Battle for God's Truth

A Defense of #Calvinism - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His wil 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...

Giving Ourselves to #Prayer and #Preaching - Dr. Joel Beeke #Sermon Acts 6:4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

#Heaven and Hell! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Matthew 8:11 I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Luke 12:5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into #hell . Yes, I tell you, fear him.

Turn or Burn! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon #Psalm 7:12 If he does not relent,     he will sharpen his sword;     he will bend and string his bow.

Never Despair - Charles #Spurgeon #Devotional: Faith's Checkbook Malachi 4:2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with #healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

Treasury of David: #Psalm 91 - Charles #Spurgeon "He shall cover thee with thy feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust. A wonderful expression! Had it been invented by an uninspired man it would have verged upon blasphemy, for who should dare to apply such words to the Infinite Jehovah? But as he himself authorized, yea, dictated the language, we have here a transcendent condescension, such as it becomes us to admire and adore."

What is wrong with man? : some common views examined; the Biblical view of man; gripped by the power of darkness; the devil has been conquered by Christ; delivered from the power of darkness by Christ. Colossians 1:13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves

#Puritan Thomas Wilcox – Despairing  Sinner! / Honey Out of the Rock 1665 From Chapel Library: Honey Out of the Rock is mentioned in 1740 by Thomas Crosby in his History of the English #Baptists , where he wrote of Willcox: “He writ a small piece, which was printed before the Fire of London, entitled: A Drop of Honey from the Rock #Christ , a piece that was very well esteemed, and has done much good and been oft reprinted.” It was also translated into numerous languages. Now entitled Honey Out of the Rock, it continues to encourage God’s people wherever Christ is served. Thomas Wilcox was born in August, 1621 at Lyndon, Rutland, and probably was well educated. He was a Particular Baptist elder of a small congregation, which met at his house in London before the Plague. In those days of persecution, he was known for moderation, and preached frequently among the Presbyterians and independents. He was imprisoned in Newgate more than once, and suffered much for the sake of Nonc...

What is wrong with man? : some common views examined; the Biblical view of man; gripped by the power of darkness; the #devil has been conquered by Christ; delivered from the power of darkness by Christ. The Power of Darkness Conquered - Martyn #Lloyd-Jones #Sermon Colossians 1:13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves

#Holiness Demanded - Charles #Spurgeon #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.

Who then can be Saved? The Difficulty of #Salvation - #Puritan Anthony Burgess In this chapter, the author describes the hinderances of salvation that, without God’s grace, would make perserverance to the end impossible.

Why does a #good #God allow #suffering? - Dr. Alan Cairns Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Joseph Caryl's Farewell #Sermon Upon Being Ejected #Revelation 3:4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. #Galatians 6:13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

Providence! - Charles Spurgeon Sermon Matthew 10:30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Ezekiel 1:15 As I looked at the living creatures, I saw a wheel on the ground beside each creature with its four faces. 16 This was the appearance and structure of the wheels: They sparkled like topaz, and all four looked alike. Each appeared to be made like a wheel intersecting a wheel. 17 As they moved, they would go in any one of the four directions the creatures faced; the wheels did not change direction as the creatures went. 18 Their rims were high and awesome, and all four rims were full of eyes all around. 19 When the living creatures moved, the wheels beside them moved; and when the living creatures rose from the ground, the wheels also rose.

Abandon Your #Beloved #Sin - #Puritan Robert Bolton

#Puritans : #Assurance of #Faith - Dr. Joel Beeke #Sermon 2 Timothy 4:1 I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, 4 and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. 5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Why Do Bad Things Happen? - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon 2 Samuel 14:29 Then Absalom sent for Joab in order to send him to the king, but Joab refused to come to him. So he sent a second time, but he refused to come. 30 Then he said to his servants, “Look, Joab’s field is next to mine, and he has barley there. Go and set it on fire.” So Absalom’s servants set the field on fire. 31 Then Joab did go to Absalom’s house, and he said to him, “Why have your servants set my field on fire?” 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.

God's purpose before the foundation of the world; its outworking; the certainty of its completion; the plan seen in the Old Testament; its guarantee in the character of God. God's Plan is Certain - 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 importance of asking #Scripture questions; the sealing and the earnest of the Spirit a foretaste of the inheritance to come; the inheritance that is the 'hope of our calling'; all conversions are identical in the ultimate sense : the basis of our equality; our need to look not at what we were called from; but what we are called to; the danger of divisions; we shall be like Him. Divisions in the Church - Dr. Martyn #Lloyd-Jones #Sermon Ephesians 4:4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called

A. W. #Tozer #Sermon - Weight that Hinders / Hebrews 12 Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto #Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Holy Longings - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon #Psalm 119:20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

Talking to #Non-Christians About What They #Believe - #JohnMacArthur 2 John 1:9 Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; the one who abides in the teaching, he has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and do not give him a greeting; 11 for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds.

An Earnest Warning about Lukewarmness - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon #Revelation 3:14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. 17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. 19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. 20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. 21 To the ...

The advice of Mary; Christ's activity through the believer demonstrated; the importance of obedience; keep the commandments in detail; the place of #prayer ; and the fellowship of God's people; 'stretch forth your hand'. Keep My #Commandments - Martyn Lloyd-Jones #Sermon

Does the #Church need a new Reformation? return to the Apostolic doctrine; ancient and modern worlds contrasted; the true meaning of fellowship; and the #ecumenical movement. A New #Reformation - Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon   A New Reformation Acts 2:41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

The Holy Spirit's Intercession - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. #HolySpirit

Am I My Brother's Keeper? - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Genesis 4:9 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your #brother Abel?” “I don’t know,” he replied. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Receive him NOT into your House! - Matthew Henry #Commentary / 2 John 10-11 2 John 10:9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of #Christ , hath not #God . He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

Lessons from the Great #Earthquake - Samuel Davies #Sermon "Let imagination form a lively idea of the destruction of Lisbon the ground trembling, and heaving, and roaring with subterranean thunders towers, palaces, and churches tottering and falling, the flames bursting from the ruins, and setting all in a blaze, the sea roaring, and rushing over its banks with resistless impetuosity, the inhabitants running from place to place in wild consternation, in search of safety; or falling on their knees, and rending the air with their wild shrieks and cries, flying to the strongest buildings for shelter but crushed in their ruins; or to the sea, and there swept away by the rushing waves. Walls falling upon thousands in their flight; or the earth opening her jaws, and swallowing them up. Can human imagination represent anything more shocking? In other calamities, whatever else we lose, we have still the earth to support us: but when that is gone, we are helpless indeed, and must sink ...

The #holiness and goodness of the Law; the exposure of the sinfulness of sin; Paul's experience under conviction of sin; the time of this experience. #Sin Uses Law to Produce Death - Martyn Lloyd-Jones #Sermon Romans 7:12 So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good. 13 Did that which is good, then, become death to me? By no means! Nevertheless, in order that sin might be recognized as sin, it used what is good to bring about my death, so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful.

Eternal Security - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. 28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. 30 I and My Father are one.”

The #Christian Warfare against the #Devil , World, and Flesh - #Puritan John Downame Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of #God , that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Virgins Sleeping While the Bridegroom Tarries - #JonathanEdwards #Sermon Matthew 25:5 But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept. "Your amazement that you will have then, will be but the beginning of your amazement. Often wicked persons are in great amazement on their deathbeds. But this is but a beginning, and light in comparison. Sometimes they have such fear on a deathbed, as makes them tremble and groan and cry out; they go from this world groaning and crying to #God for mercy.  But this is but a light thing, in comparison of what will be at the day of judgment."

#Suffering: God's People in the Furnace! - #CharlesSpurgeon #Sermon Isaiah 48:10 See, I have refined you, though not as silver;     I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.

The Great Test of #Sanctification - Dr. Joel Beeke #Sermon

#Affliction Sanctified: #Glory Follows Afflictions As Spring Follows The Winter - Richard Sibbes

Life's Shortness and #Vanity ( #Funeral #Sermon ) - Samuel Davies Indifference to the Things of this Present #Life —Urged from Life’s Shortness and Vanity – A funeral sermon by Samuel Davies (1724–1761) “Some desperate sinners have hardened themselves in sin with this cold comfort, “That since they must be miserable hereafter, they will at least take their fill of pleasure here—and take a merry journey to hell.” But alas! What a sorry mitigation will this be! How entirely will all this life of pleasure—be forgotten at the first pang of infernal anguish! Oh! What poor relief to a soul lost forever—to reflect that this eternity of pain followed upon, and was procured by—a few months or years of sordid guilty pleasure! Was that a relief or an aggravation which Abraham mentions to the rich glutton, when he puts him in mind, “Remember that in your lifetime you received your good things”? (Luke 16:25)

Encouragement for the #Depressed - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Zechariah 4:10 “Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone[a] in the hand of Zerubbabel?” Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ

#Preaching in the 19th Century - Iain #Murray ( #Christian lecture) "In the first half of the 19th century, the concern was for men to be brought face to face with eternity, that the realities of the gospel and the world to come are set before men. They said very little about contemporary issues of any kind...but, thought they said so little about contemporary issues, they did much more to influence contemporary events. The men of the second half of the century had much more to say about social events and education trends, and all the rest, and they did far less, actually, to influence those things."

Andrew Murray - The Son: More Than The #Prophets - The Holiest of All (2 of 130) #Hebrews 1:1 #God , having of old time spoken unto the fathers in the prophets by divers portions and in divers manners, 2 hath at the end of these days spoken unto us in his Son...

The #Fool , His Character, #Affliction , and Deliverance - J. C. #Philpot

Grieving the #HolySpirit - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

An analysis of his own experience; #sin lying dormant; the 'coming' of the Law; self-confidence dies; the test of our reaction to the Law. Sin Revealed By the Law - Martyn Lloyd-Jones #Sermon #Romans 7:9 Once I was alive apart from the law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died.

Perilous Times - Puritan John Owen Sermon (2 Timothy 3:1) "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." 2 Timothy 3:1