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Preached at the Providence Chapel in London on July 11, 1847, Philpot offered his perspective on God’s observations and his work. Our world as well as God’s communications to us have always come from an interchange between light and dark. God watches over us and sees where he needs to build, and where he needs to destroy.

With Saul and his sons dead, the door opens for David to become king (1010-970 B.C.). But it’s not easy. Kingship rests with the tribe of Benjamin, while David is from the tribe of Judah; Saul still has a surviving son and grandchildren; Saul’s commanding general, Abner, has rallied ten of the twelve tribes to the house of Saul; and David has been an outlaw for a decade, working for Israel’s enemies, the Philistines. Although we read that God gave the kingship to David, it is another matter entirely to convince the people that David should be king.

Meditaciones para el Viernes Santo, basadas en las siete frases que Jesús de Nazaret dijo mientras moría colgando de una cruz, de acuerdo a los relatos de los Evangelios que encontramos en el Nuevo Testamento. El autor de estas meditaciones es el Dr. Pablo A. Jiménez, cuya página web es www.drpablojimenez.com

Baptist-Calvinist preacher Archibald Brown denounces modern theology with reference to the flood of Noah and the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah. Besides Scripture, his visits to Pompeii and mount Vesuvius also inspired him to paint these fearful scenarios.

A Word from God for anyone going through tough times. Every season has a beginning and an ending. Trusting God and learning to sow the right seeds is key to getting through seasons in hard times.

John Jasper (1812-1901) was a significant Baptist preacher known for his vibrant and dramatic speaking style! He presents his case for the sun's motion over a flat Earth in his most well-known sermon, The Sun Do Move, which he preached 273 times due to its widespread demand. As an evangelical Christian, he bases his case on the Bible, including referencing several biblical verses from Scripture.

Can Christians discover spiritual meaning in a superhero movie!? As the culmination of twenty-plus movies, Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame made a massive cultural impact and broke all sorts of records on its march to become the highest-grossing movie of all time. Endgame earned $2.8 billion in the box-office, making it one of the most watched and most influential films in popular culture. For that reason, Marvel’s box-office bombshell is worth examining through the lens of faith. How does Endgame sit alongside the Christian faith? Does it echo the gospel in some fashion? Join award-winning ...

The coronavirus pandemic has confronted mankind with having to wrestle with God. This short sermon is a challenge for us to review and renew our relationship with God. The song "River of Hope" sung by Chey at the end of the sermon gives us all hope for the future of humanity. Die Coronavirus-Pandemie hat die Menschheit damit konfrontiert, mit Gott ringen zu müssen. Diese Kurzpredigt ist eine Herausforderung für jeden von uns, seine Beziehung zu Gott zu überprüfen und zu erneuern.

I am to show, that God is a moral agent, i.e. that he possesses and exercises the powers of moral agency, intelligence, will, conscience and all those susceptibilities that lays mind open to the full force of motives. That he is such an agent, I infer from the fact that man was created in his image; and we know from consciousness that we possess and exercise the powers of moral agency.

Understanding that faith is a journey, Mark and Roma partnered with Bishop Rodney Sampson to create a collection of authentic sermons compiled by innovative leaders of faith and culture, such as Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, senior pastor of The Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, Maryland. In this message, entitled "Betrayal", Dr. Bryant delivers a companion resource for The Bible series episode entitled "Betrayal".

You have a River of God on the inside of you! In John 7:38 Jesus stood up and declared "he that believes on me out of his belly shall flow rivers (plural) of living water!" Was Jesus speaking in the plural for emphasis, or was he revealing something of the streams of God's glory in your life? The very first mention of rivers in the Bible reveals the astounding truth - that God has placed something of Himself in each believer that can only be described as four mighty rivers. These are intended and designed by heaven to flow out into the landscape of your life and alter your perceptions into ...

Embark on a transformative journey through the timeless wisdom of the Song of Solomon in "Redeeming Love." Delve into the depths of one of the most enigmatic and passionate books of the Bible as it unveils the secrets of true love, intimacy, and devotion. In this captivating exploration, Pastor Scott delves into the rich tapestry of the Song of Solomon, revealing profound insights into the nature of love, romance, and relationships. Drawing upon biblical scholarship and practical wisdom, he unpacks the mysteries of sex and intimacy, offering guidance for couples seeking to deepen their ...

God then gives regulations concerning day-to-day life: What foods may be eaten; what clothing may be worn, and so on. God also institutes the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, the Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur. It is to be celebrated in perpetuity.

Jeremiah called his people to return to God as his nation was dying. Pastor Skip Heitzig relates how the weeping prophet remained faithful even in the face of a hopeless task.

Timothy Carmody takes us on an in-depth journey into the world of the Gospel of St. Mark. His unique approach in utilizing both narrative and literary criticism, while stressing the need for a critical historical perspective, enables the listener to get to the very heart of how the Gospel of Mark works in conveying his message and answering the question "What is actually going on in the text?"

Jesuit Father William Sneck is an expert on the human struggle with shame, guilt, and anger. 1. Shame is feeling worthless, rejected and unloved. 2. Guilt believes that one has done something irreversibly bad. 3. Anger, as a result of these struggles, can generally be one of the most destructive emotions of the human spirit. Fr. Sneck has been conducting weekend workshops and retreats concerning the emotions of guilt, shame and anger.

A desire is a hunger, a craving, a preoccupation, and an internal aim for an external conquest. A desire, when broken down to one word, is a wish. No one has ever taught us how to desire. You can accomplish desire without practicing. Sickness and even old age do not diminish desire; they just change what we desire. To stop desiring we would have to be in a complete vegetative or meditative state, and even then we would have to desire not to desire.

Do you ever need a reminder of the peace available only from God? Paul's words of encouragement to the believers in Thessalonica are relevant to our lives today, no matter what circumstances we may find ourselves in.

"Prayerful Reflections: a 60-Day Journal of Devotionals, Reflections, and Scripture Verses" is a comprehensive prayer journal designed to guide you on a transformative spiritual journey. This journal provides a structured framework for 60 days of prayer, offering daily devotionals, reflection pages, and inspirational scripture verses to deepen your connection with God. Whether you are seeking strength, cultivating gratitude, seeking forgiveness, strengthening relationships, finding strength in times of trial, or renewing your mind, body, and spirit, this journal will support and inspire you...

This classic elucidation of the gospel and call to faith by one of the most renowned preachers of the 19th century includes: "To You", "What Are We At?", "God Justifieth the Ungodly", "It Is God That Justifieth", "Just and the Justifier", "Concerning Deliverance from Sinning", "By Grace Through Faith", and more. Every person of faith will want to hear Spurgeon's inspiring words, through which his great and abiding love of Christ shines.