Prayer

Before Sermon, At Sermon and After Sermon

James 1:21

… We dare not say to any man who wills to enter the House of Prayer, "You must not come because your motive is gross and low." No, you …

The Trees in God's Courts

Psalm 92:13-15

… Let such ask Him, and ask themselves, the reason why and go to Him in prayer and say—"Good Lord, I am planted in Your house. Make me …

The Saint One With His Savior

1 Corinthians 6:17

… If you would know it, ponder this sentence of our Lord's prayer, "I in them and You in Me, that they may be made perfect in one …

Unsound Spiritual Trading

Proverbs 16:2

… It is not your coming to the Tabernacle, it is not your joining the church, your being baptised, your attending prayer-meetings, or your doing anything that will …

Despised Light Withdrawn

John 12:36

… Often, my Brothers and Sisters, should we be checked in prayer if we would be as wise as our Lord. "What shall I say? Shall I ask to …

Confession With The Mouth

Romans 10:10

… In the Apostolic times those who believed were constant in the Apostle's doctrine, in breaking of bread, and in prayer. Where two or three were met together …

Psalm 73

Psalm 73

… We all desire that God should be good to us; it is the sick man's prayer: "The Lord be good to me." But how is God good …

A Feast For Faith

Isaiah 28:29

… I remember one night, when we resolved to build this House of Prayer, we knew that we were poor, much too poor ever to be able to raise …

In Him: Like Him

1 John 2:6

… Many a sweet night he spent in those prayer-times of his in fellowship with the Father. Why, it was that which prepared him for the agony of …

Prayer 7 — "Let All the People Praise Thee"

Our Father, when we read Thy description of human nature we are sure it is true, for Thou has seen man ever since his fall and Thou hast …

Death and Life—the Wage and the Gift

Romans 6:23

… us to prayer, so that we cry, "Come from the four winds, O Breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live." This prayer being offered, we …

The Best Burden for Young Shoulders

Lamentations 3:27

… That is a blessed prayer in the Psalm, "O satisfy us early with Your mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days." Very few people …

The Three Whats

Ephesians 1:18-20

… Now, the prayer of our text was offered for Christians—for converted persons, for those who had faith in Christ Jesus and love to all the saints—yet …

A Woman's Memorial

Matthew 26:13

… And now my prayer is that we may be endued this morning with the same spirit as that which prompted the woman, when she broke her alabaster box …

Israel's God and God's Israel

Deuteronomy 33:26-28

… I remember being at the funeral of one of our Brothers, and a dear friend in Christ offered prayer in which there was a sentence which struck me …

Satan in a Rage

Revelation 12:12

… He must cry "boot and saddle" when men sound the trumpet of prayer! There is no tarrying in the camp any longer when the advance guard of prayer …

Christ is Glorious—Let Us Make Him Known

Micah 5:4

… Hearken to her psalm amidst the brown heath-clad hills of Scotland, and her prayer in the secret conventicles of England. Hear ye the voice of Cargil and …

Our Motto

Ephesians 6:7

… Being a Christian, as I have supposed, he pours out his heart before God in prayer and, in answer to his cry, the Lord Jesus sets before him …

'Peace! Perfect Peace!'

Isaiah 26:3

… See, He puts the words into your mouth, as if He felt persuaded that you would say, "Lord, I cannot pray an acceptable prayer," He makes one for …

The Church—Conservative And Aggressive

1 Timothy 3:15

… from John So-and-So at Canton, and we read it at the Prayer Meeting, how we would pray for him! We would feel he was one of …

The Glorious Gospel of the Blessed God

1 Timothy 1:11

… in this congregation, for even to great multitudes who attend our Houses of Prayer, the Gospel is a dry, uninteresting subject. They hear the Word because it is …

God Forgiving Sin

Isaiah 55:7-9

… Listen to God's thought! "Seek you the Lord while He may be found, call you upon Him while He is near." Breathe a prayer to Him now …

Light—Natural And Spiritual

Genesis 1:1-5

… There came no voice out of that thick darkness, "Oh God, enlighten us!" There was no cry of prayer, no note of desire that God would send light …

Varying Voices–Pro and Con

… The service was like the Presbyterian, — psalms, prayer, expounding a Psalm, and a sermon. He is certainly very remarkable; and, undeniably, a fine character; — not remarkable in person …

The Messages of Our Lord's Love

Mark 16:7

… A prayer will find Him. A tear will draw Him. A look of faith will hold Him fast. Cast yourself on Jesus and His open arms will joyously …

Reminiscences as a Village Pastor

… my faith has been often tried, but God has always been faithful, and sent supplies in hours of need If any should tell me that prayer to God …

The Pastor's Life Wrapped Up with His People's Steadfastness a Pleading Reminder for the New Year

1 Thessalonians 3:8

… We do not, now, expect to see them at Prayer Meeting—it would be rather astonishing if they came! We do not dare expect them to conduct a …

Letters on Private and Public Affairs, 1856-1890 (Continued)

… We love the same Lord, and the same blessed truth. " May the everlasting arms be underneath you ! I breathe for you a loving, tender prayer, — ' Lord, comfort Thy …

The Dual Nature and the Duel Within

Romans 7:23

… The cold sweat stands upon your brow at the very thought of your falling into so foul a transgression and you cry to God in prayer! But yet …

Pressing Questions of an Awakened Mind

Acts 9:5

… you? If you knew He would refuse you, you might be excused the prayer, but since He will manifest Himself to every contrite, lowly, seeking soul, will you …

The Believer Not An Orphan

… The believer’s prayers prove that the Holy Spirit is still within him. “Take not Thy Holy Spirit from me,” was the prayer of a saint who had …

The Rising Sun

Malachi 4:2

… Oh, that we had as much sense to know the Sun of Righteousness, that we might by prayer, meditation and holy living, bask and sun ourselves in His …

Psalm 147

Psalm 147

… By that knowledge Jacob is ennobled into Israel, and therefore let him who is made a prevailing prince in prayer be also a chief musician in praise. The …

Two Sorts Of Hearers

James 1:22-25

… He heard that Daniel drew near to God three times a day in prayer. He said, "That is right; I will do it." And he practiced a threefold …

Seeking the Souls of Men

… At seven o'clock, we had our prayer-meeting ; I went in, and prayed with the brethren. After that, came the church-meeting. A little before ten o …

The Beauty Of The Olive Tree

Hosea 14:6

… Truly, good Lord— "The calm retreat, the silent shade With prayer and praise agree, And seem by Your kind bounty made For those that worship Thee." If you …

Two Good Things

Psalm 119:71

… I am sure they do! Many deacons do all the Church business asleep and numbers of people come to the Prayer Meetings and pray in their sleep! I …

The Way of Salvation

Acts 4:12

… Have you been a swearer? Have you cursed the Almighty to his face? Ay; and such were some of us who now lift up our voices in prayer …

Loved and Loving

… I beseech you continue your prayers for me—prayer which I value beyond all earthly treasures. If these sermons profit you, ask that I may have Grace to …

Why Are We Saved By Faith?

… then we are saved from sin, and are moved toward repentance, holiness, zeal, prayer, consecration, and every other gracious thing. "What oil is to the wheels, what weights …