I enjoy reading the sermons of C.H. Spurgeon, and on occasion, I will quote him. Every now and then a sermon so impacts me that I feel like sharing the entire thing. That happened today as I read his sermon, “An Address for Sad Times”. While I won’t share the entire thing, I want to … Read more
Unless otherwise noted, all quotes are taken from EM Bounds’ book, The Necessity of Prayer. “That is not to say, however, that the mere form of these words as they occur in the Bible have in them any saving power. But the Word of God, be it remembered, is impregnated with the Holy Spirit.” “The … Read more
Unless otherwise noted, all quotes come from EM Bounds’ book, The Necessity of Prayer. The Need for Vigilance – We are Soldiers at War “The Christian soldier, if he fights to win, must pray much.” “‘Praying always, with all prayer,’ is the divine direction given him. This covers all seasons, and embraces all manner of … Read more
Unless otherwise noted, all quotes come from EM Bounds’ book, The Necessity of Prayer. Defining Obedience “What is obedience? It is doing God’s will: it is keeping His commandments. How many of the commandments constitute obedience? To keep half of them, and to break the other half-is that real obedience? To keep all the commandments … Read more
I want to share some reflections on 2 Kings 6:8-12 from our sermon yesterday morning at Bedford Bible Church. It’s February 1885 and seven young men, having completed a farewell tour across the United Kingdom prepare for a long and arduous journey to China. Just reading the names of these men reveals something of their … Read more
Unless otherwise noted, all quotes come from EM Bounds’ book, The Necessity of Prayer. What Do We Mean by Character and Conduct? “Prayer governs conduct, and conduct makes character. Conduct is what we do; character is what we are.” “Character is the state of the heart, conduct is the outward expression. Character is the root … Read more
Unless otherwise noted, all quotes are from EM Bounds’ book, The Necessity of Prayer. “Our Lord was seeking to teach that laxity must be guarded against, and persistence fostered and encouraged. There can be no two opinions regarding the importance of the exercise of this indispensable quality in our praying.” “Importunate prayer is a mighty … Read more
Unless otherwise noted, all quotes are taken from EM Bounds’ book, The Necessity of Prayer. What is Desire? “Desire is not merely a wish; it is deep seated craving; an intense longing, for attainment.” “A sense of need creates, or should create, earnest desire.” How Do We Develop This Godly Desire? “We should pray for … Read more
Unless otherwise noted, all quotes are from EM Bounds book, The Necessity of Prayer. The Necessity of Fervency “Prayer, without fervour, stakes nothing on the issue, because it has nothing to stake.” “Prayers must be red hot. It is the fervent prayer that is effectual and that availeth.” What does fervency in prayer reveal about … Read more