Daily Spurgeon
DEVOTION for May 29th A.D. 2026 written and calendared for this exact date by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
PRAYER 20, Part 8 of 9 THE GREAT SACRIFICE.
ANECDOTE 296: May 29th PEACE IN JESUS ONLY.
FAITH’S CHECKBOOK: May 29th FISHERS [Fishermen] FOLLOW HIM
-And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men- Mark 1:17
MORNING : May 29th -THOU HATEST [You Hate] WICKEDNESS. —Psalm 45:7
EVENING: May 29th -CURSED BE THE MAN BEFORE THE LORD, THAT RISETH
UP AND BUILDETH THIS CITY JERICHO: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it- 1 Kgs. 16.34 - Joshua 6:24
A SINNER'S PRAYER May 29th
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PRAYER 20, May 29th Part 8 of 9 THE GREAT SACRIFICE.
O Spirit of God, make us all more holy. Work in us more completely the image of Christ. We do long to be as the Lord Jesus Christ in spirit and temper, [temperament] and in unselfishness of life. Give us the character of [Jesus] Christ, we pray Thee [You]. Redemption from the power of sin is purchased with His blood, and we crave for it, and pray that we may daily receive it. Let the whole militant Church of Christ be blessed; put power into all faithful ministries; convert this country; save it from abounding sin; let all the nations of the earth know the Lord, but
especially bless those nations that speak our own dear mother tongue, where our same Lord and Christ is worshipped this day after the same fashion.
[We ask these things in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.]
(Attachment: PRAYER 20.doc)
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ANECDOTE 296: May 29th PEACE IN JESUS ONLY.
I have heard of one who had been into the Enquiry Room [a place near the church’s sanctuary set aside for those who come forward at the public invitation given during an invitational hymn at the close of a worship service; for counseling, and prayer] a dozen times, and when on another occasion she was invited to go there she said,
“I really do not know why I should go, for I have been told that I was saved twelve times already, and I am not a bit better than before they told me so.”
It would be better to send some home weeping rather than rejoicing. Many a wound needs the lancet more than the plaster [bandage].
You may be comforted by well-meant assurances of tender friends, and yet that comfort may be all a lie.
I therefore warn you against any peace except that which comes from doing that which Jesus commands, or in other words, against any confidence
except that which rests in Jesus only, and is attended with repentance, faith, and a life of obedience to your Lord. ________________________________________
FAITH’S CHECKBOOK May 29th FISHERS [Fishermen] FOLLOW HIM
by C.H. Spurgeon 1834 – 1892
-And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men- Mark 1:17
-Y les dijo Jesus: Venid en pos de mi, y haré que seais pescadores de hombres- Marcos 1:17
Only by coming [following] after Jesus can we obtain our heart’s desire, and be really useful to our fellow men. Oh, how we long to be successful fishers [fishermen] for Jesus! We would sacrifice our lives to win souls.
But we are tempted to try methods which Jesus would never have tried.
Shall we yield to this suggestion of the enemy? If so, we may splash the water, but we shall never take [catch] the fish. We must follow after Jesus if we would succeed.
Sensational methods, entertainments, and so forth — are these coming [following] after Jesus?
Can we imagine the Lord Jesus drawing a congregation by such means as are now commonly used? What is the result of such expedients?
The result is nothing which Jesus will count up at the last great day. We must keep to our preaching as our Master did, for by this means souls are saved.
We must preach our Lord’s doctrine, [teachings] and proclaim a full and free gospel; for this is the net in which souls are taken.
We must preach with His gentleness, boldness, and love; for this is the secret of success with human hearts.
We must work under divine anointing, depending upon the sacred [Holy] Spirit.
Thus, coming [following] after Jesus, and not running before Him, nor aside from Him, we shall be fishers of men.
Prayer:. Thank You Lord that You instruct us to come [follow] after You and you will make us to become fishers of men. We trust You to bring in the catch [lost souls] in Your name, Lord Jesus and for your sake and glory. Amen
Fishers of Men (Sing-along, won’t you?)
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MORNING May 29th "THOU HATEST [Hate] WICKEDNESS." —Psalm 45:7
–Tu aborreciste la ,maldad––Psalm 45:7
“BE ye angry, and sin not. [If you all are angry, without sin.]” There can hardly be goodness in a man if he is not angry at sin; he who loves truth must hate every false way.
How our Lord Jesus hated it when the temptation came! Thrice [3 times] it assailed Him in different forms, but He always met it with,
"Get thee behind me, Satan."
He hated it in others, none the less fervently because He showed His hate oftener in tears of pity than in words of rebuke; yet what language could be more stern, more Elijah-like, than the words,
"Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour [take ownership of] widows' houses, and for a pretense [cover up] make long prayer."
He hated wickedness, so much that He bled to wound it to the heart; He died that it [wickedness] might die; He was buried that He might bury it in his tomb; and He rose that He might forever trample it beneath His feet.
Christ is in the Gospel, and that Gospel is opposed to wickedness in every shape. Wickedness dresses in fair garments [fancy clothing], and imitates the language of holiness; but the precepts [teachings] of Jesus, like His famous scourge [whip] of small cords, chase it out of the temple, and will not tolerate it in the church.
So, too, in the heart where Jesus reigns, what war there is between Christ and Belial [Satan]! And when our Redeemer shall come to be our Judge, those thundering words,
"Depart, ye cursed,"
which are, indeed, but a prolongation of His life-teaching concerning sin, shall manifest His abhorrence [hate] of iniquity. As warm as is His love to sinners, so hot is His hatred of sin; as perfect as is His righteousness, so complete shall be the destruction of every form of wickedness.
O glorious champion of right, and destroyer of wrong, for this cause hath God, even Your God, anointed You with the oil of gladness above Your fellows.
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EVENING May 29th JESUS CHRIST EVER-LIVES TO MAKES INTERCESSION FOR ALL THAT COME TO HIM.
[With Christian kindness toward present day followers of Catholicism this doctrine is given. The acknowledgement that salvation is of the Lord and he alone sees the heart of man to know if faith in Jesus Christ be present is also herein proclaimed. May God’s word always be rightly divided according to the holy scripture that teaches the priesthood of each believer and that Jesus Christ as the only high priest and king after the order of Melchizedek, the First and everlasting King-Priest] .
Hebrews 7:25]
And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it. 1 Kgs. 16.34 -
Joshua 6:24
— Maldito delante de Jehová el hombre que se levantaré y reedificaré esta ciudad de Jericó —Josué 6:24
Since he was cursed who rebuilt Jericho [relying on his own family to build it from start to finish instead of God], I much more [rebuke] the man who labors to restore Popery [Catholic dogma, Islam or any other cultic practices or beliefs among us].
In our fathers' days the gigantic walls of Popery fell by the power of their [our fathers] faith, the perseverance of their efforts, and the blast of their gospel trumpets; and now there are some who would rebuild that accursed system upon its old foundation.
O Lord, be pleased to thwart their unrighteous endeavors, and pull down every stone which they build. It should be a serious business with us to be thoroughly purged of every error which may have a tendency to foster the spirit of Popery [or any other heresy], and when we have made a clean sweep at home we should seek in every way to oppose its all too rapid spread abroad in the church and in the world.
This last can be done in secret by fervent, prayerful devotion, and in public by decided testimony [whole-hearted]. We must warn with judicious boldness those who are inclined towards the errors of Rome; we must instruct the young in gospel truth, and tell them of the black doings of Popery in the olden times. We must aid in spreading the light more thoroughly through the land, for priests, like owls, hate daylight.
Are we doing all we can for Jesus and the gospel? If not, our negligence plays into the hands of the priestcraft. What are we doing to spread the Bible, which is the Pope's bane and poison?
Are we casting abroad [broadcasting] good, sound gospel writings?
Luther once said,
"The devil hates goose quills" [from which the first writing pens were made]
and, doubtless, he has good reason, for ready writers, by the Holy Spirit's blessing, have done his kingdom much damage.
If the thousands who will read this short word this night will do all they can to hinder [resist Satan in] the rebuilding of this accursed Jericho, the Lord's glory shall speed among the sons of men.
Reader, what can you do? What will you do?
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THE AUTHORIZED KING JAMES VERSION OF THE BIBLE HAS BEEN AND WILL ALWAYS BE PROTECTED AND PRESERVED BY GOD AS HIS INSPIRED [GOD-BREATHED, WORD FOR WORD], INNERANT, INFALLIBLE, IMMUTABLE AND HOLY
WORD OF GOD?
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Bridge to Babylon The 1881 Textual Criticism Controversy
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIC5rUbs_-E&t=9s
(2 hrs. 49 mins.)
This video presents historical evidence explaining the explosion of over 100 published English versionsof the Bible. This continuing attempt to replace, add or take away from the 1769 King James Version of the Holy Bible do notprevail because GOD Himself preserves and protects His Holy Scripture from all heresy, blasphemy, confusion and error.
Note: The King James Version does follow the Greek textof the Received Text [Textus Receptus], but an inferior Greek Text fabricated by Westcott and Hort rather than the trustworthy 1769 [1611] King James Version.
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SACRED FEATURES:
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Amazing Grace by Wintley Phipps at Carnegie Hall
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHTSCJ77SM8
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Why the King James Bible of 1611 Remains the Most Popular Translation in History
URL: https://www.history.com/news/king-james-bible-most-popular
SACRED LITERATURE:
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Seven reasons to read (or listen to) the Pilgrim’s Progress
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Jesus Christ [Messiah] (Anointed King)] the LORD GOD was born of a virgin 2026 years ago, was crucified, then rose from the dead, victorious over sin, death and the grave and is here in the flesh from GOD as His Church, The Body of Christ and will live forever, time without end and He, Himself, is coming again.
A.D. did not and does NOT mean “After Death” as many erroneously now think. It actually abbreviates Anno Domini, a Latin phrase adopted into English that literally means “Year of our Lord”. It has been used together with B.C. Before Christ for centuries.
B.C.E is not a synonym for B.C. (Before Christ)] It is not the same thing. Not even close.
B.C.E. / C.E or B.C. /A.D. What’s the difference?
B.C.E. (BEFORE COMMON ERA [or BEFORE CURRENT ERA] ― Anything to avoid all reference or mention of anything CHRISTIAN by atheist and anti-Christians and to remove A.D. [Anno Domini] and B.C. [Before Christ] from being used.
The argument here, claims to have a neutral point of view that would remove all reference to Jesus Christ by omitting the use of A.D Ano Domini and B.C. Before ChristThis argument brings forward a faulty if not egregious hypothesis. Without consideration of a person’s religious views analysis of the hypothesis of a neutral point of view (NPOV) must be made.
What is A NEUTRAL point of view? Such a fool’s errand would be to argue that a point of view could set forth a valid, genuine, authentic point of view and simultaneously be neutral. What? This defies logic. A neutral point of view, were it possible, is no point of view at all. Rather, it is illogical and by applying simple common sense, impossible. Anytime a point of view is combined, confused or blended with another one so that the properties are clouded, weakened or confused the actual definite and certain POV is lost and any rational adherence or support for it is now moot. A Neutral point of view exists only in the imagination of those who prefer confusion to a true, authentic, genuine, robust and proven point of a verifiable fact.
A neutral point of view, were it possible, would be, at best, illogical, unattainable, indefensible and irresponsible. The king oxymoron.
Therefore, the mere consideration of an imagined but impossible and unattainable neutral point of view (NPOV) is ludicrous. A point of view cannot be NEUTRAL. An authentic point of view cannot be neutral, or ambiguous, but must clearly advance a singular, definite and certain point of view (POV). It cannot be both a POV and neutral. A neutral point of view is a logical impossibility. A neutral (POV), were it possible in the case here, would ignore the historical fact of Jesus Christ’s birth. The pretense of having a neutral point of view is therefore misleading, disingenuous and impossible.
The Lord Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh,
was born of a virgin 2025 years ago.
He’s alive today, has always existed as God’s eternal and everlasting Word,
and will soon return for his bride, the Church
[The body of all redeemed believers in Jesus Christ].
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit,
believed on in the world, received up into glory.
1 Timothy 3:16
Look unto me, and be ye saved all the ends of the earth: for I am God and there is none else. Isaiah 45:22
You are invited to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal savior and Lord, make this your public affirmation and to follow Him in believer’s baptism.
Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan river to be baptized by John the Baptist. However, John forbad [refused] Him and said, “I have need to be baptized of You and [yet] you come to me?” [for baptism] And Jesus answering him said, “Suffer it to be so [Allow this to occur: for thus it becometh us [is perfectly fitting and expected of us all] to fulfil all righteousness.”
Baptism is not a requirement for salvation but it is the willing desire of all believers to agree and demonstrate agreement with the righteousness of preaching Repentance and Baptism by John the Baptist and obedience to the scriptural teaching. The issue of baptism is therefore not an issue of salvation but of obedience and of fulfilling all righteousness.
Worshiping Him in Spirit and in truth will spring-up and be manifested in Love and gratitude. Such worship can come through prayer, Bible reading, scriptural meditation and study. Fellowship in a local church body, hearing gospel preaching and singing of sacred hymns and spiritual songs are also acts of worship and reflects a vibrant and active discipleship.
To this purpose, the DailySpurgeon, Website is offered as a reliable, dependable and effective instrumentality to promote believers to be a fully devoted follower of the Lord Jesus Christ [Messiah].
It is not intended, were it possible to take the place of in-person fellowship and/or congregational worship in a local body of believers.
“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a worker that needs not be ashamed, rightly dividing [accurately comprehending and sharing] the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15
Trusting in and following the Lord Jesus Christ is our chief aim. We trust Him for salvation, guidance, strength and our eternal destiny according to His perfect will. We will follow Him in soul winning through the DailySpurgeon Website or any other instrumentality He may choose to bless and use. We invite and encourage non-believers to turn away from sin, look to Him and be saved. We trust that believers (old and new) will benefit from using it knowing that He will sustain, guide and build us up as we are conformed to His image by the power of the Holy Spirit.
DailySpurgeon is a collection of devotional thoughts, prayers and encouragement by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, revealing God’s Word. Sermons from The Metropolitan Tabernacle and sacred music of worship and praise are included to strengthen personal dedication and spiritual edification.
A schedule and link are here provided to The Metropolitan Tabernacle for live streaming of church worship services from the London congregation. Join us in prayer, scripture reading, singing of traditional sacred hymns and preaching, won’t you?
Sunday 11.00 am (*4:00 am)
Teaching ministry service
Sunday 6.30 pm (*11:30 am)
Evangelistic service
Wednesday 6.30 pm (*12:30 am)
Bible Study
*(Pacific Daylight time, U.S.)
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SERMON: From The Metropolitan Tabernacle (Charles Spurgeon 1834-1892)
The Strategy of Resurrection John Ch. 20 with Dr. Peter Masters, Pastor
It is clear the resurrection was completely unexpected by the disciples. Here is how it came, first by gentle intimation, then with a caution, then as a proof of Christ's successful atonement, and then as a command to trust in the living Lord.
Mission Statement
The aim of this work is to save souls, strengthen and encourage believers in the WORD, and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ as we serve the needy. We believe The Bible is God’s revealed Word and that through His Word He guides individuals and Churches.
We are resolved, God helping us, to study, meditate and pray to rightly divide God’s revealed Word holding it as the final authority in all things.
The purpose of The John Mark Publishing Company is to make known the Gospel of The Lord Jesus Christ to every creature. We aim to love the brethren, win souls, and build-up of the Body of Christ. We purpose to publish the Good News of Jesus Christ everywhere. We purpose also to serve everyone, especially those in the household of faith.
We believe the Bible is God’s everlasting, inspired (God breathed) WORD. By His Word He guides us individually through His local Church.
God’s Word [The Bible] is the essence of our work. To this end we annotate and reprint, unabridged sermons and publications from The Holy Bible ere preached and taught through Charles Haddad Spurgeon.
This body of inspired work was created by Spurgeon 1834-1892 and has been widely published and preached to this present time. He was Pastor and founder of the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London, England (Still flourishing TODAY) Still preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. [Click this blue link to hear live, contemporary and traditional preaching brought by the Internet from broadcasts from Dr. Peter Masters, the current Metropolitan Tabernacle minister for over 30 years].
Prayer: Dear Lord, May this endeavor be effective in winning souls,
and may we also be loving and compassionate as we encourage and comfort all
who are needy, especially to those in the household of faith, in the name of the
Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. .
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TODAY'S DEVOTION
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FEATURED SERMON: “Why Men will not Believe in Jesus Christ”
URL: https://youtu.be/hHF1r74XaTQ?si=czhwYSJP9H53XqCy
Note: This Sermon was referenced in the Men’s Bible Study on Wednesday, August 14th 2024 at South Shores Church and is featured here as an unabridged Audio recording of Sermon # 1245 that was preached originally by Charles Spurgeon in 1875 from his home church, The Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, U.K.
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Can You trust this website?
Is it of God?
Is it trustworthy?
1 John Chapter 4
Beloved ones, don’t be believing every spirit [everything you hear] but [continually] be testing the spirit whether it is of God: because many false prophets have come out in the world. Here’s how you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit [voice] that confesseth [confesses, says] that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh, having come out of God, is of God: and every spirit [voice] that confesseth not [doesn't confess] that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Hence, I confess [declare and affirm] "Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh."
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GOD’S WORD made Flesh [Jesus Christ] has existed from eternity past and shall exist [FOREVER] as the immutable WORD of God. John 1:1-2
He was born of a virgin 2,024 years ago in Bethlehem, the WORD made flesh,
is alive today, and is coming soon for His *bride, the Church
[*All redeemed believers].
"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit,
believed on in the world, received up into glory."
1 Timothy 3:16
Let me invite you to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord and to publicly confess [declare] Him as such before men [publicly]. He will therefore be able to acknowledge and confess you before His Father in Heaven. He is The God of Abraham. Isaac and Jacob. Following your public confession, You also invited to follow Him in believer’s baptism by immersion.
Jesus came from Galilee t o Jordan to be baptized by John the Baptist. But, John forbad [refused] Him and said, “I have need to be baptized of You and [yet] you are coming to me?” [for baptism] And Jesus answering him said, “Suffer it to be so [Allow this]: for thus it becometh [is fitting and right for] us to fulfil all righteousness.”
Matthew 3:15
Baptism is not required for salvation. Remember, what Jesus said to the thief on the cross, who acknowledged Jesus’ innocence and said to him:
“Remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
And then, Jesus said to him:
“Verily [Truly] I say to you, Today you shall be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43
Baptism pictures the Lord’s death, burial and resurrection and the believer’s new birth.
It bears witness with John the Baptist who preached that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand and exhorted Repentance from sin and the Baptism of atonement. Therefore, the act of baptism is not required for salvation but it is an act of obedience to fulfil all righteousness.
Matthew 3:15
Romans 6:3-5:
3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection.
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This website is not intended, were it possible, to take the place of in-person, physical gatherings of believers for Gospel Preaching, congregational praise and worship and Christian fellowship of local Church bodies of believers.
“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a worker that needs not be ashamed, rightly dividing [accurately proclaiming] the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15
Following the Lord Jesus Christ in His purpose for us is our aim. We trust Him for our salvation, guidance, strength and our eternal destiny. We desire to and will, with His help, follow Him in soul winning by use or any instrumentality He may choose. We invite and encourage non-believers to turn away from sin, look to Him and be saved.
We trust that all believers (old and new) will benefit in knowing that He will sustain, guide and build us up. We are being conformed to the image of Christ Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Sermons by Charles Haddon Spurgeon 1834-1892 and Sermons by Peter Masters preached at The Metropolitan Tabernacle during Worship services that always include sacred congregational singing to be an encouragement to believers to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Behold, therefore: Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh. 1ohn 4:1-3
He was born of a virgin 2,021 years ago, is alive today,
and is coming soon for His bride; the Church (All believers).
"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit,
believed on in the world, received up into glory."
1 Timothy 3:16
SACRED HYMNS: (Sing along, won’t you?)
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Words and Music by Martin Luther (1529)Translated by Frederick H. Hedge (1852) Christian Sermons and Audio Books
Marvelous Grace by the Pilgrim Mennonite Mission Choir
Grace, Greater than Our Sin by The Gaithers
WELCOME:
You are invited to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior and Lord, then to worship Him in Spirit and in truth; through prayer, reading, meditating on and obeying His Word, the Holy Bible brought in Gospel preaching, and the singing of psalms, sacred hymns and spiritual songs.
Worship God in spirit and in truth.
• Pray with our heavenly Father, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; 1 Thessalonians 5:17
• Hear and obey the eternal, inspired, immutable, inerrant, infallible, revealed and protected Word of God, revealed through Jesus Christ, the living Word; 1 Peter 1:23
• Be [Be being] filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:18-19
• Forsake not Gathering in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them. - Jesus Christ
Matthew 18:20
DailySpurgeon is a Website to inspire and support believers in the worship of God; the God of Abraham, Isaak and Jacob. Daily content is offered that include Audio, Video and Print selections. Video content consist of sermons from Spurgeon’s Metropolitan Tabernacle (London, U.K.) and of praises including Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Devotional selections are by Charles Haddon Spurgeon and consist of: prayers. anecdotes, “Faith’s Check Book” and “Morning and Evening” devotional messages.
The fullness of joy in believers, occurs when we Love and follow Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength in Spirit and in truth. He blesses the study, meditation and obedience of His Word. We will not forsake the gathering together in-person to worship, pray and hear God’s Word, and sing Psalms, and sacred hymns and spiritual songs.
To this end, Heavenly Father, we pray You will bless all who visit DailySpurgeon.com . We ask that You bring nonbelievers to faith in Christ Jesus and that You will inspire fervent devotion, and active discipleship in each believer to Your glory. We ask this in Jesus name and for His sake, Amen.
The website is not intended to replace the gathering with other believers to worship, and to hear face-to-face Gospel preaching, enjoy fellowship, and join together in prayer, and the study of God’s Word in the presence of the Lord Jesus and with fellowship of other believers.
Rather, it is a resource that may be useful in developing a more active personal discipleship and a more fervent personal devotion to the Lord.
“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a worker that needs not be ashamed, rightly dividing [analyzing and sharing] the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15
We thank thee Lord for providing dailyspurgeon.com to expand the e-mail ministry that was begun with Jon Edward Riley 1971-2021 and his Dad, John Michael.
We honor Jon’s memory here, giving honor to those whom honor is due; those who honor the Lord Jesus. Romans 13:7
Jon loved to give this testimony: “I’m a blood bought, born-again child of God.”
… his testimony as a forgiven, redeemed sinner, now and forevermore a child of God and forever accepted in the Beloved Savior, Jesus Christ The Messiah., \ in the Glory of His presence now, and forever. Amen.
I Will Sing Of The Mercies Of The Lord Forever by Cedarmont Kids
He Hideth My Soul by Gaither Music Video
He Arose by Isbaptist Toronto
He Lives by First Baptist Atlanta,
SPECIAL MUSIC:
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Amazing Grace by Wintley Phipps at Carnegie Hall
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The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Andrea Bocelli
…be filled with the spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody [music] in your heart to the lord; Ephesians 5:18-19
TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM A “Native Thang” from North Dakota (click/tap for video)
The heart of Freedom from a Native Son, Thanking the Lord and Honoring the Military Service of Native American Scouts and all Armed Service Veterans of the United States of America. …the land of the free and the home of the Brave.
Remembering Jon Edward Riley (1971-2021) who would sometimes just bust-out singing the following songs; sometimes, on the way to church sometimes just singing along with the Elvis Gospel CD that was always kept in the truck’s CD player or, even better, a song the Lord would spontaneously put in his joyful and loving heart.
I LOVE You Lord by Jared Reynolds
How Great Thou Art with Elvis
Lead Me & Rock-a My Soul by Elvis and friends
…Jon always said “Later”; [see-ya-later] instead of “good bye”. It was his standard greeting to bid farewell … He would never say “good-bye”. Now, as we remember the sound of him saying “Later”, it rings very true as to its new and deeper meaning and it brings a joyfulness and comfort to the hearts of those he loved so well; those who love him still and will forever more.
… we are reminded of the promise of the Hymn:
’Till We Meet Again. Amen.
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GOD’S WORD
From The Metropolitan Tabernacle (C.H. Spurgeon 1834-1892) Live-streamed worship services from London.
(Brief History)
SERMON:
Life’s Greatest Mental Block John 7:6 with Dr. Peter Masters
The scribes of Christ's day were accomplished men, but a strange fog clouded their reaction to Him. Though amazed at Him and His teaching, they refused to listen. Here is why, and how the same mental block shuts off many from God today.
TESTIMONY OF A FORMER MUSLIM
Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?
FEATURED MUSIC
Elvis in Spirit and Ever Lasting Life
URL: https://youtu.be/SbryzR_3dR4
If That Isn’t Love Gaither Premiere
URL:https://youtu.be/unfOWRtg81U?t=2982
Love Without End George Strait performing George W Bush’s favorite
Note: It has become my heart-felt song to all of my children too.
URL: https://youtu.be/rkscNqCCDl0
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BIOGRAPHICAL VIDEO of Charles Haddon Spurgeon 1834-1892:
C.H. Spurgeon The Peoples Preacher ( 70 min.) Historically accurate Feature Film of the one called The Prince of Preachers
2,018,939 views May 14, 2020 ―This video of the life and ministry of Charles Haddon
Spurgeon, who was known in his teens as the “people’s preacher” and later became known as “The Prince of Preachers”.
This Documentary follows Charles Spurgeon’s life accurately portraying him faithfully preaching Jesus Christ, “ The Lamb of God which taketh [takes] away the sin of the world.”
It presents an intimate account of one of the greatest preachers in the history of the Christian faith. He is followed from his youth where, as a young preacher he was called Charlie, Boy preacher of the Finns and soon become the minister to London’s largest Baptist congregation. He captured the love and respect of Great Britan to become one of its most influential and enduring figures.
The video was produced by the award-winning Christian Television Association and filmed on location in England, Scotland, France and Germany, vividly capturing the spirit, purpose and legacy of a man whose life and Christian ministry continues to be extremely relevant and instructive to the present day.
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The additional video, by John Piper provide more background context to the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. 1834 -1892
The Life and Ministry of Charles Spurgeon by John Piper (58 min)
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The preaching of Charles Haddon Spurgeon continues through his many published writings to bless and benefit thousands, worldwide, through their publication on the Internet and in print of his sermons. Additionally, His Commentaries, Personal Devotions and Lectures to My Students; constitute an unparalleled legacy of and inspired Biblical sermons, prepared, delivered and always saturated in the God-breathed inerrant and infallible WORD of GOD.
The Preserved, Immutable, Infallible and Inerrant WORD OF GOD saturated the preaching of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. His sermons continue to bless and benefit thousands through the Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, a publication of his printed sermons;, prepared and delivered from the God-breathed, inerrant and infallible WORD of GOD. The Holy Bible.
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Jesus Christ [Messiah- Anointed King] has always existed, from eternity past [FOREVER] as the WORD of God. John 1:1-2
And He was born of a virgin 2,024 years ago in Bethlehem, the WORD made flesh,
is alive today, and is coming soon for His *bride, the Church
[*All redeemed believers].
"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit,
believed on in the world, received up into glory."
1 Timothy 3:16
You’re invited to receive the Lord Jesus Christ [The Messiah] as your Savior and Lord and to publicly confess your trust in Him so He will then be able to acknowledge you before His Father, The God of Abraham. Isaac and Jacob. Jesus answered him and said, “Suffer it to be so [to let this happen]: for thus it becometh [is in accord with] us to fulfil all righteousness.”
Matthew 3:15
Baptism is not required for salvation. Remember, Jesus said to the thief on the cross, who acknowledged Jesus’ innocence and said to him.
“Remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
And Jesus said to him,
“Verily [Truly] I say to you, Today you shall be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43
The act of Baptism pictures the Lord’s death, burial and resurrection and the believer’s death to self, burial, and resurrection to now walk in newness of life.
It bears witness to the preaching of John the Baptist who preached that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand and exhorted Repentance from sin and the Baptism of atonement. Therefore, the act of baptism is not required for salvation but as John preached it is is to be followed to fulfil all righteousness
This website is not intended, were it possible, to take the place of the personal and physical gathering of believers fellowship or congregational worship in local bodies of believers.
“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a worker that needs not be ashamed, rightly dividing [accurately comprehending and sharing] the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15
Following the Lord Jesus Christ is our purpose and desire. We trust Him for our salvation, guidance, strength and our eternal destiny. We desire to and will, with His help, follow Him in soul winning by use of Daily Spurgeon or any instrumentality He may bestow. We invite and encourage non-believers to turn away from sin, look to Him and be saved.
We trust that believers (old and new) will benefit in knowing that He will sustain, guide and build us up as we are being conformed to the image of Christ Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit.
DailySpurgeon.com website consists of devotional writings, prayers, sacred music and sermons by Charles Haddon Spurgeon and the current Pastor ofThe Metropolitan Tabernacle Peter Masters, who rightly proclaim God’s Word. Sermons and sacred congregational music seek to save lost souls and to encourage believers to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
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The Preserved, Immutable, Infallible and Inerrant WORD OF GOD saturated the preaching of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. His sermons continue to bless and benefit thousands through the Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, the publication of his printed sermons; sermons, prepared and delivered from the God-breathed, inerrant and infallible WORD of GOD. The Holy Bible.
John-Michael Riley, web director of dailyspurgeon.com and South Shores choir member sang in the 2024 Christmas concert. Click below and Enjoy.
Christmas at the Shores 2024
Directed by Ray Medina, Minister of Music
South Shores Church
Dana Point, California. 92675
URL:https://youtu.be/PXYCBV5HyG8?t=340
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Rejoice In The LORD Always tap to sing along, won’t you? Philippians 4:4
URL:https://youtu.be/8Rs1SeuBgU0
Thank You LORD for dailyspurgeon.com a website that proclaims Jesus, the Christ [Messiah and Anointed King] to all the world .
This website ministry grew from a beginning of sending e-mails from Charles Spurgeon’s Faith’s Checkbook a book of daily promises from Scripture to John Michael’s son, Jon Edward Riley (1971- 2021). When Jon shared them with others, they asked to be added to this mailing list. This mailing list grew to over 400 and continues to be used in the distribution of the website content Our prayer is that it will continue to encourage followers of Jesus Christ in vigorous personal devotions of Love, obedience and oneness with Jesus Christ through the study of and obedience to GOD’S WORD empowered by the Holy Ghost.
Devotional contents by Charles Spurgeon are brought together daily at dailyspurgeon.com
These devotional contents were written and calendared by Charles Spurgeon over 200 years ago yet continue to have a significant relevance today, and every day.
We pray that many lost souls will be born-again and then be built-up in the Faith of Jesus Christ. May God sustain, guide and protect this ministry begun with John Michael’s beloved son, Jon Edward Riley (1971-2021) honored here as one to whom honor is due.
Jon Edward loved to say,
“I’m a blood-bought, born-again child of God.”
…then, he would tell them about JESUS and his love. John 3:16
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A ministry was begun in London in the 1600’s and continues to this day from Charles Spurgeon’s home church, The Metropolitan Tabernacle
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We should apply the following Scripture to everything we hear/read to discern whether what we are hearing or reading is of God and therefore whether or not it should be believed.
1 John 4:1-3 Beloved ones, don’t be believing every spirit [word] you hear but be testing the spirits [words] whether they are of God: because many false prophets have gone out into the world. Here’s how you know if it is the Spirit [voice] of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh, having come from God, is of God: and every spirit that confesses not that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Therefore beloved, we must test every voice [written or spoken] to discern whether it is from God or not. By applying these scripture verses we can determine with certainty if the scriptural standard that protects believers from believing false prophets has been met. We can thereby identify false witnesses and determine not to believe or follow them. The voice [spirit] being tested should not be believed unless it confesses [states] that…
“Jesus Christ is here, in the flesh having come from God .”
Two Greek manuscripts that were cobbled together by Westcott & Hort and Nestle & Aland do not make this confession nor do they follow the Textus Receptus rendered from 5,321 extant Greek manuscripts, which agree overwhelmingly with each other known as as the Majority Text. The 5,321 Majority Text is the source from which the trusted Textus Receptus was rendered.
Instead, these two purveyors of their own Greek texts that they invented by hand picking only 55 of the 5,321extant Greek manuscripts. When these 55 Manuscripts did not address the text being translated, they inserted their own invented and imagined Greek text.
Their invented Greek translation presented variant readings different than the Textus Receptus [Received Text] in many places. One example from 1 John, Chapter 4 where all English translations other than the King James version overlook the original Greek verb “ictin” [To be] [is] (third person singular) that is translated in substantially all Majority Texts MT and subsequently in the Textus Receptus [Received Text] and therefore have failed to correctly translate the Greek verb as, “Is come” [Is here]. (correctly Translated from the Textus Receptus [Received Text (TR)] in the King James Version)
This error occurs because the modern critical Greek text, created by Westcott & Hort and Nestles & Alland DO NOT follow the MT [Majority Texts] of 5,321 Greek manuscripts that affirm substantial agreement with one another. The TR [Textus Receptus] is rendered from an overwhelming agreement found among the Majority Text of 5,321 primary Greek manuscript sources.
Both Westcott & Hort and Nestles & Alland ignore the verb “is”, from their invented Greek text and place “has come” instead.
This error may be legally described as res ipsa loquitur a latin phrase that means “the thing speaks for itself”.
Therefore, the Greek inventions generated by these two sources are not actually translations, even though they are introduced as translations, but actually represent their own Greek language inventions unsupported by the reliability of the Majority Texts and the Textus Receptus.
How do we know?
We know because both non-believers and false prophets assert that Jesus Christ
“has come” in the flesh. Practically anyone can make this confession as the birth of Jesus Christ is considered by historians to be the most well documented fact in all of human history.
That He has come is generally acknowledged by nonbelievers and believers alike. However, here’s the point. There is a huge difference in meaning between “Has come” and “Is Here”. “Has come” is woefully short of the essential and clear meaning of the confession “Is Here”.
Just because something “has come” it can not be assumed, inferred or deduced that it also “is here”.
The “has come” assertion is made in all translations based on the Critical Text. It’s not, per se, a false statement. Jesus Christ has indeed come in the flesh. However, it falls short of presenting the test to discern whether the sprit [voice] being tested [tried] is from God or from false prophets or teachers that come in the spirit of antichrist.
Again, the expression “has come” rather than “is come” [is here] is not, per se, a false statement.
However, it fails to deliver a valid way to discern, true from false.The failure here to establish a logical and rhetorically sound rubric to judge the question of whether spirits [words] are from God or from false prophets and the spirit of antichrist is absent if “has come” is the standard used.
Actually, “has come” is such a wide-spread belief held to be historically true by all, yet, it does not provide a sound standard to discern whether a spirit [spoken or written words] are from God or the spirit of Antichrist.
Almost anyone [or any spirit] can declare that Jesus Christ “has come” in the flesh. But as you see, this does not resolve the issue of whether something should or should not be believed as true or followed. Why? Once again, because almost anyone can and often does confess that Jesus Christ “has come” in the flesh. But, his is an insufficient standard. The standard must be whether the confession that Jesus is here alone, gives an efficacious standard to discern truth from error.
Again, while it is true that Jesus Christ “has come” in the flesh, this alone is inadequate to discern truth from error. “Has come” does not mean the same thing as “is come [is here], from God, in the flesh” and therefore fails to be efficacious for true spiritual discernment.
Further, as we compare Scripture with scripture in 1 John 4:1-3 and Ephesians 5:30-32
we comprehend God’s message regarding the body of Jesus Christ being in the Flesh vis-à-vis The Body of Christ, The Corporate Church.
Compare Scripture with Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3 with Ephesians 5:30-32
1 John 4:1-3 Authorized (King James) Version
4 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 and every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Ephesians 5:30-32
Authorized (King James) Version
30 for we are members of his [Jesus Christ’s] body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
[So, we are flesh and bone members of His body, We are] one flesh with Him, The Body of Christ is (In the flesh); and is the incarnate Body of believers.
He was born of a virgin 2026 years ago and He’s alive today.
He’s coming again soon, for His bride; the Church [Blood-bought, Born-again members of His body].
When a believer considers the fact that they are members of the body of Christ [The Church] , they will see and acknowledge that…
“Jesus Christ is here, in the flesh,” because We are the Body of Christ; The Church, in the flesh!
Amen.
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THE BEST BIBLE:
Why KING JAMES is Best by Steven Houck
Even though [it is said that the] King James Version has its weaknesses, it is an excellent translation and by far the best version available today. We must not be taken in by the modern versions and their claims. Our 400 years old Bible is to be preferred above all others because it is better than them all.
1) It was translated by men who are unsurpassed in their knowledge of Biblical studies.
2) The translators were pious men of God who believed in the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures.
3) It is the mature fruit of generations of English translations as well as the careful work of its translators.
4) The King James Version is based upon the Received Text rather than the critical Greek text of modern versions. [vis. Sinaiticus and Vaticanus.]
5) It is a word-for-word translation which faithfully and accurately reflects the originals [of the Majority Texts, MT].
6) The language is one of reverence and respect which gives honor [and greater glory] to the majesty of its Author.
7) Of all the English versions of today, it alone is the Bible of the Reformation.
8) Our spiritual forefathers thought so highly of it that they were willing to suffer and even die for it.
9) It is the version which has been recognized for generations and generations as the Bible God has given to His English-speaking Church.
The 10th reason why the 1769 King James Version is the best Bible is added here by DailySpurgeon.com.
10) The 1611 KJV is the work of 54 translators selected and organized into seven companies. (2), from Westminster (2), from Cambridge, (2), from Oxford and (1) from London. The work was done openly allowing each company to receive inquiries or comments during the course of the work. When an issue of disagreement arose, it was addressed in Prayer and discussion was continued until the difference was resolved unanimously and without objection.
What Bible is The Best? by David Hocking Reviews the HISTORY and Original Source of the Bible
David’s Summary (8 minutes) The problem is not English, but what Greek text was used to render the English translation.
Commitment to the Word of God
Long before the Conservative Resurgence, Dr. R.G. Lee was the Southern Baptist champion of biblical infallibility and inerrancy. In his sermon, “The Word of God – Not Broken and Not Bound,” first published in 1930, Dr. Lee proclaimed, “All who wrote are immortalized by their writing of this great Book [The Holy Bible],
… “supernatural in origin, divine in authorship, human in penmanship, infallible in authority, infinite in scope, universal in interest, personal in application, regenerative in power, inspired [God breathed] in totality.”
Dr Robert G. Lee preached a sermon (click here) Payday Someday over 1,000 times and was the Senior Pastor of one of the first Megachurches, Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee.