"The more money you have, the more troubles you will have." — Charles Spurgeon
“[The] doctrine of the Trinity is the foundation of all our communion with God, and comfortable dependence on Him.” — The Baptist Confession, 2.3.
"The preaching of Christ is the whip that flogs the devil. The preaching of Christ is the thunderbolt, the sound of which makes all hell shake." — Charles Spurgeon
When we carry hurts and offenses with us, our bodies suffer. It doesn’t matter if you are justified for being angry. It doesn’t matter that the other person deserves your resentment. The fact remains that you will hurt yourself when you hold on to resentful feelings. Chuck Smith
Patience is the companion of wisdom. Augustine
"Grace makes no man proud." — Charles Spurgeon
“Let our bodies serve our souls now, and then body and soul will be happy forever after. However, if we, to gratify our bodies, do betray our souls, both are undone.” — Richard Sibbes
Take any man that walketh in Christ … the further he goes, the less he thinketh he hath gone. —Ralph Erskine, Works 4:230
When you find yourself in a troubled state, there is always something in God for your comfort…. It is not possible to be in any state, ever so miserable, but there is something in God to comfort us. — Richard Sibbes
“There are only two kinds of people: those who say to God, ‘Thy will be done,’ and those to whom God says, ‘All right, then, have it your way.’” - C.S. Lewis
Your faith will not fail while God sustains it; you are not strong enough to fall away while God is resolved to hold you. J. I. Packer
“My soul, examine yourself, and see if there is anything in your dealings towards God unreal and deceptive, false and dishonoring; and if so, drag it to the cross, and by its revealing light search it out, and by its crucifying power, slay it.” Octavius Winslow
"God forgives the ungodly, not because they are good, but because he is good." — Charles Spurgeon
The more the preacher speaks of his dear #Lord and Master, the less he tries with human eloquence to magnify himself. -C.H. Spurgeon -
"The only safe place for a sheep is by the side of his shepherd." -A.W.Tozer.
"Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners: forgiveness is for the guilty." — Charles Spurgeon
“I must listen to the gospel. It tells me not what I must do, but what Jesus Christ the Son of God has done for me.” -Martin Luther
Men go abroad to admire the heights of mountains yet pass over the mystery of themselves without a thought. Augustine
‘Young man, look to Jesus Christ.’ There and then the cloud was gone, the darkness had rolled away, and that moment I saw the sun; and I could have risen that moment and sung with the most enthusiastic of them of the Precious Blood of Christ.” - Spurgeon's conversion: 6 Jan 1850
Grace does not wait till there is something to attract it nor till a good reason is found in the sinner for its flowing to him. H. Bonar
"It is one of the temptations of the devil to tell you not to pray when you do not feel like praying. Pray twice as much then." — Charles Spurgeon
“Faith only justifies, in respect of the Object it apprehends and takes hold of.” B. Keach
Let us tightly grip the eternal and loosely hold the temporal. Spurgeon
James 4:11: “Speak not evil of one another.” Some make it part of their religion to criticize others… —Thomas Watson, The Duty of Self Denial, Pg. 22,23
"Don't struggle, sinner, after righteousness in your own strength. Fall back and rest in the infinite love of God in Christ Jesus." — Charles Spurgeon
"Child of God, you cost Christ too much for him to forget you." — Charles Spurgeon
"True religion has nothing in it of the unsocial or gloomy; but is, on the contrary, the source of peace and cheerfulness." -John Newton
Do something for Jesus Christ in your families. —Puritan Thomas Manton, Works 10:265
"God does not save an unwilling man, but he makes him willing in the day of his power." — Charles Spurgeon
Nothing shall be lost that is done for #God or in obedience to Him. -John Owen -
There are no impenitent people in the kingdom of heaven. All who enter have felt, mourned over, forsaken and sought pardon 4 sin -J.C.Ryle -
"To actually preach with variety and excitement, we must treat the Scriptures as they are - a library of different types of great literature." - Jeffrey Arthurs
Many men think that men of all religions shall be saved, provided they be of a good life, and walk according to their light. Certainly none can be saved without Christ. —Thomas Manton, Works 6:292
"You are often sinning, but he is always forgiving you." — Charles Spurgeon
God’s sovereignty is a sweeping doctrine that touches every aspect of life across every moment of creation and every corner of the universe. There is no moment, no spot, no deed, no death, that falls outside of it. Tim Challies
All the goodness I have within me is totally from the Lord alone. When I sin, it is from me and is done on my own, but when I act righteously, it is wholly and completely of God. Charles Spurgeon
That which a man spits against heaven, shall fall back on his own face. —Thomas Adam
He has not merely paid the penalty of Adam’s first sin, and the penalty of the sins which we individually have committed, but also He has positively merited for us eternal life.” — J. Gresham Machen
You may not trust what you see but faith isn’t faith when it depends on your sight. God is with you. Look for His presence, especially in the darkest of times.
Tony Evans
"Long ago I ceased to count heads. Truth is usually in the minority in this evil world." — Charles Spurgeon
“Physical solutions can not solve spiritual problems. Self-help does not solve spiritual problems. Sin is a huge problem and we can’t fix it. The solution has a name and his name is Jesus.” - Dr. Shane Pruitt
“We came from a holy, on-purpose, creator God. We don’t have to be scared to immediately point people to the Creator God. God is not the one with the PR problem in our culture; it’s us.” - Dr. Shane Pruitt
We need to be there for each other. We are a body, and we can bless each other…or we can ignore each other. Part of the secret of Paul’s strength and joy was his intimate, close fellowship with other believers. Ray Bentley
"We are as clear about God's having forgiven our sin as we are about our having committed it." — Charles Spurgeon
Be aware of the danger of unbelief. Guard your heart. Nurture your faith in Jesus, that you would never limit His work in your life. Chuck Smith
“O Lord Jesus, be our light throughout the whole of this day, for Your light is the light of men.” — Charles Spurgeon
"The most important daily habit we can possess is to remind ourselves of the gospel." — Charles Spurgeon
Temptation is never stronger than when relief [from distress] seems to dress itself in the very sin that Satan is suggesting. —William Gurnall (1616-1679), The Christian in Complete Armour, 1:84
“If God had granted all the silly prayers I’ve made in my life, where should I be now?” - C.S. Lewis
"Live so as to be missed." -Robert Murray M'Cheyne.
We must pursue after peace [with all men] as that we do not neglect holiness for peace sake. Better is holiness without peace, than peace without holiness. —Puritan Thomas Brooks, Works 4:36-37
My people, we are yet alive; let us not act as if we were dead. We have still a Saviour, let us live as if we were saved. - Richard Baxter
"Until we get rid of selfishness, we shall never feel constant joy." — Charles Spurgeon
Wherever we see the Word of #God purely preached and heard, there, it is not to be doubted, a
We are far more concerned about the results of the #gospel than we are about the purity of it. -A.W. Pink -
He that is kind is free, though he is a slave; he that is evil is a slave, though he be a king. Augustine
If Christ has paid the debt, then there is no debt left; it is gone." — Charles Spurgeon
God's design in the covenant of grace is to exalt the riches of His mercy above all sin and unworthiness of man. Richard Sibbes
"Blessed is the fact that Christians can rejoice even in the deepest distress." — Charles Spurgeon
"The successful preacher does not end his sermon with the congregation on its feet applauding him, but on its knees adoring Christ." -Leonard Ravenhill
"The Christian need not dread sickness, for he has nothing to lose, but everything to gain, by death." — Charles Spurgeon
We can have no true knowledge of God, desire towards him, access unto him, or gracious communications from him, but in and through the Son of his love. - John Newton
A Christian should be a lively transcript of that religion he doth profess. —Thomas Manton, Works 6:289
"It should be the husband’s pleasure to please his wife." — Charles Spurgeon
In the covenant of works, the Law was Do this and live; but in the covenant of grace, it is Do this in the strength of Christ and live. — Westminster Divine William Carter
A man cannot please God in a false belief, [no matter] how laudable so ever his life be. —Thomas Manton, Works 6:294
"Even while you are lamenting your many transgressions he is hurling them into the depths of the sea." — Charles Spurgeon
"Study Greek and Hebrew that you may clearly understand the Holy Scriptures." -Martin Luther.
We are not sent into the pulpit to show our wit and eloquence but to set the consciences of men on fire. -Jonathan Edwards -
Never does a person see any beauty in #Christ as #Savior, until they discover that they are a lost and ruined sinner. -J.C. Ryle -
“He took on flesh and blood that he might bring his church to glory.” — Richard Sibbes
Just because Christians don't celebrate or affirm something, doesn't mean that they hate or are scared of the people involved in it.
To my young Christian brothers, Asking, “how do I get invited to speak at _______?” is the wrong question. Instead, ask, “How do I develop holy habits? How do I effectively serve others? How do I lead my family? How do I disciple others?” Those are the right questions!
If God was only love, there would be no cross for the Christ. If God was only just, there would be no Christ for the cross. God is love. God is just. Both are fully true at the same time.
DON'T SETTLE FOR SOMEONE WHO'S NOT ON FIRE FOR GOD AND RISK THEM PUTTING OUT YOUR FLAME!
DON'T EXPECT THINGS TO BE DIFFERENT IF YOU'RE DETERMINED TO STAY THE SAME. THINGS DON'T CHANGE BECAUSE YEARS CHANGE. THEY CHANGE BECAUSE YOU CHANGE.
"DON'T EVER GET SO BUSY ON YOUR FEET THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TIME TO GET ON YOUR KNEES!"
"WHAT GOD HAS PLACED IN YOU IS FAR MORE POWERFUL THAN ANYTHING THE ENEMY BROUGHT AGAINST YOU."
LORD, THANK YOU FOR EVERY OPEN AND CLOSED DOOR! YOU SAW WHAT I DIDN'T SEE, YOU HEARD WHAT WAS WHISPERED. YOU HAD MY BACK AND PROTECTED MY BLIND SPOTS.
DON'T LET WHO YOU WERE IN 2023 SABOTAGE WHO YOU HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME IN 2024! DON'T LOOK BACK, FOCUS FORWARD!
It blows my mind how people can lose sight of what is important, just to have something to say. Keep it real in the Lord
D.L. Moody, the great evangelist and Bible teacher of the late 1800's, was scheduled to speak at a conference. The night before the first session, a group of young men decided to get together and spend all night praying. And indeed they did, praying all night for Mr. Moody, as well as the people attending the conference. The next morning, as the group of young men saw Mr. Moody coming out of his room, they stopped him and said, "Mr. Moody, we have been up all night praying." Moody replied, "Oh that's wonderful, gentlemen." But the young men continued, "We were up all night praying; can't you see that our faces are shining?" Moody looked at them and said, "You know it is interesting; the Bible tells us that Moses knew not that his face was shining."
What a great illustration and reminder for us that we should be seeking to glorify God rather than ourselves. I think we miss it when we take the focus off God and His glory. Keep the main thing the main thing because God will not share His glory with anyone and even if we could get that far then all our works are burned up. Oh don't worry you will be saved as by the fire but what a waist.
I love the fact my family is saved. Some times we don't want to be bothered with each other and sometimes love is unending but one thing is certen we will all be together in heaven.
The only thing necessary for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing.
"Never put a question mark where GOD has put a period." ~ John R. Rice
"You can't change everything in one night, but one night can change everything."
"Nothing we learn in this world is ever wasted." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
One of the favorite questions posed by skeptics and unbelievers is this one: "What about those who've never heard the Good News? God wouldn't condemn them in their ignorance, would He?" They usually go on and give you a few examples, just to drive home their argument. "What about the guy who's never been to a church, or that person in India, or Alaska, or Central or South America or Africa?" The next time someone asks you that, open your Bible to Romans, chapter one, and say, "That's an interesting question. Let's see what God has to say about it."
What Paul says in Romans is this: "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness." In other words, anyone on this planet who rejects God is suppressing the truth. They may not have come in contact with the Bible, or had someone share their faith with them, but they have had plenty of contact with God's general revelation. "Because that which is known about God" said Paul, "is evident within them, for God made it evident to them." We are born with an inclination toward God! It's built in! And furthermore, "Since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes, His divine nature have been clearly seen." In creation and in our hearts alone, there is overwhelming evidence for God!
Dr. Ed Young
“Life and business is like the changing seasons. You cannot change the seasons, but you can change yourself. Therein lies the opportunity to live an extraordinary life--the opportunity to change yourself.” Jim Rohn
“The greatest step toward success is self-confidence. The greatest builder of self-confidence is self-esteem, and self-esteem comes from doing the daily things you know you should do. Sometimes your self-esteem will start to soar when you make some critical decisions--decisions to walk a new road, to start a new direction, to start a new discipline.” Jim Rohn
“What you want will pull like a magnet. Here's the other part. What for? Purpose is stronger than object. It's the 'What for?' that's even more powerful than the object. And the more you can describe in detail to stir the emotion and the intellect and the spirit and the soul, then the more powerful the 'what for' is.” Jim Rohn
“Ideas plus Inspiration; that's the mixture that really turns things on, sends an entrepreneur program into high gear. We need ideas for the goals and plans and we need inspiration for the emotional vitality. To put it to work, to make it flow, to make it multiply.” Jim Rohn
“Attitude is your acceptance of the natural laws, or your rejection of the natural laws.”
– Jim Rohn
“The most important question to ask on the job is not ‘What am I getting?’ The most important question to ask on the job is ‘What am I becoming?’” – Jim Rohn
The fear of God is the soul of godliness
~John Murray~
The message of God's law is: be loving. Love God fully. Love others sacrificially.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. -Confucius
Have your own vision & stick with it. Don't be afraid to be unique. Every day is an opportunity to show what you can do at the highest level. Donald J. Trump
Life gets tangled. People mess up. We never outgrow the urge to look up and say, “Help!” And when we do, look who shows up! Jesus, our next door Savior.
Max Lucado
If you tell God no because He won't explain the reason He wants you to do something, you are actually hindering His blessing. But when you say yes to Him, all of heaven opens to pour out His goodness and reward your obedience. What matters more than material blessings are the things He is teaching us in our spirit.
Charles Stanley
"I love you but I'm not IN love with you" is a lie.
Love that begins and ends with your own happiness isn't love, it's selfishness with a mask on.
"Man never achieves a clear knowledge of himself unless he has first looked upon God’s face.” - John Calvin
Remember: you can't change your spouse's heart. Only God can.
Rest. Pray. Trust & know that God is sovereign and at work.
He is far busier than we could possibly know, and He's in the heart-changing business.
Believing that truth will give you freedom to love and grace to endure.
Sometimes we sacrifice DEPENDENCY because we exalt URGENCY.
When we are TRULY looking to our God for His answers in a situation, we can wait. God uses waiting as a conduit to infuse His strength into us.
It's often been said that God has no grandchildren, only children—meaning the choice to follow Jesus and be a child of God is not up to our parents, teachers, or pastors. It's up to each of us, on our own.
As believers, one day we will all stand before the Lord to receive our commendation. Not condemnation or criticism, but reward.
It is not our job to sit in judgment of anyone who might not be doing everything we think they should do.
Another proof of the conquest of a soul for Christ will be found in a real change of life. If the man does not live differently from what he did before, both at home and abroad, his repentance needs to be repented of, and his conversion is a fiction.
~C H Spurgeon~
When you became a believer you received salvation and forgiveness of your sins. Not by anything you did, but because of God's grace.
Salvation is always “good news.” It is news of God’s love and forgiveness—adoption into His family—fellowship with His people—freedom from the penalty of sin—liberation from the power of sin.
~Billy Graham~
My obedience to Jesus is strengthened because I believe He is the author of Creation, the Redeemer, and my Savior. He alone deserves my worship and praise. I believe on that day I come before the Lord -- naked except for my chains of sin -- Jesus will come for me -- He will stand before the God and claim me as His. That is such a great sense of relief -- knowing my Lord will come for me.
Jesus Christ is God in human flesh, and the story of His life, death, and resurrection is the only Good News the world will ever hear.
~Billy Graham~
There‘s no better book with which to defend the Bible than the Bible itself.
~D.L. Moody~
Jesus came to bring wholeness to broken people, and even to a broken world. His salvation is not merely about physical healing or even life after death. It’s a matter of pervasive restoration. For individuals, it includes the healing of bodies, minds, hearts, and relationships. For the world, the wholeness of Jesus involves justice for the oppressed and peace for the creation.
Randy Alcorn
God sometimes doesn’t perform the miracle we asked for. Yet, He performs many other miracles of grace and comfort, personal transformation, and increased dependence on Jesus, and almost certainly many other miracles we don’t yet know of but one day will.t is perilously possible to make our conceptions of God like molten lead poured into a specially designed mould, and when it is cold and hard we fling it at the heads of the religious people who don’t agree with us.
When we think life is dark, Christ knows better. Look up. The light is coming.
Worship is giving God the best that He has given you.
When you’re young, you like action. You like change. A common phrase young people use is “I’m bored.” But when you get older, you kind of start to like boredom. The older you get, the more you enjoy routine.
Here’s the good news: If you’ve lived for Jesus Christ all those years, you have lost nothing (except maybe a few hairs). You’re getting closer to the day when you will see Him face-to-face. And you can look back with no regrets.
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