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Edward Payson

Prayer for the Advancement of Christ's Kingdom

"Thy kingdom come" Matthew 6:10 The well known form of prayer, of which these words are a part, is in every respect worthy of its divine author. On this, as on all other occasions, he spoke as never man spake. In the compass of six short petitions, expressed in language at once simple and dignified ... Read More
G. Campbell Morgan

The Kingdom 4: Thy Kingdom

G. Campbell MorganThy Kingdom .... Matthew 6:10 Our theme this evening is that of the Kingdom over which the King reigns. The phrase I have read as text is taken, apparently, almost ruthlessly from its setting. These words are selected from the Lord's prayer. My theme this evening is not the prayer, but rather the Ki... Read More
Herman Bavinck

The Law--Gospel Distinction and Preaching

Herman Bavinck520. The first and primary means of grace is the Word of God. Lutheran and Reformed agree with each other here. Nevertheless, the latter do not discuss the Word of God under the heading of the means of grace, since in their dogmatics they have usually treated it by this time in a separate chapter [r... Read More
J. Vernon McGee

Satan: Who is He?

J. Vernon McGeeThis is one theme that I approach with mixed feelings. I want to avoid any superstitious and non-biblical conceptions because there's so much abroad today concerning Satan that is not biblical. Yet I want to be realistic about it. I believe that Satan is a reality. He is a person, and I am convinced... Read More
J. Vernon McGee

The Rose Parade of Resurrection

J. Vernon McGeeFlowers sleeping, Women weeping, Daylight trembling o'er the hills; Morning breaking, Sleepers waking - Thoughts of life one's being thrills. Christ is rising, Death despising, Stone and seal give way to power; For One living Light is giving To this early, holy hour. Christ immortal Breaks the porta... Read More
J.B. Phillips

New Testament Christianity: Chapter 6 - Love

In Englishspeaking countries at least we breathe such an atmosphere of diffused traditional Christianity that we are apt to take some of the major Christian revelations about God as though they were selfevident, which of course they are not. We assume that kindness is a better thing than intolerance... Read More
James Smith

God, the Portion of His People

James SmithOUR FATHER "I will be a Father unto you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." 2 Corinthians 6:18 Tried Christian, you are not an orphan! You have a Father! God, in all the glory of his nature and perfections, is your Father! He has adopted you for his own. He has regenera... Read More
John MacArthur

Praying Unceasingly

John MacArthurOur text this morning is one verse, chapter 5 and verse 17. First Thessalonians 5:17 says, "Pray without ceasing." The Apostle Paul in this simple and specific command calls on Christians to pray basically as a way of life. I used to say praying is like breathing, it's just normal, it's just natural... Read More
John MacArthur

Fundamental Christian Attitudes: Sermon 6 - Forgiveness

John MacArthurToday we have the great joy of coming to the Lord's table, sharing in the remembrance of the cross, His death for us. We also have emphasized the wonderful reality of prayer and our access to God. And I want us, this morning, as we come to the Word of God in preparation for coming to His table to co... Read More
John MacArthur

Non-Negtotiables of the Church: Honoring God's Word

John MacArthurWe continue this morning to look at the anatomy of the church in a little series we began last Sunday by way of bringing everybody up to date on the character and nature and definition of the church. The church is unique in the world. The only organism, the only institution that our Lord is building... Read More

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