'Be Ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.' I Corinthians 11. 1 1. Paul was a minister who prayed much for his congregation Let us read his words prayerfully and calmly so that we may hear the voice of the Spirit. 'Night and day praying exceedingly that we ... might perfect that which is l... Read More
The thought of flaming enthusiasm in religion arouses distrust in the modern mind as in the ancient. Enthusiasm is permitted in any other pursuit; in religion it is regarded as bad form. Enthusiasts in piety are either despised as unintelligent zealots, or tolerated as well-meaning fanatics. Reserve... Read More
The thought of the nearness of the glory should be deeply cherished by the heart. And we need be at no effort to persuade ourselves of it. It is taught us richly in the Word. The place of the glory is near us, and the path by which it can either come to us or we go to it is short and simple, and the... Read More
THE GOSPEL AND ITS MINISTRY PREFATORY NOTE TO THE THIRTEENTH EDITION. THE first ten chapters of The Gospel and its Ministry were written some five-and-thirty years ago for a religious "Monthly." When published in book form these chapters were supplemented by a number of appendix notes; and further n... Read More
February 1, 1981 2 Samuel 10:11-12 I want to paint a word picture this morning of a relationship in ministry for John Piper and Glenn Ogren as they try to give pastoral leadership to the people of God who are Bethlehem Baptist Church. It is a picture that should shape his goals and my goals and your... Read More
On FIRE for JESUS! by Joe Brice The thought of flaming enthusiasm in religion arouses distrust in the modern mind as in the ancient. Enthusiasm is permitted in any other pursuit; in religion it is regarded as bad form. Enthusiasts in piety are either despised as unintelligent zealots, or tolerated a... Read More
Soul-Winners And Their Prayers By Samuel L. Brengle “The inwrought fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” (James 5:16, R.V.). All great soul-winners have been men of much and mighty prayer, and all great revivals have been preceded and carried out by persevering, prevailing knee-work in th... Read More
Oil for the light. Exodus 25.6) The word "light" here, signifies "light-giver"; that is, the lampstand with its seven lamps which stood in the Tabernacle. In the Sanctuary natural light was in a measure shut out. Light during the night was supplied by the golden lampstand. The lamps were ordered by ... Read More
THE LAMPSTAND "And thou shalt make a lampstand of pure gold." (Ex. 25. 31). THE golden lampstand, with its seven lamps and centre shaft, is the type of ministry according to God in the power of the Holy Ghost, in its various branches of testimony, having Christ for its centre, source, and subject. I... Read More
All studies of the Kingdom of Heaven must begin with the King Himself. No kingdom is greater than its king, nor more wise or powerful than the one who is best qualified to rule it. The Bible tells us about this King, the greatest Ruler of all, the King of all Kings. If we study it carefully what doe... Read More
The Example of Paul
On Fire For Jesus
The Nearness of the Glory
The Gospel and Its Ministry
For Our People and for the Cities of Our God
On Fire For Jesus
Soul-Winners And Their Prayers
Types of the Tabernacle - Oil for the Light
Types of the Tabernacle - The Lampstand
The King and His Kingdom