ephesians-4:15-16

[Preached in the Tolbooth-Church, Edinburgh, upon a fast-day before the sacrament of our Lord's supper, March 15, 1715. From "The Whole Works of the Rev. Ebenezer Erskine: Consisting of Sermons and Discourses. To which is Added, an enlarged memoir of the Author, by the Rev. D. Fraser," Volume 1 (of ... Read More

Anticipated Results When People Walk With God by Ralph Sutera Part 1 What happens when people walk with God? There is anew atmosphere of love, honesty, openness, burden-bearing in the church! Mere handshakes will be replaced by expressions of warmth and genuine love. Homes will be open for fellowshi... Read More

WHAT IS TOTAL COMMITMENT TO CHRIST? - Part 2 by Ralph Sutera 13 NOT indoctrination BUT inspiration John 4:23-24; II Corinthians 3:6 14. NOT license BUT liberty Galatians 5:1, 13 15. NOT service BUT surrender Romans 12:1,2 Psalm 51:6, 16-17 16. Not overworking BUT obeying I Samuel 15:22 17. Not DOING... Read More

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem. Psalm 51 Most believers are in agreement that the redemptive work which is to be accomplished on the earth at this hour i... Read More

"That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:" Ephesian... Read More

Abraham, My Friend The Making of a Praying Man_60 a nose jewel and two bracelets We are watching the unfolding of events pertaining to the father’s son; Isaac. If we continue with our analogy of The Father, Son and Holy Executive we see interesting patterns in this account. We see that this whole ch... Read More

A psalm of David, when he fled from the face of Abessalon his son. 1. The words, I slept, and took rest; and rose, for the Lord will take me up, lead us to believe that this Psalm is to be understood as in the Person of Christ; for they sound more applicable to the Passion and Resurrection of our Lo... Read More

"God hath not cast away His people which He foreknew." (Romans 11:2) There are certain doctrines peculiar to the spiritual education of all God's eternally loved, elect, redeemed, and regenerate people. These doctrines are questioned all the world over, and frequently exercise and perplex the minds ... Read More

The remark is often made by those who desire a wider path, "We must go back to the beginning; to the original ground that brethren took they received all godly souls that came; we have become too narrow and exclusive, etc." Now the question really is, can we go back to the beginning? If we think or ... Read More

“For the equipping of the saints for the work of service,” (Eph. 4:12, NASB) A revolutionary insight! The gifts in Ephesians 4 are given to perfect the saints for the work of the ministry. As soon as the saints can carry on, the gift can move on. This means that success in Christian work is working ... Read More