Sermons & Devotionals by Classic Christian Writings

"Let him that is chief among you be as he that doth serve" (Luke 22:26). Let us look for humility in the circle of the chosen companions of Jesus--the twelve apostles. In their lack of humility we find the contrast between Christ and men. This will help us to appreciate the mighty change which Pente... Read More

"They shall cast their crowns before the throne, saying: Worthy art Thou, our Lord and our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power: for Thou didst create all things, and because of Thy will they were, and were created" (Rev. 4:11). When God created the universe, it was with the one obj... Read More

"Learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly of heart" (Matthew 11:29). "Whosoever will be chief among you let him be your servant, even as the Son of Man came... to serve" (Matthew 20:27-28). We have seen humility in the life of Christ as He laid open His heart to us. Let us listen to His teaching. There ... Read More

"Have this mind in you which was also in Christ Jesus; who emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant; and humbled Himself, becoming obedient even unto death. Wherefore God also highly exalted Him" (Philippians 2:5-7). No tree can grow except on the root from which it sprang. Through all its exis... Read More

We have often wondered, if a book were written containing all our words, would we be willing to meet it at the judgment, be willing to have it opened up before the assembled millions when the world is on fire and the elements melting with fervent heat? Unkind words, foolish words, malicious words, c... Read More

What I believe to be the deepest need of every revival is repentance. If there is not repentance in a revival, it does not go deep enough. It is shallow. "Then began He [Jesus] to upbraid the cities where most of His mighty works were done, because they repented not" (Matt. 11:20). There must be rep... Read More

“Turn, O backsliding children, saith the Lord; for I am married unto you. Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God ... and ye have not obeyed My voice. Return ... and I will not cause Mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the Lord, and I w... Read More

If one-tenth of the work done in the name of Christ were done in the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit, this world would be turned upside down for God! It is significant that in the letters to the churches found in Revelation 2:3 the phrase repeatedly occurs, "I know thy works." The church has ... Read More

"In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed" (1 Corinthians 15:52). A man was addicted to drinking wine, and getting drunk. He was asked, "Do you have the victory?" He replied, "No, but ... Read More

“In the hour of trial, Jesus plead with me, lest by base denial I depart from Thee. When Thou seest me waver, with a look recall, nor for fear or favor suffer me to fall. “With forbidden pleasures would this vain world charm, or its sordid treasures spread to work me harm, bring to my remembrance sa... Read More

There are signs all around us that we may be living in the terminal generation, and that the coming of Christ is breathtakingly near. We who know the Bible have the blessed hope of His return. It appears that the gateway to glory is about to open, and we shall "see the King in His beauty"! (Isa. 33:... Read More

In the light of our Lord's return, we must be vigilant in prayer, full of faith and good works and eager in our mission of evangelism. "Teaching about the Second Coming," avers a modern writer, "adds urgency to evangelism." Even in the early days of the Christian Church the teaching of the Lord's re... Read More

"For if we have been planted together in the likeness of His death, we shall be also in the likeness of His resurrection ...that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of His Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life" (Romans 6:5,4). On the likeness of Christ’s death th... Read More

Alliance Life Editor’s Note: Missionary Mary Block, a consejaria (counselor), estimates that 90 percent of individuals she sees in her counseling have had some involvement with the occult. Mary works with hurting people in Bogotá, Colombia. Even after they receive Christ, she says often people find ... Read More

Have you ever sat in a crowded room where more than half the people have been imprisoned because of their faith in Jesus Christ? Having been held in stark prison conditions and dark, backbreaking labor for two to twelve years, Chinese itinerant evangelists traveled, some for hours, to meet with us d... Read More

What is the relation of the Christian to the world we live in? Are we Christians sheltered from the sins and enticements of today’s culture? No, not at all. As Christians, we are called by the Lord to live in the world but not be of it (1 John 2:15-16). Moreover, even if we profess that the Bible is... Read More

The strength unity gives is something inconceivable. The power of each individual member is increased to a large degree by the inspiration of fellowship with a large and conquering host. Nothing can so help us to an ever-larger faith as the consciousness of being one body and one spirit in Christ Je... Read More

“Take unto you sweet spices … and you shall make it a perfume … tempered together, pure and holy: and you shall beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will meet with you: it shall be unto you most holy” (Exodus 30:34-36). Incense... Read More

"Oh, Breath of Life, come sweeping through us, Revive Thy Church with life and pow'r, O Breath of Life, come cleanse, renew Us, "And fit Thy Church to meet this hour." --Bessie Porter Head "Lord, I give myself to You, whatever the cost may be. Take every aspect of my life and use me for Your kingdom... Read More

A layman friend began a meeting in a country schoolhouse in haying time. The only Christians in the community were two young women. He asked these young women if they would pray fifteen minutes daily for the saving of souls in that community. They covenanted together. Meetings continued, but no powe... Read More