Three Pictures! And which is mine? sermon by J.C. Ryle
In this sermon by J.C. Ryle, we are given three pictures taken from Acts 26:24-29, Festus, Agrippa, and the Apostle Paul. Which one describes us?
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The Mistake of Fearing Weakness
The world is a fearful, evil place. We must always trust in Christ, acknowledging our weakness, in dealing with these fears. Fear will lead us to sin unless we trust in the Lord and believe His promises.
The Lord Teaches us at the Red Sea
Paul tells us that he was brought to the point of despairing of life itself, having the sentence of death in him and just knowing he was going to die. But he found out that the Lord put him in that very situation to teach him not to trust in himself, but in God.
A New ‘Gospel’ Which Cannot Save
The "new gospel" infects many churches and individual professing Christians today. It teaches that there is indeed room for man to boast in his salvation.
God’s Power in Our Weakness
The Lord simply will not be present with us nor exercise His power through us as long as we boast about ourselves.
Will We See Sadie Again? – Part 3
Why were animals included on the ark? What is the purpose God has in creating animals? How has the curse from man's sin affected them?
Will We See Sadie Again – Part 2
Christ's redemption extends to the entire creation. Creation is groaning under the curse, awaiting the full restoration to Eden.
Will We See Sadie Again? – The Creation, Old and New (Pt 1)
Many people wonder if they will see not only their human loved ones again in heaven, but whether the Lord might also give them their beloved pets back in the new heavens and earth. This is a question that leads to the nature of Christ's redemption extending to the entire creation in the new heavens and earth.
Gnashing Teeth
The Bible very frequently refers to the wicked "gnashing their teeth." It is an expression of murderous rage against Christ and His people. This rage is increasing in our day as the antichrist's spirit gathers momentum. We must each one be in Christ or the enemy will surely deceive us.
Sickness – by J.C. Ryle
Sickness is a result of sin and the curse. However, the Lord uses it for our good if we will trust Him and learn the lessons He would teach us.