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Spurgeon hates sin, and rightly so. It is, in part, a reflection of his love to Christ, and his love to Christ only increases as he considers the sinfulness of sin. This is a profoundly insightful sermon, with shades of John Owen's books on temptation and the mortification of sin, a sort of anatomy of sin, at least in the way that it tries to draw us into darkness and wickedness. So first we think about the way in which sin deceives, given that its very nature is to assault the truth of God and the God of truth. Spurgeon spends a large proportion of the sermon telling us the kinds of lies which sin whispers in our ears and to our hearts. If we have never thought about this, then the sermon will shock us and teach us. Then we think about the way in which this deceit tends to harden the heart, and again we are in the realm of spiritual experience, and the gradual coarsening of the conscience, the increasing carelessness with regard to conduct, that comes when we listen to sin's lying tongue and begin to act accordingly. Finally, branching out a little from the text, we are urged to fight against deceiving sin by faith, by confession, by tenderness of heart, and by exhorting one another daily—and that means a willingness both to receive and to give appropriate exhortation. We are not a pack of barking dogs, nipping at each other constantly and unkindly, but we are to look out for each other, both as we commit sins and omit duties. Loaded with pastoral wisdom, here is an outstanding reminder of our susceptibility to sin, and our need to be on guard against it.

Jesus said the Old Testament was about Him. John 5:39, Luke 24:27, 24:44

Mission Conference 2026 | October 30th, 2026 | David Snyder | Help Wanted | Matthew 9:37-38

This sermon defends the doctrine of Sola Scriptura by examining 2 Timothy 3:14-17, asserting that the Bible is the church's final, infallible, and sufficient authority for faith and practice. The message explains that Scripture is 'God-breathed' (theopneustos), giving it a unique divine origin that makes it self-authenticating and superior to any human tradition or ecclesiastical office. It argues that the Bible is sufficient for salvation, capable of making believers wise for eternal life, and complete for equipping God's people for every good work. By contrasting this view with Roman Catholic claims of shared authority with tradition, the sermon highlights the historical cost of defending biblical supremacy, citing figures like Wycliffe and Tyndale. Ultimately, the message calls for a response of faith and repentance, emphasizing that God's word alone brings glory to Him and serves as the standard by which all will be judged.

Isaiah 46:10 Rev 4:11 1 Corinthians 10:31 Eph 1:11 Psalms 115:3 Daniel 4:35 Job 42:2

Jesus said the Old Testament was about Him. John 5:39, Luke 24:27, 24:44

Today's reading October 30 - In just 15-20 minutes a day, you can listen to the entire Bible read through in a year, and/or watch the Bible verses on the screen. Each day, you will hear some of the New Testament, some of the Old Testament, and some of Psalms or Proverbs. You will read through Psalms and Proverbs twice in the year. Today's reading is 2 Chronicles 21-22; Hebrews 8; and Psalm 120. You can get through the entire Bible in a year listening to it on the way to and from work each day. The elderly with bad eyesight can now see the Bible verses in large print right on the screen. Little children, just learning how to read, can now read along by seeing and hearing each word pronounced. Imagine little children accomplishing something that many adults never do even once in their lifetimes--reading through the entire Bible. Get a free printed copy of the Bible Reading Schedule at LibertyGospelTracts.com. The Books are read in chronological order, which really helps you to understand the order that things happened. We offer free certificates at the end of the year, for those who read through the entire Bible. Just write to us to request one. May God bless you as you read through all that God has written for us.

The sermon centers on the biblical assurance that for the believer, death represents an immeasurable gain rather than a loss. Drawing primarily from Philippians 1:21-23, the message explains that the moment a Christian dies, they are immediately present with the Lord, free from sin, sorrow, and physical decay. This transition is described as entering paradise, a state of perfect communion with Christ where the redeemed behold the Lamb of God and praise His finished work at Calvary. The tone is comforting and celebratory, emphasizing that this hope is grounded solely in the sovereign grace of God and the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, offering profound relief to those mourning the loss of loved ones who have departed this world.