Sermons & Devotionals by Classic Christian Writings

Christ is "KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS" (Rev. 19:16). He is the Ruler of earth’s rulers and the Governor over earth’s governments (Psa. 22:28; Eph. 1:20-21). His authority over all earthly governments is made available in His name to the Church – the assembly of His believing people (Rev. 1:5-6)... Read More

Lord, give me this soul! I have waked for it when I should have slept, I have yearned over it, and I have wept, Till in my heart the thought of it held sway All through the night and day. Lord, give me this soul! If I might only lift its broken strands, To lay them gently in Thy loving hands-- If I ... Read More

Intelligent prayer for the unsaved should bear in mind that they need to be saved from their unconcern. Many, many are going the way of death heedlessly. They eat, drink and play; they labor, they sleep--and all the while secondary things are the end and aim of their living. Many a man is like Jonah... Read More

John Hyde was made a great blessing to me. I had read that precious book of Andrew Murray--With Christ in the School of Prayer, and in Mr. Hyde I saw a living example of one who actually lived with Christ in the School of Prayer. His example gave me a deep longing and even an inspiration to be a pup... Read More

Early in the year 1882 there came to me an experience that lifted my life to a new plane of understanding and of power. The demands of an impossible task awakened me to a sense of need. I had neither power nor might in either service or prayer. I began to pray for power for service, and God led me t... Read More

There are two passages in the Gospel of Luke which throw a flood of light upon the question, What sort of praying it is that prevails with God and obtains what it seeks from Him; and also upon the question, Why it is that many prayers of God’s own children come short of obtaining that which we seek ... Read More

The Apostle Paul did not feel his urgent pleas for prayer was to lower his dignity, lessen his influence, or depreciate his piety. What if it did? Let dignity go, let influence be destroyed, let his reputation be marred – he must have their prayers. Called, commissioned, chief of the Apostles as he ... Read More

Abridged from a sermon delivered October 30, 1864 at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington, England As a church we have had our hearts set upon a revival in our midst. Many of us will be grievously disappointed if such a revival shall not take place. We have felt moved to cry for it. Already there ... Read More

The Bible is quite clear and emphatic. The Lord will come at a time definitely known to and fixed by Him, but, on the other hand, the Lord’s coming will be just as much a spiritual matter as a chronological one. The fact is that we are to move just as much toward Him as He to us. The break with all ... Read More

The eastern monarchs often sent heralds to go before them to clear the way of any obstructions. So John was the forerunner of Christ to prepare the way spiritually. John was a fearless preacher of righteousness. And although he was beheaded by evil souls because of his fearless message (he had preac... Read More

The time is short! If thou would’st work for God it must be now; If thou would’st win the garland for thy brow, Redeem the time! Shake off earth’s sloth! Go forth with staff in hand while yet ‘tis day; Set out with girded loins upon the way. Up, linger not! Fold not thy hands! What has the pilgrim o... Read More

The time is short! If thou would’st work for God it must be now; If thou would’st win the garland for thy brow, Redeem the time! Shake off earth’s sloth! Go forth with staff in hand while yet ’tis day; Set out with girded loins upon the way. Up, linger not! Fold not thy hands! What has the pilgrim o... Read More

Sometimes, in the rush of the Christmas season, we do not always focus our thoughts, our hearts and our minds upon Christ, the very reason we celebrate. As your family begins to look towards the celebration of the birth of Christ (the first advent – coming), take time each day to focus upon the One ... Read More

Desperate world conditions and desperate times call for a strategic intervention on the part of the Almighty God. When such an acute crisis threatens the very existence of present-day civilization and when widespread apostasy permeates the religious community, it is high time for divine intervention... Read More

The idea that prayer brings revival can be somewhat of a copout. It is generally accepted that prayer is the path toward the renewal of God’s presence and power in the church, but prayer alone won’t do it. The proof text for the prayer cure for dying churches is Second Chronicles 7:14 and the much-q... Read More

"Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments" (Ezra 7:10). Ezra was a man with a huge responsibility. His task was to lead the people of Israel to true spiritual renewal. Every pastor who has sought to lead his people in this s... Read More

It has pleased the Lord to teach me a truth, the benefit of which I have not lost for more than fourteen years. The point is this: I saw more clearly than ever that the first great and primary business to which I ought to attend every day was to have my soul happy in the Lord. The first thing to be ... Read More

When we read Daniel 9:3-19, and place one word over verse three to describe what we read there, it would probably be the word "intensity." Daniel is a man hard after the Lord God! This is a man serious about finding his God in prayer. "I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplicat... Read More

As we pray and hope for a heaven-sent revival, it is imperative that our young people be prepared for what the Lord is getting ready to do. Many signs point to the great probability that revival may begin with children. If this is so, the intergenerational Church of the Lord Jesus Christ needs to be... Read More

Several years ago, I knelt in prayer with a young woman who wanted to be holy. I asked her if she would give up everything for Jesus. She answered that she would. I then thought I would put a hard test to her, and asked her if she would be willing to go to Africa as a missionary for Jesus. She said,... Read More