“And the Apostles said unto the Lord, increase our faith.” Luke 17:5 Prayer is the expression of need. The earnestness of prayer is evidence of the appreciation of what is asked for. The Apostles are in the presence of the Source of all good from whom many and great things may be received; but that …more
“And the Apostles said unto the Lord, increase our faith.” Luke 17:5 Prayer is the expression of need. The earnestness of prayer is evidence of the appreciation of what is asked for. The Apostles are in the presence of the Source of all good from whom many and great things may be received; but that …more
By Rev. Russell H. Conwell The highest ambition of every preacher should be to inaugurate at once the greatest revival of the new century. The militant church should sweep into the new century with the shout of victory. There is much in our Zion that ought to be cast overboard before we drop anchor in …more
“And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.” Acts 4:33 Here we are in the midst of Pentecostal scenes; nor need we regret to linger. In such scenes, it were well for us all, whether ministers or members, whether individuals or …more
“And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press [thee], and sayest thou, Who touched me?” Luke 8:45 “Who touched Me? Jesus asked.” The people were crowding against Jesus, and many people touched Him; but there was one touch different …more
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.” — Isaiah 49:16 No doubt a part of the wonder which is concentrated in the word “Behold,” is excited by the unbelieving lamentation of the preceding sentence. Zion said, “The Lord hath forsaken me, and my God hath forgotten me.” How amazed the divine …more
Excerpt from “The Rock of Our Salvation” 1867 “…and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn…” Zechariah 12:10 Nothing but the cross will… melt a hard heart, or bend a stubborn will, or give a death-blow to corruption. A sight of Hell never frightened one out of the love …more
By J. R. Miller, “Things to Live For” 1896 “Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 Jesus taught that we should live, “not to be served—but to serve”. This is a lesson that it is very hard to learn. It is …more
Excerpt from “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!” “May be able to comprehend with all saints what [is] the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” …more
By Tryon Edwards, (1809-1894) When good old Matthew Henry was on the bed of death, he said, “You have heard the dying words of many. These are mine: ‘I have found a life of communion with Christ the happiest life in the world!’” And so every true and faithful Christian has found it. For the …more