philippians-4:12-13

(All of Thomas Watson's writings and sermons are replete with sound doctrine, practical wisdom, and heart-searching application. His profound spirituality, gripping remarks, practical illustrations, and beauty of expression make him one of the most irresistible of the Puritans.) "Work out your own s... Read More

The Ten Commandments by Thomas Watson CHOICE EXCERPTS The afflictions of the godly How do the afflictions of the godly, differ from the afflictions of the wicked? (1) The afflictions of the godly are but corrections; but those on the wicked are punishments. The one come from a Father; the other from... Read More

Section 4. Suggested Methods of Teaching. I. The Meaning of Confirmation (Lesson 1). The following is necessarily only a bare outline, but it may suggest material for further study. 1. Start by indicating the emphasis placed by our Church on the full understanding of the meaning of Confirmation. See... Read More

It is evident from almost every consideration we have given to the Christian ministry that the prime secret of its power lies in the minister himself, his life, character, and tone. Only as these are true will his work be effective. Bunyan’s picture of the Christian minister emphasizes this, for eve... Read More

The Importance of the Doctrine of the Second Advent as a Motive and Help to Holiness. NOTES OF AN ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE EDINBURGH CONFERENCE, 1888. It would be very pleasant and instructive to hear brethren relate incidents connected with this blessed hope, and its effect upon the souls of God's ... Read More

A Sermon (No. 1469) Delivered on Lord's-Day Morning, April 20th, 1879, by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."--Philippians 4:6. ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, we are both by prayer a... Read More

A Sermon (No. 2405) Intended for Reading on Lord's-Day, March 24th, 1895, Delivered By C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington On Lord's-day Evening, March 20th, 1887. "Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice."-Philippians 4:4. THERE IS A marvelous medicinal power in jo... Read More

The worst enemy you have is not your neighbor nor your bill collector, he is not your severest critic nor your most aggressive competitor. We can identify him without calling in the FBI to determine who he is. In fact, I trust we can apprehend and condemn him very shortly, thus giving you a victory ... Read More

So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water. And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter; therefore the name of it was called Marah. And the ... Read More

"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with such things as you have, because God has said--Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5 The words which head this paper are soon spoken, and often cost the speaker very little. Nothing is cheaper than good advice... Read More