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John Gill

A Dissertation Concerning The Rise and Progress of Popery

John GillWhat is generally meant and understood by Popery, is well known. As for the name it matters not from whence and from whom it is, nor when it began to be in use, nor in what sense the word papa is used in heathen and ecclesiastical writers. By the latter it was given to Christian bishops in common; a... Read More
John Gill

Attendance in Places of Religious Worship, Evening Sermon

John GillAttendance In Places OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP WHERE THE DIVINE NAME IS RECORDED, ENCOURAGED. Sermon II, Preached October 9, 1757, at the Opening of a New Place for Worship, in Carter-lane St. Olave's-street, Southwark. EXODUS 20:24 In all places, where I record my name, I will come unto thee, and I will... Read More
John MacArthur

Fundamental Christian Attitudes: Sermon 7 - Joy

John MacArthurWell, this morning I want to go back to our study of the anatomy of the church and I want to talk about another attitude. A lot of people were prevailing on me to keep preaching on forgiveness. Some people said to me last week's message on forgiveness was so potent that it...that they thought I knew... Read More
John MacArthur

The Character of a Healthy Church: Sermon 2

John MacArthurThis morning we return in our study of God's Word to Paul's letter to Titus and to chapter 2. The chapter deals, as I noted for you last time, with the character of a healthy church...the character of a healthy church. And we're going to be looking at this over the next few weeks and seeing how the ... Read More
John MacArthur

Rejoicing Always

John MacArthurIt is our great privilege this morning to return to our wonderful study of 1 Thessalonians chapter 5. And I invite you to take your Bible, if you will, and open to that great chapter. I want this morning to preach on just one verse, verse 16, a verse with only two words, 1 Thessalonians 5:16 simply ... Read More
John MacArthur

The Secret of Contentment - Sermon 3

John MacArthurLet's open our Bibles now as we come to our time of study in the Word of God to Philippians chapter 4 in what will be our third and last message on the subject of the secret of contentment. We're looking at Philippians 4 verses 10 through 19. A number of weeks ago I introduced you to a gentleman who... Read More
John MacArthur

Living In Anticipation of Christ's Return - Sermon 2

John MacArthurLet's turn in our Bibles tonight for our study in God's precious truth, to 2 Peter chapter 3. We are closing in now on the end of this great epistle. I am hoping we can do that tonight, but I'm not going to try to push too hard, cause the truth here is too significant for us. Second Peter chapter 3,... Read More
John MacArthur

What to Look for when Choosing a New Church Home

John MacArthurWhat do I look for when choosing a new church home? We've all heard that the choice and purchase of a home is one of the most significant decisions a person will ever make. In this temporal world that may be true. However, choosing where you and your children will learn the things of God and serve t... Read More
John Newton

Sermon 9: Characters and Names of Messiah

John NewtonIsaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Such was the triumphant exultation of the Old Testament Church! Their nobles... Read More
Reuben Archer Torrey

How to Work for Christ: Book 3: Preaching and Teaching the Word of God, Chapter 2

Reuben Archer TorreyPREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF BIBLE READINGS I. DIFFERENT KINDS OF BIBLE READINGS. There are many different kinds of Bible readings, and it is well to bear in mind the distinctions between them. 1. THE WHOLE BIBLE TOPICAL BIBLE READING. By this we mean the Bible reading that takes up some topic and go... Read More

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