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J.C. Ryle

Expository Thoughts On Luke - Luke 1:57-66

J.C. RyleTHE BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST We have in this passage the history of a birth, the birth of a burning and shining light in the Church, the forerunner of Christ Himself--John the Baptist. The language in which the Holy Spirit describes the event is well worthy of remark. It is written that "The Lord s... Read More
John Gill

A Declaration of the Faith and Practice of the Church of Christ

John GillA DECLARATION of the FAITH AND PRACTICE OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST, IN CARTER LANE, SOUTHWARK, UNDER THE PASTORAL CARE OF Dr. JOHN GILL, Read and assented to at the Admission of Members. Having been enabled, through divine grace, to give up ourselves to the Lord, and likewise to one another by the will... Read More
John Gill

Of the Duties of Church-members to Each Other.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 2 OF THE DUTIES OF THE MEMBER OF A CHURCH TO EACH OTHER A church thus confederated and united by consent and agreement, there are various duties incumbent on its members; which, both for their own comfort, credit, and edification, and for the glory of God,... Read More
K.P. Yohannan

How It Begins

K.P. YohannanIf you look at any movement that God begins, you will see three distinct characteristics. You will find these in the early church. Let us take some time and go back to the book of Acts, to the very beginnings of the Church. If we can live with these believers for a while and feel what they felt, I b... Read More
Paris Reidhead

Develop Your Full Potential in Christ: Magnitude of Grace

Paris ReidheadDevelop Your Full Potential in Christ: Magnitude of Grace By Paris Reidhead* Brother Jones we are so glad you’re here today, glad the Lord has given you strength to be with us. Having you here is such a benediction and blessing. Knowing that you are praying that our Brother Jones is going to just ha... Read More
Paris Reidhead

Develop Your Full Potential in Christ: The Great Scope of Grace

Paris ReidheadDevelop Your Full Potential in Christ: The Great Scope of Grace By Paris Reidhead* We’ve been looking at Ephesians as a manual on developing your full potential in Christ. We believe that it is His intention not that we should merely be saved somehow, but triumphantly. Not that we should just make i... Read More
Paris Reidhead

Fellowship in Service

Paris ReidheadFellowship in Service By Paris Reidhead* Let us turn again, please, to Acts, Chapter 6. We are concerned about God’s best for our lives. We serve this present generation, and minister to those who live while we live. But we must enter into the fellowship of believers of all ages by drawing from the ... Read More
Paris Reidhead

How to Recognize the Manifestation of the Holy Spirit

Paris ReidheadHow to Recognize the Manifestation of the Holy Spirit By Paris Reidhead* Our Theme this evening follows a series of messages that we have been bringing on the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. Some of you are here for the first time, and you will realize that there is much that has gone before tha... Read More
Paris Reidhead

Preparation for the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Paris ReidheadPreparation for the Baptism of the Holy Spirit By Paris Reidhead* This morning we are dealing with step number “9”. Now recall please that we’re talking about So Great Salvation. We have seen that everything that begins as a crisis is preceded by a process and followed by a process. In this case, th... Read More
Paris Reidhead

The Lord Our Healer – Part 1

Paris ReidheadThe Lord Our Healer – Part 1 By Paris Reidhead* Will you turn, please, to the back of your Bible to the little Epistle, 3rd Epistle of John. I shall soon join this Scripture with Exodus, the 15th Chapter. But we would begin here. We have announced this evening that we shall speak on the theme of Jeh... Read More

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