Sermons and Biblical Studies

I ask for the angels of heaven to be among us. I ask for the abundance of peace. I ask for full vessels of charity. I ask for rich treasures of mercy. I ask for cheerfulness to preside over all. I ask for Jesus to be present. Brigid of Ireland

See also: God’s presence God makes of all things mysteries and sacraments of love, why should not every moment of our lives be a sort of communion with the divine love? Jean Pierre de Caussade The Lord is my Pace-setter, I shall not rush. He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals, He provides … Continue reading “PRESENCE
OF GOD”

It’s easier to prepare and prevent, than to repair and repent. Author unknown Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Author unknown The Six P Principle: Prior Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance Author unknown The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym and out there on … Continue reading “PREPARATION”

Those who are much occupied with the care of the body usually give little care to the soul. Proverb

Prelate (n): A church officer having a superior degree of holiness and a fat preferment. One of heaven’s aristocracy. A gentleman of God. Ambrose Bierce

Predestination to life is the everlasting purpose of God, whereby (before the foundations of the world were laid) He hast continually decreed by his counsel secret to us, to deliver from curse and damnation those whom he hath chosen in Christ out of mankind, and to bring them by Christ to everlasting salvation, as vessels … Continue reading “PREDESTINATION
AND FREE WILL”

Predestination to Life is the everlasting purpose of God, whereby (before the foundations of the world were laid) he hath constantly decreed by his counsel secret to us, to deliver from curse and damnation those whom he hath chosen in Christ out of mankind, and to bring them to Christ to everlasting salvation, as vessels … Continue reading “PREDESTINATION
AND ELECTION”

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”

If the Holy Spirit does not come, and give spiritual life, we may preach until we have not another breath left, but we shall not raise from the tomb of sin even the soul of a little child, or bring a single sinner to the feet of Christ. C.H. Spurgeon

I would like to see no questions asked as to what denomination a chaplain belongs, but let the question be, “Does he preach the gospel?” “Stonewall” Jackson, on the recruitment of army chaplains Preaching and the gospel message The celebrated lawyer, Blackstone, had the curiosity early in the reign of George III, to go from … Continue reading “PREACHING
AND THE GOSPEL MESSAGE”