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J.C. Philpot

Lawful Strife

J.C. PhilpotPreached on December 27, 1840, by J. C. Philpot, at Trinity Chapel, Alfred Street, Leicester "And if a man also strives for masteries, yet is he not crowned except he strives lawfully." 2 Timothy 2:5 The Holy Spirit appears to have made much use of figures and illustrations in the word of God; and I... Read More
J.C. Philpot

The Death of the Cross

J.C. PhilpotChapter Four from the book Meditations on the Sacred Humanity of Our Blessed Redeemer Well might the apostle, as if in a burst of holy admiration, cry aloud, as with trumpet voice, that heaven and earth might hear, "Great is the mystery of godliness; God was manifest in the flesh." #1Ti 3:16 A myste... Read More
J.C. Philpot

True Discipleship

J.C. PhilpotPreached at Providence Chapel, Oakham, on Wednesday Evening, July 7, 1869, by J. C. Philpot Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed on him, "If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-32 It is very inst... Read More
John Piper

Get Wisdom

John PiperMay 24, 1981 Proverbs 4:1-13 I believe all men have this in common: that they want to be happy. They do not all agree on what brings the greatest happiness, but they do all long to have it. And this longing is not bad. It is good. Evil consists in trying to find happiness in ways that displease and ... Read More
John Piper

It's My Pleasure!

John PiperThose who know me best know that I am a Christian Hedonist. That means that I think my desire to be happy is a proper motive for everything I do. I do what I do because I think it will make me happier in the long run. In fact, I think that if I abandon this pursuit of joy, I will become incapable of... Read More
John Piper

The Local Church: Minimum Vs Maximum

John PiperMarch 29, 1981 Acts 2:36-47 Last week we heard from the Bible that one great goal of the church is to demonstrate the wisdom of God to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places (Eph. 3:10). I emphasized that the church is not only the light of the world; it is also the light of the cosmos... Read More
Principles For The Gathering Of Believers

02 - Foreword

Principles For The Gathering Of BelieversThere is only one house that will stand in the coming storm, and only one people who will not be swept away in a flood of last-day deception. There is only one temple that God will fill with His indescribable glory, and only one lighthouse that will forever shine as a pure testimony of God’s saving ... Read More
Principles For The Gathering Of Believers

65 - Epilogue: The Call To Gather as Fellowships

Principles For The Gathering Of BelieversThis book has been prepared to encourage believers to gather in small gatherings under the Headship of Jesus Christ.795 Thus no man is head over the fellowships as a whole that gather in this way. Though servant leaders are submitted to, there is no one brother over all fellowships controlling them.... Read More
Principles For The Gathering Of Believers

68 - A Plain Vision for Coming Persecution by brother Brian

Principles For The Gathering Of Believers[Editor’s Note: It is time to be utterly astounded as God spoke to the prophet Habakuk. Brother Brian gives a clear clarion call to God’s Remnant in many Churches and Assemblies. The message concludes with 3 distinct challenges for believers: 1) To reread the Book of Acts in a single sitting if poss... Read More
Principles For The Gathering Of Believers

76 - Chronological Bible Reading of Scriptures

Principles For The Gathering Of BelieversThere is a great need in the body of Christ for consistent reading of the Holy Scriptures in their entirety, book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In this case we are encouraging a chronological reading of the Scriptures. Most of the confusion is created when certain teachers, groups, or... Read More

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