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See also: Calvinism; Election And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. The … Continue reading “PREDESTINATION”

I could scarcely reconcile myself at first to this strange way of preaching in the fields, of which Whitefield set me an example on Sunday; having been all my life so tenacious of every point relating to decency and order, that I should have thought the saving of souls almost a sin, if it had … Continue reading “PREACHING,
OPEN AIR”

Doctrine should be such as should make men in love with the lesson, and not with the teacher. Francis Bacon Every sermon should be an agony of soul, a passion to beget Christ in the souls of men. John Chrysostom People want to be comforted. They need consolation – really need it, and do not … Continue reading “PREACHING,
PURPOSE OF”

In the United States the vocabulary of an average person is 600 words, whereas that of the average preacher is 5,000 words. So the average person in the pew does not know what the man in the pulpit is saying. That’s why I fight to keep it simple. Billy Graham Martyn Lloyd-Jones recounts how he … Continue reading “PREACHING,
SIMPLICITY OF”

Whoever preaches with love preaches effectively. Francis of Sales To love to preach is one thing, to love those to whom we preach is quite another. Francis of Sales

He had nothing to say and said it endlessly. Author unknown Oh, if we did but study half as much to affect and amend our own hearts, as we do those of our hearers, it would not be with many of us as it is. Richard Baxter The test of a preacher is that his … Continue reading “PREACHERS”

I would rather teach one man to pray than ten men to preach. J.H. Jowett May God help me, if you cease to pray for me! Let me know the day, and I must cease to preach. C.H. Spurgeon Shall I give you yet another reason why you should pray? I have preached my very … Continue reading “PREACHING”

The most reverent preacher that speaks as if he saw the face of God doth more affect my heart though with common words, than an irreverent man with the most exquisite preparations. Richard Baxter Whatever you do, let the people see that you are in good earnest. You cannot break men’s hearts by jesting with … Continue reading “PREACHING,
MANNER OF”

To God the Father, who has made us and all the world; to God the Son, who has redeemed us and all mankind; to God the Holy Spirit, who sanctifies us and all the elect people of God; to the one living and true God be all glory for ever and ever. Author unknown Bless … Continue reading “PRAYERS,
DOXOLOGIES”

Grace be with you. The Bible, 2 Timothy 4.22 Let this day, O Lord, add some knowledge or good deed to yesterday. Lancelot Andrewes Lord, give me what you are requiring of me. Augustine of Hippo You have made us for yourself and our hearts are restless until in you they find their rest. Augustine … Continue reading “PRAYERS,
SHORT”