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DEVOTION   for  June 8th  *A.D. 2025 Written and calendared for this exact date by Charles Haddon Spurgeon 1834-1892

PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING VIDEO TO DETERMINE  WHETHER YOUR                   PREFERRED VERSION  OF THE BIBLE HAS BEEN AND IS IS PROTECTED AND               PRESERVED BY GOD AS INSPIRED [GOD-BREATHED,
WORD  FOR WORD], INNERANT, INFALLIBLE,  IMMUTABLE AND HOLY   
WORD OF GOD?

 

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 versions  of the Bible. This continuing attempt to replace, add or take away from the 1769 King James Version of the Holy Bible do not  prevail because GOD Himself preserves and protects His Holy Scripture from all heresy, blasphemy, confusion and error.

Note: The New King James Version does NOT follow the Greek text  of the Textus Receptus, but a Greek Text fabricated by Westcott and Hort and is therefore inferior to the  trustworthy 1769 [1611] King James Version, the  KJV!

JESUS CHRIST, THE MESSIAH, IS RISEN  INDEED! HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE!

Resurrection 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:

EASTER [Resurrection Sunday] IS NEVER OVER BECAUSE…

Jesus said:

John 11:25 -26  “I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me, shall never die. Believest  thou this?”  2 Timothy 2:8-26

8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel.

9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:

12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:

13 If we believe not, yet he abideth [abides] faithful: he cannot deny himself.

14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let everyone that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth [pottery] ; and some to honor, and some to dishonor.

21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet [the perfect match] for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.

22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strife.

24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure [perhaps] will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

DAILY SPURGEON and DEVOTION   for June 8th  *A.D. 2025
BC/AD versus BCE/CE Is there a  difference?​

Yes!   Stand for the Truth, Won’t you?

 

Who was (is) Charles Haddon Spurgeon

URL:  https://www.gotquestions.org/Charles-Haddon-Spurgeon.html

Jesus Christ [Messiah] (Anointed King)] the LORD GOD was born of a virgin 2025 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.

DAILY SPURGEON and DEVOTION written on and calendared for the exact date of June 8th  by Charles Haddon Spurgeon 1834-1892.

DAILY SPURGEON and DEVOTION  for June 8th  by Charles Haddon. Spurgeon

 

DEVOTION for June 8th:

 

PRAYER 22, Part 1 of 10

THE PRESENCE OF GOD

ANECDOTE 312: Scoffers at Prayer.

FAITH’S CHECKBOOK June 8th   WISDOM FOR THE ASKING    

MORNING June 8th     

"There fell down many slain, because the war was of God." —1 Chronicles 5:22

EVENING June 8th   :

"Thou shalt see now whether My word shall come to pass unto thee or not. "—Numbers 11:23

  A SINNER’S  PRAYER 

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PRAYER 22, Part 1 of 10

THE PRESENCE OF GOD

OUR Father, which art in heaven, our hearts are full of gratitude to Thee for Thy Word. We bless Thee that we have it in our houses, that Thou hast [have] given to many of us to understand it and to enjoy it. Although as yet we know not what we shall know, yet have we learned from it what we never can forget, that which has changed our lives has removed our burdens, has comforted our hearts, has set our faces like flints against sin and made us eager after perfect holiness. [We thank and praise You for the gift of Your Word [the Holy Bible] in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.]

(Attachment: PRAYER 22.doc)
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ANECDOTE 312: Scoffers at Prayer.

Those philosophers that sneer at prayer, what do they know about it? They are strangers to prayer, and therefore unable to judge of its power. Suppose a dozen of them should swear that they have prayed, and that God has not heard their prayers, we should believe it; and we should also come to the conclusion that prayers from men of their order ought not to be heard.

Surely he that cometh to God must believe that he is; and these gentlemen will not even accept that point as certain. But when we pray, and the Lord hears us,

 can any form of argument disprove a fact?

A fact will stand against all reasoning: it is an unyielding rock, against which the waves of skepticism hurl themselves [argue] in vain.


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FAITH’S CHECKBOOK June 8th   WISDOM FOR THE ASKING C.H. Spurgeon 1834–1892

-If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not [without finding fault]; and it shall be given him. -James 1:5
-Y si alguno de vosotros tiene falta de sabiduria, demandela a Dios, el cual da a todos abundantemente, y no zahiere; y le será dada- Santiago 1:5

“If any of you lack wisdom.” 

 There is no -if- in the matter, for I am sure I lack it. What do I know? How can I guide my own way? How can I direct others? Lord, I am a mass of folly [foolishness], and wisdom I have none. Thou sayest [say],

-Let him ask of God.-

Lord, I now ask. Here at thy footstool [by Your feet] I ask to be furnished with heavenly wisdom for this day’s perplexities, ay, [yes] and for this day’s simplicities; [simple things] for I know I may do very stupid things, even in plain matters, unless thou dost [do] keep me out of mischief.

I thank thee that all I have to do is to ask. What grace is this on thy part, that I have only to pray in faith, and thou wilt give me wisdom!

Thou dost here promise me a liberal education, and that, too, without an angry tutor, or a scolding usher [Security] . This, too, thou wilt bestow without a fee - bestow it on a fool who lacks wisdom.

O Lord, I thank thee for that positive and expressive word,

 -It shall be given him.-

I believe it.

Thou wilt this day make thy babe to know the hidden wisdom which the

*carnally prudent never learn.

Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, and afterwards receive me to glory.

[*personified as Worldly Wiseman in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress the world-renowned and highly esteemed, widely published and read allegory]

 

Prayer: Heavenly Father I lack wisdom, but I trust Your Word that tells me if I ask You, who give liberally to all men, You will give it to me.

Thank You, in Jesus name, Amen.

 

Have you trusted in the Lord Jesus? Are you trusting Him now? Is He still your first love?

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MORNING June 8th     

"There fell down many slain, because the war was of God." —1 Chronicles 5:22
–Y cayeron muchos herídos porque la Guerra era de Dios —1 Crónicas 5:22

[Behold] WARRIOR, fighting under the banner of the Lord Jesus, observe this verse with holy joy, for as it was in the days of old so is it now:

if the war be of God the victory is sure.

The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh could barely muster [gather] five and forty thousand [45,000] fighting men, and yet in their war with the Hagarites, they slew [killed], “an hundred thousand [100,000] men,” "for they cried to God in the battle, and He was entreated [sought] of them, because they put their trust in Him."

The Lord saves not by many nor by few; it is ours to go forward in Jehovah's name if we have but a handful of men, for the Lord of Hosts is with us for our Captain. They did not neglect buckler [small shield with a handle], sword, and bow; neither did they place their trust in these weapons.

We must use all proper means, but

our confidence must rest in the Lord alone, for He is the sword and the shield of His people.

The great reason of their extraordinary success lay in the fact that

"the war was of God."

Beloved, in fighting with sin without and within, with error doctrinal or practical, with spiritual wickedness in high places or low places, with devils and the devil's allies; you are waging Jehovah's war, and unless He himself can be defeated, you need not fear it.

Cower not before superior numbers, shrink not from difficulties or impossibilities, flinch not at wounds or death. Smite with the two-edged sword of the Spirit, and the slain will lie in heaps [piles].

The battle is the Lord's and He will deliver His enemies into our hands. With steadfast foot, strong hand, dauntless heart, and flaming zeal, rush to the conflict, and

the hosts of evil will fly like chaff before the gale [wind storm].

 

EVENING June 8th   :

"Thou shalt see now whether My word shall come to pass unto thee or not. "—Numbers 11:23

—Ahora verás si te sucede mi dicho, ó no —Números 11.23

 

GOD had made a positive promise to Moses that for the space of a whole month He would feed the vast host [great army] in the wilderness with flesh. Moses, being overtaken by a fit of unbelief, looked to the outward means, and was at a loss to know how the promise could be fulfilled. He looked to the creature [man] instead of the Creator. But does the Creator expect the creature to fulfill his promise for Him?

No; He who makes the promise ever fulfills it by His own unaided omnipotence [infinite power].

If He speaks, it is done—done by Himself.

His promises do not depend for their fulfillment on the co-operation of the puny strength of man.

We can at once perceive [see] the mistake which Moses made. And yet how commonly we do the same!

God has promised to supply our needs, and we look to the creature [man] to do what God has promised to do; and then, because we perceive the creature [man] to be weak and feeble, we indulge in [succumb to] unbelief. Why do we look to that quarter at all?

Do you look to the top of the Alps for summer heat? Do you journey to the north pole to gather fruits ripened in the sun? Verily, you act no more foolishly when you do this than when you look to the weak for strength, and to the creature [man] to do the Creator's work.

Let us, then, put the question on the right footing. The ground of faith is not the sufficiency of the visible means for the performance of the promise, but the all-sufficiency of the invisible God, who will most surely do as He has said. If after clearly seeing that the obligation lies with the Lord and not with the creature [man], we dare to indulge in mistrust, the question of God comes home mightily to us:

"Has the Lord's hand waxed short [become short] ?"

May it happen, too, in His mercy, that with the question there may flash on our souls that blessed declaration,

“Thou shalt [shall] see now whether My word shall come to pass unto thee or not.” 

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A SINNER’S  PRAYER 

 

Whosoever shall call on the name of the lord shall be saved. Acts 2:21

Pray and call on the name of the Lord Jesus, like this. Won’t you? 

“Lord Jesus, I’m a sinner. I’m lost and hopeless to save myself. Without you and your blood that was shed for me and Your death on the cross  I would spend eternity in Hell’s fire.

Thank you Lord Jesus that You love me and died for me before I was born and that You have always loved me and will never reject or turn your back on me. I know You are the Way, the Truth and the Life and that no one can come to the Father but by You.  

Thank you, Father that You have caused for me to see myself as I am; a lost sinner.  But,  because of Your love and goodness, You have made a way and given me the desire to come to You, to turn away from my sin and to trust in You, Lord Jesus.  You took my place on the cross and provided the way for  me to be forgiven. Thank You.
Thank You that You prompted a desire in me to believe in You, the only begotten  Son of God who died on the cross to be the sacrifice that would  atone for my sins.

Thank You, Father for Your love that allowed Jesus to suffer and die in my place. Thank You that You raised Jesus from the dead. He is RISEN and is ALIVE and in Him we are victorious over sin, death and the grave and in Christ Jesus I am free. You raised Jesus from the dead, gave Him a Glorified body and after he was seen by many witnesses on earth You took Him up to reign with You  in heaven.  Thank you, Father,  for saving me in the name, of Your only begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Romans 6:11  Thank you, Holy Spirit, that you always give witness to and exalt the Lord Jesus Christ. 
John 16:8-11With all my heart, thank you Lord for saving me.
Live Your life in me,  Lord Jesus, in Your name I pray, Amen.

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PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING VIDEO TO DETERMINE  WHETHER YOUR                   PREFERRED VERSION  OF THE BIBLE HAS BEEN AND IS IS PROTECTED AND               PRESERVED BY GOD AS INSPIRED [GOD-BREATHED,
WORD  FOR WORD], INNERANT, INFALLIBLE,  IMMUTABLE AND HOLY    
WORD OF GOD?

 

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 versions  of the Bible. This continuing attempt to replace, add or take away from the 1769 King James Version of the Holy Bible do not  prevail because GOD Himself preserves and protects His Holy Scripture from all heresy, blasphemy, confusion and error.

Note: The New King James Version does NOT follow the Greek text  of the Textus Receptus, but a Greek Text fabricated by Westcott and Hort and is therefore inferior to the  trustworthy 1769 [1611] King James Version, the  KJV!

 

 SPECIAL FEATURES:

 

Amazing Grace by Wintley Phipps at Carnegie Hall

  URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHTSCJ77SM8

 

Trump Endorses the God Bless the USA Authorized King James Version KJV Bible

URL: https://godblesstheusabible.com/

 

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:

Seven reasons to read (or hear) the Pilgrim’s Progress

              URL:  https://openthebible.org/article/seven-good-reasons-to-read-pilgrims-progress/#:~:text=It's%20a%20classic

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Jesus Christ [Messiah] (Anointed King)] the LORD GOD was born of a virgin 2025 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.

 

Jesus Christ [Messiah] (Anointed King)] the LORD GOD was born of a virgin 2025 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.

 

Who was (is) Charles Haddon Spurgeon

*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.

 

This argument, claims to have a neutral point of view to remove the reference to Jesus Christ by omitting the use of A.D Ano Domini and B.C. Before Christ This argument brings forward a faulty and 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 argue that a point of view could set forth a valid, genuine, authentic 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’s  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 of oxymorons.

 

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, would ignore the historical fact of Jesus Christ’s birth. The pretense of seeking a neutral point of view  is therefore misleading and  disingenuous.

 

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 and to follow Him in believer’s baptism.

        Jesus came from Galilee  to 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 [Do it] now: for thus it becometh us [is beautifully fitting and expected of us] to fulfil all righteousness.” 

        Baptism is not a requirement for salvation but it is the willing desire of all believers to demonstrate agreement and consistency with  the righteousness of preaching Repentance and Baptism as preached and practiced by John the Baptist is obedience to scriptural teaching.  The issue of baptism is therefore not an issue of salvation but of obedience and the fulfilling of all righteousness.

        Worshiping Him in Spirit and in truth will spring-up and be manifested in a sense of gratitude from all born again believers.  Such trust and 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 active discipleship.

        To this purpose, DailySpurgeon,  is offered as a reliable, dependable and effective resource.

 It is not intended, were it possible to take the place of fellowship 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 purpose. We trust Him for salvation, guidance, strength and our eternal destiny according to His perfect will.  We follow Him in soul winning through DailySpurgeon  or any other instrumentality He may choose.   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 its use 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.

 

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SERMON:  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.

 

PRAISE: PLEASE SING Above All  by Lenny LeBlanc  …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

 


 

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The aim of this work is to save souls, strengthen and encourage believers in the Word, proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ as we serve those in need. We believe the Bible is God’s revealed Word and that through His Word He guides us as individuals and as a local body of believers. 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, [The Universal Church of true believers].  We purpose to publish the Good News of Jesus Christ and to proclaim (preach) HIM 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 and corporately through His local Church.
       God’s Word [The Bible] is the driving essence of all our work. To this end we annotate and reprint, unabridged, the sermons and publications from The Holy Bible that were preached and taught through the inspired servant Charles Haddad Spurgeon.

 

The published Headings and Titles selected for inclusion in  Daily Spurgeon are:
Prayers
Anecdotes
Faith’s Checkbook
Morning & Evening

 

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 and thrive in winning souls,
and may we also be loving and compassionate as we  encourage and comfort  all who
are needy, especially to those who are in the household of faith, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.      
        Disclaimer: These mailing are not intended to attract praise for or exalt  the Lord’s servant, and founding minister of the Metropolitan Tabernacle Charles H. Spurgeon. He didn’t need it and wouldn’t have wanted it.  Rather, it is offered as an encouragement, for seekers and believers who read, meditate on, pray-over and desire to obey through the power of The Holy Spirit, God’s inspired [God breathed] inerrant, revealed, immutable Word, the Bible.
       Precaution: These devotional messages and prayers are not offered or intended to substitute for walking in the bright sunlight of continual companionship [communion, fellowship] in love with the Lord Jesus Christ [The Messiah]. Neither should they be substituted for reading, meditating on, praying and fasting over God's Word; (KJV, Authorized Version is  recommended) that reveals His unspeakable Love to all the world.   John 3:16  
       Printed Prayer:  Should not be read or offered as a substitute for personal, fervent, effectual, heart-felt, prayer. It  is intended rather, to touch and warm the hearts of those who presently seek a season of fervent, authentic two-way, heart-to-heart  fellowship and prayer  with the Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit.      
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        My Prayer: Dear Father,  Please  touch, lift up, encourage and teach this reader right now .  Bless all who minister the Gospel of Jesus Christ. May Your blessings and holy anointing fall fresh and continually upon each one who rightly divides and faithfully proclaims Your Word [The Bible] to every living creature. Please save many souls; and be glorified in everything You do In the name of our Redeemer, The Lord Jesus Christ,  Amen
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"For even in  [the]  Thessaloni'ca [jail] ye sent once and again unto my necessity.  Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.  Philippians 4:17. But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell, Exodus. 29.18 a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God. …But I know that my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:17-19.  Now unto God and our Father  be  glory  for ever and ever. Amen. Salute [Greet]  every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you All the saints salute [Greet]  you, chiefly they that are of  *Caesar’s household. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Philippians 4:23 Amen” 

* Not only were new converts won to the truth in Caesar's household, but after their conversion they remained in that household. They did not feel at liberty to abandon their post of duty because their surroundings were no longer congenial. [They were now out of their comfort zone but obliged to steadfastly remain and serve there] The truth had found them there, and there they remained, by their changed life and character testifying to the transforming power of their new found faith in Jesus Christ.  Thank you for your prayers.

 

Let us make daily use of our riches, and ever repair [return] to Him as to our own Lord in covenant, taking from Him the supply of all we need with as much boldness as men take money from their own purse [wallet].

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SPECIAL SPURGEON SERMON: “Why Men Cannot Believe in Christ”

[Christ Jesus]

 

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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He 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

 

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.

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