Money & Stewardship

Psalm 7

Psalm 7

… in a joint purchase, and who fell dead there and then with the money in her hand. Selah. David enhances the solemnity of this appeal to the dread …

Wheat in the Barn

… fulfilled, “Upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat.” By giving the angels work to do, all intelligent creatures, of whose existence we have information …

The Long Illness

… to continued intercession : — " Dear Brethren, " The Lord's Name be praised for first giving and then hearing the loving prayers of His people! Through these prayers my life …

Strength in Weakness

… If he, who once lived to win souls, now lives to win silver and gold, his money shall perish with him; if he, who once was famous for …

The Resurrection of the Dead

Acts 24:15

… It was a common practice to put Christians to the lions, giving them a short sword, and bidding them fight for their lives; and sometimes, strengthened by God …

Thy Redeemer

Isaiah 41:14

… In helping thee, I am giving thee what I have bought for thee already. It is no new thing. I can do it easily. “Help thee?” Thou needst …

Psalm 100

Psalm 100

… seems to bring heaven down to earth, and to raise earth to heaven, giving us anticipations of the pure and sublime delights of that noble and general assembly …

Early Criticisms and Slanders

… the Love of the Triune God in the preacher’s heart. “In thus giving, without reserve, an unbiased verdict respecting the main drift of the sermons contained in …

Psalm 139

Psalm 139

… he saith it to him, acknowledging it to him, and giving him the glory of it. Divine truths look full as well when they are prayed over as …

A Good Confession.–Baptism

… He was great at giving the “soft answer which turneth away wrath;” he was beloved by his people, and universally respected in the village. His death serves as …

Our Place—at Jesus' Feet

Luke 7:38

… We find that the Samaritan who had been healed fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. Well, then, that position is most helpful to …

Alas! I Can Do Nothing!

… Many remain in the dark for years because they have no power, as they say, to do that which is the giving up of all power and reposing …

Help for Your Sickness

Matthew 8:16

… washed and they are sanctified! I have blessed the name of God when giving the right hand of Christian fellowship to ransomed ones to whom we could not …

Expected Proof of Professed Love

2 Corinthians 8:24

… Proof is called for, not because Jesus doubts, but because He loves to please us by giving us opportunities of proving our love! But one reason why we …

The Evidence of Our Lord's Wounds

John 20:27

… What next? why, dear friends, the Lord has a way of giving his people wonderful realizations. I hope I shall not say anything incorrect when I remark that …

Our Great Shepherd Finding the Sheep

Luke 15:4

… And, mark, there is no giving up. That sheep has wandered now for many hours. The sun has risen and the sun has set. Or, at least it …

The Absent Pastor’s Care for his Flock

… Before giving the special series of communications referred to above, one letter from an earlier period seems worthy of insertion. It was written during one of the journeys …

Loyal to the Core

2 Samuel 15:21

… Blessed is the man who will follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth, giving himself wholly up to his Lord to serve Him with all His heart. But Ittai …

The “Down-grade” Controversy Foreshadowed

… Who would dream of giving out a verse from quaint old Quarles ? Imagine the precentor saying, ‘ Let us sing to the praise and glory of God the ode …

Two Sorts Of Hearers

James 1:22-25

… I remember reading of a certain person who heard of giving a 10th of our substance to God. "Well," said he, "that is right and I will do …

The Long Pastorate Commenced, 1854

… I had passed happily through all the early parts of Divine service on the Sabbath evening, and was giving out the hymn before the sermon. I opened the …

Psalm 29

Psalm 29

… Every true believer hath peace of conscience in the promise, and that we count as good as ready money in the purse, which we have sure bond for …

Appreciative Correspondents, 1855-1890

… Spurgeon's correspondents completely changed the tone of their letters in consequence of his earnest contention for the faith ; but, instead of giving specimens of the two kinds …

Psalm 74

Psalm 74

… And these poor are of two sorts; either poor in regard of wealth and outward substance, or poor in regard of friends or outward assistance. A rich man …

Unknown Depths and Heights

Luke 23:34

… spot, nor even half a spot! Some have given away large sums of money with the hope of thereby cleansing themselves from sin. But all the gold in …

Letters on Private and Public Affairs, 1856-1890

… past night, that I could but cherish the hope that the Lord was giving you relief." In reply, Mr. Spurgeon wrote : — " Dec. 5, 1890. "Venerated Friend, " It made …

Frost And Thaw

Psalm 147:16-18

… in sending thaw, so I pray you recognize the handiwork of God in giving you a sense of sin and in bringing you to the Savior's feet …

Frost and Thaw

… in sending thaw, so I pray you recognize the handiwork of God in giving you a sense of sin, and in bringing you to the Saviour’s feet …

Spring In The Heart

Psalm 65:10

… If religious desires are not of God's sending, but are caused by excitement, they will probably prevent your giving a serious hearing to the Word of God …

Spring in the Heart

… God’s sending, but are caused by excitement, they will probably prevent your giving a serious hearing to the Word of God in times to come. If convictions …

A Typical Week’s Work (Continued)

… The Archbishop of Canterbury kindly sent, each year, a card giving the right of free passage through his spacious grounds, and he, on several occasions, expressed his wish …

The Great Supreme

Deuteronomy 32:3

… But when the master commands that which is wrong, allow me solemnly to caution you against giving to him anything which you are not bound to do. Your …

Experiences after Conversion

… Yet, even in such byways, the Lord is with us, helping us, sustaining us, and giving us grace to conquer at the close. — C. H. S. WHEN my …

Lecture I: Illustrations In Preaching.

… hearers a breeze of happy thought, which will pass over them like life-giving breath, arousing them from their apathy, and quickening their faculties to receive the truth …

But a Step

1 Samuel 20:3

… he had addressed as a coward was now preaching from the pulpit and giving out, at the commencement of his sermon, the advice which he had given him …

The Feast of the Lord

John 2:9-10

… Again; your Father doth not give you the good wine now, because he is giving you an appetite for it. At the old feasts of the Romans men …

A Solemn Warning for All Churches

Revelation 3:4

… at the churches around, and see how they have defiled their garments by giving baptism to those who whom it was never intended, and degrading a holy church …

The Saviour's Many Crowns

Revelation 19:12

… There are times when one preaches with pleasure and delight, enjoying the Word, but now I can get nothing for myself, even if I am giving you anything …

A Memorable Interview

John 20:27

… Eternal Sovereignty, bow your head in devout astonishment, fall at His feet and, giving tongue to your rapture, exclaim, "My Lord and my God!" And did not Thomas …

Light at Evening Time

Zechariah 14:7

… is said, he did stretch out his hand; he grasped his sword, and giving a desperate thrust at the dragon, he cried, “Rejoice not over me, O mine …