Work & Service

The First Day Of Creation

Genesis 1:4

… Be not, therefore, led to suspect your sincerity, or to doubt the reality of the work of Grace. Although the work in your soul has been so quiet …

Light—Natural And Spiritual

Genesis 1:1-5

… We shall observe that the work of Grace by which light enters the soul is a needed work. God's plan for the sustaining of vegetable and animal …

Spiritual Revival—the Need of the Church

Habakkuk 3:2

… SPURGEON, AT WHITEFIELD'S TABERNACLE, TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD, AT THE CENTENARY COMMEMORATION, ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 11, 1856. "OLORD, revive Your work." Habakkuk 3:2 . ALL true religion …

The Spirit and the Wind

John 3:8

… For it is not merely said, "so is the work of the Spirit." But "so is everyone that is born of the Spirit." The child of a mystery …

Frost And Thaw

Psalm 147:16-18

… This is God's work! Yes, and not God's secondary work in the sense in which the philosopher admits that God is in the laws of nature …

Frost and Thaw

… This is God’s work. Ay, and not God’s secondary work in the sense in which the philosopher admits that God is in the laws of nature …

The Lost Silver Piece

Luke 15:8-10

… How the work of the Holy Spirit follows the work of Christ. As here we first see the shepherd seeking the lost sheep, and then read of the …

Oct. 27 — HIS SERVICE, FACE, NAME

Rev. 22:3

… 27 HIS SERVICE, FACE, NAME "His servants shall serve him: and they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads" Rev. 22:3 , 4 …

The Saint and the Spirit

John 14:17

… It is the Spirit's work to check the unruly passion, to put the bit into the mouth of the fiery desire! It is the Spirit's work …

Psalm 10

Psalm 10

… Death will puff at the candle of his life and blow it out, and the wicked boaster will find it grim work to brag in the tomb. Verse …

Evening, January 9

Ps 100:2

Evening, January 9 Go To Morning Reading “Serve the Lord with gladness.” Psalm 100:2 Delight in divine service is a token of acceptance. Those who serve God …

Morning, January 14

Is 63:1

Morning, January 14 Go To Evening Reading “Mighty to save.” Isaiah 63:1 By the words “to save” we understand the whole of the great work of salvation …

Evening, November 26

Zec 4:10

… Here is the comfort of every believer in the Lord Jesus; let the work of grace be ever so small in its beginnings, the plummet is in good …

Evening, January 24

Lu 10:40

… Her fault was that she grew “ cumbered with much serving,” so that she forgot him , and only remembered the service. She allowed service to override communion, and so …

Morning, July 12

Jude 1

… Equally wrong are those who magnify the decree of the Father, and the atonement of the Son, so as to depreciate the work of the Spirit. In deeds …

Christ—Perfect Through Sufferings

Hebrews 2:10

… And, as he has been successful in doing all the work for us, so, in every case where that work has been applied, perfect success has followed. Produce …

The Holy Spirit Compared To The Wind

John 3:8

… My Brethren, the like mystery is observed in the work of the Spirit of God. His Person and work are not to be comprehended by the mind of …

The Holy Spirit in the Covenant

Ezekiel 36:27

… For, remember, it is necessary that the Triune God should work out the salvation of the Lord's people if they are to be saved at all. And …

A Promise and Precedent

John 16:14

… And, thirdly, look upon it as aprecedent ormodel by which we should work. I. First, then, WE WILL VIEW THE TEXT DOCTRINALLY. This declaration of Christ contains some …

A Comprehensive Benediction

2 Thessalonians 2:16

… He "has loved us." Fly back as far as you will—till time has not begun, the work of Creation is not accomplished and God dwells alone—it …

Confirmation

… It is the work of the Holy Ghost. He who gives faith strengthens and establishes it: He who kindles love in us preserves it and increases its flame …

Soul-winning

Proverbs 11:30

… It is a work which filled a Savior's heart—a work which moved the Eternal mind before the earth was. It is no child's play, nor …

Intimate Knowledge of the Holy Spirit

John 14:17

… And as He works truthfulness in His people, so the work that He does is always true and real work. You may get up an animal excitement and …

Evening, May 15

Heb 12:23

… But I rejoice to know that the day is coming when God shall finish the work which he has begun; and he shall present my soul, not only …

How Repentance Is Given

… The work which our Lord Jesus has done has made repentance possible, available, and acceptable. The law makes no mention of repentance, but says plainly, "The soul that …

Salvation By Works, A Criminal Doctrine

Galatians 2:21

… otherwise work is no more work." You must either have salvation wholly because you deserve it, or wholly because God graciously bestows it, though you do not deserve …

Only Trust Him! Only Trust Him!

Luke 17:12-14

… If you trust Him before you feel any work of Grace upon you, you shall soon discover that there was a work upon you, though you discerned it …

Preparation for Heaven

2 Corinthians 5:5

… THE WORK OF PREPARATION stands first. Is it not almost universally admitted that some preparation is absolutely essential? Whenever the death of a friend or comrade is announced …

Question 9: What is the work of creation?

Ge 1:1; Heb 11:3; Ex 20:11; Ge 1:31

… What is the work of creation? A The work of creation is God's making all things # Ge 1:1 of nothing, by the Word of his power …

Perseverance in Holiness

Jeremiah 32:40

… therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee"? Do all things work together for good for you? I mean, for your spiritual good? your lasting good? Have you received …

How Hearts Are Softened

Zechariah 12:10

… When you are malleable under the hammer of God's Word, then will He work His work of love upon you. When you lay your own righteousness aside …

The Claims of God

Psalm 100:3

… The service of God is honorable as no other service is. There is a man who lives for himself—his great object is to get money. Look at …

The Blind Beggar of the Temple and His Wonderful Cure

John 9:5

… He said, "I must work the works of Him that sent Me." He was looking out for material to work upon—material in which the works of God …

Consolation From Resurrection

Hosea 13:14

… That is clear—who shall doubt it? God will delight to work the work of our deliverance. If He takes pleasure in raising a dead body, He will …

Man Humbled, God Exalted

Isaiah 2:17

… Indeed, this seems to be God's great work! And if any man should say to me, "What is God doing?" I would answer, "He is lifting up …

Aug. 24 — GOD ABOVE HUMAN PHILOSOPHY

I Cor. 1:19

… We cannot destroy the wisdom of the wise, nor need we attempt it, for the work is in far better hands. The Lord Himself says, "I will," and …

Oct. 31 — IMMORTAL TILL WORK DONE

Ps. 118:17

… 31 IMMORTAL TILL WORK DONE "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord" Ps. 118:17 A fair assurance this! It was no …

April 8 — PRESERVED TO WORKS END

Acts 23:11

… Who is he that can break the vessel which the Lord intends again to use? If there is no more work for you to do for your Master …

The Lord And The Leper

Mark 1:40-42

… Changes which we cannot work in others, much less in ourselves, Jesus, by his invincible Spirit, can work in the hearts of the ungodly. Of these stones he …

All of Grace

Ephesians 2:8

… otherwise work is no more work." Some try to lay hold upon salvation by Grace through the use of ceremonies—it will not do. You are christened, confirmed …