In 1878, Charles Spurgeon preached to his college students. This sermon is more like a long exhortation to examine themselves about every contemporary problem with the ministry.
There is a vital Christianity in Spurgeon's faith. His high and holy vision of God controls him. He speaks like a man who has been to Heaven and seen into the terror of Hell.
While reading this sermon, "Taking Stock" I wished every pastor and even every Christian could have been there. In this brief review, I tried to read and speak briefly about some of the most striking, insightful parts of Spurgeon's sermon.
"A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal."
This proverb teaches us to have compassion.
And if we have compassion on animals, how much more for men with eternal souls?
The prophets have a strong and repeated message of Pessimism.
But there is also a repeated and surprising message of optimism throughout the prophets .
8 categories of the books of the Bible
2 applications for reading in 2024
When we read the Old Testament, we should read it as Christians.
7 Ways the book of Esther differs from the New Covenant
47 Ways the book of Esther is like the New Covenant
3 Marks of a Great Man
1. His grace spills over to others in society.
2. His secret service is ultimately rewarded.
3. His focus rests on the people of God.
The value of remembering
The meaning of the feast of Purim
A list of 40 Providential actions in Esther
10 Observations about the Destruction of the Enemies in Esther
6 reasons the NT enemies are sins
· Even the promise of deliverance before the deliverance actually arrives brings great blessings.
· 4 Results of the Promise of Deliverance.
5 Repetitions of the Already, But Not Yet Pattern
3 Applications of the Already, But Not Yet Pattern
7 Observations about Godly Anger
Praying to a Bad King is Unlike Praying to the Father in 5 Ways
Praying to a Bad King is Like Praying to the Father in 5 Ways
Sinners find themselves forced into humility.
In this presentation, I showed pictures from our trip to Mozambique 2023.
10 Development factors in poor places
4 Difficulties of rural places
3 Reasons the rural areas are urgent
3 Practical applications.
A bad heart cannot be happy long.
9 actions of Haman revealing how he ruined his own happiness.
3 elements seen throughout: Bad judgments, weak character, and anger
1. Try~ Sowing, Going
2. Tears~ Tears, Weeping
3. Trust~ Shall Reap; Shall Come Again
4. Truth~ Precious Seed
Esther moves. 5:3-5
Esther is moved. 5:6-8
Courage made her prepare with prayer and clothing.
Courage made her jump into action.
Courage made her keep things in proportion.
Courage brought her success.
5 observations about Esther's prayer meetings
5 reasons God values prayer meetings
8 ways to lead a prayer meeting
Esther and Mordecai converse back and forth 4 times.
Mordecai convinces Esther to risk with 3 reasons.