We must make clear for ourselves when and how the Christian life truly begins in order to see whether we have within ourselves the beginning of this life. If we do not have it, we must learn how to begin it, in so far as this depends upon us. It is not yet a decisive sign of true life in Christ if o... Read More
A Christian on Earth, Still in Heaven by Thomas Watson The Scripture is a spiritual paradise, and the book of Psalms is placed as the tree of life, in the midst of this paradise. The Psalms are not only for delight—but usefulness. They are like the pomegranate tree which is not only good for fragran... Read More
A Plea for the Godly by Thomas Watson "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor." Proverbs 12:26 Solomon was a man of renown. He was the world's wonder; he discoursed on trees from the cedar-tree in Lebanon, to the hyssop which springs out of the wall. The Proverbs are profound and holy aph... Read More
"Astrology Theologised" CHAPTER I. What Astrology is, and what Theology; and how they have reference one to another. THE Kingdom of Nature. — Astrology is Philosophy itself, or it is the whole light of Nature, from whence ariseth the universal natural Wisdom, or a solid, sincere, and exquisite knowl... Read More
A Sermon (No. 1480) Delivered on Lord's-Day Morning, June 22nd, 1879, by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "Continuing instant in prayer."--Romans 12:12. THIS is placed in connection with a large number of brief but very weighty precepts. Prayer has a distinct relationship to... Read More
We know more of the personal history and the private life of Daniel than we do of any of the other prophets. He is introduced to us as a teenage boy, probably 15 to 17 years of age, when he was carried away as a captive and transplanted from his home in Israel to a foreign country, a heathen land. F... Read More
Before me is a letter, typical of many I have received recently, that tells the story of failure in the Christian life. The man writes, "It seems that I know you because I have listened to you for so long. Several of your recent sermons have seemed especially for my encouragement, and, brother, do I... Read More
At the opening of Exodus 12, we find the beginning of the year changed. It is not said why this was to be, but simply, "This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year unto you." This was an intimation to the people of Israel, that they were to enter on ... Read More
(2 Cor. 11.3, A.V.) "I fear lest, by any means, as the serpent, beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ." THERE is a great battle to-day over the use and control of the mind, not only in the world, but among the children of God. 1. T... Read More
Recognizing that the Bible is the very Word of the Living God to man, and understanding the priority of knowing and obeying its truths, the elders at Grace Community Church are deeply committed to study and teach with diligence and authority. Thus, the central ministry of Grace Church is the continu... Read More
How the Christian Life Begins in Us
A Christian on Earth, Still in Heaven
A Plea for the Godly
Astrology Theologized
Sermon 1480 - Constant, Instant, Expectant
Daniel: Choosing to Stand Alone
Living the Christian Life God's Way
Exodus 12, 13
The Battle for the Mind
The Biblical Position on the King James Version Controversy