Daily Spurgeon

TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM A “Native Thang” from North Dakota (Tap for video)

The heart of Freedom from a Native Son, giving thanks to the Lord and Honor to the Military Service of Native American Scouts, Military Veterans of the United States of America. …the land of the free and the home of the Brave.

INDIAN SCOUT POST NO 1 Burial grounds, White Shield, North Dakota. 

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This tribute is in remembrance, of Jon Edward Riley (1971-2021) who would, on occasion, just bust-out singing the following songs; sometimes, on the way to church sometimes just to sing along with the Elvis Gospel CD that was always at the ready in the truck’s CD player or… 

even better, a song the Lord would spontaneously put in Jon’s joyful and loving heart.

Favorites we would sing:

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 never would say “good-bye”. Now,  remembering 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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 Jon loved to say, “I’m a blood-bought, born-again Child of God!” to all those he met or anyone who would listen.

… Jon’s  testimony of faith by grace lives on by love from one who was forever accepted in the Beloved; One who’s loving testimony brings the good news of Jesus to many.  one who is now in the presence of the LORD forever.  One who we’ll  one day meet again. 
Amen.  

Jon  would sometimes just sing-out some of the following songs on the way to church 

I Love You Lord    by the Gaither choir

I Love You Lord  Universal Music Group

 I  LOVE  You  Lord   by Jared Reynolds
Where No One Stands Alone   Gaither Vocal Band

Lead Me  & Rock-a My Soul   by Elvis and friends

He Knows Just What I Need  by Elvis

How Great Thou Art    with  Elvis
Lead Me & Rock-a My Soul   Elvis and friends
Lead Me, Guide Me  by Elvis

It Is No Secret   by Elvis written by Stuart Hamblen

LIFE    by Elvis     
This recording was discovered several months  after Jon was called home on January 16th 2021.  It’s a blessing, to hear Elvis sing the Gospel message in song but, of course, it can’t  compare with the Glory of being in the actual presence of the LORD.   

       *I Can Only Imagine being present with the LORD,  or hearing the completed song the Lord completed with Jon when he arrived; a song known only to the Lord,  to Jon and the few who heard Jon sing it here. Lyrics remembered  from him singing:   "See my Jesus, Walkin' on duh Waduh"…  an original song from Jon’s loving  heart, from a true, renown original, Gift from God.

* Click and sing  I Can Only Imagine   with Wynonna Judd,  won’t you?

Love Without End, Amen  (A Father’s Love) by George Strait for George H.W. Bush  (41st President)  at the Houston Astrodome, one of the President’s favorite songs.

It’s also my sincere  message of love to all  my children, grand-children and great grand-children etc..

  …Jon would always say “Later”; [as in, see-ya later] instead of “good bye”.  It was his only farewell greeting when parting company with a friend; and, everyone was Jon’s friend.

 … He would never  say “good-bye”.

Now, as we remember the sound of him saying “Later”, it rings true in a  new and deeper meaning and it brings a joy and comfort to the hearts of those whom he loved so well; those who love him still and will forever more. 

… and how much sweeter to us now, are the promises in these two Hymns:  

 ’Till We Meet Again. (sing along, won’t you?)

Does Jesus Care?    Gaither  Music TV 

A SERMON OF COMFORT & CONDOLENCE:  

No Tears in Heaven    Revelation 7:17  by Christian Sermons & Audio, August 6th 1865  by C. H. Spurgeon, recorded by Charles Koelsch.  ca. 2018 

https://youtu.be/ehLMtrzuEVw   (Copy and paste for link to Spurgeon’s

“No Tears in Heaven” if above hyperlink fails)

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SUNDAY PREACHING: From Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, U.K.  Brief History

of Charles H. Spurgeon Pastor from 1853 to 1892

 The Metropolitan Tabernacle  broadcasts live church services in real time from London.   Live-stream prayer, scripture reading, singing of sacred hymns and gospel preaching, won’t you? 

Sunday *11.00 am  

Teaching Ministry

Sunday *6.30 pm

Gospel Sermon

Wednesday *6.30 pm

Bible Study

*London time

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TODAY’S  SERMON: (Audio recording)
From Spurgeon’s Metropolitan Tabernacle (Brief History) 

Light at Evening Time   Zechariah 14:6,7 Sermon by Spurgeon: Narrated by Charles Koelsch

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PREVIOUS SERMONS:

God’s Directions for Happiness   Proverbs 15:13-22   with Dr. Peter Masters

A remarkable group of proverbs teach that spiritual joy must be deepened by the individual believer taking the rights steps here enumerated. They also show that joy needs spiritual priorities, restraint over material things, fellowship, control of anger, and worthy not trivial meat for the mind. Here is spiritual happiness!

The Phenomenon of Love   Isaiah 63.7   By Dr. Peter Masters 

The nature and scope of human love is impressive, but Divine love, made visible in history and, supremely in the atoning sacrifice of Christ, is limitless, freely bestowed and certain toward all who find Him. Here are the 'loving-kindnesses of the Lord' they experience.

Let Calvary Speak   John 19:16-23   with Dr. Peter Masters

A devotional study of significant events at Calvary: (1) Christ's garments stripped, (2) the bravery of four women, (3) Christ's compassion to Mary, (4) His last triumphant report to the Father, (5) the proof of His death, (6) the new-found boldness of formerly-secret disciples.

Disabilities of the Soul   Isaiah 35:5-8   with Dr. Peter Masters

700 years before Christ, Isaiah describes the radical change that conversion brings about, using pictures of sight to the blind, agility to the crippled, and rivers streaming into the desert. Here is how the phenomenon of new life enters heart and soul when we come to Christ.

A Balanced Mind     Philippians 3:20   with Dr. Peter Masters

The opposite of minding earthly things is to keep heavenly themes in view. Here is how we should express and experience our heavenly citizenship with its riches and benefits, and how this exalts Christ in our hearts, and gives us perspective for all situations.

Proving the Lord    Philippians 4:6-7 with Dr. Peter Masters

A refresher in prayer: right and wrong anxiety; spiritual damage of the latter; hindrances and helps in prayer; the approach to God; rules of pleading; elements of thanksgiving; reasons why prayer is not heard; the mistake of the 'Yes, No, Wait' scheme, and the glorious reality.

Learning From The Conquest   Joshua 11   with Dr. Peter Masters

We learn the need of limited methods in the Lord's work, how to identify “Hazors” [ “Enemies”. Hazor -important Cannan capital city opposing Joshua] or pivotal issues in the defense of faith, the necessity of total obedience to God's plan, and the certain fall of Anakim giants that triggered Israel's unbelief and disobedience. 

Communion With Christ   Ephesians 3:19   with Dr. Peter Masters

Communion is described by Paul, not in terms of a mystical sensation, but as the realization of Christ's love in our 'inner lives'. Here we see how His love passes knowledge; how it is a lifelong and eternally-progressive appreciation; how it transforms us; and how it makes us feel.

To Whom Do We Submit? (Audio only)   James 4:7-10   with Dr. Peter Masters

To know Christ we must first submit to Him, but who will? It offends our pride. But in rejecting God we unwittingly submit ourselves to a host of other influences and forces. How much better and greater is the love and power of the Savior of souls.

Christ’s Own Appeal to Souls   John 3:13      with Dr. Peter Masters

How the Lord presented salvation by grace to Nicodemus, showing that it was always given to individuals, through faith, by the immeasurable love of God in Christ. Here also is the Lord explaining why people refuse to believe, and his appeal to Nicodemus to repent.

Acts of God   Isaiah 28:1   with Dr. Peter Masters

A prophecy about the fall of Samaria and later the Babylonian invasion of Judah tells us much about God’s method and purpose when He allows HIV, MERS, SARS, earthquakes, floods, fires, and now worldwide plague. Here also is God’s promise of personal salvation.

Keeping Alive the Spirit     Ephesians 2.21-22   Dr. Peter Masters

In the building of a spiritual family the work of the Holy Spirit is the vital power. Here several Holy Spirit verses in Ephesians are explored (including ‘Be filled with the Spirit’) to show the different activities of the Spirit in the Christian life.

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Today’s
ESSENTIAL  SERMONS:

The Necessity of a New Birth   John 3:7   with Dr. Peter Masters

Being 'born again' is a greatly debased term today through light usage, but it is vital to genuine conversion and spiritual life. Here is how Christ's term brings to life what happens when people come to Christ, what it feels like and what it leads to.

Things Only Believers See     1 Corinthians 2:9   Sermon by Dr. Peter Masters
(A roadmap for rightly dividing and discerning every doctrinal issues)
Sunday Morning 13 February 2022
The apostle impresses upon us the spiritual blindness of our unconverted state to the wonders revealed in the Gospel, including future glories (described here). Here also is the meaning of:

• 'Comparing spiritual things with spiritual,'  [By comparing Scripture with Scripture we see The teaching of the Holy Ghost authenticate God’s Holy Scripture with itself]
   1 Corinthians 2:13

• Judging all things and   v. 15

•  Living the mind of Christ. v.16
   

No Tears in Heaven  Revelation 7:17 A message of Comfort  by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Delivered on August 6th 1865  Recorded by Charles Koelsch,   (Christian Sermons and Audio books)
Why Are So Many Against Reformed Theology?    (Panel Discussion) 
Steven Lawson, John MacArthur, and R.C. Sproul

God Gave them Up  by Alistair Begg

Be Filled with the Spirit   Ephesians 5:18  Dr. Peter Masters, Pastor Metropolitan Tabernacle: 
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MOST RECENT SERMONS

 Gospel Sermon  6:30pm | Sunday 2 April 2023

To Know The Power of God  with   Dr. Peter Masters

Matthew 22.29

Knowing the scriptures and experiencing the power of God go together (declared Christ). Why God's book is vital for understanding human life and God's plans. How it traces all the powerful acts of God to the end of time, and brings us to know Him.

Full-Service Recording   (Includes 6:30 pm Congregational Singing of Sacred Hymns)

Teaching Sermon

 Teaching Sermon      11:00am | Sunday 2 April 2023

The Roots of Unbelief    with Dr.Peter Masters

Mark 8.1

Beginning with lessons from the Lord's feeding of the 4,000, the Jewish leaders attempt to discredit Him. Here is why they would obtain no sign. Here also are their doctrines, why they should be avoided (with their modern equivalents) and how Christ is Himself the greatest sign.

Full-Service Recording   (Includes 6:30 pm Congregational Singing of Sacred Hymns)

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SERMONS ON PERSONAL GUIDANCE:

Recovering From a Spiritual Low (Audio Only) Hebrews 12.12   by Dr Peter Masters

A low state of spiritual love, fervor, service and assurance may be speedily remedied by the blessing of God, and here is how. Here also is the duty of peace with worldlings, and the necessity of inward purity for a deep awareness of the Lord – by faith. 20 Oct 2013
(A personal testimony)

 Gospel Sermon 
6:30pm | Sunday 12 March 2023
The Losses and Gains in Conversion
Dr Peter Masters, Pastor
Philippians 3.7
Conversion to God is a remarkable phenomenon that altogether changes a person spiritually and morally. Here are its elements, highlighting the immeasurable gains for life and eternity, and the losses - the latter being deceptive and destructive features of life. Here is the wonder of finding Christ..
Full-Service Recording   (Includes 6:30 pm Congregational Singing of Sacred Hymns)

Teaching Sermon     11:00am | Sunday 12 March 2023
Seeing into the Heart
Dr Peter Masters, Pastor
Mark 7.1-2

In rejecting extra-biblical customs of Jewish tradition the Lord was freeing believers to live as they liked but calling for genuine holiness rather than ceremonial cleansing. Here is His searching review of the state of the unforgiven human heart.

Note #2: (First, Read Note #1 below)
As I was listening to the above message I discovered, once again that as I turned to the announced located the announced Scripture reference ; once again, TWO WEEKS IN A ROW, I was on the ribbon marked page. Keep me here, Lord, as long as it pleases Thee, for me to focus on this Word proclaiming Your sovereignty.

Teaching Sermon   11:00am | Sunday 5 March 2023
Having Spiritual Reality
Dr Peter Masters, Pastor

Note #1:   On Monday, the 6th of March 2023, the day after I live-streamed  this sermon, (from The Metropolitan Tabernacle in London), I took delivery of a Bible that I had recently ordered. This was special because it was an exact copy of a Bible I had given to my Mother many years before. It was, by now, well-worn  and damaged but still, very special. I search the internet and was happily surprised  to find a copy of the same edition, available for sale.

After mother was called home to be with the Lord, I enjoyed using her Bible. It’s special to me  because of her  notes written in the margins, because she had kept the Family Record pages up to date  and, and most of all, the Presentation Page where I am blessed when I read  these loving words:
Presented to: “Eldora M.Riley”

By:  “My dear son John Michael”  (That’s me)

Date:   “Sept- (sic) 1978”

On the Occasion of:   “Just because I expressed an admiration for the ‘Big Print’ in this Bible.”

So, On Tuesday night, the day after I picked up the newly ordered Bible, I thought I would begin to read it through, from cover to cover. And so, I began to read. I made it through Genesis, Chapters One and Two, focusing on every word.  Then, to fight off my drowsiness and to satisfy my curiosity, I decided to find out what scripture verses the red ribbon was marking.  I turned to the page where the ribbon book marker had been left and I  began to read  at the top of the page.
 

Hey, this seemed very familiar to me. When had I heard this before? I continued reading and then, after several verses, I remembered.

This was  the exact text of the message I had heard Dr Masters preached, just  two days ago, live-streaming from The Metropolitan Tabernacle in London.

Unbelievable! I then went back, listened to the complete Full-service recording of the Sunday morning worship service again; certain,  I was being led to give  closer attention.

I listened to it two more times and was blessed by the power and sovereignty of the Lord through His simple words conveying  His sovereignty:
 

“It is I!”

Tap the following links, to Hear this Sermon or the Full-service. Won’t you? 

Teaching Sermon   11:00am | Sunday 5 March 2023
Having Spiritual Reality

By Dr. Peter Masters, Pastor The Metropolitan Tabernacle in London
Mark 6.47
Crossing the Sea of Galilee at night against the storm, the disciples are 'seen' by Christ from miles away. He comes to them walking on the water. Why does He demonstrate His divinity this way? Here are six lessons for all believers and for seekers.
Full-service recording:  
(Includes Sacred Sing-along Hymns with the London Congregation)
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HISTORIC  SERMONS:

Why The Cross? 1958 Billy Graham (38 min)

Powerful, heavyweight, urgent message for the present day.

Who crucified Jesus?

Why did Jesus die on the cross? 

… from Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis Tennessee

  “Pay Day Someday”  A historic sermon by the late Robert G. Lee, venerable, beloved former pastor. 

"The Root of Bitterness”  by Adrian Rogers, Love Worth Finding Ministry

"Five Minutes After Death"   by Adrian Rogers, Love Worth Finding Ministry­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­___________________________________

 FEATURED SERMONS:

     What is Happening to Worship?     2 Timothy 3.16-17   Dr Scott Aniol 

Is the music we use in churches simply a matter of preference? Or is some music wrong? In practice music has increasingly come under the influence of the prevailing popular culture. Dr Scott Aniol, Chair of the Worship Ministry department at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary shows how the Bible should regulate the music we adopt, and takes us through the issues almost entirely overlooked in today’s confusion.
Sanctify Them Through Thy Truth      John 17:17    Dr. Peter Masters, Pastor
Sanctification (purification, consecration and commitment) by the Word is the will of Christ for His own, and here we turn to the first three of the Ten Commandments to challenge our souls. How should these be applied today in our lives and churches?
Closeness to Christ    2 Timothy 2:10-12   Dr.  Peter Masters
In this hostile world, believers cannot live successfully and fruitfully without Christ being with their spirits. Here is why the soul is also called the spirit, and what it means for Christ to be with our spirit. Examples and counsels for securing His nearness.

Good Friday Sermon 6:30 pm Friday 15 April 2022
Behold the Man      John 19.5     Dr. Peter Masters
‘Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!’
What Is the Gospel  by Dr. R. C. Sproul
Christians are called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but in our day there is confusion about the content of the Gospel. The biblical Gospel is challenged not only by Roman Catholics and liberals, but by those who claim to be evangelical. In this lecture, Dr. R. C. Sproul will clarify exactly what the Gospel is and what it is not.
The Years the Locust Has Eaten    Joel 2:21-27   Message by Charles Haddon Spurgeon from the Series: Truth Stranger Than Fiction, delivered on Lord’s day Evening May 30, 1896   Recording by: Gavin Childress  44:24 minutes    304,103 views Jan 5, 2017
 Thy Hand Was Heavy Upon Me   Psalm 32:3-4  by Charles H. Spurgeon
(Terrible Convictions and Gentle Drawings) - Preached on May 6. 1860 by C.H. Spurgeon at Exeter Hall. Recorded by Charles Koelsch,  Christian Sermons and Audio Books ca. 2018
The Phenomenon of Love   Isaiah 63.7   Dr. Peter Masters  
The nature and scope of human love is impressive, but Divine love, made visible in history and, supremely in the atoning sacrifice of Christ, is limitless, freely bestowed and certain toward all who find Him. Here are the 'loving-kindnesses of the Lord' they experience.
Living for the Flesh or for the Spirit   Romans 8.5-6     Dr. Peter Masters
There are two classes of people in the Bible, those who focus on 'the flesh', and those who relate to the Spirit. Here are the characteristics and goals of each, and how God can free us from the captivity of flesh to know communion with Himself.
Mutual Debts in Marriage    1 Corinthians 7:3    Dr. Peter Masters  15 January 2012
A key word has slipped out of some modern translations – the marital debt of benevolence, meaning goodwill and kind benefits. Here are seven debts each has to the other in Christian marriage, a sevenfold bond and blessing to the crowning earthly friendship of life’s journey, are we paying what is ‘due’?
God’s Order for Man and Women   1 Corinthians Ch 11   Dr. Peter Masters
Paul answers the question on the roles of husbands and wives and affirms conformity to the dress code of head coverings in Greek society at that time. With Calvin and major confessions we show that the ‘message’ of clothing may change in other ages and lands.
Things Only Believers See    1 Corinthians 2:9   Dr. Peter Masters
Sunday Morning 13 February 2022
The apostle impresses upon us the spiritual blindness of the unconverted state to the wonders revealed in the Gospel, including future glories (described here). Here also is the meaning of 'comparing spiritual things with spiritual,'   judging all things and living the mind of Christ
Jesus Christ Himself   (Text only)   Ephesians 2:20
Preached on March 15th  1883 by Charles Haddon  Spurgeon
Keeping Alive the Spirit   Ephesians 2:22    Dr. Peter Masters
Sunday Morning 11 April 2021 (March 17 Sermon) 
In the building of a spiritual family the work of the Holy Spirit is the vital power. Here several Holy Spirit verses in Ephesians are explored (including 'Be filled with the Spirit') to show the different activities of the Spirit in the Christian life.
The True Source of Power   1 Corinthians 1.10   Dr. Peter Masters, Pastor
Sunday Morning 23 January 2022 
For the Gospel to be credible, (the Corinthians [and many today] erroneously taught), we need  conspicuous personalities or [celebrity] preachers. Here Paul proclaims the true source of spiritual power, the preaching of the cross of Christ, and why it is foolishness to the perishing and power to the saved. Why The Cross? 1958  by Billy Graham (38 min)
Two questions The Bible answers:
Who crucified Jesus?
Why did Jesus die on the cross?
The Question of Questions   Isaiah 53  by John MacArthur
The Authority of the Bible and the Uniqueness of Jesus the Savior
Living on the Word    Deuteronomy 8:3  Audio message by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Delivered on March 15th 1883, recorded by Charles Koelsch  51:04 minutes Christian Sermons and Audio books 160,059 views Aug 30, 2017
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WHAT IS REFORMED THEOLOGY?

  “It’s just a nickname for Biblical Christianity”. 
― Charles Spurgeon

PANEL DISCUSSION: with Steve Lawson, John MacArthur,  &  R.C. Sproul
Why Are So Many Against Reformed Theology?  What is it, anyway? 
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PERSONAL TESTIMONIES:  

Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?  (Find out, won’t you?)

The Fanny Crosby Story (45 minute video of a most prolific composer of Gospel Hymns)   

A Former Mormon Tells their Conversion Story (61 minutes) Interview with Micah Wilder
by Sean McDowell   35,159 views Streamed live on May 19, 2021

Micah Wilder's  Testimony  (17 minutes)  3,816,667 views Jul 8, 2018 

Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s Conversion  in 1850  in his own words.
Who is Charles Haddon Spurgeon?   By Stephen Lawson

The People's Preacher  (2010) | Full Movie
2,018,939 views May 14, 2020  An Exceptionally Wonderful Production. It’s Heartwarming and Inspirational.

This powerful, inspirational docudrama faithfully recreates the times of C.H. Spurgeon and brings the “people’s preacher” to life as it follows his trials and triumphs with historical accuracy. Here is the intimate story of one of the greatest preachers in the history of the church. We follow him from his youth where, as a young preacher he is surprisingly called to minister in London and soon captures the love and respect of the nation. He goes on to become one of its most influential figures.

This excellent feature film was Produced by the Christian Television Association and filmed on location in England, Scotland, France and Germany. It vividly captures the spirit and message Charles Spurgeon faithfully delivers to save sinners and to strengthen the Body of Christian believers; the Good News  message that Jesus Saves.
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TODAY’S PILGRIM’S PROGRESS:

The Pilgrim’s Progress 1678 by John Bunyan

It’s The world’s most highly acclaimed Allegory and most widely published in over 200 languages. It has never been out of print.

Three (3) audio recordings and three (3) printed editions of The Pilgrim’s Progress are presented here.

AUDIO:
Part I
(1) ADULT AUDIO
(2) CHILDREN’S AUDIO (Illustrated) .
Part II the Sequel (often not included)
(3) CHRISTIANA, Pilgrim’s wife and children.

You may choose to  listen to these audios with members of your family and others. 
Little ones will long remember and treasure these beloved bed time stories.

This inspired story will bless, strengthen, encourage, challenge and instruct seekers and believers, of all ages.

PRINT:
(1) ORIGINAL:  The Pilgrim’s Progress   by John Bunyan.  1678 text Pub. by Logos in 1853  
(2) REVISED:  The Pilgrim’s Progrefs [sic] ©1999  by Barry E. Horner is faithful to the original text and meanings of  Bunyan’s classic. 
(3) The Pilgrim’s Progress  Part II   Christiana by  John Bunyan 

The Pilgrim Progress is the world’s most famous Allegory, and the most widely published book in English Literature of all time.  It was often found among the very few personal belongings of American Pioneers and Settlers. It’s Loved and  read by millions, for guidance, encouragement and comfort. It has also been considered, by some, to be the precursor if not the actual world’s first  Novel.  

It is the world’s most published book of all time;  The Holy Scripture of The Bible, notwithstanding. There were 1,300 editions printed before 1938,  250 years after the author's death and it has never been out of print.

 Charles Spurgeon often used  The  Pilgrim’s Progress to illustrate his sermons:  He was taught to read at a very early age and first read The Pilgrim’s Progress when he was six years old. He would return to read it over 100 times. He often quoted  from Bunyan and the characters personified in The Pilgrim's Progress.

Excerpt from a Charles H. Spurgeon Sermon:  II. § 5 

THE SWEETNESS OF THIS MYSTERY, WHICH IS CHRIST IN YOU. 

“Christ in us is Christ reigning." reminds me [Spurgeon]  of Mr. Bunyan’s picture in The Pilgrim’s Progress. [The Holy War] of  Mansoul,

…when the Prince Immanuel laid siege to it, and Diabolus from within the city strove to keep him out. It was a, hard time for Mansoul then; but when at last the battering rams [ancient weapons of war] had broken down the gates, and the silver trumpets sounded, and the prince’s captains entered the breach, then on a day the prince himself did ride down the city’s streets, while liberated citizens welcomed him with all their hearts, hung out all their streamers, and made the church towers rock again as the bells rang out merry peals [melodies], for the king himself was come. Up to the castle of the heart [main castle]  he rode in triumph, and took his royal throne to be henceforth the sole lord and king of the city.

Christ in you is a right royal word. Christ swaying his scepter from the center of your being over every power and faculty, desire and resolve, bringing every thought into captivity to himself, oh, this is glory begun, and the sure pledge of heaven. Oh, for more of the imperial sovereignty of Jesus; it is our liberty to be absolutely under his sway. 

Complete Sermon:   Christ in You,  May 13, 1883  
Colossians 1:27  From: Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, Volume 29   (cit. II. The Sweetness Of This Mystery, Which Is, Christ In You  § 5)
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 Index to the 533 Scriptural  References cited in The Pilgrim's Progress    A.D. 1678, 1687  
       John Bunyan did not write nor hold to a world view of any kind. His inspired work, The Pilgrim’s Progress, known as the world’s most  widely circulated allegory published in English, translated into over 200 languages and has never been out of print the in the ,  does not subscribe to any world view at all  but proclaims God’s view on everything revealed and forever settled in Heaven Psalm 119:89 in His Holy Word.       
        Bunyan simply, yet ardently believed God’s Word;  He believed that it was God-breathed [inspired of God], Self-authenticating, Providentially-protected and preserved by God Himself, immutable [unchanged and unchangeable], inerrant [without error] , infallible [incapable of failing or having error ascribed to it], indestructible and eternally  written Word from GOD Himself for ever settled in Heaven. Psalm 119:89

        GOD, the omnipotent [infinitely powerful], omnipresent [infinitely present everywhere at the same time], perfectly righteous, just and Holy, by His Word created the universe. The Lord Jesus Christ; God’s incarnate Word pre-existed with God and is now, and has always been and will forever be in perfect agreement with God, the Father and the Spirit of Truth. [The Holy Ghost] as to attributes and purpose.

        God’s infinite Love and Grace to redeem fallen, totally depraved, hell-bound sinners is given to all who will look to Him for salvation  Isaiah 45:22  

        Pilgrim’s  Progress was given to John Bunyan in the form of a dream. It became the world’s most published allegory of all time and has imparted wisdom to many who seek or have sought eternal life and avoidance of eternal damnation.

Readers of The Pilgrim’s Progress may be aided in understanding the referenced scripture verses and in being more mindful of them  by taking Pilgrim’s journey with him.  Take the journey,  won’t you?

Today’s
The Pilgrim’s Progress  Part I  by John Bunyan (Recorded by  Christopher Glyn)

Preface: Bunyan’s letter     

Episode 01: The City of Destruction      

Episode 02: Obstinate & Pliable      

Episode 03: The Swamp of Despond

Episode 04: Mr. Worldly Wiseman

Episode 05: The Narrow Gate

Episode 06: The House of the Interpreter  

Episode 07: The Cross

Episode 08: Simple, Sloth & Presumption

Episode 09: Formalist & Hypocrisy

Episode 10: The Hill Difficulty

Episode 11: Timorous & Mistrust

Episode 12: The Palace Beautiful

Episode 13: Battle with Apollyon

Episode 14: The Valley of the Shadow of Death

• Episode 15: Christian Meet Faithful & Talkative 

Episode 16:  Mr. By-ends   [Town of Fair Speech]

Episode 17: The Hill Lucre   [Gain and Greed]

Episode 18: By-path Meadow  [Vain Confidence]

Episode 19: Doubting Castle

Episode 20: The Delectable Mountains

Episode 21:  Ignorance  [Conceit]       

Episode 22: The Flatterer

Episode 23: Atheist

Episode 24: The Enchanted Ground

Episode 25: Ignorance Rejoins the Pilgrims

Episode 26:  Beulah Land

Episode 27: The River of Death

Episode 28:  The Celestial City
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 TODAY’S CHILDREN’S AUDIO (Illustrated) 

Pilgrim’s Progress Drama presented in 9 parts.

 DANGEROUS JOURNEY     

• Part 1 The Slough of Despond [The Swamp]           

Part 2 The Interpreter’s House

Part 3 The Hill Difficulty

Part 4 The Fight with Apollyon

Part 5 The Valley of the Shadow of Death

Part 6  Vanity Fair

Part 7  Doubting Castle

Parts  8  & 9  The Dark River & The Celestial City 

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 TODAY’S PART II – CHRISTIANA,  (Old English dialect)
These files will automatically advance to the next episode if they are not paused or stopped.     

1 A Visit from Secret  4:50  Audio  

2 Good News  2:25  Audio

3 Mount Charity  1:01  Audio

4 Fool  & Want-Wit    1:16  Audio

5 Valiant-For-Truth  1:41 Audio

6 Valiant Does Battle 5:51  Audio

7 Valiant’s Story  3:35  Audio

8 Which Way To Go  1:30  Audio

• 9 Stand-Fast’s 'Wife'   6:02  Audio

10 Stand-Fast’s Story   1:37  Audio

11 Beulah Land  3:20  2018  Audio

12 The Postman’s Visit  1:57  2018  Audio

13 Christiana’s Blessing  5:55  Audio

14 Christiana Goes Over The River  1:20  Audio

15 Mr. Despondency’s Farewell    

16 Old-Honest Called    1:41  Audio

17 Valiant Bequeaths His Sword  2:27  Audio

18 Stand-Fast’s Will   3:56  Audio   

• Christiana Nears The City  1:01  Audio 

20 Christiana’s Triumphal Entry   4:45  Audio