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Chuck Smith

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)

Chuck SmithWe are studying the subject of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This will be part one of three parts that we will examine on the subject of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. In Luke 3:16, we read concerning John the Baptist that, John answered saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but ... Read More
George Fox

Epistle 148

George FoxO my dear friends and brethren every where! let all your cries and prayers be to the Lord in singleness of heart, in his spirit and <140> power, and in belief in God through Christ, to receive what ye pray for. For the Lord's ears are open to the cries of his poor and afflicted ones. So, day and nig... Read More
Hans R. Waldvogel

Christmas Talk

Hans R. WaldvogelSelected Verses: John 1:11. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. Luke 11:13. If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? Romans 8:32. He that spared not his own Son, but del... Read More
Hans R. Waldvogel

Intercession: Which of You Shall Have a Friend? (God gives you a hard job: to wait upon the Lord.)

Hans R. WaldvogelSelected Verses: Luke 11:5-10. And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7And he from within shall answer and sa... Read More
Hans R. Waldvogel

Talk on Prayer (Draw near to your Father as a dear child.)

Hans R. WaldvogelSelected Verses: Luke 11:13. If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? Ephesians 5:1. Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children. Opening: I think Madam Guyon makes a truth when ... Read More
Hans R. Waldvogel

The Violent Take It by Force (Is God satisfied with your experience of His salvation?)

Hans R. WaldvogelSelected Verses: Matthew 11:11-12. Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suff... Read More
J.C. Ryle

A Call to Prayer

J.C. RyleI have a question to offer you. It is contained in three words, Do you pray? The question is one that none but you can answer. Whether you attend public worship or not, your minister knows. Whether you have family prayers in your house or not, your relations know. But whether you pray in private or ... Read More
J.C. Ryle

I Ask whether you pray, because prayer is an act of religion to which there is great encouragement.

J.C. RyleThere is everything on God's part to make prayer east if people will only attempt it. All things are ready on his side. Every objection is anticipated. Every difficulty is provided for. the crooked places are made straight and the rough places made smooth. There is no excuse left for the prayerless ... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Prayer

J.C. Ryle"Disciples should always pray and not give up" (Luke 18:1). "I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer" (1 Timothy 2:8). Prayer is the most important subject in practical religion. All other subjects are second to it. Reading the Bible, listening to sermons, attending public worship, goi... Read More
John Gill

A Defence of a Book entitled, The Ancient Mode of Baptizing by Immersion, Plunging, or Dipping into Water, &c.

John GillA Defense Of A Book, Entitled, THE ANCIENT MODE OF BAPTIZING BY IMMERSION, Plunging, Or Dipping In Water, Etc. AGAINST MR. MATTHIAS MAURICE’S REPLY, CALLED, Plunging into Water no Scriptural Mode of Baptizing, etc. Chapter 1. Some Remarks on Mr. M’s entrance to his Work Having lately attempted to vi... Read More

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