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On The Dissolution of The World – Hugh Blair
*Pastor’s Note: I was looking through my Bible software on the subject of our “Redemption Draws Near” and I became intrigued with the subject by this past great Scottish preacher and thought it would be a great addition and one … Continue reading
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Tagged Apocalyptic, Bible, Bible Teaching, Catastrophe, Catastrophic, Christian Morality, Christianity, Church of Scotland, Cities Fall, Classic Preaching, Classic Sermons, Dissolution of the World, Earthquakes, Faith, Fellowship of the Royal Society at Edinburgh (FRSE), Fires, God, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Hugh Blair, Lord, Nature, Nature Upended, Prophecies, Prophecy, Relationship, Scottish Enlightenment, Scottish Minister, Scriptures, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Volcanoes, Word of God
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The Sheep and Their Shepherd VI – Charles Spurgeon
*Pastor’s Note: I want to depart a bit from my normal practice of posting short sermons by these great men of God for one that is rather long. Because of the fact that it IS long, I am going to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Charles Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Confess Me Before Men, Devotion, Encouragement, Esteem, Faith, Faithfulness, Flock, God's Love, Grace, He Reads Your Heart, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, I Know My Sheep, Inspiration, John, King of Kings, Letter Kills, Lord, Love, Marking the Sheep, My Sheep, My Sheep Know Me, Prince of Preachers, Privilege of Christ's Sheep, Redeemed by His Power, Relationship, Scriptures, Self-Preservation, Sheep, Sheep Hear My Voice, Shepherd, Spirit Gives Life, Strength, Teaching, Tenderness, The Great Shepherd, Truth, Word of God
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The Sheep and Their Shepherd V – Charles Spurgeon
*Pastor’s Note: I want to depart a bit from my normal practice of posting short sermons by these great men of God for one that is rather long. Because of the fact that it IS long, I am going to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Charles Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Devotion, Encouragement, Esteem, Faith, Faithfulness, Flock, God's Love, Grace, Hearing and Doing, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, I Know My Sheep, Inspiration, John, King of Kings, Letter Kills, Lord, Love, Marking the Sheep, My Sheep, My Sheep Know Me, Prince of Preachers, Redeemed by His Power, Relationship, Scriptures, Self-Preservation, Sheep, Sheep Hear My Voice, Shepherd, Spirit Gives Life, Strength, Teaching, Tenderness, The Great Shepherd, Truth, Word of God
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The Sheep and Their Shepherd IV – Charles Spurgeon
*Pastor’s Note: I want to depart a bit from my normal practice of posting short sermons by these great men of God for one that is rather long. Because of the fact that it IS long, I am going to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Charles Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Devotion, Encouragement, Esteem, Faith, Faithfulness, Flock, God's Love, Grace, Hearing and Doing, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, I Know My Sheep, Inspiration, John, King of Kings, Letter Kills, Lord, Love, Marking the Sheep, My Sheep, My Sheep Know Me, Prince of Preachers, Redeemed by His Power, Relationship, Scriptures, Self-Preservation, Sheep, Sheep Hear My Voice, Shepherd, Spirit Gives Life, Strength, Teaching, Tenderness, The Great Shepherd, Truth, Word of God
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The Sheep and Their Shepherd III – Charles Spurgeon
*Pastor’s Note: I want to depart a bit from my normal practice of posting short sermons by these great men of God for one that is rather long. Because of the fact that it IS long, I am going to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Charles Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Cold Hearts, Devotion, Encouragement, Esteem, Faith, Faithfulness, Flock, Folly, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Inspiration, John, King of Kings, Lord, Love, My Sheep, Prince of Preachers, Redeemed by His Power, Relationship, Scriptures, Self-Preservation, Sheep, Sheep Hear My Voice, Shepherd, Silly, Strength, Teaching, Tenderness, The Great Shepherd, Truth, Word of God
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The Sheep and Their Shepherd II – Charles Spurgeon
*Pastor’s Note: I want to depart a bit from my normal practice of posting short sermons by these great men of God for one that is rather long. Because of the fact that it IS long, I am going to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Charles Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Encouragement, Esteem, Faith, Faithfulness, Flock, Folly, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Inspiration, John, King David, Lord, Love, Prince of Preachers, Psalmist David, Relationship, Scriptures, Self-Preservation, Sheep, Sheep Hear My Voice, Shepherd, Silly, Silver and Gold, Strength, Teaching, Tenderness, The Great Shepherd, Truth, Word of God
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The Sheep and Their Shepherd – Charles Spurgeon
*Pastor’s Note: I want to depart a bit from my normal practice of posting short sermons by these great men of God for one that is rather long. Because of the fact that it IS long, I am going to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Charles Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Flock, Folly, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Inspiration, John, King David, Lord, Love, Prince of Preachers, Psalmist David, Relationship, Scriptures, Self-Preservation, Sheep, Sheep Hear My Voice, Shepherd, Silly, Strength, Teaching, Tenderness, The Great Shepherd, Truth, Word of God
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God’s Medicine: Affliction – J.C. Ryle
John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. Affliction is one of God’s medicines. By it He often … Continue reading
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Tagged Affliction, Bible, Bible Teaching, Crosses, Disease, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Great Pastor, Great Preacher, Health, Heavenly Father, Hope, Inspiration, J.C. Ryle, King David, Learning, Lessons, Lord, Losses, Medicine, Natural Desires, Psalms, Relationship, Sanctified, Scriptures, Souls, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth
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Bragging About God – A.W. Tozer
Aiden Wilson Tozer (April 21, 1897 – May 12, 1963) was an American Christian pastor, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor. Self-taught theologian. Fearless preacher. Gifted writer. Man of the inner life. A.W. Tozer, called by many a “modern-day prophet.” … Continue reading
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Tagged A.W. Tozer, Adoration, Adore, Bible, Bible Teaching, Brag, Bragging, Carnal, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Encouragement, Faith of Our Fathers, Faithfulness, God, God's Highest Desire, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Life-Changing, Lord, Love, Ministry, Needs, Plan of Salvation, Pride, Prideful, Religious Fads, Scriptures, Shallow-Minded, Sovereign God, Spirit-Filled Life, Spirit-Taught, Teaching, Truth, Word of God, Worldly, Worship, Worship In Spirit and Truth, Worshippers
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Love and Fear – Alexander MacLaren
Alexander MacLaren (February 11, 1826 – May 5, 1910) was an English non-conformist minister of Scottish origin. This Scottish preacher was known as the ‘Prince of Expositors’ and “the supreme example of the Protestant expository preacher.” He was born in … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John, Alexander Maclaren, Anxiety, Bible, Bible Teaching, Character, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christ's Love, Death, Dread, Emotions, Encouragement, Evil, Expositor, Expulsion of Fear, Faith, Faithfulness, Fear, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Imperfection, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Ministry, Mission of Fear, Overcoming Fear, Power, Redemption, Relationship, Repentance, Righteousness, Salvation, Scottish Preacher, Scripture, Scriptures, Sinfulness, Sound Mind, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, The Great Expositor, Truth, Unforgiveness, Unrighteousness, Word of God, Worry
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Concentrating On Things That Really Matter – A.W. Tozer
Aiden Wilson Tozer (April 21, 1897 – May 12, 1963) was an American Christian pastor, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor. Self-taught theologian. Fearless preacher. Gifted writer. Man of the inner life. A.W. Tozer, called by many a “modern-day prophet.” … Continue reading
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Tagged A.W. Tozer, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Encouragement, Faith of Our Fathers, Faithfulness, False Doctrines, God, Grace, Heavenly Father, Heritage of Truth, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Important Things, Incidental Things, Inconsequential Things, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Luke, Ministry, Needful Things, Needs, Philippians, Religious Fads, Scriptures, Spirit-Filled Life, Spirit-Taught, Teaching, Truth, What is Important?, Word of God
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More Ravenhill Quotes – Leonard Ravenhill
Leonard Ravenhill (June 18, 1907 – November 27, 1994) was an English Christian evangelist and author who focused on the subjects of prayer and revival. He is best known for challenging western evangelicalism (through his books and sermons) to compare … Continue reading
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Tagged Absolute vs Obsolete, Author, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communication, Encouragement, Evangelist, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Gossip, Gossiping, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Leonard Ravenhill, Life Story, Lord, Love, Maturity, Ministry, Obedience, Prayer Warrior, Quotes, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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How To Walk With God – J.C. Ryle
John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. To walk with God is to walk in the light … Continue reading
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Tagged Anglican, Anointing, Bible, Bible Teaching, Bishop of Liverpool, Choices, Conscience, Encouragement, Evangelical, Faithfulness, Fire, Glory of God, Gospel, Grace, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, J.C. Ryle, Lord, Passion, Preacher, Strength, Teacher, Teaching, Truth, Walk In Light, Word of God, Writer of Tracts
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The Character of a True Christian – Part II, J.C. Ryle
Keeping with the theme I am presenting from the excerpt of my book, “Walking In Peace and Security” I am continuing this wonderful sermon from a Preacher who was always true to his teaching. I am presenting it in two … Continue reading
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Tagged Adoption, Bible, Bible Teaching, Billy Graham, Character, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Classic Sermons, Dependence, Doubt, Election, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Fear, God, God's Love, Great Shepherd, Heavenly Father, Inspiration, J.C. Ryle, John, Lord, Love, Preacher, Purchase, Reliance, Scripture, Scriptures, Sheep, Shepherd, Strength, Teaching, True Christian, Truth, Word of God
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The Character of a True Christian – Part I, J.C. Ryle
Keeping with the theme I am presenting from the excerpt of my book, “Walking In Peace and Security” I am including this wonderful sermon from a Preacher who was always true to his teaching. I am presenting it in two … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Character, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Classic Sermons, Dependence, Doubt, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Fear, God, God's Love, Great Shepherd, Heavenly Father, Inspiration, J.C. Ryle, John, Lord, Love, Preacher, Reliance, Scripture, Scriptures, Sheep, Shepherd, Strength, Teaching, True Christian, Truth, Word of God
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Salvation Free To All – Dwight L. Moody
Dwight Lyman Moody (February 5, 1837 – December 22, 1899), also known as D. L. Moody, was an American evangelist and publisher connected with the Holiness Movement, who founded the Moody Church, Northfield School and Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Born Again, Choices, Christ All In All, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Colossians, Deliverer, Dwight L. Moody, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Lamb of God, Limiting God, Lord, Love, Luke, Ministry, Mount Calvary, Redemption, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Shepherd, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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A Divided Heart – Charles Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (19 June 1834 – 31 January 1892) was an English Particular Baptist preacher. Spurgeon remains highly influential among Christians of various denominations, among whom he is known as the “Prince of Preachers.” He was a strong figure … Continue reading
Ravenhill Quotes – Leonard Ravenhill
Leonard Ravenhill (June 18, 1907 – November 27, 1994) was an English Christian evangelist and author who focused on the subjects of prayer and revival. He is best known for challenging western evangelicalism (through his books and sermons) to compare … Continue reading
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Tagged Author, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communication, Encouragement, Evangelist, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Leonard Ravenhill, Life Story, Lord, Love, Ministry, Prayer Warrior, Quotes, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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