Grace

Marah; or, The Bitter Waters Sweetened

Exodus 15:23-25

… Yet these early trials are very severe, and need much grace lest they cause us great mischief. Secondly, these evils assume varied shapes. You noticed that for the …

The Seven Sneezes

2 Kings 4:35

… Some regard pleasurable emotions as the clearest signs of Grace, but they are not so. "I am so happy," is frequently a far less certain token than, "I …

"Lead Us Not Into Temptation"

Matthew 6:13

… I remember the story of a pitman who, having been a gross blasphemer—a man of licentious life and everything that was bad—when converted by Divine Grace …

Full Redemption

Exodus 10:26

… And if I have had seven evil vices, and if by the grace of God six of these have been driven out, should I yet indulge and pamper …

The Great Supreme

Deuteronomy 32:3

… Detract not, then, from the Glory of His Grace by bowing down before others, and asking them to intercede for you! I remember a singular anecdote which sets …

The Two Effects of the Gospel

2 Corinthians 2:15-16

… Such men have I found amongst those who hear the doctrines of grace in their fulness. They will say, “I am elect, therefore I may swear; I am …

David's Prayer in the Cave

… When a soul gets out of a far worse prison than there ever was at Newgate, then he must praise "Free Grace and dying love," and, "ring those …

'Here I Am!'

1 Samuel 3:4

… Happy is the child who is God's child and who can say as truly as Paul said, "For to me to live is Christ." Such Grace is …

A Singular Plea in Prayer

Psalm 41:4

… It must be all of Grace—"And if by Grace, then is it no more of works; otherwise Grace is no more Grace." There can be no more …

Nature and Grace

You will never perceive God in nature, until you have learned to see God in grace. We have heard a great deal about going up from nature to …

A Sermon For Gleaners

Ruth 2:15

… I cannot buy Christ's Grace. I can do nothing to win His love. Once I thought I had some good works, but now I have none. Once …

Feb. 29 — WHAT FOLLOWS US

Ps. 23:6

… 23:6 A devout poet sings- "Lord, when thou Puttest in my time a day, as thou dost now, Unknown in other years, grant, I entreat, Such grace …

'Tempted of the Devil'

Matthew 4:1

… It was because the eunuch was but a babe in Grace that he went on his way rejoicing, but stronger Believers will often be tried as Christ was …

Psalm 42

Psalm 42

… This is the grace that swims, though the waves roar and be troubled. God is unchangeable, and therefore his grace is the ground for unshaken hope. If everything …

The Hope Laid Up In Heaven

Colossians 1:5

… We should, therefore, be rich in faith, which is the root of every Grace and, to this end, we should daily pray, "Lord, increase our faith." We should …

The Wordless Book

Psalm 51:7

… But the fact that it is of Grace shuts out the question of merit altogether! "By Grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it …

March 30 — PRAYER, THANKSGIVING, PRAISE

Phil. 4:6

… Consider that you have your petitions, and therefore thank God for His grace. He is giving you grace, give Him thanks. Hide nothing. Allow no want to lie …

Under His Shadow

Psalm 91:1

… Were there ever words fuller of consolation than these? "He shall call upon Me." Divine Grace will take care to give us the spirit of prayer. "And I …

No Illusion

Acts 12:9

… But call it by whatever name you please, the Divine Grace that interposes and rescues a sinner from the Law's threats, from Satan's tyranny, from the …

Election no Discouragement to Seeking Souls

Exodus 33:19

… It is a fact, concerning which you have only to open your eyes and see that God acts as a sovereign in the dispensation of his grace. Our …

How To Meet the Doctrine of Election

Matthew 15:24

… therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you." If a sinner really knew the doctrine of the choice of Grace, he would not run away from it, but …

Prayer 14 — "Bless The Lord, O My Soul!"

… We could not approach Thee, O our God, if it were not for Him, but in Him we come boldly to the throne of heavenly grace. Nor can …

Faith Hand in Hand With Fear

Psalm 56:3

… The Grace of God does not take away from us feminine tenderness, though it gives to us masculine courage. In fact, it blends the two in a perfect …

The Power Of Prayer And The Pleasure Of Praise

2 Corinthians 1:11

… But if I have done anything, it has been done by the Grace of God. If any success has been achieved, it has been Divine Grace that has …

The Elders Before The Throne

Revelation 4:4

… It will be Grace, Grace, Divine Grace, alone, in Heaven. There will be no division and no discord in that eternal hymn. We will cast our crowns at …

Feb. 2 — GROW UP

Mal. 4:2

… Why remain a babe in grace? Grow up. Young calves grow fast, especially if they are stall-fed; and thou hast the choice care of thy Redeemer. Grow …

Things Present

1 Corinthians 3:22

… Present things, then, Believer, be they bright or dark, present things—through the Covenant of Grace—are yours today! I. Subdividing this great and comprehensive term, we shall …

Nov. 1 — PERFECTION AND PRESERVATION

I Thess. 5:24

… He will preserve our "whole spirit, and soul, and body, blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." He will not allow us to fall from grace …

Luminous Words

1 Peter 4:1-3

… As every man has received the gift, even so minister the same, one to another, as good stewards of the manifold Grace of God. God's Grace takes …

Dec. 12 — A QUIET HEART

Isa. 30:15

… Oh, for grace to be quiet! Why run from house to house to repeat the weary story which makes us more and more heart-sick as we tell …

Sept. 11 — SUFFERERS MAKE STRONG BELIEVERS

Lam. 3:27

… Should I have loved the gospel so well had I not learned by deep experience the need of salvation by grace? Jabez was more honorable than his brethren …

Restless! Peaceless!

Isaiah 57:20

… The only balm is Sovereign Grace And the Physician God. Madness by nature reigns within— The passions burn and rage Till God's own Son, with skill Divine …

The Chief Physician and the Centurion's Servant

Matthew 8:7

… We may become just a little too spiritual—so spiritual as to spirit away the very Spirit of Christianity! God grant us Grace to be as tenderly considerate …

A Sermon From A Rush

Job 8:11-13

… Oh, get Grace which will stand that fiery trial! God give you a Grace that will be independent of human helpers because it hangs upon the bare arm …

Particular Election

2 Peter 1:10-11

… Our business is to encourage him out of his doubts, and by the grace of God to urge him to “give all diligence to make his calling and …

May 8 — HELP WANTED

Matt. 20:7

… What great grace is this! Surely every old man ought to jump at this invitation! After men are advanced in years nobody wants them as servants; they go …

"Things To Come"

1 Corinthians 3:22

… We are very apt to wish to pry into it by vain forebodings and vainer prognostications, but Divine Grace forbids us to indulge such impertinence and foolish curiosity …

Scourge For Slumbering Souls

Amos 6:1

… And unless a miracle shall happen, that is to say, unless the supernatural grace of God shall make a new man of you, you will be at your …

Aug. 14 — CHILD CHASTISEMENT NOT FOREVER

I Kings 11:39

… 14 CHILD CHASTISEMENT NOT FOREVER "And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever" I Kings 11:39 In the family of grace …

Oct. 24 — GODLY STABILITY

Jer. 15:20

… Carried about with every wind of doctrine, others only need to be blown upon, and away they go; but those who love the doctrines of grace, because they …