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Erlo Stegen

When God seems powerless

Erlo StegenJer 14.7-9 7O LORD, though our iniquities testify against us, Do it for Your name's sake; For our backslidings are many, We have sinned against You. 8O the Hope of Israel, his Savior in time of trouble, Why should You be like a stranger in the land, And like a traveler who turns aside to tarry for a... Read More
John Gill

Of the Grace of Hope.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 8 OF THE GRACE OF GOD Having treated of Faith in God, and of trust or confidence in him, the next in course to be considered is the Grace of Hope; for it, this order they stand, "faith, hope:—Faith is the substance of things hoped for," and therefore go to... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The HOLY Spirit

T. Austin-Sparks"The Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name..." (John 14:26). "John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit..." (Acts 1:5). We are now going to think about the Holy Spirit as the 'Spirit of Holiness' (Rom. 1:3) - the Holy Spirit. In the ... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Situation and the Need

T. Austin-Sparks“To whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?” “Behold, My Servant shall deal prudently, He shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. As many were astonied at Thee; (His visage was so marred more than any man, and His form more than the sons of men): So shall He sprinkle many nations; the kings s... Read More
Daily Light

JULY 17 - morning

Thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil. I beseech thee, let the power of my Lord be great, according as thou hast spoken, saying, The Lord is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means ... Read More
John Chrysostom

Homily 17 on the Statues

John ChrysostomOf the Commissioners (Hellebichus Commander of the Troops, and Cæsarius Master of the Offices ) sent by the Emperor Theodosius for the inquisition of the offenders, on account of the overturning of the Statues. 1. Most opportunely have we all this day sung together, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel... Read More
Ralph Erskine

God's Great Name, the Ground and Reason of Saving Great Sinners

Ralph Erskine[This sermon was preached at Carnock, July 18th, 1730, before the administration of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.] "Nevertheless, he saved them for his name's sake."—Psalm 106:8. My friends, the sacramental cup that some of you have in view, is a cup of salvation; and those that adventure to t... Read More
Thomas Bradbury

Perfect Oneness

"There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all." (Ephesians 4:4-6) A PRECIOUS declaration of the perfect oneness of the Church with JEHOVAH is given ... Read More
Daily Portions

March 12

"Yet you, O Lord, are in the midst of us, and we are called by your name." –Jeremiah 14:9 If the Lord has ever been in our soul to manifest there a sense of his goodness and mercy, we can then make use of this as our plea, "Yet you, O Lord, are in the midst of us." If he has ever heard your prayer h... Read More
J.C. Philpot

DAILY PORTIONS - March

J.C. PhilpotMarch 1 "May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word." –2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17 When the Lord is pleased to apply a promise, drop in a word of en... Read More

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