Battle for God's Truth

The Glorious #Victory of #Chastity - Benjamin Jenks / 1707

#Divine Cultivation - Charles #Spurgeon #Devotional : Faith's Checkbook Isaiah 27:3I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day.

The Barren Fig Tree; or, The Doom and Downfall of the Fruitless Professor - John #Bunyan Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. 1 Samuel 15:22 And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

#JohnCalvin - Audio Reading with Text - Commentary on #Psalm 81:13 Psalm 81:13 Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and #Israel had walked in my ways!

Wakeup! Wakeup! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. 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.

J. C. #Ryle S#ermon - Foundation #Truths 1 Corinthians 15:3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures

#Christian Conversation - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon #Psalm 145:11 They tell of the glory of your kingdom     and speak of your might

#OswaldChambers - The #Discipline of Disillusionment / My Utmost for His Highest / Audio Reading Often hurt and let down by other people? Then watch this video...I trust you will be glad you did. John 2:24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

Satan's Kitchen! - Charles #Spurgeon #Devotional #Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the one     who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take     or sit in the company of mockers

The #Repentance of #Judas - #Puritan John Preston (Christian audio book)

Helps to Full #Assurance - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon 1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

The Harlot's Face in the Mirror of #Scripture - #Puritan John Flavel #Sermon #Proverbs 6:32 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.

#Orthodoxy Without #Love...a Catacomb to Bury Dead #Religion In - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon

#DeathBed Scenes: The Dying #Backslider / #Apostate - Davis W. Clark This volume owns its origin to a season of calamity. While the cholera was raging in the city of New York during the summer of 1849, the author was called to witness a great variety of ” death-bed scenes.” At the same time his own health was too much shaken to admit of any severe literary pursuit. Under those circumstance the work was suggested to his mind as one likely to subserve a useful purpose; and during that season most of the material for the work was collected and arranged. Since then, it has occupied the hours of respite from more imperious duties, in revision and preparation for the press. In now presenting it to the public, the author would express the hope that it may promote the great interests of true religion.   Under each of these heads the most striking and instructive examples that have occurred are presented ; the whole forming the most complete array of facts ever embodied in any one work,...

There is a Final Apostasy from God - Oswald Chambers (Christian devotional) “There is a sin unto death”—there is a final apostasy from God, there is a sealed doom on an immortal soul while it lives, where God Almighty cannot awaken one echo of response—“I do not say that he shall pray for it,” says John (1 John 5:16).

The work of mortification; sin and the body; false ideas of mortification; abstinence from sin; a positive ambition to glorify God. #Sin and the Body - Martyn #Lloyd-Jones #Sermon Romans 8:12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.

Phil Johnson #Sermon - The Lordship Controversy #LordshipSalvation

A Present #Religion - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

Election is no Discouragement to Seeking Souls - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Exodus 33:19 And the Lord said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.

#AndrewMurray - Exhort One Another Day By Day - The Holiest of All (26 of 130)  #Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

The inconsistency of living after the flesh; the nature of sin and our new position; mortification; cause or means to an end? the way of #sanctification defined; support from the rest of the New Testament. The Way of Sanctification - Martyn Lloyd Jones #Sermon Romans 8:12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.

The #Strong Man Armed - #Puritan Benjamin Keach Matthew 12:29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.

The Pearl of #Patience ! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon James 5:11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

A. W. #Pink - It is Better to Stay at Home and #Read God's #Word

#Puritan #JonathanEdwards - A Truly Humble Man ( #ChristianDevotional ) 1 Peter 5:5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves

#Evangelical Sorrow for #Sin / #Psalm 130:3 - #Puritan John Owen Psalm 130:3 If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?

The glorifying of Christ; the ultimate object and supreme guarantee of our salvation; God's purpose carried out in detail; determinate foreknowledge; foreordination; everlasting love. To Glorify #Christ - 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[a] 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.

My Hourly #Prayer - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon #Psalm 119:117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

#Christian #Hymns with #Lyrics - How Sweet The Name of Jesus Sounds (John Newton)

#OswaldChambers - The Recognition of Pre-Destiny / Job 17 ( #Christian #devotional )  Job 17:4 For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: Therefore shalt thou not exalt them.

The #Life and #Death of a Christian! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

The centrality of Christ; the bond-slave; redeemed and captivated by Christ; the true definition of an #apostle ; his marks and authority; Paul's call by the risen Lord. Paul: a Servant of Jesus Christ - #MartynLloyd-Jones #Sermon Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the #gospel of God

A. W. Pink - Gleanings from Paul (audio with text excerpt) "In every thing by #prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto #God " (Phil. 4:6).

The Secret of Loving #God ! - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon 1 John 4:19 We love because he first loved us. 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.

#God Always Hears - Charles #Spurgeon #Devotional : Faith's Checkbook Micah 7:7 Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.

#Bible Reading! - #Bishop J. C. Ryle #Sermon 1 Timothy 3:16 Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh,     was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels,     was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world,     was taken up in glory. Matthew 4:4 #Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

The Almost #Christian : The Fearful Story of Louisa - Jacob Abbott The danger of neglecting duty and resisting the Spirit. The frightening death bed scene of Louisa who wished to live a cheerful young life and put off #repentance until later. The Almost Christian (1) #procrastination , (2) the love of the world (3) the fear of man.

Preparing for Covenant Renewal - Alexander Henderson #Sermon #Psalm 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of #holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.

#JohnBunyan - The Secret of our #Perseverance (Reformed #Christian #devotional ) 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

An additional proof of our sonship; the Spirit's help; intercession through wordless groanings; God's understanding; God's plan for the #saints . The Spirit's Help - Martyn Lloyd-Jones 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.

The new birth; self-examination; the general call of the Gospel; the effectual call of the Gospel; the effects of the call. The Call of the #Gospel - #MartynLloyd-Jones #Sermon 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

Only One Way: Christ! - Bishop J. C. #Ryle #Sermon John 14:6 #Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Acts 4:11 Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected,     which has become the cornerstone.’ 12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

The Broad Wall Around the #Church - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Nehemiah 3:8 Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, repaired the next section; and Hananiah, one of the perfume-makers, made repairs next to that. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/stack45ny SUPPORT MINISTRY: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5022374 Charles Spurgeon Sermon Playlist 2: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCDB844A9113F938C Link to my "Christian Devotional Readings" Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianDevotionalReadings

The glorious message of the #Bible ; #Jesus ; the centre of the Gospel; the #Gospel starts with a warning; none are righteous; a message for every man. The Warning - Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Colossians 1:28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.

Song of Confidence - Charles Spurgeon #Devotional : #Faith 's Checkbook #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.

#JohnOwen - Men Resolve at Such Times Against their #Sins  #Psalm 78:32-37 32 In spite of this they still sinned, And did not believe in His wondrous works. 33 Therefore their days He consumed in futility, And their years in fear. 34 When He slew them, then they sought Him; And they returned and sought earnestly for God. 35 Then they remembered that God was their rock, And the Most High God their Redeemer. 36 Nevertheless they flattered Him with their mouth, And they lied to Him with their tongue; 37 For their heart was not steadfast with Him, Nor were they faithful in His covenant.

The Way to Permanent #Faith - #OswaldChambers John 16:32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33 These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

How to Read the #Bible - Charles #Spurgeon #Sermon Matthew 12:3 He answered, “Haven’t you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? 4 He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread—which was not lawful for them to do, but only for the priests. 5 Or haven’t you read in the Law that the priests on Sabbath duty in the temple desecrate the Sabbath and yet are innocent? 6 I tell you that something greater than the temple is here. 7 If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent. 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.

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

John #Wesley and His #Ministry ( #biography ) - J. C. #Ryle / Audio Book

#Puritan Thomas Goodwin - The Heart of #Christ in #Heaven Towards Sinners on Earth This is a reading from the Collected Works of Thomas Goodwin. From an article by Mark Herzer: Thomas Goodwin masterfully and almost exhaustively argues that Christ’s disposition, love, tenderness, etc. has not changed in heaven. If He loved while on earth, then He surely loves in heaven. Remember, Jesus beckoned us to come to Him because He is meek and lowly of heart (Mt. 11:28). We must not think that Christ is less concerned and less meek because He has been exalted and removed from us. His nature has not changed even though His estate has.

An Alarm to the Unconverted - #Puritan Joseph Alleine John 3:18 Whoever #believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s #wrath remains on them.