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- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 19: Amasa’s Murder
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- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 16: Spiritual Surgery
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Category Archives: Church History
A Puritan Thanksgiving
Acts 11:26; 1 Corinthians 4:12,13 And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring … Continue reading
Some Things to Remember on Remembrance Day
John 21:17-19; Revelation 6:9-11 Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my … Continue reading
Posted in Church History
Tagged gospel, honour, martyrs, persecution, suffering, testimony, truth, witness
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Honourable Humility: Thomas Manton
James 4:6 God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. THOMAS WATSON (1620-1686): Humility is the sweet spice that grows from poverty of spirit. THOMAS BROOKS (1608-1680): The most holy men are always the most humble men. WILLIAM … Continue reading
Posted in Church History
Tagged church history, grace, humility, Preaching, Thomas Manton
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In Remembrance of Oliver Cromwell
Psalm 68:1 Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): You remember the story of Oliver Cromwell and his men at the Battle of Dunbar [during the … Continue reading
Posted in Church History
Tagged battles, faith, freedom, God, liberty, Oliver Cromwell, praise, prayer, Protestantism, warfare
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The Power of Praise in the Midst of Persecution & Peril
Psalm 40:3; Psalm 146:2 He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. While I live will I praise the LORD: I will … Continue reading
Posted in The 16th Century Protestant Reformation (500 Years: 1517-2017)
Tagged hymns, Martin Luther, martyrs, music, praise, reformation, revival, singing, spiritual power
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Sola Scriptura―The Essential Basis of the Protestant Reformation
Romans 4:3; John 5:39; John 10:35; Luke 11:28 What saith the Scriptures? Jesus said: Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me—The scripture cannot be broken—Blessed are they … Continue reading
Posted in The 16th Century Protestant Reformation (500 Years: 1517-2017)
Tagged Bible, Protestant Reformation, Protestantism, Scriptures, Sola Scriptura, truth
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God’s Providence: A Printing Press for Martin Luther’s Preaching
Job 19:23; Psalm 68:11 Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book! The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. ADAM CLARKE (1760-1832): Our translators have made … Continue reading
Posted in The 16th Century Protestant Reformation (500 Years: 1517-2017)
Tagged Christ & Antichrist, Lucas Cranach, Martin Luther, Preaching, printing press, Protestant Reformation, Providence
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A Reformation Legacy: Political Liberty & Freedom of Speech
John 8:32; 2 Corinthians 3:17 Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. J. H. MERLE d’AUBIGNÉ (1794-1872): The necessity of liberty for the Gospel, and … Continue reading
Posted in The 16th Century Protestant Reformation (500 Years: 1517-2017)
Tagged anniversary, freedom of speech, political liberty, Protestant, reformation
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Sermon Preparation: Saturday Night in Spurgeon’s Study
Haggai 1:13 Then spake Haggai the LORD’S messenger in the LORD’S message unto the people, saying… C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): Brethren, it is not easy for me to tell you precisely how I make my sermons. All through the … Continue reading
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Tagged ministry, prayer, Preaching, sermon preparation
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