Sermons & Devotionals by Thomas Reade

25. The Evil of Pride "God resists the proud." James 4:6 There are two principles which rule and govern the hearts of natural men- Pride and sensuality. These two evils are continually in operation, the one, against the soul-humbling, the other, against the soul-purifying, doctrines of the Gospel. S... Read More

6. THE FALL OF MAN, AND HIS RECOVERY BY GRACE "O Israel, you have destroyed yourself; but in me is your help." Hosea 13:9 God is the Almighty Sovereign of the universe! He made all things by the word of his power; and for his pleasure they are, and were created. Contemplating the Sovereignty of Jeho... Read More

21. THE HARMONY OF CHRISTIAN GRACES "I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me forever." Jeremiah 32:39 When we contemplate the Church of God as described in the Holy Scriptures, we must be struck with that unity of principle, and that union of heart, which form its beauty and s... Read More

63. THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-KNOWLEDGE "Let no man deceive himself." 1 Cor. 3:18 What a compound of contrarieties is this heart of mine! Heavenly Father! how wonderful is your forbearance; how amazing your patience! I pray unto you for humility. You graciously hear my request; and put me into a situat... Read More

29. THE INWARD CONFLICT "I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out." Romans 7:18 How varied is the life of the true believer. At one time on the mount, at another time in the valley. Sometimes he can rejoic... Read More

34. THE LIFE OF FAITH "The just shall live by his faith." Hab. 2:4 The life of the redeemed through Christ Jesus is a life of faith. Being united to the glorified Head of the mystical body, the Church, believers receive all their spiritual life, all their vital influence from above. Christ is the wa... Read More

THE OUTLINE OF THE APOSTLES PREACHING. HIS DESCRIPTION OF THE HEATHEN. HIS DESCRIPTION OF THE NOMINALLY CHRISTIAN WORLD. Though virtue be exhibited in all her loveliness, and vice in all its deformity; though everything attractive be brought before the sinner, to win him over to the charms of moral ... Read More

14. THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE "Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it." Matthew 13:46 The language of true believers in Christ, though they be separated by oceans, and are personally unknown to each other, is experimentally the same. The humble f... Read More

13. THE POWER OF GRACE, AND THE BLESSEDNESS OF THE DIVINE FAVOR "The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by him." Deut. 33:12 The promises of protection to the people of God are as numerous as they are consoling. When Abram returned from the slaughter of the kings, and naturally dreaded the fu... Read More

THE PRAYERS OF PAUL FOR THE CHRISTIAN CONVERTS. HIS LABOR TO PROMOTE THE STABILITY OF BELIEVERS. THE LOVE OF CHRIST HIS GOVERNING PRINCIPLE. HIS BENEVOLENT EXERTIONS FOR THE POOR SAINTS IN JUDEA. The heart of Paul glowed with holy love, and was ever sending forth its fervent aspirations to a throne ... Read More

18. THE PRIVILEGES OF THE BELIEVER "All things are yours." 1 Cor. 3:21 "I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever." John 14:16 How inconceivably great is the goodness of God to his believing people! In his holy word, he assures them, that throu... Read More

5. THE PROMISES OF GOD "All the promises of God in him are yes, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God." 2 Cor. 1:20 When I read the Scriptures, almost every page presents to my heart most precious promises, adapted to console and strengthen the mind under every trouble. But an important question ar... Read More

52. THE RELIGION OF THE HEART "For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." Romans 14:17 If we are faithful, we shall be tried. Every true Christian must carry his cross; he must endure tribulation for Ch... Read More

4. MEDITATION AND PRAYER FOR THE SAVING KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES "I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways." Psalm 119:15 "Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your law." Psalm 119:18 While passing through this benighted world, how happy is the man who can say with David: "Y... Read More

43. THE SCRIPTURE VIEW OF THE PRESENT STATE OF MAN "The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if there is even one with real understanding, one who seeks for God. But no, all have turned away from God; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not even one!" Psalm 14... Read More

49. ON THE SOVEREIGNTY OF DIVINE GRACE "The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law." Deut. 29:29 "For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God." Acts 20:27 Humility,... Read More

48. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD "My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please." Isaiah 46:10 Nothing is so calming and comforting to the Christian pilgrim, as the assurance of Divine Guidance in every, even the most minute circumstances which befall him. Without this perception of his heavenly ... Read More

9. THE SUFFICIENCY OF DIVINE GRACE "My grace is sufficient for you." 2 Cor. 12:9 Self-knowledge is an invaluable attainment. Without it, we resemble a vessel, driven during the midnight darkness, amid rocks and quicksands, and which is every moment in danger of being dashed to pieces. Temptations an... Read More

46. THE TESTIMONY OF CONSCIENCE "We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have been honest and sincere in all our dealings. We have depended on God's grace, not on our own earthly wisdom. That is how we have acted toward everyone, and especially toward you." 2 Cor. 1:12 To have a go... Read More

29. THE TWO PILLARS "The religion of a sinner," as good Mr. Newton used to say, "stands upon two pillars: what Christ has done for us in the flesh; and what he does in us by his Spirit." Christ dying for us; and Christ living in us, is the very ground and pillar of the truth. Come, Oh my soul! retir... Read More