We wept when we were born though all around us smiled; so shall we smile when we die while all around us weep. Charles Spurgeon
Christian women should aspire to emulate the Proverbs 31 woman, rather than looking up to someone like the Ballerina Farm lady, who’s not even Christian. (Pray for her? Yes! Idolize her? No!)
I’m amazed at the amount of Christians who are unaware that Mormonism is completely distinct from biblical Christianity. Mormonism and Christianity ARE NOT THE SAME.
The God of Scripture is sovereign. The gods of men are not. Jeff Durbin
It is an insult to the Saviour to dream that our works can save us. Charles Spurgeon
“You may forget that you are at every moment totally dependent on God.” - C.S. Lewis
“The Past is frozen and no longer flows, and the Present is all lit up with eternal rays.” - C.S. Lewis
"The Provider in heaven is better than any provider on earth." — Charles Spurgeon
"Our Lord knows all his redeemed by name. There is no failure of memory with him." — Charles Spurgeon
"Christ is always with us. We never lose his company." — Charles Spurgeon
"My voice has no power to save unless Christ shall use my voice and make it the echo of his own." — Charles Spurgeon
"Prayer is not a vain exercise; it is heard and answered." — Charles Spurgeon
"There is no hand so soft as that which was nailed to the cross." — Charles Spurgeon
"Can there be happier news for you than that the good Shepherd is always with you?" — Charles Spurgeon
"God is the great tear wiper." — Charles Spurgeon
"Look to the Word of the Lord and long to be conformed to it in all things." — Charles Spurgeon
"The sufferings and death of Jesus have set his people free." — Charles Spurgeon
"Nothing can happen but what God ordains; and, therefore, why should we fear?" — Charles Spurgeon
"Married life is not all sugar, but grace in the heart will keep away most of the sours." — Charles Spurgeon
"The gospel is all about Christ from beginning to end." – Charles Spurgeon
"He who is not angry at transgression becomes a partaker in it." — Charles Spurgeon
Measure not God's love and favour by your own feeling. The sun shines as clearly in the darkest day as it does in the brightest. The difference is not in the sun, but in some clouds which hinder the manifestation of the light thereof. Richard Sibbes
The purpose of life: Know Jesus. Make Jesus known.
“We’re more concerned about being politically correct that biblically correct.” -Shane Pruitt
Faith obeys, regardless of personal understanding. Chuck Smith
“In Him” we live and move (Acts 17:28). “In Him” we have redemption (Eph 1:7). “In Him” we are heirs (Eph 1:11). “In Him” we were sealed (Eph 1:13). “In Him” we are built together (Eph 2:22). “In Him” we have boldness (Eph 3:12).
Tony Evans
Nurture the Holy Spirit’s relationship within you and you will find freedom from temptation. Christ’s Spirit gives you the power you need to overcome anything.
Believing and obeying always run side by side. - Charles Spurgeon
The minister's duties are not fully discharged when he leaves the pulpit, he needs to water the seed he has sown in prayer. -A.W. Pink -
God permits trouble to pursue us, as though He were indifferent to its overwhelming pressure, that we may be brought to the end of ourselves, and led to discover the treasure of darkness, the unmeasurable gains of tribulation. Streams Deser
In the covenant of grace, God doth not only require that we believe and repent, but causeth it in us. Conditions 𝘰𝘧 the covenant are conditions 𝘪𝘯 the covenant. God requireth repentance and faith, and [God] giveth repentance and faith. —Puritan Thomas Manton, Works 1:196
Though the sins of the justified should be remembered at the day of judgement, it will not be to the confusion of their faces, but the exaltation and praise of the Lord’s grace. —Thomas Manton, Works 1:197
"I like to remember that our Lord Jesus is gone in the entirety of his nature. His body is gone. HE has not left his flesh in the grave. Jesus has carried with him his entire self, his whole humanity." - Charles Spurgeon
When brokenhearted people allow God’s Holy Spirit into their hearts, He promises to tend and heal their wounds. Ray Bentley
How can he tell what it is to be saved that hath not in his conscience groaned under the burden of sin? -John Bunyan -
We may as well play with fire near gunpowder as play with temptations near lust. —Nicolas Claget, Abuse of God’s Grace, Pg 264
"Our Saviour died, but he rose again." - Charles Spurgeon
Satan gives Adam an apple, and takes away paradise. Therefore in all temptations let us consider not what he offers, but what we shall lose. —Puritan Richard Sibbes, A Puritan Golden Treasury, Pg. 293
Tony Evans
What you do in the present is shaped by what you see in your future. One principal in life is that expectation affects behavior. The greater your expectation is of heaven, the better life you'll have on earth.
Serving the Lord is a wonderful and necessary thing. However, that service should come from a place of joy and excitement. We should never find ourselves complaining to Jesus about the things we do for Him. Chuck Smith
"God makes you beautiful with the beauty of His Son, Jesus." -Heather Davis Nelson.
The perseverance of the saints is, in reality, the perseverance of the Savior in the saints. Steven Lawson
God often lays the sum of His amazing providences in very dismal afflictions; as the limner first puts on the dusky colors, on which he intends to draw the portraiture of some illustrious beauty. Stephen Charnock
Steven Lawson
The moral condition of your first birth makes the miracle of your second birth so necessary.
Do not glory in your own faith, your own feelings, your own knowledge, or your own diligence. Glory in nothing but Christ. -J.C. Ryle -
"[…]our friends may dry their tears when they remember that there is now a glorious hope in death for all who are in Christ." - Charles Spurgeon
"The main benefit obtained by preaching is by impression made upon the mind at the time, and not by an effect that arises afterwards by a remembrance of what was delivered." -Jonathan Edwards.
"If we could now run to [Jesus] and tell him our griefs as they arise they would cease to be griefs." - Charles Spurgeon
The wrath of God is like great waters that are damned for the present; they...rise higher, till an outlet is given. -Jonathan Edwards -
“There are two kinds of tears and I think that they who truly seek the Lord shed both of them—the one is a tear of sorrow because of sin, the other is a tear of joy because of pardon.” Charles Spurgeon
The joy that a saint has in God and in a Redeemer is unspeakable. The unspeakableness of it seems to be a special property that belongs to it.
"Our wisdom… consists almost entirely of two parts: the knowledge of God and of ourselves. But as these are connected together by many ties, it is not easy to determine which of the two proceeds and gives birth to the other” - John Calvin
“The greater point of apologetics is not simply to learn the material for its own sake, but for the sake changing lives.” —Sean McDowell
A sermon is the proclamation of the Word of God only if the text of the Word is accurately expounded and preached. So, in the strictest sense of the term, authentic preaching is expository preaching. —J.I. Packer
"Jesus has taken our manhood into heaven, He is in heaven, our Adam, the representative of his people. He has taken us up with himself, beloved, even all of us who are in him." - Charles Spurgeon
"Jesus has taken our manhood into heaven, He is in heaven, our Adam, the representative of his people. He has taken us up with himself, beloved, even all of us who are in him." - Charles Spurgeon
"He who, when called upon to speak a disagreeable truth, tells it boldly and has done, is both bolder and milder than he who nibbles in a low voice and never ceases nibbling." -Johann Kaspar Lavater
"If there is no God, then the man and the universe are doomed. Like prisoners condemned to death, we await our unavoidable execution. And what is the consequence of this? It means that the life we have is without ultimate significance, value, or purpose.” ― William Lane Craig
“Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition.” Jeremiah Burroughs
Essentially, salvation means union with Christ. I am one with Christ. I have been crucified with Christ. I have been buried with Christ. I have risen with Christ. I am seated in the heavenly places in Christ and with Christ. - Martyn Lloyd-Jones
“The hope of Jesus Christ is the greatest need of a generation.” -Shane Pruitt
“Because Jesus lives, hope lives.” -Shane Pruitt
Had it been published by a voice from Heaven, that twelve poor men without any help of learning, should conquer the world to the cross, it might have been thought an illusion against all reason of men; yet we know it was undertaken and accomplished by them. Stephen Charnock
Since we are dead in sin, a spiritual light and flame in the heart suitable to the nature of the object of our worship cannot be raised in us without the operation of supernatural grace. Stephen Charnock
The liberty we enjoy as Christians is not a licentious liberty: though Christ has redeemed us from the 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 of the law yet he has not freed us from the obligation of it. The gospel is a doctrine according to godliness.. —Matthew Henry, on Galatians 5:13
We give glory to God when we can … own him as the Father of mercies, though it may be you have no sense and feeling of his fatherly love to you. —Puritan Thomas Manton, Works 1:35-36
Tony Evans
“Stepping up” in your spiritual life often begins with “kneeling down."
Unbelief was the first sin, and pride was the first-born of it. Stephen Charnock
When it comes to teaching the Bible to young people… they don’t want fluff and puff, they want Spirit and Truth.
“The great foundation of our faith, and the hinge whereon all our consolation depends, is this, that our high priest is the Son of God.” John Owen, 21:580
In natures, we see God, as it were, like the sun in a picture; in the law, as the sun in a cloud; in Christ we see Him in His beams; He being 'the brightness of His glory, and the exact image of His person. Stephen Charnock
If a man is clever enough to preach Christless sermons, do not injure yourself by listening to him. -C.H. Spurgeon -
Many preach about the Bible instead of preaching the Bible. That's like talking about eating but not actually eating. -A.W. Tozer -
There is no such thing as transgender... [Transgenderism] is a cultural construct intended as an assault on God... [It is to] have completely cut yourself off from reality and from normal relationships. This is the end of your identity. —John MacArthur
The little time that remains between this moment and our death, should quicken our diligence to inherit the endless and unchangeable eternity of God. Stephen Charnock
Adoption gives us the privilege of sons, regeneration the nature of sons. Stephen Charnock
“Simplicity in preaching is of the utmost importance to every minister who wishes to be useful to souls. Unless you are simple in your sermons you will never be understood, and unless you are understood you cannot do good to those who hear you.” - J.C. Ryle
When depressed, we are victims of a terrible sickness. Do not trifle with this disease. Take it immediately to our beloved Physician. Our Lord does not want us to remain sad. Spurgeon
A proud faith is as much a contradiction as a humble devil. Stephen Charnock
Pride is self contending with God for preeminence. Stephen Charnock
"The Bible not only corrects us; it also oxygenates us. We need a Bible not only because we are wrong in our minds but also because we are empty in our souls." - Dane Ortlund
In the death of Christ do his love, his grace, his condescension, most gloriously shine forth. - John Owen
“Adoption is the highest privilege of the Gospel. The traitor is forgiven, brought in for supper, and given the family name.” – J.I Packer
God knows all that is done in the most secret caverns of the heart. No place is deprived of his presence. Stephen Charnock
Many parents help their kids prepare for tests at school, practice for tryouts in sports, play an instrument, and build up a transcript, but don’t do anything to invest in their child’s soul. We must help our kids know Jesus, because they’ll stand before Him one day too.
Information and education is not enough alone. With out application there is no LOVE.
We who follow the Lord Jesus Christ are "ministers of the new covenant." The term "minister" means servant. The phrase "new covenant" speaks of relating to God by grace. Thus, we are those who serve God by the resources of His grace. Our day by day lives, lived in service of the Lord God Almighty, are to be developed by the grace of God at work in us. What is involved in this biblical, heavenly approach to life here on earth?
You can either let the storm winds blow you over, blow you back, or blow you forward.
TO EXPAND YOUR INFLUENCE, ELEVATE YOUR CAPACITY TO LIVE.
EXPANSION REQUIRES PRUNING AWAY THE GOOD TO GIVE SPACE TO THE GREAT
Isolation from other people is bad enough, but what's worse is that many individuals live apart from the heavenly Father.
Sometimes it is easy to look at scriptures about God's love and think, Yes, God loves all people. But in our innermost being we don't include ourselves in the "all people." We think I'm different … I'm just not good enough … that's alright for other people, but I've made too many mistakes. It's too late for me.
Unity is of the essence of the body of Christ.
~R. B. Kuiper~
Remember, we are all called, as Paul said, into one Spirit. We are each given different gifts and talents in order to serve and glorify God. Seek to serve Him with the gifts and talents He has given you.
Don't let anyone lead you to believe that hell isn't real. Proverbs 17:20 says hell is never full. It's as if the enemy is looking for candidates every single hour to fill it up.
The only obstacle to be overcome is lack of knowledge about our rich inner natures. When a man catches a glimpse of the gold within himself he no longer worries about his value. HE KNOWS
"Strive for balance rather than perfection. Most people live in a black-and-white world where they think that they’re either a volunteer with no life of their own, or just a materialistic, achievement-oriented person who doesn’t care to make a difference. Don’t fall into this trap. Life is a balance between giving and receiving, between taking care of yourself and taking care of others."
— Anthony Robbins,
Staying committed is a challenging concept in a world where possibilities are endless. Harvey Mackay offers his advice for staying focused and committed on accomplishing what you set out to do.
No candle which God lights was ever meant to burn alone.
~J.C. Ryle~
Let me encourage you that if you're even asking if you have committed this sin, you haven't. This blaspheme of the Holy Spirit is all about a hardness of heart and an uncaring attitude toward God. So, keep your heart and mind in tune with God. Let Him convict you in areas where you are weak. Know that as Christians we have been changed, and our hearts are new. We get the joy and privilege of serving Him and serving each other. Keep in touch with Him in prayer and in reading His Word. And be encouraged today that as a Christian, Jesus Christ has forgiven you.
We who follow the Lord Jesus Christ are "ministers of the new covenant." The term "minister" means servant. The phrase "new covenant" speaks of relating to God by grace. Thus, we are those who serve God by the resources of His grace. Our day by day lives, lived in service of the Lord God Almighty, are to be developed by the grace of God at work in us. What is involved in this biblical, heavenly approach to life here on earth?
“Never let your memories be greater than your dreams.”
— Doug Ivester
“All of our dreams can come true—if we have the courage to pursue them.”
— Walt Disney
“Live out of your imagination, not your history.”
— Stephen Covey
“Hitch your wagon to a star.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
As God’s story becomes your story, you will make this wonderful discovery: you will graduate from this life into heaven. According to Ephesians 1:10, Jesus’ plan is to “gather together in one all things in Christ.” God will reunite your body with your soul and create something unlike anything you have seen– an eternal body.
From God is With You Every Day
As Christians, we are too quick to protest and not quick enough to pray. We are too quick to picket and not quick enough to preach and focus on what God has primarily called us to do. We need to realize that we are fighting a spiritual battle. Therefore, we need to use spiritual weaponry.
What is your motivation in ministry? Is it to serve or simply to be compensated financially like any other job? God's paycheck is cashed in heaven, not on earth. Where is your deposit being made?
Wives, you have a choice to make daily: which aspects of your husband will you focus on most? Will you feed your frustration because of his flaws, or will you encourage his strengths and celebrate his victories? As a wife you must become an expert in your husband's strengths.
Wives, love your husbands fiercely and boldly. Use your words to encourage and your actions to strengthen. He's given his heart to you, now it's your job to steward it well and with Christ-like love.
“The greatest disease in the West today is not TB or leprosy; it is being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for. We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair, and hopelessness is love.
Mother Teresa
We often surround ourselves with the people we most want to live with, thus forming a club or clique, not a community. Anyone can form a club; it takes grace, shared vision, and hard work to form a community.
Philip Yancey
Christianity is not a purely intellectual, internal faith. It can only be lived in community.
Philip Yancey
If we each do our part and not get torn apart more people would see Jesus.
Casey Kendall
When we speak of God's attributes, we are talking about those characteristics that helps us to understand who He truly is.
Don't look back at faults move forward.
Have a meal together this week!
Listen!
Be slow to speak!
Share your story!
Bless someone!
Celebrate!
Be Creative!
And always always remember Jesus. Giving thanks and praise.
“Over the last two decades, there has been waged an all-out assault on common sense and on the common values of the American people. We now stand at a crossroads.” So said William Bennett, former U.S. Secretary of Education. Few would disagree.
We will not be remembered for what we looked like, but we will be remembered for how we loved.
So proud of you @bridgetownchurch for pressing in when the pressure is on.
We are more resolved than ever in this fight. The gates of hell will not prevail against us.
Casey Kendall
God doesn’t look at outward appearances when he recruits men for His purposes – education, wealth, connections. No, the Lord looks in favor on the man who is humble in spirit, and who trembles at His Word.
~D.L. Moody~
Hearts are only changed from the inside. Are you a living, breathing Gospel that draws others to the Savior?
The Greek phrasing behind “shield of faith” could also be translated “shield of the faith.” What protects us from Satan’s assault is not just only our personal trust in God but also the core of Christian belief. When we are being harassed by the enemy, we hang on tight to what we believe.
The Greek phrasing behind “shield of faith” could also be translated “shield of the faith.” What protects us from Satan’s assault is not just only our personal trust in God but also the core of Christian belief. When we are being harassed by the enemy, we hang on tight to what we believe.
God works slowly out of compassion, not apathy.
Put your hand to the plow now—and don’t look back.
We who follow the Lord Jesus Christ are "ministers of the new covenant." The term "minister" means servant. The phrase "new covenant" speaks of relating to God by grace. Thus, we are those who serve God by the resources of His grace. Our day-by-day lives, lived in service of the Lord God Almighty, are to be developed by the grace of God at work in us.
"Come afresh to the cross today, and rest there now forever."
— Charles Spurgeon
True Christian liberty is not the power to live as we please but to live as we ought.
⏤ Arthur Pink
Forgive yourself for the things you didn’t know…
There is nothing good in us that God should’ve saved us. —
Terry Anderson
To remember your pastor before the Lord means you are thinking about him in the presence of God, so you are less likely to be negative toward him.
— Peter Orr
It is never unethical to proclaim the Gospel to a counselee.-
Nouthetic Counselor
We rejoice not because we have done enough but because Christ has done enough.
Sinclair Ferguson
A regenerated life "bears fruit in keeping with repentance"
Many times, God will require you to go the path that generates less applause from man (but more glory for Him) - with the gifts He has given you. Obey.
A Christian is a walking sermon. They preach far more than a minister does, for they preach all week long. -
JC Ryle
God owes us nothing but wrath, but He chooses to favor us with grace in Christ.
"Within the body of Christ, there is no one individual who can do everything, no matter how godly or how gifted they might be." —Alistair Begg
Christianity is not a spectator sport. Commit to a church.
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