Sermons & Devotionals by Classic Christian Writings

Whatever may be the particular call, the particular sacrifice God asks you to make, the particular cross He wishes you to embrace; whatever the particular path He wants you to tread, will you rise up, and say in your heart: "Yes, Lord, I accept it; I submit, I yield. I pledge myself to walk in that ... Read More

The quality of a Christian’s spiritual life is directly related to his/her interaction (or lack thereof) with God’s Word. Christians who devote themselves to His Word through disciplined reading, study and application, as well as through a healthy exposure to godly preaching and teaching, gain vital... Read More

"Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him" (James 1:12). The purpose of the epistle of James was, and still is, to give directions concerning the living of the Christian life. It would ap... Read More

All the great epochs of divine providence and manifestation in the world have been preceded by great prayer, and it would seem that just previous to the coming of the Lord all holy souls in heaven and in earth will be drawn in vehement intercessions and longings for Christ’s appearing. All down the ... Read More

There is no more searching measure of your life than your thoughts. It is one of the easiest tests to apply to yourself. Who you really are is demonstrated in your thoughts. Your thoughts express your inner person – your motives, desires, aims, feelings, and the principles that govern your life. You... Read More

I have never spoken in a mission, toiled as an evangelist or preached in a pulpit, that I did not feel that the service might bring the last man, the Church would be completed, and the Lord should come. With such an inspiration as this, who would not be a minister of the Gospel? I can say in truth t... Read More

It's Our Solemn Obligation! Before our Lord departed to be with the Father, He made a promise to His disciples that they should receive a gift of power: "Ye shall receive power, the Holy Ghost coming upon you" (Acts 1:8). The purpose of that spiritual endowment was to enable those who knew Him to be... Read More

Evil surmisings are carnal speculations which come of listening to "the serpent," who is always accusing someone to someone else. He is called, "the accuser of the brethren" (Revelation 12:10). Surmising, because it is purely speculative, is never from God. He never speculates; He knows. Surmising i... Read More

The Church of Jesus Christ in much of the world is suffering from apathy, complacency and spiritual weakness. Programs have replaced passion. Entertainment has pre-empted the Holy Spirit. The works of the flesh have crept into our lives rather than the working of God’s power! Because the Bride of Ch... Read More

Beloved, are we living the abiding life? Do we realize, on the one hand our helpless, hourly dependence upon Jesus Christ as the only fullness of life for us? Are we learning the lesson of looking to Him in all things? Has it become the habitual attitude of our lives? Are we slow to speak, to plan, ... Read More

The urgent need for a genuine revival is the deep concern of real Christians throughout the world. From so many places come reports of barrenness and frustration, instead of fertility and spiritual achievement. And all this at a time when iniquity abounds and lawlessness, violence, and immorality ar... Read More

The Church in the first century made a powerful impact upon the world as the early Christians spread the gospel across cultural, racial and national boundaries. By the time the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Colossians, he could declare, "All over the world this gospel is producing fruit and g... Read More

The closing days of this twentieth century are in many ways darkening ones. Crime is soaring; shocking immorality and corruption are being exposed in places high and low; violence is becoming more deadly and is involving younger perpetrators and victims; homes are breaking up at an alarming rate; th... Read More

"I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved" (Genesis 32:30). In these words of Jacob, uttered after he had become Israel, a Prince with God, we find expression of that which prayer meant to him. The words show us what each child of God, through the grace of God and the power of the Holy... Read More

"Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God; and the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:6,7). "Be careful (anxious) for nothing." This is... Read More

“Be not slothful but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises” (Heb. 6:12). “Without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him” (Heb. 11:6). “Ye have need of patience... Read More

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! How joyous I am as I begin my work as the new publisher of the Herald of His Coming. What a privilege it is to be working with a ministry that the Lord has raised up and so richly blessed these past fifty-eight years. And what an honor it is... Read More

In giving you the privilege of a home, God has a purpose in view. You are to use your home for His glory and not for your own pleasure. God is a great teacher. He pictures truth. What would otherwise be abstract, He puts into concrete form--something we can see. He uses the known to portray the unkn... Read More

In this day of extreme need when the Church in general is slipping and worldliness is swamping men’s souls and pulling them down to a lukewarm, defeated spiritual condition, we need a real revival of a return to intercession with fasting and prayer. When one spends the day in prayer, there is a spec... Read More

When we begin to fast and pray, it means that we have settled down to the real business of praying with a persistence. It is certain that God’s people would see more answers to their prayers, if they would miss more meals and spend the time in prayer. In early Church history, fasting was considered ... Read More