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Be Diligent, An Excerpt – 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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Prayer For Healing, Strength and Comfort
Dearest Heavenly Father; I know and not just believe that Your wisdom and knowledge reach higher than the heavens themselves, for they stretch out throughout our universe. It is so far beyond my feeble ability to comprehend and even understand … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer 9-8-2021
*Pastor’s Note: I started following Brother Pat (Lion Among Wolves) on another Christian Facebook group and so fell in love with his daily devotionals and his very sincere and sensitive prayers. He has graciously given me permission to repost any … Continue reading
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The True Shepherd – Robert Murray M’Cheyne
*Pastor’s Note: As so many of you know, I love the preaching from some of the Great Preachers of the past. They preached with authority and power and yet still had compassion and love in their messages. This is a … Continue reading
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Hate Sin! – 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. John C. Ryle was a big man, physically, intellectually, scripturally … Continue reading
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An Everlasting Treasure
*Pastor’s Note: On keeping with today’s theme of faithfulness and trustworthiness, I offer you this poetry from Sister Deborah Ann Belka from her website, CHRISTian Poetry – By Deborah Ann. It goes right along with God’s trustworthiness and faithfulness towards … Continue reading
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Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled – Charles Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (June 19, 1834 – January 31, 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
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May We Be
*Pastor’s Note: This is from a young man in England whom I have started following. He does daily poetry and at least a prayer once a week. He is very eclectic in his writings which makes them a joy to … Continue reading
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Is Life Worth Living? – C.I. Scofield
*Pastor’s Note: I know there is controversy surrounding Scofield as a minister and some things taking place in his life that causes one to wonder about his life. However, in much of his writings and in his publications he has … Continue reading
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Prayer For Wisdom
*Pastor’s Note: This was inspired by the daily Proverbs I am posting but in particular, Proverbs 4:7-13 and James 1:5. Dearest Heavenly Father; We come to You with open hands and an open heart and are humbled before You. We … Continue reading
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It Is The Gift From God
Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” These two verses probably are the most concise verses on salvation … Continue reading
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Prayer To Let Our Light Shine
*Pastor’s Note: This was inspired by the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5 verse 16. “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” (NASB) … Continue reading
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Different Gospel Methods – 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. John C. Ryle was a big man, physically, intellectually, scripturally … Continue reading
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Faith In God’s Timing
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Encouragement, Faith, Faith in God, Faith in God's Timing, God, God Almighty, God's Plans, God's Timing, God's Will, Habakkuk, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Lord, Old Testament, Prophet, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Surrender, Teaching, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Prayer To Fight Worry
*Pastor’s Note: Worry and anxiety are a form of fear. Your thoughts are focused on the problem(s) in front of you rather than the Problem-Solver Who has promised to take care of your every need. Most importantly, our Heavenly Father’s … Continue reading
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The Way to Overcome: Believe! – Smith Wigglesworth
Smith Wigglesworth (June 8, 1859 – March 12, 1947) was a British evangelist who was influential in the early history of Pentecostalism. Ministering at many churches throughout Yorkshire, often at Bethesda Church at Swallownest (on the outskirts of Sheffield), Wigglesworth claimed to … Continue reading
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A Different Type of Prayer
*Pastor’s Note: This prayer may seem like it is based in sarcasm, but to many this is the perspective they are thinking of. When we DO pray for those that are around us and do so in the light of … Continue reading
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Blessings To God and To Others
Dear Heavenly Father; Blessings and honor Father are yours through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus. Father, how can we thank You enough for the amazing grace, mercy and unconditional love … Continue reading
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Pray Sincerely
“Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven … Continue reading
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