Sermons & Devotionals by R.A. Torrey
R.A. Torrey
The Unpardonable Sin Mark 3:20–35
(Compare Matthew 12:22–50; Luke 11:14–36) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Considered Insane by Friends, vv. 20, 21 How was the eagerness of the multitude to hear our Lord illustrated? Was it simply to hear Him that the multitude came? (vv. 9, 10; Luke 6:17.) Was He willing to have His rest and refreshment... Read More
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The Way of Salvation Made as Plain as Day
“Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, and brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. and thy house.” — ACTS xvi. 29-31 The Philippian goaler, by ... Read More
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The Wisdom of Watching for the Lord’s Return Luke 12:35–48
(Compare Matthew 24:43–51) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Watching for Their Absent Lord, vv. 35–40 What is the proper attitude of mind of disciples of Jesus Christ toward their absent Lord? (2 Peter 3:11, 12, R. V.; Titus 2:13; 2 Tim. 4:8.) Why do the faithful servants watch for Him? If He should come t... Read More
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Thoughts for the Comfort of Jesus’ Disciples During the Absence of Their Lord John 14:1–15
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Peace by Believing in Jesus, vv. 1–6 With what words does this chapter begin? With what words does it close? (v. 27.) What then, is the general purpose of the chapter? Why did Jesus say to His disciples, “Let not your heart be troubled”? Had they any seemingly good excuse f... Read More
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Three Fires
“He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.” — MATTHEW iii. 11. One night, years ago, I was sitting at my desk in my study late at night, and the work of the day was done. There was a great deal of confusion about my study table, for I had just moved that day, and had not had time to r... Read More
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Three Parables: The Hid Treasure, the Merchant Seeking Goodly Pearls, and the Net Cast into the Sea Matthew 13:44–52
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Finding Without Seeking, v. 44 To what is the kingdom likened in v. 44? What point in regard to the kingdom did our Lord wish to bring out by this comparison? Was hidden treasure often found in the country in which He spoke these words? How did the man come to find the trea... Read More
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True Christian Union
My subject this morning is TRUE CHRISTIAN UNION AND THE DEVIL'S COUNTERFEIT. I have seven texts: The first is Ephesians 4:1-3, "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbear... Read More
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Use Of Tracts
Taken from How to Work for Christ, published 1901 Comparatively few Christians realize the importance of tract work. I had been a Christian a good many years, and a minister of the Gospel several years, before it ever entered my head that tracts were of much value in Christian work. 1 had somehow gr... Read More
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What Are You Waiting For?
“And now why tarriest thou? Arise and be baptized, washing away thy sin, calling on the name of the Lord” (especially the first part of the verse, “Why tarriest thou?”). — Acts xxii. 16. It was God who asked the question, through His servant Ananias, of Saul of Tarsus; and I believe that God is aski... Read More
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What It Costs Not to be a Christian?
“I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies." — Psalms cxix. 59. A good many years ago I was talking to a young society lady in the city of New Haven in America, and suddenly she stopped me and said, “Don’t talk that way; it makes me think, and I hate to think.” The world is full ... Read More
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When to Pray
If we would know the fulness of blessing that there is in the prayer life, it is important not only that we pray in the right way, but also that we pray at the right time. Christ's own example is full of suggestiveness as to the right time for prayer. 1. In the 1st chapter of Mark, the 35th verse, w... Read More
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WHERE TO DO PERSONAL WORK
I. PERSONAL WORK AFTER A GOSPEL MEETING. Perhaps the easiest and most natural place to do personal work is after a Gospel meeting. Whenever you attend a meeting, watch for some one to deal with after the meeting is over. Do not trust to chance in the matter, but as the minister preaches the sermon k... Read More
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WHERE WILL YOU SPEND ETERNITY?
"Whither goest thou?" John. 16: 5. OUR subject to-night is, Where Will You Spend Eternity? You will find the text in John 16: 5, "Whither goest thou?" Jesus Christ was about to leave this world. He told the disciples that he was going, but none of them asked Him whither He was going. He reproved the... Read More
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WHEREIN THE BIBLE DIFFERS FROM ALL OTHER BOOKS
Sermon to the graduating class of Bible Institute of Los Angeles, June 25, 1916. "The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the straw to the wheat, saith the LORD." Jer. 23:28 R.V. THE Bible stands absolutely alone. It is... Read More
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WHICH SHALL WE BELIEVE, GOD OR MAN?
"For what if some did not believe? Shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar." Rom. 3:3,4. WHAT I say to-night is going to save some of you and it is going to damn some of you. Some of you are going to heed the truth and repent.... Read More
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Why God Used D. L. Moody
Eighty-six years ago (February 5, 1837), there was born of poor parents in a humble farmhouse in Northfield, Massachusetts, a little baby who was to become the greatest man, as I believe, of his generation or of his century -- Dwight L. Moody. After our great generals, great statesmen, great scienti... Read More
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WHY I BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST IS GOD IN HUMAN FORM
THERE is no subject more important than that of the Deity of Jesus Christ. If Jesus Christ is not God manifest in the flesh, then Christians are idolaters, for Christians worship Jesus Christ. If Jesus Christ is God, then all who do not acknowledge Him as such and accept Him as their Divine Saviour ... Read More
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R.A. Torrey (1856 - 1928)
An American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. Called by D. L. Moody to head Bible institute in Chicago (now Moody Bible Institute). Dean of Bible Institute of Los Angeles. Pastorates included Chicago Avenue Church (now Moody Memorial) and Church of the Open Door, Los Angeles. Worldwide evangelistic meetings with Charlie Alexander. Founded Montrose Bible Conference, PA. Wrote more than forty books.Torrey held his last evangelistic meeting in Florida in 1927, additional meetings being canceled because of his failing health. He died at home in Asheville, North Carolina, on October 26, 1928, having preached throughout the world and written more than 40 books. Torrey-Gray Auditorium, the main auditorium at Moody, was named for Torrey and his successor, James M. Gray. At Biola, the Torrey Honors Institute honors him, as does the university's annual Bible conference.
Reuben Archer Torrey was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. Held evangelistic meetings around the world with song leader Charlie Alexander. Called by D.L. Moody to head the Bible Institute of the Chicago Evangelization Society (now Moody Bible Institute); Dean of Bible Institute of Los Angeles; pastorates included Chicago Avenue Church (now Moody Memorial Church) and Church of the Open Door, Los Angeles.
Besides his obvious gifts in all these areas, he was also a man of prayer, a student of the Bible, and an outstanding personal soul-winner. It is said that he daily read the Bible in four languages, having a good working knowledge of Greek and Hebrew. Some students of church history feel he did more to promote personal evangelism than any other one man since the days of the apostles. His prayer life has seldom been equaled in the annals of Christendom.
Reuben A. Torrey wrote some forty books and his practical writings on the Holy Spirit, prayer, salvation, soul-winning, and evangelism are still favorites of many Christians.