Sermons & Devotionals by Matthew Mead

God's Purpose for the Conscience Matthew Mead, 1629-1699 "Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their ... Read More

The Eternal Duration of Hell's Torments Matthew Mead, 1629-1699 "It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God!" Hebrews 10:31 How can it be consistent with the justice and righteousness of God . . . to punish temporal sinning, with everlasting suffering, to inflict eternal venge... Read More

The Power of Grace in Weaning the Heart from the World by Matthew Mead "Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother. My soul is even as... Read More

Walking Wisely in Times of Temptation Matthew Mead, 1660 PREFACE To the Congregation at Stepney, who were the hearers of this sermon—may all covenant mercies be multiplied to you through our Lord Jesus Christ. The greatest thing I will wish to those that succeed me will be that they may be as true t... Read More

A Name in Heaven, the Truest Ground of Joy By Matthew Mead "However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you—but rejoice that your names are written in heaven!" Luke 10:20 Our Lord Christ, here in the text, calls off his disciples from rejoicing much, in that which yet was as lawful and likely... Read More

A Word to the Reader By Matthew Mead, 1665 To you, reader, let me take myself. What have the workings of your soul been, while you have been reading these lines? And what influence have they had on you? What, has not your conscience struck you, spoken the truth, and told you plainly that you have be... Read More