romans-8:28

February 1 "They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them." –Jeremiah 31:9 Until God is pleased to pour out upon us the spirit of grace and of supplications, we cannot worship him aright; for God is a Spirit, and those who worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth; ... Read More

Preached at Gower Street Chapel, London, on June 8, 1862, by J. C. Philpot "What shall we then say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?" Romans 8:31, 32 In t... Read More

But who is our greatest enemy? The pride of our heart, the presumption of our heart, the hypocrisy of our heart, the intense selfishness of our heart, are often hidden from us. This wily devil, self, can wear such masks and assume such forms. This serpent, self, can so creep and crawl, can so twist ... Read More

The path may be rough "And He led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation." Psalm 107:7 When the Lord leads, we can follow. The path may be rough, but if the Lord upholds us, we can walk in it without stumbling. Whatever the Lord bids, we can do—if we have but His pre... Read More

Scripture By J. C. Philpot What a gift to the church of God is the inspired word of truth! Next to the gift of his dear Son and the grace of the Blessed Spirit, may we rank the gift of those "Holy Scriptures which are able to make" the regenerate soul "wise unto salvation, through faith which is in ... Read More

Preached at Providence Chapel, London, on July 8, 1849, by J. C. Philpot. "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 The child of God seems to me often to resemble a benighted traveler. He has left his hom... Read More

Preached 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

THE FAITHFUL PROMISER by John MacDuff, 1849 "Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises." 2 Peter 1:4 "He who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23 "Remember your promise to me, for it is my only hope." Psalm 119:49 It has often been felt a delightful exercise by the child of God... Read More

The Rainbow in the Clouds by John MacDuff "When I send clouds over the earth, the rainbow will be seen in the clouds" Genesis 9:14 1. SOVEREIGNTY "The Lord Reigns." Psalm 93:1 No rainbow of promise in the "dark and cloudy day" shines more radiantly than this. God, my God, the God who gave Jesus, ord... Read More

Romans 8:18-28 Before I entered college I hardly gave a thought to cancer and terminal illness. But ever since those college days death by disease has walked beside me all the way. Two of my college acquaintances died of leukemia and cancer of the lymph glands before they were 22. At seminary I watc... Read More