought to resolve that they will meet with, not one, but many trials of all sorts, and that they may be essayed with the utmost violence that men’s malice can invent, or their power in #church or state can reach, either in an orderly or a tumultuous way; therefore doth he forewarn them of a variety of particular trials, and that in the greatest extremity."

Christian Hymn / Lyrics - O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus O the deep, deep love of Jesus, vast, unmeasured, boundless, free! Rolling as a mighty ocean in its fullness over me! Underneath me, all around me, is the current of Thy love Leading onward, leading homeward to Thy glorious rest above!... #Hymn #praise #worship

If no decision; then message has not been heard; transient value of worldly interests; prejudice produces unbelief; persecution a continuing fact; civilising influence of the #Christian #Church . The Message Calls for a Decision - Martyn Lloyd-Jones #Sermon

The #Sovereignty of #God in #Salvation - Jonathan Edwards Sermon Romans 9:18 Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden.

Make Them Come In! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon #Luke 14:23 “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.

The #Spiritual Watch - Thomas Watson (English #Puritan #preacher and author)  #Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Directions for Proper Self-Examination - Samuel Pike, Hayward / #Christian Audio #Book

Counterfeit #Christianity ! - Bishop J. C. Ryle #Sermon 2 Timothy 3:5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.

The #Future Punishment of the Wicked! - #Puritan Jonathan Edwards Ezekiel 22:14 Will your courage endure or your hands be strong in the day I deal with you? I the Lord have spoken, and I will do it.

Needless Fears! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Isaiah 51 12 “I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mere mortals, human beings who are but grass, 13 that you forget the Lord your Maker, who stretches out the heavens and who lays the foundations of the earth, that you live in constant terror every day because of the wrath of the oppressor, who is bent on destruction? For where is the wrath of the oppressor?

Holiness! - #Bishop J. C. #Ryle #Sermon Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

Election: Its Defenses and Evidences - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon 1 Thessalonians 1:4 For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, 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. 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.

Does #Christianity hold out any hope for the world? the pessimism of the historians; the Victorian humanists and optimists; Christianity initially personal; but carrying the responsibility of sharing the Gospel with others; no hope for the world outside #Jesus Christ; teaching the Christian ethic; a modern heresy. #Hope for the World - Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Ephesians 3:9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Redeeming the Time! - #Puritan Jonathan #Edwards #Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

The Valley of the Shadow of Death! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Job 35:10 But no one says, ‘Where is God my Maker,     who gives songs in the night #Psalm 23 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

The question of a wrong desire for 'signs'; a right and wrong desire for signs; a lack of #spiritual understanding demonstrated; an adulterous spiritual nature revealed; testing for the false; practical guidance. The Question of Signs - Martyn Lloyd-Jones #Sermon John 2:18 The Jews then responded to him, “What sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?” 19 #Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.”

The World! - Bishop J. C. #Ryle #Sermon 1 John 2:15 Do not #love the #world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.

A #Repentant Heart - George #Whitefield #Sermon Luke 13:3 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.

The God Who Hears and Answers Prayer! - Puritan Jonathan Edwards Hebrews  4:12  For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Praying in the #Spirit - John #Bunyan #Sermon Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of #prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

Happiness! - Bishop J. C. Ryle Sermon Psalm 144:15 Blessed is the people of whom this is true;     blessed is the people whose God is the Lord.

The broken-hearted know salvation; He comes not to condemn; sin produces condemnation; first He comforts; then He saves; true healing and its results. To Heal the Broken-Hearted - Martyn Lloyd-Jones #Sermon Luke 4:18 “The #Spirit of the #Lord is on me,     because he has anointed me     to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners     and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free

The #Church has no comfort except for Christians; the function of the Church is solely to preach the Gospel; the Christian's need to exercise and build himself up in the strength of the Lord; practical advice; no hope in this life; the importance of studying the profound truth of Scripture; reading a priority; be imitators of Him. #Exercise - Martyn Lloyd-Jones #Sermon #Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Comfort for the Desponding - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Job 29:2 Oh that I were as in months past, as in the days when #God preserved me

Death the result of sin; man's rebellion against God; strength of sin is the law; sting of death is sin; immortality of life through the Gospel; The Fear of Death (2) - Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon 2 Timothy 1:10 but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

Building the #Church - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Acts 2:47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Tried By Fire - A. W. Pink / #Christian #Audiobook Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

How to Please #God - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Jonathan #Edwards and Wife Sarah ( #Biography / #Lecture )

What went wrong in the synagogue; unbelief is a state or condition that controls us; bitterness and hatred towards #Christ still in evidence today; the manipulations of the #devil ; unbelief a state of prejudice; unbelief not an act of intellect; unbelief through pride. A State of Unbelief - Martyn Lloyd-Jones #Sermon Luke 4:22 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.

The #World On Fire - Charles #Spurgeon Sermon 2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

Joseph Jones - Man: Moral and Physical, or The Influence of #Health and #Disease on Religious Experience / #Christian Audio Book Spiritual #Depression, concluding counsels, how to remedy this. Joseph H. Jones was the pastor of the 6th Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. He also is the author of the official biography of Ashbel Green. He wrote a book on revival at New Brunswick NJ in 1837.

A #Gospel that is not miraculous is useless; the element of victory; demon possession; the law that condemns; not under law; but# grace. No Longer Slaves - Martyn Lloyd-Jones #Sermon Acts 7:35 “This is the same Moses they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ He was sent to be their ruler and deliverer by God himself, through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. 36 He led them out of Egypt and performed wonders and signs in Egypt, at the Red Sea and for forty years in the wilderness.

William Carey (biography): The Father of Modern Missions Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost