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Erlo Stegen

Seek first ... and find

Erlo StegenMatthew 6: 33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." In Matthew 6 v 33 there are two main issues that stand out: the kingdom of God and His righteousness. It is important that we seek both. His kingdom refers to where He is Lord a... Read More
Erlo Stegen

Seek TILL you find

Erlo StegenSummary of sermon by Erlo Stegen, 21 Sep 2014 Matt 6:33 "But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" Matt 24:13 "But he who stands firm to the end will be saved" Rev 2:10b "Be faithful even to the point of death and I will give you the crown of... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Expository Thoughts On John - JOHN 6:22-27

J.C. RyleJesus’ Discourse About the Bread of Life The next day the crowd that remained on the other side of the lake realized that only one small boat had been there, and that Jesus had not boarded it with his disciples, but that his disciples had gone away alone. But some boats from Tiberias came to shore n... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Expository Thoughts On Luke - Luke 21:34-38

J.C. RyleWATCH AND PRAY These verses form the practical conclusion of our Lord Jesus Christ's great prophetical discourse. They supply a striking answer to those who condemn the study of unfulfilled prophecy as speculative and unprofitable. It would be difficult to find a passage more practical, direct, plai... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Matthew chapter 6

J.C. RyleMatthew chapter 6 MATTHEW 6:1-8 "Be careful that you don't do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don't sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and i... Read More
John Gill

Of Contentment of Mind.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 12 OF CONTENTMENT OF MIND Contentment of mind naturally follows upon Joy and Peace; where joy abounds, and peace rules in the heart, contentment is; it is nowhere to be found but in a godly man; in Christians of the first rank and class: the heathens talke... Read More
John Gill

Of Trust and Confidence in God.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 7 OF TRUST AND CONFIDENCE IN GOD Trust and confidence signify the same thing, whether with respect to God or men: to trust in men, is to confide or put confidence in them; and so to trust in God is to place confidence in him; and generally in all places wh... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne

Believers Not Ashamed...

Robert Murray M'CheyneTHE FIRST THING I DESIRE you to notice, brethren, is the place where Paul was desirous to preach the gospel: 'As much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also' (verse 15). We find Paul mentioning the same thing in the verses before: 'For I long to see you, that I may... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

Ministering to the Glory of God

T. Austin-Sparks"Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil... Again, the devil taketh him unto an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; and he said unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down an... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Priority of the Kingdom

T. Austin-Sparks"Be not anxious... which of you by being anxious... why are ye anxious? ...Be not therefore anxious... But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:25,27,28,31,33). Let us remind ourselves once again, and keep it clearly before us, th... Read More

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