If my sermons kept people from reading the Bible for themselves, I would like to see the whole stock in a blaze and burned to ashes. Charles Spurgeon
"[God] can see you when you only hope in his mercy, and he takes pleasure in you if you have only begun to fear him." - Charles Spurgeon
I am always asked this question: what do you think is the main problem facing the church? The main issue facing the church is the lack of discernment. —John MacArthur
Young people don't need leaders who are adults but act like teens or college students. They need leaders who act like adults but care about teenagers and college students.
Discernment is not just the capacity to tell the difference between truth and error, but more importantly, truth from half-truths.
Backsliding generally first begins with neglect of private prayer. 1. Bibles read without prayer; 2. Marriages contracted without prayer; 3. Journeys are undertaken without prayer; 4. Residences are chosen without prayer; 5. Friendships formed without prayer...
Bible study is the metal that makes a Christian. This is the strong meat on which holy men are nourished. Charles Spurgeon
“There must be an absolute if there are to be morals. If there is no absolute beyond man’s ideas, then there is no final appeal to judge between individuals and groups whose moral judgments conflict” —Francis A. Schaeffer
The nation rallied in prayer behind Damar Hamlin. Thousands flocked to Asbury to worship. Middle schools up to colleges are breaking out in revival. And 'Jesus Revolution' is hitting theaters. Something seems to be afoot. Spiritual exhaustion and thirst being quenched?
"If God," says Augustine, "did not spare the angels when they grew proud; will He spare you—who are but dust and sin?" — William Gurnall
No doubt, social media has contributed to this crisis among our youth, as gas fuels a fire. Despite the devastation and loss, I see more than a glimmer of hope for this young generation.
The older and older I get, the less impressed I am with the famous and the more impressed I am with …. the faithful.
What is most needed today is a wide proclamation of those truths which are the least acceptable to the flesh. -A.W. Pink
Walking is a very insightful description of spiritual life. A walk has a beginning and a destination. Our beginning was in new birth: "born of the Spirit" (John 3:6). Our destination is heaven forever with our Lord and Savior: "And thus we shall always be with the Lord" (1 Thessalonians 4:17). A good walk is steady and progressive. We are called to be faithful:
We are called to press ahead: "forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal" (Philippians 3:13-14). In addition, a walk has many potential adventures along the way. We are likely to encounter stretching challenges and paradoxical blessings:
The Bible clearly points out that Christ will return. In fact, New Testament writers mention Christ’s return no less than 318 times. Statistically, one out of every twenty-five verses in the New Testament speaks of Jesus’ return.
He has saved us and called us to a holy life — not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. — 2 Timothy 1:9 NIV
Your purpose should not feel like a heavy burden or a drag. God created this purpose for you and you for this purpose. It’s a part of you, something important and fulfilling, just like your relationship with God.
Do you know what your purpose is? Are you working to fulfill it? When you get discouraged or tired, lean into God the Father and ask for His help, enthusiasm, and creativity!
There is in Christ rest for God's people, when exercised with afflictions.
When God sanctifies the heart, He enlightens the head. — Charles Spurgeon
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