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Chuck Smith

Luke 20:17

Chuck SmithThe Crushing Stone Intro. The day after Jesus made the triumphant entry into Jerusalem He went into the Temple and cast out those who were selling their merchandise. He said, " It is written, My house is a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves." The next few days Jesus was teaching ... Read More
Chuck Smith

Matthew 23:37

Chuck SmithOur Savior's Lament I. The cry of the Master, "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem." A. His description of Jerusalem, "Thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee." 1. In the parable of the householder who planted the vineyard and let it out to the husbandmen. He sent his servants at... Read More
Aphraates

Demonstration 21 (Of Persecution)

1. I have heard a reproach, which has greatly vexed me. The unclean (the heathen) say, that this people, which is gathered together out of all nations, has no God. And thus say the impious:— If they have a God, why does He not avenge His people? And darkness more exceedingly has thickened upon me, b... Read More
C.A. Coates

Affection for Christ – Its Awakening, Decline, and Revival

2 Corinthians 11:1-3. The subject before me is affection for Christ, or the state of heart which the Spirit is here to produce in the saints, and by which they answer to the present thoughts of Christ. I am afraid that when we speak of being here for Christ it is often the thought of our service or ... Read More
Principles For The Gathering Of Believers

76 - Chronological Bible Reading of Scriptures

Principles For The Gathering Of BelieversThere is a great need in the body of Christ for consistent reading of the Holy Scriptures in their entirety, book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In this case we are encouraging a chronological reading of the Scriptures. Most of the confusion is created when certain teachers, groups, or... Read More
Classic Christian Writings

Born To Worship By Ron Owens

Edited from a message delivered at the "Heart-Cry for Revival" Conference near Asheville, North Carolina, May 23-27, 2000. For as far back as God has allowed us to look in eternity past, there has been worship. As long as there has been any created being in heaven there has been worship. At the hear... Read More
Classic Christian Writings

The Righteous Lord Loves Righteousness By James N. Jidov

"O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto Thee!" (Daniel 9:7). What a blessed, glorious truth!" God alone is the possessor of righteousness! This is one of the great, profound truths of the Bible. God and He alone is the exclusive source of righteousness, the One in whom the righteousness that saves the... Read More
Classic Christian Writings

Why Revival Tarries By Henry Blackaby

The following message was given at the Heart-Cry for Revival Conference, April 2004, at The Cove, Asheville, North Carolina U.S.A. There has been a deep burden created by God on my heart and mind for some time, as to God’s perspective about the day in which we live. What does He say? How does He loo... Read More
David Wilkerson

NO DISTRACTIONS

David Wilkerson"Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? Yet my people have forgotten me days without number" (Jeremiah 2:32). I quote this passage whenever I miss my daily time of prayer because of busyness. It always drives me back to the secret place, crying, "Oh, Lord, I don't want to forget You... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Accept (1209) dechomai

Accepted (1209) (dechomai = middle voice of a primary verb) means to to receive something offered or transmitted by another (Luke 2:28). To take something into one's hand and so to grasp (Luke 2:28, 22:17). To be receptive to someone (Mt 10:14, 40). To take a favorable attitude toward something (Mt ... Read More

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