Sermons & Devotionals by Grace Quotes

(John Angell James, "Christian Progress" 1853) One of the last lessons we effectually learn, is that true godliness is a constant conflict in a believer's heart--between sin and holiness. Some sincere believers mistake a clearer view, and deeper sense of their depravity, for an actual increase of si... Read More

(Newman Hall, "Meditations on the Lord's Prayer") "Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your name." Matthew 6:9 This petition condemns much more than profane language. Whenever we introduce the Divine name in our speech uselessly and triflingly--when we employ it to turn a sentence, or give emphasis to... Read More

by Thomas White "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 good! Yes; but it is only to those that are good. Hands off, wicked and profane wretches! You have no part nor lot in these heavenly consolations. Away, b... Read More

(J. A. James, "The Practical Believer Delineated" 1852) God created man in His own image--which consisted of true holiness. No spot of guilt was upon his conscience --nor spot of depravity upon his heart. The light of truth irradiated his understanding. The glow of perfect love warmed his heart. The... Read More

(J. A. James, "Dislike to Ministerial Faithfulness Stated and Explained") The fool says in his heart, "There is no God!" (Psalm 14:1) His sinful disposition is at deadly enmity with the perfection of the Divine character. The holiness of God is the object of his abhorrence--as long as this exists he... Read More

(Gardiner Spring, "Christian Parenting") Parents! You must recognize a mournful fact--your child is depraved! You will fail utterly to educate him if you don't recognize this sad reality. He possesses a supremely selfish spirit! 'Self-indulgence' is his king! Worse--unless he is instructed in moral ... Read More

(by Francis Covell, 1875) "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53:5 What are we? We are only lumps of sin and dirt. But see the eternal love of God towards sinful men... Read More

from Spurgeon's sermon, "Faith Versus Sight" No. 677. 2 Cor. 5:7. "We walk by faith..." Oh! I wish that some Christians would pay a little attention to their legs, instead of paying it all to their heads! When children's heads grow too fast it is a sign of disease, and they get the rickets, or water... Read More

(Thomas Reade, "Christian Experience") How difficult it is to get heart affecting views . . . of sin, of Christ, of hell, and of heaven. We talk about them, but alas! how little are we practically affected by them. Nothing but the Spirit of Christ can open our eyes to see . . . the deformity of sin,... Read More

by Spurgeon "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD." (Pr.16:33) "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. (Rev. 19:6) "My times are in Your hands" (Psalm 31:15) Not only are we ourselves in the hand of the Lord, but all that surrounds us. Everything is under divi... Read More

(J. C. Philpot, "The Doctrine which Drops as the Rain, and the Speech which Distills as the Dew") "My words descend like dew." Deuteronomy 32:2 The dew falls imperceptibly. No man can see it fall. Yet its effects are visible in the morning. So it is with the blessing of God upon His Word. It penetra... Read More

(Winslow, "Holiness, the Fruit of the Chastening of Love") Hell is full of the Divine holiness; holiness in the manifestation of justice; holiness in its most glorious exercise. How fearfully are the lost now learning this truth! Think it not a trifling matter, unconverted reader, to look into the b... Read More

(J. C. Philpot, "Meditations on the Holy Spirit") "Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long!" Psalm 119:97 "Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold!" Psalm 119:127 "Your decrees are my treasure; they are truly my heart's delight!" Psalm 119:111 To a spiritual m... Read More

by Spurgeon In the very beginning, when this great universe was in the mind of God, like unborn forests in a cup of acorns; long before the echoes walked in the quiet solitudes; before the mountains were brought forth; and long before the light flashed through the sky, God loved His chosen men and w... Read More

(Octavius Winslow, "Morning Thoughts") "I am the Lord, and I do not change. That is why you descendants of Jacob are not already completely destroyed." Malachi 3:6 The immutability of God forms a stable foundation of comfort for the believing soul. Mutability marks everything outside of God. Look . ... Read More

(Thomas Bradbury, "Comfort My People" 1897) All along their journey through a world of sin, suffering, and sorrow, the people of God are the subjects of trial, temptation and tribulation. The corruptions of our vile nature, the fierce assaults of the devil, the ways of the wicked around us, the perp... Read More

(J. A. James, "The True Christian" 1846) "You ought to live holy and godly lives." 2 Peter 3:11 Holiness is a very comprehensive word, and expresses a state of mind and conduct that includes many things. Holiness is the work of the Spirit in our sanctification. Holiness is the fruit of faith in our ... Read More

"A Song Concerning Lovingkindnesses" #1126, delivered on August 10th, 1873 by C. H. Spurgeon "Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love! Therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you." Jeremiah 31:3 How ravishing is the thought of eternal love! Try to drink it in--if you are a believer in Chr... Read More

from Spurgeon’s sermon, "The Golden Key of Prayer" (This gem is primarily for anyone who teaches the bible) John saw a book in the right hand of him that sat on the throne -- a book sealed with seven seals which none was found worthy to open or to look thereon. What did John do? The book was by-and-... Read More

(from Winslow's, "The Fragrance of Christ's Name") We have need to be on our watch against the powerful influence of spiritual mentors, lest, fascinated by the fame of some popular leader, we become the willing dupes of a childish superstition, or the blind followers of a fatal error. Do not take yo... Read More