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Hans R. Waldvogel

The Violent Take It by Force (Is God satisfied with your experience of His salvation?)

Hans R. WaldvogelSelected Verses: Matthew 11:11-12. Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suff... Read More
Hans R. Waldvogel

We Glory in Tribulation Also (Tribulation builds faith. Follow the Lamb through to His salvation.)

Hans R. WaldvogelSelected Verses: Romans 5:3-5. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. ... Read More
J.C. Ryle

A Call to Prayer

J.C. RyleI have a question to offer you. It is contained in three words, Do you pray? The question is one that none but you can answer. Whether you attend public worship or not, your minister knows. Whether you have family prayers in your house or not, your relations know. But whether you pray in private or ... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Expository Thoughts On Matthew - Matthew 20:29-34

J.C. RyleIn these verses we have a touching picture of an event in our Lord’s history. He heals two blind men sitting by the wayside, near Jericho. The circumstances of the event contain several deeply interesting lessons, which all professing Christians would do well to remember. For one thing, let us mark ... Read More
J.C. Ryle

I Ask whether you pray, because prayer is an act of religion to which there is great encouragement.

J.C. RyleThere is everything on God's part to make prayer east if people will only attempt it. All things are ready on his side. Every objection is anticipated. Every difficulty is provided for. the crooked places are made straight and the rough places made smooth. There is no excuse left for the prayerless ... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Matthew chapter 20

J.C. RyleMatthew chapter 20 MATTHEW 20:1-16 "For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who was the master of a household, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. When he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. He went out about the third h... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Prayer

J.C. Ryle"Disciples should always pray and not give up" (Luke 18:1). "I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer" (1 Timothy 2:8). Prayer is the most important subject in practical religion. All other subjects are second to it. Reading the Bible, listening to sermons, attending public worship, goi... Read More
J.C. Ryle

"A Call To Prayer"

J.C. Ryle"MEN OUGHT ALWAYS TO PRAY." Luke 18:1 "I WILL THAT MEN PRAY EVERYWHERE." 1 TIMOTHY 2:1 I have a question to offer you. It is contained in three words, DO YOU PRAY? The question is one that none but you can answer. Whether you attend public worship or not, your minister knows. Whether you have family... Read More
John Gill

A Discourse on Prayer.

John GillA DISCOURSE ON PRAYER. 1 CORINTHIANS 14:15; former Part. What is it then ? I will pray the Spirit, and will pray with the understanding also. The design of this epistle is chiefly to reprove the Church at Corinth for the divisions and contentions, which were there fomented and kept up on account of ... Read More
John Gill

Neglect of Fervent Prayer Complained Of.

John GillNEGLECT OF FERVENT PRAYER Complained of. A Sermon, Preached November, 21, 1754, at a Monthly Exercise of Prayer, in the Reverend Mr. Steven’s Meeting- House near Devonshire-Square. ISAIAH 64:7 And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee. These words ar... Read More

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