For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ and him crucified 1 Corinthians 2:2 THE former verse contains an apology for the plain and familiar manner of the apostle’s preaching, which was ‘not with excellency of speech, or of wisdom:’ he studied not to gratify their curiosity with rhetorical strains, …

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You can find this sermon and other introductory works of Augustine in this excellent volume. Of course, Confessions is always the best introduction to the writings of Augustine. 1. Receive, my children, the Rule of Faith, which is called the Symbol (or Creed ). And when you have received it, write it in your heart, …

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If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled. Colossians 1:23 Intending next Lord's day to enter upon the work of catechising, it will not be amiss to give you a preliminary discourse, to show you how needful it is for Christians to be well instructed in the grounds of religion. If ye continue in …

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZMaVV9GbsO9q1Rg44TwF3?si=8328a9b7991d4fef Their foot shall slide in due time. Deuteronomy 32:35 In this verse is threatened the vengeance of God on the wicked unbelieving Israelites, who were God’s visible people, and who lived under the means of grace; but who, notwithstanding all God’s wonderful works towards them, remained (as Deut. 32:28.) void of counsel, having no …

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Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 1 Timothy 4:16 THE words are a substantial part of the good counsel and direction [which] the apostle giveth unto Timothy, and in him unto all the ministers of the …

Continue reading By What Means May a Minister Best Win Souls | A Sermon by Robert Traill

John Witherspoon was a pastor and theologian as well as a Founding Father of the United States and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Kevin DeYoung gives the date and context for this sermon: On May 17, 1776, John Witherspoon (1723-94) preached one of the most significant sermons in the history of this country. …

Continue reading The Dominion of Providence Over the Passions of Men | A Sermon by John Witherspoon

Ecclesiastes 9:5 states quite bluntly, "For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten." The vast majority of those who've died are forgotten (or will soon be forgotten). Most of us leave surprisingly little evidence of our having …

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