Sermons & Devotionals by Classic Christian Writings

Many in our land are praying for revival, and the prayer movement is ongoing. All of us agree that the Bible is our one real Prayer Book. We are also acquainted with the concept that the best way to pray is to "pray the Scriptures." That means we "plead the promises"--pray God’s language--pray God’s... Read More

Scripture reading: "In lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself. Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; and being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Hi... Read More

"O Lord, open Thou my lips: and my mouth shall shew forth Thy praise" (Psalm 51:15). Praise is a perpetual thing. David said, "I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth" (Psalm 34:1). No night can be dark when you are carrying the light of praise. No trial can b... Read More

Dr. R. A. Torrey says: “The imminent return of our Lord is the great Bible argument for a pure, unselfish, devoted, unworldly, active life of service. In much of our modern preaching we urge people to live a holy life and work diligently because death is swiftly coming, but that is never the Bible a... Read More

The Apostle Paul said, "For me to live is Christ" (Phil. 1:21). For anyone to live a life which is Christ, he must have the mind of Christ. The first great principle which we meet in the life and character of the apostle Paul is self-displacement. Without this no one can live the Christ-life. Others... Read More

"That ye may be sons of your Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 5:45) We are made sons of God by regeneration, through faith in the Son, but we are called to make our calling and election sure--to approve and vindicate our right to that sacred name. We can only do this by showing in word and act th... Read More

If you are a Christian, if you profess to have Christ abiding in you – then let everything else go that you might live out in a practical daily walk and observation the Christ-life you have dwelling in you. You may be the only “Bible” some will ever “read”. So live that your life will show to an unb... Read More

The Lord can give repentance to the most unlikely, turning lions into lambs, and ravens into doves. Let us look to Him that this great change may be wrought in us. Assuredly the contemplation of the death of Christ is one of the surest and speediest methods of gaining repentance. Do not sit down and... Read More

"...Looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ..." (Jude 21). The above statement refers to the final consummation of the mercy of Christ, which will be revealed at His second coming. This is "our blessed hope." Looking only at the past or present is sure to lead into materialism. To be absorbed... Read More

Edited from a message delivered at the "Heart-Cry for Revival" Conference near Asheville, North Carolina, May 23-27, 2000 Scripture reading: 2 Chronicles 26:1-5 Our Scripture reading is the story of king Uzziah. But first, consider Isaiah, chapter six, where we are told Isaiah had a vision. He saw t... Read More

Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2) Looking Unto Jesus In the Scriptures--to learn there what He is, what He has done, what He gives, what He desires; to find in His character our pattern, in His teachings our instruction, in His precepts our law, in His promises... Read More

By the mercy of God I have been a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ since my early youth. Over the years of my earthly pilgrimage I have known what it is like to climb great spiritual mountains and how it feels to fall into chasms of blackness. I have had long seasons of great Christian joy and inte... Read More

If Jesus is Alpha, so is He Omega. We pray in His name, we live in His name, and we desire the glory of His name. To whom should ascend our thanksgivings but to Him who gave us all, who wrought all things in us? Who is the end, but He who is the beginning? To whom and for whom are we to live and to ... Read More

"And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before Me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none" (Ezekiel 22:30). "And He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor..." (Isaiah 59:16). Intercession is love on i... Read More

George Matheson (1842-1906), while a student in one of the universities of Scotland, was taken with an affliction of the eyes. After a careful examination, a beloved professor friend of his was sent to him with the startling message: "George, if there is any face you wish to look upon, you had bette... Read More

I remember some years ago sailing past a lighthouse and coming away with the conviction that it is the light that matters. The lighthouse itself was imposing, the structure the work of a master--but that edifice could be as treacherous as the rock on which it was built but for the light. It was the ... Read More

Keep a restful heart. Hurts, slights, frustrations, misunderstandings, differences of opinions, or unhappiness with God’s providences--may quickly ferment into resentments, critical feelings, and bitterness of spirit--which in turn bubble over in words that cut and bruise. To avoid this, I determine... Read More

What is a Light-House of Prayer? It’s a cluster of two or more believers who are banded together to pray for, care about, and share the blessings of Christ with their neighbors. Let’s unpack that definition phrase by phrase. It’s a cluster of two or more believers. The cluster may simply be the memb... Read More

In this season, overcrowded for many with parties and programs, shopping and baking, tinsel and wrappings—it is fitting that the lead article in this issue of Herald of His Coming lifts our sights to the heights. We see beyond the sweet story which some of us have cherished since earliest childhood,... Read More

The life and death of our Lord Jesus Christ are a standing rebuke to every form of pride to which men are liable. Note the contrast between these well-known sins and His own holy life. Pride of birth and rank. "Is not this the carpenter's son?" (Matt. 13:55). Pride of wealth. "The Son of man hath no... Read More