Evangelism & Soul Winning

Anecdotes from the Pulpit

… PROVIDENCE IN CONVERSION “A scrap of paper accidentally coming to view hath been used as an occasion of conversion. This was the case of a minister of Wales …

Lecture II: Anecdotes From The Pulpit.

… The marriage of a godly man into a carnal family hath been ordered by Providence for the conversion and salvation of many therein. Thus we read in the …

Sympathy and Song

Romans 12:15

… In some cases, too, some of those converted to God have, since their conversion, been partakers of very remarkable peace. I now have in my memory the stories …

Psalm 22

Psalm 22

… It is well to mark the order of conversion as here set forth; they shall "remember" —this is reflection, like the prodigal who came unto himself; "and turn …

'It Pleased God'

Galatians 1:15

… Then let them acknowledge, as he did, that their conversion was due to the undeserved favor of God! John Bradford's saying has often been quoted, but it …

Search the Scriptures

Isaiah 8:20

… It may be that he denies the effectual power of the Spirit in conversion; it may be he does not hold the doctrine of the entire depravity of …

The Great Revival

Isaiah 52:10

… What, then, was the reason? And we reply, once more, the same word which the Holy Spirit blesses to the conversion of one, he might, if he pleased …

God's Mercy Going Before

Psalm 59:10

… But probably we noticed this most at the time of our conversion. Some of us recollect when we first began to sigh and cry after a Savior, but …

Two Pauls and a Blinded Sorcerer

Acts 13:12

… If Saul had assumed the name of Paul from this memorable conversion, it would not have been an unworthy act, for his joy at the winning of Sergius …

Lydia, the First European Convert

Acts 16:14

… In order to the conversion of men, it is necessary that the person who aims at their conversion should work as if it all depended upon him, though …

Church Increase

Isaiah 49:20

… If we do this, we shall often be made to remember that all true conversion comes from God alone. There is no possibility of converting anybody by persuasion …

A Root Out Of A Dry Ground

Isaiah 53:2

… Any religion will win assent when the alternative is either conversion or instant death! Give a man a strong right hand and a sharp saber and he is …

Prayer 22 — The Presence of God

… We are longing to see it in the conversion of great multitudes by the Gospel, that those who have said, "Aha, aha, the Gospel has lost its power …

Self-Sufficiency Slain

John 15:5

… I feel in my own conscience that I were not clear of man's blood unless I did declare that any conversion which does not bear in it …

The Inner Side of Conversion

Jeremiah 31:18-20

… And that is what we call conversion, which is the first apparent result of regeneration, or the new birth. The man being renewed, the current of his life …

Testimony And Experience

John 4:39-42

… If, in speaking privately to an individual, you treat your own conversion as though it were a commonplace affair, or aim at his conversion whom you address as …

Only Trust Him! Only Trust Him!

Luke 17:12-14

… There must be a perfect turning round of us—a complete conversion from sin to holiness. That is salvation—not a preparation for salvation. Conversion is the manifestation …

The Power of Christ Illustrated by the Resurrection

Philippians 3:20

… Happy tidings for us! My brethren, how large may our prayers be for the conversion of the sons of men, how great our expectations, how confident our efforts …

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Genesis 4:9

… Before conversion you may have committed many a soul-murder. Ought not this to stir you up to seek now, if possible, as much as lies in you …

The Arrows of the Bow Broken in Zion

Psalm 76:3

… God has given us some signal triumphs in the conversion of remarkable sinners—let nothing, therefore, ever hinder us in seeking the conversion of men. Some of you …

The Free Agency of Christ

Mark 8:22-25

… For instance, if the Lord is pleased to bless a certain preacher to the conversion of souls, you may settle it in your mind that if you get …

Children Brought to Christ, and Not to the Font

Mark 10:13-16

… Our daily cry is, “O, that they might live before thee!” God knows that nothing would give us more joy than to see evidence of their conversion; our …

A Sermon From A Rush

Job 8:11-13

… True conversions are often very sudden—as, for example, the conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus and the conversion of the Philippian jailer when suddenly startled …

Beginning at Jerusalem

Luke 24:47

… It is nothing but truth, therefore display it before mine enemies’ eyes.” If yours is a true, genuine, thorough conversion, I do not say that you are to …

A New Song For New Hearts

Isaiah 12:1

… Our individuality must come out in conversion—even if it never appears at any other time. You fancy, so many of you, that it is all right with …

Good Works

Titus 2:14

… Until our conversion, there is not the shadow of goodness about us. In the eye of the world we may be reputable and respectable, but in the eye …

A Miracle of Grace

… Oh! I wish your iniquity would come to an end soon, and that it might end with your conversion. If it does not come to that end, your …

The Call to the Ministry

… As well be a professor without conversion, as a pastor without calling. In both cases there is a name and nothing more. 1. The first sign of the …

Faith in the Person of the Lord Jesus

… I heard of a friend who deeply desired to be the means of the conversion of a young man, and one said to him, “You may go to …

Oct. 29 — MAINTAIN THE DIFFERENCE

Exod. 8:23

… It is very conspicuous in the conversion of believers when their sin is put away, while unbelievers remain under condemnation. From that moment they become a distinct race …

March 29 — DAUNTLESS FAITH

Acts 18:10

… The Jews opposed themselves and blasphemed; but they could neither stop the preaching of the gospel, nor the conversion of the hearers. God has power over the most …

May 27 — AS THE LIFE -- SO THE FRUIT

II Peter 1:8

… We have noticed men of considerable parts and opportunities who have never succeeded in doing real good in the conversion of souls; and after close observation we have …

The Former and the Latter Rain

Jeremiah 5:24

… They may rest assured, if their faith is resting upon Christ, alone, it is well with them whether their conversion was gradual or sudden. But I say, many …

'The Old Testament 'Prodigal'

2 Chronicles 33:12

… That conversion which does not convert or turn the life is no conversion at all. One or two things remain to be said by way of practical address …

Paul's First Prayer

Acts 9:11

… In two ways he usually accomplishes his end; sometimes by the confusion of the persecutor, and at others in a more blessed manner, by his conversion. Sometimes, he …

Messrs. Moody and Sankey Defended; or, A Vindication of the Doctrine of Justification by Faith

Galatians 5:24

… The phenomenon of conversion is singular, but the effect of conversion is more singular still; and it is not a thing done in a corner, it can be …

Sounding Out the Word of the Lord

1 Thessalonians 1:8

… Have you not known a whole town startled by the conversion of one great sinner? A distinct, clear-cut conversion will often astound an en- tire parish and …

Ruth Deciding for God

Ruth 1:16

… And I believe that, according to the scales of true judgment, there ought to have been more joy in her heart at the conversion of Ruth's soul …

Christian Baptism

Colossians 2:12

… Augustine was the object of his pious mother's deepest solicitude; his conversion was the thing nearest and dearest to her heart, and yet she did not have …

Personal and Effectual Calling

John 10:3

… He came into contact with us, first, in our conversion. He had come to us, before, by the many pleadings of His Spirit and the many entreaties of …