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J.C. Philpot

The Work of Faith, Patience of Hope, and Labor of Love

J.C. PhilpotPreached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on, March 1, 1862, by J. C. Philpot "Your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope." 1 Thess. 1:3 When our blessed Lord rose from the dead and went up on high to appear in the presence of God for us, as our personal Representative and interced... Read More
J.C. Philpot

Wonders Shown to the Dead

J.C. PhilpotA Sermon PREACHED ON THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 24, 1841, BY J. C. PHILPOT, AT ZOAR CHAPEL, GREAT ALIE STREET, WHITECHAPEL "Wilt thou show wonders to the dead? Shall the dead arise and praise thee? Shall thy loving-kindness be declared in the grave, or thy faithfulness in destruction? Shall thy wonders ... Read More
John Piper

Be Filled with the Spirit

John PiperMarch 8, 1981 Ephesians 5:18 The apostle Paul commands in Ephesians 5:18 that we be filled with the Spirit. Therefore, I want to try to answer two questions today. What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? And, How can we be filled with the Spirit? I think it might help you follow me if I tell... Read More
Pearls from Philpot

Why are you cast down, O my soul?

"Why are you cast down, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God." Psalm 42:11 Do you forget, O soul, that the way to heaven is a very strait and narrow path—too narrow for you to carry your sins in it with you? God sees it good tha... Read More
St. Benedict of Nursia

On weekdays

St. Benedict of NursiaOn weekdays the Morning Office shall be celebrated as follows. Let Psalm 66 be said without an antiphon and somewhat slowly, as on Sunday, in order that all may be in time for Psalm 50, which is to be said with an antiphon. After that let two other Psalms be said according to custom, namely: on Mond... Read More
Tom Macartney

The God of hope

Tom Macartney“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13). What a wonderfully encouraging verse! What an antidote to depression! What a wonderful God we have: In verse 5 of this same chapter, He is cal... Read More
Andrew Bonar

Letters: Rev. William Armstrong, Rutherglen (2)

Andrew Bonar20 INDIA STREET, 1st Decr.1885. MY DEAR MR. ARMSTRONG, — It was very kind in Mrs. Armstrong to write to me, letting me know that you are making some progress. I wonder what your meditations have been. Did you ever see the little book I enclose (Thoughts in Prospect of Death, by D.Rintoul)— the obser... Read More
Classic Christian Writings

The Heart-Cry of Tears For Revival By Rev. Al Whittinghill

Edited from a message delivered at the "Heart-Cry for Revival" Conference near Asheville, North Carolina, May 23-27, 2000. "When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the h... Read More
David Wilkerson

What Story Does Your Face Tell?

David WilkersonKing David boldly declared, “I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God” (Psalm 42:11, KJV). He repeats the exact same statement in Psalm 43:5. Your face is a billboard that advertises what is going on in your heart. All the joy or turmoil that’s inside you is reflected ... Read More
David Wilkerson

WHY IS MY SOUL CAST DOWN?

David WilkersonOver and over, the Psalmist asks, “Why is my soul cast down? I feel useless, forsaken. There’s such a restlessness inside me. Why, Lord? Why do I feel so helpless in my affliction?” (See Psalm 42:11 and Psalm 43:5.) These questions speak for multitudes who have loved and served God. Take godly Elija... Read More

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