Preaching & Ministry

Mouth and Heart

Romans 10:9

… It is well to start fairly in preaching the Gospel, by declaring plainly to whom this Gospel is sent. It is sent to you that need it—it …

'The True Sayings of God'

Revelation 19:9

… He said, "the old men used to enjoy the Word so much while they were preaching it—they preached it with their eyes beaming with delight in it …

The Security Of Believers—Or, Sheep Who Shall Never Perish

John 10:27-30

… Whatever the doctrine may be, ungodly men can pervert it according to their own lusts— and if we have to stop preaching a doctrine because of the possibility …

Three Blessings of the Heavenly Charter

Job 10:12

… There is a dear friend who has gladly heard the preaching of the Gospel, here, but now he has to be confined in an asylum, for it would …

Diary, April to June, 1850

… deep interest and pathos to all who afterward knew and loved the great preacher. I feel that I am justified in at last revealing the long-kept secret …

The Prince of Life

Acts 3:15

… There is no Gospel without the Cross and no useful preaching which does not appeal to the conscience—yes, there must be the Cross for doctrine and honest …

Power With God

Genesis 32:28

… I was preaching in Bedford, and I prayed that God would bless the sermon and give me at least some few souls that afternoon. When I had done …

The Soul's Food and Drink

John 6:55

… He went from city to city preaching the Word. He was stoned and left for dead, but he rose to his feet and went on preaching! His very …

Established Work

Psalm 90:17

… There is a great deal of preaching of that which is not the Truth of God in the hope that it will be the means of converting people …

Our Own Dear Shepherd

John 10:14

… There is a way, nowadays, of preaching Christ against Christ. It is a new device of the devil to set up Jesus against Jesus—His Kingdom against His …

Dying Daily

1 Corinthians 15:31

… Another day he was found in the street preaching to a multitude of idolaters and denouncing their gods—irritating them by exposing their vices and by advancing truths …

Holding Fast the Faith

Revelation 2:12

… Oh, that we did more often remember that all our teaching and preaching must be done in the name of Jesus! In His name we gather for worship …

The Desire of the Soul in Spiritual Darkness

Isaiah 26:9

… There are seasons when we do not hear the clear preaching of the word; when the doctrines are withheld; when the glory of the Lord God of Jacob …

A Sacred Solo

Psalm 28:7

… The sacred poet served the Lord with his best powers, reckoning nothing to be good enough for the Lord whom he loved so well! Slovenly preaching, doggerel verses …

The Beginning of Months

Exodus 12:1

… Now, it is always a pity when we are preaching Justification by Faith, to bring in sanctification as to make it a part of justification—but it is …

"Out of Darkness into Light"

Isaiah 49:9

… in darkness, Show yourselves." There is a young fellow who ought to be preaching the Gospel—he made a very pretty speech, the other night, at the Mutual …

A Psalm of Remembrance

1 John 4:16

… Permit your minister to take hold of your hand, and look you in the face. My dear brother, will you dishonour your God now? You say, “No, God …

'Pray, Always Pray'

John 16:26

… Himself loves you." This little sentence is not so much a theme for preaching as for quiet meditation! You need to get alone into your chamber, sit down …

The Ascension and the Second Advent Practically Considered

Acts 1:10

… If the Lord Jesus Christ were to come to-day I should like him to find me at my studying, praying, or preaching. Would you not like him …

"Your First Love"

Jeremiah 2:2

… all the while as you now are when you sit! And the preaching—what wonderful preaching it used to be! I do not suppose that it was any …

Life Eternal

John 10:28

… Oh, what a blessed promise! Now, do you know, while I have been preaching to you about this, I have been thinking a little about my own history …

The Claims of God

Psalm 100:3

… From the preaching of Jesus he endeavored to distract human attention by debates upon the tithing of mint and anise and cumin—the making broad of the borders …

Little Sins

Genesis 19:20

… But dost thou know that God will damn thee for thy little sins? Look angry now, and say the minister is harsh. But wilt thou look angry at …

The Tabernacle of the Most High

Ephesians 2:22

… All things must minister and work together for good for the chosen church of God which is his house —his daily habitation. I think if you will turn …

Shiloh

Genesis 49:10

… And, dear Friends, if we want to see more conversions this year than all past years there must be more preaching, more constant preaching of Christ! Christ must …

'Who Is on the Lord's Side?'

Exodus 32:26

… The early Christian Church was very enthusiastic—they went everywhere preaching the Word. Somebody says, "Ah, they lived in the days of persecution." But it was not the …

Communion With Christ—a Baptizing Sermon

Amos 3:3

… When we are preaching the Gospel of salvation, we preach that to the world. But communion is like the Holy of Holies! Salvation, itself, seems to be but …

Filling the Empty Vessels

Philippians 4:19

… Very wonderfully had he been carried by Divine power through unparalleled labors, so that he had been made to triumph in every place in the preaching of the …

The Dream of the Barley Cake

Judges 7:13

… Those who preach the Cross of our Lord Jesus are the terror of modern thinkers! In their heart of hearts they dread the preaching of the old-fashioned …

Zealous, But Wrong

Romans 10:1

… If you know any such, keep on mentioning them to God in prayer, while I am preaching. Use the next half-hour as a time of quiet pleading …

Israel at the Red Sea

Psalm 106:9

… I heart a minister say once to his people, that “it would be a long time before the zeal of God’s house would eat them up.” Take …

A Call to the Lord's Own Flock

Ezekiel 34:30

… His own voice calls men and they come to Him! Many conversions are among us at this time—not only from my own preaching of the Word of …

The Angelic Life

Matthew 22:30

… And, as the angel sounded that trumpet, so, as often as the time comes, and the assembly is gathered together, the Christian minister should have his trumpet ready …

The Great Need—Or, The Great Salvation

Isaiah 48:18

… I am a minister. I feel my im-perfection—but my Lord was a perfect Shepherd of the flock—as He was a perfect Teacher, the perfection of …

Good News For Thirsty Souls

Revelation 21:6

… But I do not, in the slightest degree, rest my hope of Heaven upon my preaching. Whatever the Lord enables me to do for Him is His doing …

Faith Victorious

Matthew 15:21-28

… Oh, that it might be so, that while I am preaching, someone who is far off from God might hear the great silver trumpet blow and might say …

Love Stronger Than Death

John 13:1

… at least, to call out the redeemed of Christ from among men by preaching the Gospel to every creature. And, being "in the world," they were surrounded by …

The Main Matter

John 20:30

… that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God! If any sort of preaching would exalt ourselves, let us choose another, lest we hide the Cross of Christ …

Three Arrows—or Six?

2 Kings 13:18

… Life, death, and Hell, and worlds unknown, may hang upon the preaching and hearing of a sermon! To hear attentively and not be disturbed in the sermon may …

Election no Discouragement to Seeking Souls

Exodus 33:19

… It is the end of Arminian preaching to make men active, to excite them to do what they can; but the very end and object of gospel preaching …