philippians-4:11

Sickness can be one of life’s most distressing and humbling circumstances, both for the person who is afflicted and for the loved ones who stand on the sidelines. This is particularly true of strokes, when both brain and body are affected. These two are intricately related, for the brain is the powe... Read More

I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. PHILIPPIANS 4:11 (R. V.) FORGIVE us, Lord, our little faith; And help us all, from morn till e'en, Still to believe that lot the best Which is,--not that which might have been. GEORGE ZABRISKIE GRAY THOU givest within and without preci... Read More

"To another discerning of spirits" (1 Cor. 12:10). There is a vast difference between natural discernment and spiritual. When it comes to natural discernment you will find many people loaded with it, and they can see so many faults in others. To such the words of Christ in the sixth chapter of Luke ... 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. 320) Delivered on Sabbath Evening, March 25th, 1860, by the REV. C.H. SPURGEON At New Park Street Chapel, Southwark. "For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content."--Philippians 4:11. THE APOSTLE Paul was a very learned man, but not the least among his manifold... 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

I. Introduction 1. This study is a basic survey of Biblical interpretation and is not intended to be exhaustive. It has been designed for the average or beginning Bible student and, therefore, some matters of a more advanced nature have not been included. 2. As evangelicals, it is not enough to mere... 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