Sermons & Devotionals by Classic Christian Writings

The primary thing is that each watcher for Christ should eagerly aim at being prepared for sudden translation, more than at great and successful service in the sight of men. Personal holiness of character is of more importance in God’s sight than clear understanding of prophecy, or of the various si... Read More

"Under the shadow of the Almighty." This is an expression which implies great nearness. We must walk very close to a companion, if we would have his shadow fall on us. Can we imagine any expression more perfect in describing the constant presence of God with His chosen ones, than this—they shall "ab... Read More

"That your prayers be not hindered" (1 Peter 3:7). There is hardly a limit to the spiritual benefits of unhindered prayers. Does not the Scripture say, "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you" (John 15:7)? In the light of this truth,... Read More

"To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ, which are at Colosse. We give thanks to God, praying always for you, since we heard of the love which ye have to all the saints." "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving, withal praying also for us" (Colossians 1:1-4; 4:2-3). Praye... Read More

The witness of Scripture is clear that there is great benefit in God’s people praying together. When Christians join in united prayer: God is pleased, power is displayed from heaven, answers are obtained, and Christians are strengthened and advanced in maturity.... United prayer displays recognition... Read More

"Shall not God avenge His own elect, which cry day and night unto Him, though He bear long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily" (Luke 18:7-8). Every Christian who means business will importune God daily for a latter-day Pentecost. Let us mobilize great numbers of the spiritually-... Read More

Every year now makes our relation to the Lord's coming a matter of more vital and urgent importance. Questions are being settled now which shall determine, not so much our salvation, but our position in the coming age, our reward or loss. Some are going "to reign in life" (Rom. 5:17); some will be "... Read More

God’s Word has an essential role in all aspects of your prayer life. Your communion with God will be based on and include much communion through the Word. Your praise must of necessity make much use of Scripture as you praise the Lord. Whatever time you spend on your devotional life, surely about ha... Read More

Years ago it came as a startling revelation to me that there was no way so effective in prayer as praying with the Scriptures. I like a prayer meeting where business is done, the devil challenged, and something new in the constructive plan of God is laid hold on. This is a way of apprehending that f... Read More

Things weren’t going well at Joe’s home. Drinking was almost destroying it. About this time, another man asked Joe’s wife for a date and she accepted. In his rage, Joe said, "I’ll shoot that guy!" Joe actually had this man in his gun sights, but he said, "I can’t shoot a human being. I know what I’l... Read More

While it is foolish to underestimate the devil’s power, it is fatal to overestimate it. However great and powerful he is, he has been overcome by the mighty Lord, whose victory is our victory (1 John 4:4). Let us now see how that victory is made ours. The Assurance Of Power In Christ Ephesians 6:10 ... Read More

Among the spiritually significant stories of the Old Testament, there are none that contain deeper teaching for the individual overcomer and the whole militant Church of Christ than those of the outflow from the smitten rock and the ensuing battle with Amalek, recorded in the seventeenth chapter of ... Read More

We are seeking to make the Church, asleep and silent, to be the Church revived and militant. We are seeking to call God’s people back to the old paths, to get people to pray fervently, fast frequently, and work mightily for the Lord—and for the lost. We want to get people to pray before dawn and aft... Read More

"...But now he has appeared once for all at the end of the age to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself...he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him" (Hebrews 9:26-28). One of the clearest and most important messages of the New Testa... Read More

The Pharisees are not all dead yet by any means. Even the most spiritual churches today have many twentieth century Pharisees parading around—supposed to be “so good,” when as a matter of fact they have the devil in them and are as graves which appear not. “Ye … outwardly appear righteous unto men, ... Read More

Years ago it came as a startling revelation to me that there was no way so effective as warring and praying with the Scriptures. It rather spoiled me for the average prayer meeting, which is largely filled with hymn and chorus singing and an address. I like a prayer meeting where business is done, t... Read More

When you pick up a paper like "Herald of His Coming," you expect to find articles focusing on the Second Coming of Jesus. You do find that, although not as one would expect. There’s very little in the way of speculation concerning future events. Most Christians seem to want to talk of nothing but sp... Read More

“And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye... Read More

Everything about us bespeaks of the soon coming of the Lord from Heaven! The dispensation is ending. Earth's long day is closing. Midnight is near! It was the midnight shout, "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh," that revived the sleeping virgins (Matt. 25:6). Christians, are you ready if that shout were... Read More

The life of every citizen is impacted by an estimated 500,000 or more individuals who wield significant influence each day. Consider the vast multitude of elected officials, appointed judges, lawyers, police officers, bureaucrats, officials, military officers, media elite, news anchors, publishers a... Read More