psalm-51:17

Preached at Allington, on August 9, 1840, by J. C. Philpot "We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto you do well that you take heed, as unto a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the day star arises in your hearts." 2 Peter 1:19 Many people are of opinion that had... Read More

Preached at Gower Street Chapel, London, on June 18, 1865, by J. C. Philpot "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God." 1 John 4:1 Has it never struck you as a remarkable circumstance that in what are called primitive times, no, in the very days of the apostles ... Read More

Psalm 69:30-32 I Will Magnify God with Thanksgiving I will praise the name of God with a song I will magnify Him with thanksgiving. This will please the Lord more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs. Let the oppressed see it and be glad; You who seek God let your hearts revive! (Psalm 69:30-32... Read More

Psalm 40:1-3 One of the great benefits of reading the Psalms is that they present us with patterns of life that the godly go through in every age. And in doing that they encourage us that we are made of the same stuff as the saints of old and they give us guidance how to follow the pattern of godlin... Read More

September 13, 1981 Matthew 15:8-9 WORSHIP IS AN END IN ITSELF I want to try this morning to create a consciousness in our church that worship is an end in itself. I want us to have this conviction: that worship should never be pursued as a means to achieving something other than worship. Worship is ... Read More

Readers’ Daily Matins In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Glory to You, our God. Glory to You. O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth: You are everywhere filling all things; Treasury of blessings and Giver of Life: come and abide in us, and cleanse us ... Read More

What is salvation for an Orthodox Christian? For an Orthodox Christian salvation is union with Christ. This union with Christ is called the "Life in Christ". The center of this "Life in Christ" is the Holy Altar, as well as the services which are related to it, i.e. the Seven Sacraments. Because the... Read More

To rekindle your “first love” for Jesus Christ, rekindling the fire of devotion that once burned brightly in our hearts, reconciling broken relationships, and rebuilding these parts of our lives that are in a state of despair: IT ALL BEGINS WITH BROKENNESS AND HUMILTY. No exceptions, no shortcuts, n... Read More

Will You Miss The Coming Revival? by David Smithers Many Christians today are eagerly anticipating a mighty move of God. The opportunity for a widespread revival seems to be standing at the Church's door. This is the hour for us to lay hold of a fresh vision of the Church, empowered and purified for... Read More

Gladly Yielded Like Christ --Selected We need not only the surrender of the will, but the whole being going along with glad obedience. This is the spirit of the slain Lamb. We, His bride, are to be united to this Lamb. How can we unless we too have been slain? We have thought that an entirely surren... Read More