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DAILY SPURGEON for March 30th *A.D. 2024
*A.D. does NOT mean “After Death”, a common mistake. It is an abbreviation from the Latin words Anno Domini; a shortened term, actually meaning: “Year of our Lord”.
BCE/CE or BC/AD What’s the difference? Open this link… Won’t you?
He was born of a virgin 2,024 years ago, is alive today, and is coming soon
for His bride; the Church of the born-again redeemed.
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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
It has become my heart-felt song to all my thirteen children and one of my favorite songs too.
URL: https://youtu.be/rkscNqCCDl0
Statler Brothers Concert:
URL: https://youtu.be/6zTBebFb0v0?t=360
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FEATURED VIDEOS :
C.H. Spurgeon The Peoples Preacher ( 70 min.) Historically accurate Feature Film of the one called The Prince of Preachers and Charlie, Boy Preacher of the Finns
2,018,939 views May 14, 2020 An Exceptionally Wonderful Production. Heartwarming. 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 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. Made by the award-winning Christian Television Association and filmed on location in England, Scotland, France and Germany, this film vividly captures the spirit and message of a man whose eventful — and sometimes controversial — life is highly relevant to the twenty-first century.
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The following two videos, one by by John Piper and the other by Steve Lawson provide an introductory context to the life and ministry of Charles H. Spurgeon.
The Life and Ministry of Charles Spurgeon by John Piper (58 min)
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The preaching of Charles Haddon Spurgeon continues to bless and benefit thousands, worldwide, through the publication and use of his printed sermons; sermons inspired, prepared and delivered in the God-breathed inerrant and infallible WORD of GOD itself.
Who is Charles Haddon Spurgeon? by Steven Lawson (38 min)
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The Preserved, Immutable WORD inspired and saturated preaching of Charles Haddon Spurgeon continues to bless and benefit thousands through the publication and use of his printed sermons; sermons inspired, prepared and delivered in the God-breathed inerrant and infallible WORD of GOD Himself.
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John-Michael sang in this year’s Christmas concert.
Christmas at the Shores 2023
Look for him on the front row. Enjoy.
URL:
https://youtu.be/PXYCBV5HyG8?t=340
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A Prayer
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A Spurgeon Anecdote
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A promise from Faith’s Checkbook
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Selections from Morning & Evening
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Rejoice In The LORD Always tap to sing along, won’t you? Philippians 4:4
WE give thanks to the LORD for dailyspurgeon.com that proclaims Jesus Christ [The Messiah], and scripture to commission the making of disciples according to the Word of God.
This ministry was begun as e-mails of Spurgeon’s Faith’s Checkbook, were sent to Jon Edward Riley (1971- 2021). As he shared with others, a mailing list began to grow. This mailing list led to the creation of a website that would present the Good News of Jesus Christ, and deliver Scripture to support Local Churches in the making of disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. To this end and by means of this website, we select and post daily devotional content from the writings of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. (1834 – 1892) known as The Prince of Preachers.
We are grateful to the Lord for providing dailyspurgeon.com and trust it will continue to honor the LORD by encouraging a heart-felt vigor of Love, devotion and onr-ness with Jesus Christ through content written and calendared by Charles Spurgeon and will expand, in God’s perfect will and with His help, the ministry that began with my beloved son, Jon Edward Riley 1971-2021 honored here as one to whom honor is due.
He would often tell anyone who would listen, … or not!
“I’m a blood-bought, born-again child of God.”
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Ministries, blessed of GOD through His servant, C.H. Spurgeon, continue to flourish from Spurgeon’s home church, the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London begun by the congregation of 1650. (Brief History) The present church building was constructed in 1861. The congregation continues to be a vibrant, doctrinally sound, gospel preaching, Sacred Hymn honoring body of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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10 Things you may like to know about Charles Spurgeon
by: Michael Reeves
1. His ministry began in the year of his conversion as a young man.
Spurgeon was raised in a Christian home, but was converted in 1850 at fifteen years old. Caught in a snowstorm, he took refuge in a small Primitive Methodist chapel in Colchester. After about ten minutes, with only twelve to fifteen people present, the preacher fixed his eyes on Spurgeon and spoke to him directly:
“Young man, you look very miserable.” Then, lifting up his hands, he shouted, “Young man, look to Jesus Christ. Look! Look! Look! You have nothin’ to do but to look and live.”
Spurgeon later wrote, ‘Oh! I looked until I could almost have looked my eyes away [out].’ 1
The ‘Prince of Preachers’ was tricked into preaching his first sermon that same year. An older man had asked Spurgeon to go to the little village of Teversham the next evening, “for a young man was to preach there who was not much used to services, and very likely would be glad of company.” It was only the next day that he realized the ‘young man’ was himself.2
2. He was a man of hard work and huge influence.
He went on to preach in person up to thirteen times per week, gathered the largest church of his day, and could make himself heard in a crowd of twenty-three thousand people (without amplification). In print he published some eighteen million words, selling over fifty-six million copies of his sermons in nearly forty languages in his own lifetime.
3. He was self-consciously a theological and doctrinal preacher.
While Spurgeon is not known as a theologian as such, he was nevertheless a deeply theological thinker and his sermons were rich in doctrine, and dripping with knowledge of historical theology – especially that of the Puritans.
Some preachers seem to be afraid lest [for fear that] their sermons should be too rich in doctrine, and so injure the spiritual digestion of their hearers. This fear is superfluous. . . This is not a theological age, and therefore it rails at sound doctrinal teaching, on the principle that ignorance despises wisdom. The glorious giants of the Puritan age fed on something better than sermons of whipped creams and pastries which are now so much in vogue.3
4. He was pre-eminently a theologian and preacher of the cross.
Spurgeon’s was a cross-centered and cross-shaped theology, for the cross was “the hour” of Christ’s glorification (John 12:23–24), the place where Christ was and is exalted, the only message able to overturn the hearts of men and women otherwise enslaved to sin. Along with (Isaiah 45:22), one of Spurgeon’s favorite Bible verses was (John 12:32) : “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”
He insisted on celebrating the Lord’s Supper every Sunday, and often broke bread during the week as well. He believed his preaching of the crucified Christ was the only reason why such great crowds were drawn to his church for so many years.
Who can resist his charms? One look of his eyes overpowers us. See with your heart those eyes when they are full of tears for perishing sinners, and you are a willing subject. One look at his blessed person subjected to scourging and spitting for our sakes will give us more idea of his crown rights than anything besides. Look into his pierced heart as it pours out its life-flood for us, and all disputes about his sovereignty are ended in our hearts. We own him Lord because we see how he loved.4
Regeneration, he saw, is a work of pure grace—and those the Lord regenerates, he will indwell.
5. He aimed his ministry and preaching at [sinners in need of] the new birth.
Regeneration was one of the “three Rs” (ruin, redemption, and regeneration) Spurgeon always sought to preach. And regeneration was something he always expected to see as he preached the gospel. A friend of his once came to him, depressed because for three months of ministry he had not seen a single conversion. Spurgeon slyly asked, “Do you expect the Lord to save souls every time you open your mouth?” Embarrassed, the man answered “Oh, no, sir!”
“Then,” Spurgeon replied, “that is just the reason why you have not had conversions:
‘According to your faith be it unto you.’ ” 5 Matthew 9:29
Regeneration, he saw, is a work of pure grace—and those the Lord regenerates, he will indwell. And “with such an indweller we need not fear, but that this poor heart of ours will yet become perfect as God is perfect; and our nature through his indwelling shall rise into complete meetness [readiness] for the inheritance of the saints in light.”6
6. He knew how to enjoy life.
Spurgeon loved life and saw the creation as a blessing from God to be enjoyed. For tired ministers, he recommended:
A day’s breathing of fresh air upon the hills, or a few hours’ ramble in the beech woods’ umbrageous [amazing] calm [sp. " calma asombrosa”],’ which ‘would sweep the cobwebs out of the brain of scores of our toiling ministers who are now only half alive. A mouthful of sea air, or a stiff walk in the wind’s face, would not give grace to the soul, but it would yield oxygen to the body, which is next best.’7
He couldn’t resist walking outside in thunderstorms (‘I like to hear my Heavenly Father’s voice in the thunder’), he is known for his cigar smoking, and he had a keen interest in botany. Like us all, Spurgeon was uniquely himself. Yet his big-heartedness and joy as he walked through his Father’s creation displays exactly the sort of life that will always grow from sound theology.
This introduction to Spurgeon’s life and ministry—organized around themes such as the centrality of Christ and the empowerment of the Spirit—will be an encouragement for readers to live for God's glory.
7. He was a mischievous, fun loving, joyful man.
'What a bubbling fountain of humor Mr. Spurgeon had!’ wrote his friend William Williams. ‘I have laughed more, I verily believe, when in his company than during all the rest of my life .
’8A whole chapter of Spurgeon’s ‘autobiography’ is entitled ‘Pure Fun,’ and he regularly surprised people who expected the zealous pastor to be dour and intense. Grandiosity, religiosity, and humbug could all expect to be pricked by his wit.
8. He was serious about joy.
Spurgeon’s humor and jollity [joviality] were not trivial or frivolous. For him, joy was a theological matter and a manifestation of that happiness and cheer which is found in Christ alone. He refused to take himself—or any other sinner—too seriously, believing that to be alive in Christ means to fight not only the habits and acts of sin but also sin’s temperamental sullenness, ingratitude, bitterness, and despair.
Christ wishes his people to be happy. When they are perfect, as he will make them in due time, they shall also be perfectly happy. As heaven is the place of pure holiness, so is it the place of unalloyed [pure] happiness; and in proportion as we get ready for heaven, we shall have some of the joy which belongs to heaven, and it is our Savior’s will that even now his joy should remain in us, and that our joy should be full.9
9. He suffered with depression.
Spurgeon was full of life and joy, but also suffered deeply with depression as a result of personal tragedies, illness, and stress. Today he would almost certainly be diagnosed as clinically depressed and treated with medication and therapy. His wife, Susannah, wrote, “My beloved’s anguish was so deep and violent, that reason seemed to totter in her throne, and we sometimes feared that he would never preach again.”10
Spurgeon believed that Christian ministers should expect a special degree of suffering to be given them as a way of forming them for Christlike, compassionate ministry. Christ himself was tempted in all points like as we are yet without sin. (Heb. 4:15) (Heb. 2:16–18). It is weak and suffering people that God sometimes uses to minister to the weak and suffering.
10. He was emphatically Christ-centered [Christ Saturated]. [He Always Preached Christ and Christ Crucified]
Spurgeon saw theology much like astronomy: as the solar system makes sense only when the sun is central, so systems of theological thought are coherent only when Christ is central. Every doctrine must find its place and meaning in its proper relation to Christ [Himself].
“Be assured that we cannot be right in the rest, unless we think rightly of HIM. . . . Where is Christ in your theological system?” 11
Spurgeon’s view of the Bible, his Calvinism, and his view of the Christian life are all deeply Christocentric–and even the above astronomical analogy may be too weak to capture quite how Christ-centered Spurgeon was in his thinking.
For him, Christ is not merely one component—however pivotal—in the bigger machinery of the gospel. Christ himself is the truth we know, the object and reward of our faith, and the light that illumines every part of any true theological system.
He wrote, ‘He himself [Jesus Christ] is Doctor and Doctrine, Revealer and Revelation, the Illuminator and the Light of Men. He is exalted in every word of truth, because he is its sum and substance. He sits above the gospel, like a prince on his own throne. Doctrine is most precious when we see it distilling from his lips and embodied in his person.
Sermons are valuable in proportion as they speak of him and point to him. 12
Bibliography:
C. H. Spurgeon’s Autobiography, Compiled by His Wife and His Private Secretary, 1834–1854, vol. 1 (Chicago: Curts & Jennings, 1898),106.
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C. H. Spurgeon’s Autobiography, Compiled from His Diary, Letters, and Records, by His Wife and His Private Secretary, 1834–1854, vol. 1 (Chicago: Curts & Jennings, 1898), 200.
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C. H. Spurgeon, The Sword and Trowel (London: Passmore & Alabaster, 1865–1891), 125–26.
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C. H. Spurgeon, The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit Sermons, 63 vols. (London: Passmore & Alabaster, 1855–1917),* vol. 23, 269.
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C. H. Spurgeon’s Autobiography, Compiled from His Diary, Letters, and Records, by His Wife and His Private Secretary, 1834–1854, vol. 2:151.
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C. H. Spurgeon, The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit Sermons, 63 vols. (London: Passmore & Alabaster, 1855–1917),* vol.18:225.
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C. H. Spurgeon, Lectures to My Students, Addresses Delivered to the Students of the Pastors’ College, Metropolitan Tabernacle (New York: Robert Carter and Brothers, 1889) vol. 1, 172.

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William Williams, Personal Reminiscences of Charles Haddon Spurgeon (London: Passmore & Alabaster,
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C. H. Spurgeon, The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit Sermons, 63 vols. (London: Passmore & Alabaster, 1855–1917),* vol. 51:229.
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Charles Ray, “The Life of Susannah Spurgeon,” in Morning Devotions by Susannah Spurgeon: Free Grace and Dying Love (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 2006), 166.
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C. H. Spurgeon, An All-Round Ministry: Addresses to Ministers and Students (London: Passmore & Alabaster, 1900), 364.

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C. H. Spurgeon, The New Park Street Pulpit Sermons, 6 vols. (London: Passmore & Alabaster, 1855–1860),1:vi.
By Michael Reeves (PhD, King’s College, London) is president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Bridgend and Oxford, United Kingdom. He is the author of several books, including Delighting in the Trinity; Rejoice and Tremble; and Gospel People.
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Is it true? Is it of God?
Here’s how this is scripturally discerned:
1 John 4:1-3 Beloved ones, don’t be believing every spirit [voice] you hear but be testing the spirits [voices] whether they are of God: because many false prophets have gone out into the world. Here’s how you know the Spirit [voice] of God: Every spirit [voice] 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 [voice] of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Therefore, we should [must] test every voice [spirit] whether it is from God, bonified and trustworthy to be believed only if it confesses [says] that…
“Jesus Christ is here, from God, in the flesh having come from God .”
[All English translations of the Bible other than King James have erroneously translated from two alternate Greek texts created by Westcott & Hort or Nestle & Alland as “Has come” rather than“Is come” [Is Here] which is the correct translation following the Greek Majority Text and the Textus Receptus]. The majority of manuscripts MT of the 5,321 individual Greek manuscripts that are preserved, protected, inerrant, infallible and immutable manuscripts and are in overwhelming agreement with one another and are the source from which the Textus Receptus is taken
All Modern Critical translations ignore the original Greek verb “ictin” [To be] [is] (third person singular) that is in virtually all Majority Texts MT and subsequently in the Textus Receptus [Received Text] therefore they fail to correctly translate the Greek verb as, “Is come” [Is here]. (as does the KJV)
This error occurs because the modern critical Greek text, created by Westcott & Hort and Nestles & Alland DO NOT follow the MT [Majority Texts] from which the TR [Textus Receptus] is rendered and both have omitted the verb “is”, from the Greek text. This error show itself as a res ipsa loquitur [a point of law meaning Its flaw is self-evident].
Therefore, the alternate translations generated from the two alternate Greek fabrications are not correct. Why not? Because non-believers and false prophets can indeed, and often do affirm that Jesus Christ “has come” in the flesh. Practically anyone can make this confession as the birth of Jesus Christ is considered by virtually all respected historians to be the most well documented fact in history. That He has come is generally acknowledged by nonbelievers and believers alike. However, here’s the point. There is a huge difference between “Has come” and “Is Here”. “Has come” falls 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 it also “is here”.
The “has come” assertion is not surprising nor is it, per se, a false statement, that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. However, It fails to give the spiritual discernment necessary to establish whether the sprit [voice] being tested [tried] is from God or from false prophets in the spirit of antichrist.
Again, the confession “has come” rather than “is come” [is here] is not, per se a false statement. But, it does not deliver the promised method for discernment that is proffered and inferred in the hypothesis. The failure here to establish a logical and rhetorically sound rubric to addresses the question of whether spirits [words] are from God or from false prophets and the spirit of antichrist is glaring in its absence.
Namely, it does not provide the method for actual discernment of whether a spirit [spoken or written words] are from God or from the Antichrist.
Virtually anyone [or any spirit] may avow that Jesus Christ “has come” in the flesh. But as you can see, this fails, to resolve the main issue of whether something should or should not be believed as true or followed. Why? Once again, because virtually anyone and everyone can and often do confess that Jesus Christ “has come” in the flesh. This leaves no valid and efficatious discernment wanting.
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 is therefore is a fraudulent attempt to represent itself as true spiritual discernment as outlined in the scripture at 1 John Chapter 4: 1-3.
Further, by comparing scripture with scripture we comprehend more fully the mystery of God’s message regarding Jesus Christ being in the Flesh.
1 John 4:1-3 with Ephesians 5:30-32
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 members of His body, flesh and bone, [we are] one flesh with Him, The Body of Christ is (In the flesh); is the Church].
He was born of a virgin 2024 years ago. He lives today,
and He’s coming soon, for His bride; the Church [All Blood-bought, Born-again members of His body].
Every time a believer considers the fact that they are a member of the body of Christ, they should acknowledge and readily confess that…
Jesus Christ is here, from God, in the flesh, bodily; We are the Body of Christ; The Church, in the flesh! Amen.
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BEST BIBLE VERSION:
GOD’S WORD is Infallible, without error and Immutable, It is Inspired [God breathed], Self-Authenticating and Providentially Protected and Preserved by GOD Himself.
For ever, O Lord, thy word is Settled in Heaven, Psalm 119:89
The Authorized King James Bible AKJV
Is It The Best? By David Hocking
David’s Summary (8 min.) The problem is not English, but whether the best Greek text was used as the Primary source of the translation.
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TRADITIONAL and CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
By Blogger, Notorius Meddler
We Sing Sacred Music that’s loved and has been passed down through the ages and we also, embrace new Sacred Praise and Worship Music that magnifies and glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ by using doctrinally sound, faithfully divided and proclaimed scripture rendered accurately into musical lyrics.
Why Have Traditional Gospel Hymns Endured for so many years?
URL:
https://www.randyspecktacular.com/2008/09/old-gospel-hymn.html
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… be being 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
SACRED CLASSICAL ORATORY:
Handle’s Messiah Complete Performance of World’s most Beloved Christmas Oratory by American BACH Soloists at the Grace Cathedral. [Libretto exclusively from Old Testament book of Isaiah].
BABY’S FIRST SONG:
Jesus Loves Me This I Know by Gaither Vocal Band
OTHER CHILDREN’S FAVORITES:
Praise Him, Praise Him All Ye Little Children Hillsong Kids
What a Wonderful World by Luis Armstrong
Noah’s Arky Arky by the Cedarmont Kids
Away in a Manger by The Gaither Studio
Away in a Manger by Gaither Vocal Band
O Be Careful Little Eyes What You See by the Cedarmont Kids
Jesus Loves Me All three verses
Children’s Medley with Rosemary Siemens with children singing
This Little Light Of Mine Cedarmont Kids
SACRED HYMNS: (Sing, won’t you?
Jesus Saves Temple Baptist Church Powell, Tennessee
Christ Receiveth Sinful Men Traditional with Lyrics
Beneath the Cross of Jesus Congregational Singing Metropolitan Tabernacle March 13, 2022
When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder Gaither Congregation
Oh The Blood of Jesus by Gaither Congregation
I Will Sing of My Redeemer by Gaither Music TV
Surely Our God Is Able by Gaither Congregation
If That Isn’t Love Love Can Turn The World Gaither Premiere
The Love of God by Gaither Vocal Band
Ring the Bells of Heaven by Fountainview Academy Orchestra & Singers.
When They Ring Those Golden Bells by Gaither Homecoming Choir
Redeemed by Guy Penrod Bill and Gloria Gaither
Praise Him, Praise Him by Loma Linda University Church
Praise Him, Praise Him by Ernie Haase
Praise Him, Praise Him Bombay Christian Fellowship from 1869 of Hymn by Fanny J. Crosby
Ring the Bells of Heaven by Fountainview Academy Orchestra & Singers.
When They Ring Those Golden Bells by Gaither Homecoming Choir
Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary by Gaithers
Grace, Grace God’s Grace by Gaither Choir
Onward Christian Soldiers Salvation Army Band
Amazing Grace by Guy Penrod, Gaither Voice Band
Amazing Grace by Wintley Phipps at Carnegie Hall
Blessed Assurance by the Isaacs
Blessed Assurance by Sounds like Reign
Blessed Assurance by Gaithers with Larry Ford and Lillie Knauls
A Mighty Fortress written by Martin Luther with Steve Green
The Love of God by Gaithers with Gardner, Penrod and Phelps
The Love Of God by the Gaither congregation
Oh, The Blood of Jesus, Nothing But The Blood, Near The Cross Medley by Gaithers
Standing on the Promises of God by Gaither Voice Band
Trust and Obey Vagle Brothers written1887 by Daniel Towner music John Sammis.
Come Thy Fount (lyrics & chords) Chris Rice
Jesus Saves by The salvation Army Choir
I Love You Lord by the Gaither choir
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus withThe Living Stones Quartet by Helen Howarth Lemmel 1922
Angles We Have heard On High by Christendom College & Schola Gregoriana
Rescue The Perishing 1869 by Fanny Crosby with Altar of Praise Chorale S E Simonte
Mary Did You Know? Gaither Music TV by Mark Lowery
O Little Town of Bethlehem Gaither Vocal Band
It Is No Secret by ELVIS
There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood by The Hymn Club
There’s Within My Heart a Melody by Gaither Congregation with Jake Hess
Just A Little Talk With Jesus by Gaither Choir
Sweet Hour of Prayer “An Old Farmer praying” by Jimmy Dean (from a wheel chair)
Let Others See Jesus in You (Me) by BB McKinney
Worthy is the Lamb. Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
I Shall Not Be Moved Elvis and The Million Dollar Quartet
Johnny Cash sings I Shall Not Be Moved
Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus by Casting Crowns
More About Jesus by The Blackwood Brothers
Rock of Ages Antrim Mennonite Choir
Chosen Generation Medley: We Are Able, Power in The Blood, Are You Washed, Victory In Jesus, Houston Covenant Church.
SACRED PRAISE:
Sweet Hour of Prayer by Guy Penrod
Praise Him, Praise Him written by Fanny Crosby
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord written by Fanny Crosby
The Love of God by Gaither, Penrod, Phelps, Gardner
We Shall Behold Him by Sandi Patti Sing-along, won’t you?
To God Be The Glory Congregation (with lyrics
Surely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place - The Woodlands Methodist Church
Holy Spirit Breathe on Me with Anne Jernigan
You Are My All In All Gaither Voice Band
I Will Rejoice for He Has Made Me Glad by St. John’s North Congregation
I Shall Not Be Moved The Statler Brothers
Redeemed, Redeemed by Gaither soloists
Majesty Gaither Voice Band
Bless the Lord, O My Soul by Bill an Gloria Gaither Congregation
When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder (…I’ll be there) the Gaithers
Ye Must Be Born Again Lyrics and Melody from Baptist Hymnal
I Will Rejoice for He Has Made Me Glad by St. John’s North Congregation
I Shall Not Be Moved by Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash
Ye Must Be Born Again Lyrics and Melody from Baptist Hymnal
I Will Rejoice for He Has Made Me Glad by St. John’s North Congregation
I Shall Not Be Moved Statler Brother’s Quartet
This Train Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis
I Shall Not Be Moved (Rockabilly) By the Million Dollar Quartet
Redeemed by Gaither soloists
Standing on the Promises of God by Praise Praise
Nothing But The Blood by Buddy Greene, (Harmonica) Gaither
Oh The Blood of Jesus by Gaither Congregation
We’re Marching To Zion Gaither Congregational Singing
We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
I’ve Just Seen Jesus Larnelle Harris & Sandi Patti (Gaither)
The Name of the Lord Gaithers
Hallelujah, What a Savior A Cappella by the Nelons
It Is Well With My Soul by Guy Penrod and David Phelps
He Has Made Me Glad Sing with music only, voices or both (choose R/L or both ear buds)
If That Isn’t Love Love Gaither Premiere
Jesus Loves Me This I Know by Gaither Vocal Band
Praise Him, Praise Him by Loma Linda University Church
Ring the Bells of Heaven by Fountainview Academy Orchestra & Singers.
When They Ring Those Golden Bells by Gaither Homecoming Choir
The Love of God by Gaither Vocal Band
Praise Him, Praise Him by Loma Linda University Church
How Great Thou Art by the Statler Brothers
Praise Him, Praise Him by Ernie Haase
Praise Him, Praise Him Bombay Christian Fellowship A hymn from 1869 by Fanny J. Crosby
Grace That Is Greater Than All Our Sin by Sovereign Grace Music
You Never Let Go by Guy Penrod
O Happy Day Ewin Hawkins, Anthony Brown & Combined Choirs, FBC of Glenarden
The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference by Guy Penrod, Gaither Singers
Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary by Gaithers
Away in a Manger by Phil Wickham…
Traditional Version by Casting
Majesty By The Gaither Congregation
Jesus Messiah by The Gaither Vocal Band
I See the Lord by Gaither Vocal Band
Oh Happy Day The Edwin Hawkins Singers
Worthy Is The Lamb with Gaither vocal Band
I Then Shall Live by Bill Gaither
I Love You Lord by the Gaither choir
He Touched Me by Elvis Presley
Because He Lives Gaither Choir
Jesus Is The Sweetest Name I Know by Alvin Slaughter
Lead Me, Guide Me by Elvis
I’ll Fly Away by Gaither Congregation
Thy Word Is a Lamp unto My Feet Gaither Music with Amy Grant
YOU'RE INVITED TO:
• 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 assembling together 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
DailySpurgeon is to encourage, and support all site visitors in daily devotionals and personal worship of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and to proclaim the Gospel [Good news] of Jesus Christ.
To this end, Audio, Video and Print media are presented. The video content includes a sermon from Spurgeon’s Metropolitan Tabernacle (London, U.K.) from the pastor, Dr. Peter Masters, The message is prayerfully selected to support the devotional theme of the day. Sacred Music is also selected. Audio files of episodes of The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan Devotional content, written and calendared by Charles Haddon Spurgeon are selected from:
• C.H. Spurgeon Prayers
• Spurgeon’s Illustrative Anecdotes
• Faith’s Checkbook
• Morning & Evening
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Its the privilege and duty of every believer to Love and worship God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, in Spirit and in truth.
“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a worker that needs not be ashamed, rightly dividing [sharing] the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15
To this end, Heavenly Father, we pray that You will bless all who visit this web site and bring many to faith in Christ Jesus, We ask this in Jesus’ name and for His sake, Amen.
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Caution: We do not promote or condone the forsaking of the assembling together as is the manner of some. This website does not replace nor can it substitute for the assembling of ourselves together with others to exhort one another in the WORD and to provoke one another unto love and good works . Hebrews 10:23-27
Rather, we desire this website to encourage believers in personal devotional exercises and worship as we are being conformed to Christ’s image.
"For whom God did foreknow he did also predestinate to be conformed to the image of his son." Romans 8:29
An in-person assembly of believers, gathered for praising and worshiping the Lord Jesus Christ is essential and can never be supplanted or replaced. Such group worship may come through the Hearing and heeding of face-to-face Gospel preaching, congregational singing of sacred hymns, the reading of God’s Word, sharing Christian love and fellowship, public prayer, and also a place where assembled believers can consider and exhort one another in the Word, and provoke one another unto love and good works and bear witness with one another in the Holy Spirit.
Virtual digital communication can never replace assembling ourselves together. It requires no personal interaction, investment, commitment, or personal vulnerability, and cannot deliver a comforting human touch. e.g. Laying on of hands etc.
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Personal devotionals encourage us to obey the scripture:
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth [needs] not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:1
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Thank you, Lord, for the dailyspurgeon.com domain, and for the expansion of Your e-mail ministry begun by Jon Edward Riley 1971-2021, a beloved son and brother in Christ Jesus.
We honor Jon’s memory, giving honor to those whom honor is due; to those The Lord Jesus honors who honor Him. Romans 13:7
Jon loved to say “I’m a blood bought, born-again child of God.”
… a saint’s testimony from one who was, by grace through faith, forever accepted in the Beloved Son of God, and is now in His presence and will be forevermore.
Amen.
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TODAY’S COMPLETE CONTENTS: March 29th
RECENT HYMNS & PRAISES
(1) Vaya Con Dios Bilingual by Julio Iglesias James 4:8
(2) Vaya Con Dios with Freddy Fender (English)
(3) Vaya Con Dios with Les Paul and Mary Ford
Whosoever Surely Meaneth Me Cleveland Baptist Church
Trust and Obey by the Celebration Choir
The Old Rugged Cross by Alan Jackson
In the Garden by Elvis Presley
Sweet Hour of Prayer by Alan Jackson
Old Time Religion Medley by Johnny and June Carter Cash
Classic Country Gospel & Hymn Hits (40 minutes) Johnny Cash
The Wings of a Snow White Dove with Loretta Lynn & Chrystal Gayle
To God Be The Glory Congregation (with lyrics
Christ Receiveth Sinful Men Traditional with Lyrics
Jesus Saves Temple Baptist Church Powell, Tennessee
The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 by 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
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Thank you, Lord, for your DailySpurgeon website that strengthens an e-mail ministry begun with Jon Edward Riley 1971-2021 and John-Michael, his Dad.
We honor Jon here, giving honor to whom honor is due;
The Lord Jesus honors those who honor Him. Romans 13:7
Jon loved to say to anyone who would listen : “I’m a blood bought, born-again child of God.”
… a saint’s testimony from one who was redeemed by grace through faith and forever accepted in the Beloved Son of God, now in His presence forevermore.
Amen.
TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM WARRIORS by Jon Edward Riley,
(February 12, 1971- January16, 2021)
Indigenous, Irish, beloved All-American voicing his tribute and gratitude at:
INDIAN SCOUT POST NO 1
(Burial grounds at White Shield, North Dakota (Select TRIBUTE for video)
“The heart of Freedom”
… a prayer from a brave and beloved soldier of the Cross, Thanking the Lord and Honoring the Military Service of Native-American Scouts and all Armed Services of the United States of America. …the land of the free and the home of the Brave.
We remember Jon Edward and his irrepressible joy in the Lord.
Jon would often just bust-out singing some of the following songs; sometimes, on the way to church, sometimes just singing along with the Elvis Gospel CD that was always in our truck’s CD player or,
the best, was when a spontaneous song from the Lord would pop out from 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
Lead Me, Guide Me by Elvis
LIFE by Elvis
I found this Elvis song after Jon was called HOME in January of 2021. It’s Comforting, but doesn’t compare to the GLORY and praise in the presence of the LORD. I can only imagine Jon singing a duet with Elvis. Or maybe, an inspired song composed by Jon, known to the Lord and only the few loved ones who heard it:
"See my Jesus, Walkin' on duh Wa-duh".
Love Without End by George Strait performed for George W Bush (one of the President’s favorites).
It has become my heart-felt message in song to all of my fifteen children and one of my favorites too.
…instead of saying “good bye, ”Jon would always say “Later”; [as in see-ya later]. It was his own farewell greeting when parting company with a friend; and, of course, everyone was Jon’s friend.
… He never said “good-bye”, only "Later".
Now, as I remember the sound of him saying “Later”, it rings true in its 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 always, and forever more.
… I also love the promise of this Hymn:
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ENCOURAGEMENT FOR BEREFT and GRIEVING ONES
No Tears in Heaven Revelation 7:17 A message of Comfort (Christian Sermons and Audio books SFX) Delivered August 6th 1865, recorded by Charles Koelsch. (ca. 2018)
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PREACHING: From The Metropolitan Tabernacle Brief History
Charles H. Spurgeon, Pastor from 1853 to 1892
The Metropolitan Tabernacle is available for live streaming of church services from the London congregation. Join us in prayer, scripture reading, singing of sacred hymns and gospel preaching, won’t you?
Sunday 11.00 am (*3:00 am) Teaching ministry service
Sunday 6.30 pm (*10:30 am) Evangelistic service
Wednesday 6.30 pm (*11:30 am) Bible Study
*Pacific time, U.S.
TODAY’S SERMON:
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” [ 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.
MOST RECENT SUNDAY SERMON: from The Metropolitan Tabernacle
11:00 am Sunday 27 March 2022
The ‘Freedom’ Heresy 1 Corinthians 6.1 By Dr Peter Masters
A heresy that has swept into evangelical churches everywhere is the notion that Christian liberty frees Christians from all rule-keeping and avoidance of worldly pursuits. Here are Paul’s answers to such claims, and his powerful remedy for the avoidance of immorality.
6:30pm | 27 March 2022
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.
FEATURED SERMONS:
Living for the Flesh or for the Spirit Romans 8.5-6 By 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 By 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’?
Things Only Believers See 1 Corinthians 2:9 by Dr. Peter Masters
(A roadmap for rightly dividing and discerning all 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,' 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 by Dr. Peter Masters
Sunday Morning 11 April 2021 (Today’s Sermon: March 17 )
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.
Be Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18 with Dr. Peter Masters
Why The Cross? 1958 Billy Graham (38 minutes)
Powerful, heavyweight, urgent message for the present day.
Who crucified Jesus?
Why did Jesus die on the cross?
For the Authority of Scripture John MacArthur
The Question of Questions answered in Isaiah, Chapter 53
The Authority of the Bible and the Uniqueness of Jesus the Savior
(Ligonier Ministries’)
Living on the Word (Audio) Deuteronomy 8:3 (Christian Sermons and Audio books) Delivered on March 15th 1883 by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, narrated by Charles Koelsch.
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Q&A PANEL: with Steve Lawson, John MacArthur, the late, R.C. Sproul
Why Are So Many Against Reformed Theology? What is it, anyway?
“It’s just a nickname for Biblical Christianity” ― Charles Spurgeon
PERSONAL TESTIMONY:
Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?
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SACRED LITERATURE:
The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
You may choose from three audio recordings to hear Pilgrim’s Progress:
Part I contains (1) ADULT AUDIO and (2) CHILDREN’S AUDIO (Illustrated) .
Part II adds Sequel (3) CHRISTIANA, Pilgrim’s wife and children. These audios may be listened to or shared. Little ones will long remember the loving bed time stories you share
They will bless, strengthen, encourage, challenge and instruct seekers and believers, of all ages.
THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan
ORIGINAL: The Pilgrim’s Progress Part I Published by Logos in 1853 from Bunyan's 1678 text.
REVISED VERSION PRINT: by Barry E. Horner: The Pilgrim’s Progrefs [sic] ©1999
The Pilgrim Progress is the world’s most widely published and most famous Allegory . It was commonly found among he scant possessions in the cabins of the early American Pioneers. It was loved and read, second only to the Holy Bible, God’s Word, of guidance, encouragement and comfort. It’s also considered, by some, to be the world’s first English novel and is the most published book of all time. other than the Bible. There were 1,300 editions printed before 1938, 250 years after the author's death. It remains one of the world’s most famous books. In allegorical genre, it is unequalled.
Pilgrim’s Progress is referenced in many Spurgeon Sermons.
Here's one example:
“Christ in you, the hope of glory.”—Colossians 1:27
Note: Spurgeon was taught to read at a very early age and read The Pilgrim’s Progress for the first time when he was six years old. He would return to re-read it over 100 times. He made many reference to it in his sermons as Pastor of The Metropolitan Tabernacle in London.
Excerpt from heading 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. of [the town 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.
Spurgeon’s Full Sermon: Christ in You, May 13, 1883 Scripture: Colossians 1:27 From: Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, Volume 29 (cit. II. The Mystery of this is Christ In You, § 5)
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You may choose to read, listen or share Pilgrim’s Progress is a bed time story.
It will bless, strengthen, encourage and instruct pilgrims (readers and seekers) of all ages for a life-time.
Index of the 533 Scripture References cited in The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan 1687
John Bunyan did not write or set forth any world view of any kind. His masterful allegory, demonstrably displays that God's Word does not support a world view at all but sets forth God’s view on every thing revealed and forever settled in heaven, The Holy Bible.
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Bunyan merely, yet very ardently trusted in God’s Word; the God-breathed [divinely inspired], Self-authenticating, Providentially-protected immutable, inerrant, infallible, and inextinguishable written Word from GOD Himself. God, the omnipotent, omnipresent, righteous and Holy One, has breathed out His Word and has made His Word flesh in the birth of Jesus Christ. God’s Word is now, has always been and will forever be in perfect accord with Himself and the Spirit of Truth.
God’s infinite Love and Grace to redeem all fallen, hell-bound sinners who will look to Him is revealed by the sacrifice of His only begotten [fathered by God] Son, Jesus Christ.
The story inspiration given to Bunyan was in the form of a dream. Never the less, it imparts wisdom and may encourage soul-searching self-reflection to all pilgrims who seek redemption and eternal life. Many scripture references will be captured and remembered from its reading [listening].
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ADULT AUDIO:
The Pilgrim’s Progress Part I by John Bunyan (Complete Part I 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 Meets 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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CHILDREN’S VIDEO (Illustrated Adaptation)
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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PART II - CHRISTIANA Some say, “Better than PART I” (Old English dialect)
PRINT: - The Pilgrim’s Progress Part II Christiana by John Bunyan
AUDIO: (Automatic consecutive play of all 20 Parts if not paused or stopped)
KING JAMES AUDIO (Thee /Thou):
1 Part II 04 A Visit from Secret 4:50 2018 Audio
2 Part II 05 Good News 2:25 2018 Audio
3 Part II 28 Mount Charity 1:01 2018 Audio
4 Part II 29 Fool & Want-Wit 1:16 2018 Audio
5 Part II 31 Meeting Valiant-For-Truth 1:41 2018 Audio
6 Part II 01 Valiant Does Battle 5:51 2018 Audio
> 7 Part II 02 Valiant’s Story 3:35 2018 Audio
8 Part II 04 Which Way To Go 1:30 2018 Audio
9 Part II 09 Stand-Fast’s 'Wife' 6:02 2018 Audio
10 Part II 11 Stand-Fast’s Story 1:37 2018 Audio
11 Part II 12 Beulah Land 3:20 2018 Audio
12 Part II 14 The Postman’s Visit 1:57 2018 Audio
13 Part II 15 Christiana’s Blessing 5:55 2018 Audio
14 Part II 16 Christiana Goes Over The River 1:20 2018 Audio
15 Part II 19 Mr. Despondency’s Farewell 2:10 2018 Audio
16 Part II 20 Old-Honest Called 1:41 2018 Audio
17 Part II 21 Valiant Bequeaths His Sword 2:27 2018 Audio
18 Part II 22 Stand-Fast’s Will 3:56 2018 Audio
19 Part II 23 Christiana Nears The City 1:01 2018 Audio
20 Part II 24 Christiana’s Triumphal Entry 4:45 2018 Audio
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DEVOTION for March 30th written and calendared by Charles Haddon. Spurgeon
Who was (is) Charles Haddon Spurgeon
URL:
https://www.gotquestions.org/Charles-Haddon-Spurgeon.html
DEVOTION for March 30th written and calendared by Charles Haddon. Spurgeon
Who was (is) Charles Haddon Spurgeon
PRAYER 13, Part 10 of 11: THE WINGS OF PRAYER.
ANECDOTE 238: Writing on the Heart.
FAITH’S CHECKBOOK: March 30 DAUNTLESS FAITH
-I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee [come after you] to hurt thee -Acts 18:10
MORNING: "Though He were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered.” —Hebrews 5:8
EVENING: "I called Him, but He gave me no answer." —Song of Solomon 5:6
A SINNER'S PRAYER
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PRAYER 13, Part 10 of 11
THE WINGS OF PRAYER.
Oh! help us. Spirit of the living God, continue still to travail [work] in us. Let the groanings that cannot be uttered be still [remain] within our Spirit, for these are growing pains, and we shall grow while we can sigh and cry, while we can confess and mourn; yet this is not without a blessed hopefulness that
He that hath [has] begun a good work in us and will perfect it in the day of Christ. Bless, we pray Thee, at this time, the entire Church of God in every part of the earth.
Prosper the work and service of Christian people, however they endeavor to spread the kingdom of Christ. Convert the heathen [unbelievers]; enlighten those that are in any form of error.
Bring the entire Church back to the original form of Christianity.
Make her first pure, and then she shall be united. O, Savior, let Thy kingdom come. Oh! that Thou wouldest [would] reign, and Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
[I pray this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ Amen.]
(Attachment: PRAYER 13.doc)
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ANECDOTE 238: Writing on the Heart.
I have *marveled at the expression used in the text,
“I will write my law in their hearts.”
To write on a heart must be difficult work but to write in a heart, in the very *center of the heart, who can do this but God?
A man cuts his name upon a tree in the bark, and there it stands, and the letters grow with the tree; but to cut his name in the heart of the tree how shall he accomplish this? And yet
God doth divinely engrave his will and his law in the very heart and nature of man!
* English USA spelling
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FAITH’S CHECKBOOK MARCH 30 DAUNTLESS FAITH C.H. Spurgeon 1834 -1892
-I am with thee, and no man shall set on [chase after] thee to hurt thee -Acts 18:10
-Yo estoy contigo, y ninguno te podrá hacer mal- Hechos 18:10
So long as the Lord had work for Paul to do in Corinth, the fury of the mob was restrained. The Jews opposed themselves and blasphemed ; but they could neither stop the preaching of the gospel, nor the conversion of the hearers.
God has power over the most violent minds.
He makes the wrath of man to praise Him when it breaks forth, but He still more displays His goodness when He restrains it; and He can restrain it.
-By the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone, till thy people pass over, O Lord.-
Do not, therefore, feel any fear of man when you know that you are doing your duty. Go straight on, as Jesus would have done, and those who oppose shall be as a bruised reed and as smoking flax. Many a time men have had cause to fear because they were themselves afraid; but
a dauntless faith in God brushes fear aside like the cobwebs in a giant’s path.
No man can harm us unless the Lord permits. He who makes the devil himself to flee at a word, can certainly control the devil’s agents.
Maybe they are already more afraid of you than you are of them. Therefore, go forward,
and where you looked to meet with foes you will find friends.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord Jesus, that You are with me, and therefore no one shall chase me or hurt me, Amen.
Pray also that all pastors, workers and believers everywhere rightly divide God’s everlasting Word, divinely preserved by God, Himself as they declare, preach and share the good news that Jesus suffered and died on the cross so that eternal life is given to all who trust in Him. Pray that all redeemed, born-again blood-bought children of God faithfully preach and share this Good News to everyone everywhere.
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MORNING March 30
"Though He were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which He suffered.”
—Hebrews 5:8
Aunque era Hijo, por lo que padeció aprendió la obediencia;—Hebreos 5:8
WE are told that the Captain of our salvation was made perfect through suffering, therefore we who are sinful and far from being perfect must not wonder if we are called to pass through suffering too. Shall the head be crowned with thorns, and shall the other members of the body be rocked in the dainty lap of ease?
Must Christ pass through seas of His own blood to win the crown, and are we to walk to heaven dry-shod [with dry feet] in silver slippers?
No, our Master's experience teaches us that suffering is necessary, and the true-born child of God will not, cannot, escape it if he wanted [to].
But there is one very comforting thought in the fact of Christ's
"being made perfect through suffering."
It is that He can have complete sympathy with us.
"He is not an high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities."
In this sympathy of Christ we find a sustaining power. One of the early martyrs said,
"I can bear it all, for [because] Jesus suffered and He suffers in me now; He sympathizes with me, and this makes me strong."
Believer, lay hold of this thought in all times of agony. Let the thought of Jesus strengthen you as you follow in His steps. Find a sweet support in His sympathy; and remember,
to suffer is an honorable thing—to suffer for Christ is glory.
The apostles rejoiced that they were counted worthy to do this.
Just so [as] far as the Lord gives us grace to suffer for Christ, to suffer with Christ, just so far [to the same extent] does he honor us.
The jewels of a Christian are his afflictions. The regalia of the kings whom God has anointed are their troubles, their sorrows, and their griefs. Let us not, therefore, shun being honored. Let us not turn aside from being exalted.
Griefs exalt us, and troubles lift us up.
"If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him."
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EVENING March 30
"I called Him, but He gave me no answer." —Song of Solomon 5:6
Llamélo, y no me respondió. —Cantares 5:6
PRAYER sometimes tarries like a petitioner at the gate until the King comes forth to fill her bosom with the blessings she seeks. The Lord, when He has given great faith, has been known to try it by long delayings. He has suffered his servants' voices to echo in their ears as if from a brazen sky. They have knocked at the golden gate, but it has remained immovable, as though it were rusted on its hinges.
Like Jeremiah, they have cried, "Thou hast covered Thyself with a cloud, that our prayer should not pass through.
" Thus [so, like this] have true saints continued long in patient waiting without reply, not because their prayers were not vehement [fervent] , nor because they were unaccepted, but because it so pleased Him who is Sovereign, and who gives according to His own pleasure. If it pleases Him to bid [ask] our patience [to] exercise itself,
shall He not do as He wills with His own!
Beggars must not be choosers either as to time, place, or form. But
we must be careful not to take delays in prayer for [as] denials:
God's long-dated bills will be punctually honored; we must not suffer [allow] Satan to shake our confidence in the God of truth by pointing to our unanswered prayers.
Unanswered petitions are not unheard.
God keeps a file for our prayers—they are not blown away by the wind, they are treasured in the King's archives [files]. This is a registry in the court of heaven wherein every prayer is recorded.
Tried believer, your Lord has a tear bottle [Psalms 56:8] in which the costly drops of sacred grief are put away, and a book in which your holy groanings are numbered.
By-and-by, your suit [case] shall prevail.
Can you not be content to wait a little?
Will not your Lord's time be better than your time?
By-and-by He will comfortably appear to your soul's joy and make you put away the sackcloth and ashes of long waiting, and put on the scarlet and fine linen of full fruition. [dress up for the celebration of His complete answer of love]
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Praise Him, Praise and Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord Two of the thousands of Hymns written by Fanny Crosby
The Fanny Crosby Story (45 minute video of world’s most prolific Hymn writer of all time) ___________________________________________