DEVOTION for October 9th 2025
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Note: The New King James Version NKJV and all versions NOT translated from the Textus Receptus [Received Text] are inferior to the translation of the 1769 [1611] known as the Authorized Version AV and the King James Version, KJV. The Geneva Bible is also translated from the Greek Textus Receptus.

Only the Textus Receptus [Received Text] is sustained by the more than 5,321 Majority Greek Text MT Manuscripts and are in agreement with one another 99% . ALL OTHER readings have as their primary Greek source either Westcott and Hort’s or Nestle and Aland’s, Greek Texts fabricated from only a handful [45] of Majority Text Manuscripts and lack the trustworthiness produced in the inspired 1769 [1611] King James Version, KJV and the Geneva Bibles; the only two translated from the reliable, inspired and divinely protected Textus Receptus.
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Bridge to Babylon The 1881 Textual Criticism Controversy

(1) URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIC5rUbs_-E&t=9s
(169 mins.)

The Bridge to Babylon video presents historical evidence that accounts for the explosion of over 100 different English version translations of the Bible. The continuing attempts to replace, add or take away from the 1769 King James Version of the Holy Bible can not prevail because GOD Himself preserves and protects His inspired Holy Words
from all heresy, blasphemy, confusion , error additions, subtractions and changes.
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*A.D. does NOT mean “After Death”.
It abbreviates Anno Domini;
It’s a Latin phrase adopted into English that means:
Come “Year of our Lord."
BC/AD versus BCE/CE What’s the difference?
Defend the Truth. Won’t you? ...More

Is the website DAILYSPURGEON trustworthy?
Is it of God?

1 John 4:1-3
Beloved ones, don’t be believing every spirit [everyone or everything] you hear but be testing the spirit [voice] whether it is of God: because many false prophets have gone [come] out into the world. Here’s how you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit [voice] that confesses [avows] that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh, having come[who came] out of God, is of God: and every spirit that confesses not [doesn’t audibly avow] 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.
I hereby confess, out-loud, that Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh.

[All translations of the Bible that use a Greek text other than the traditional and reliable Textus Receptus ignore the word “ictin” (the Greek word that means “is” in English). This omission causes “is here” to change its meaning from “is come” [is here] to “has come”.

This error is self-evident as non-believers, false prophets and even heretics can, and frequently do, declare that He “has come” [in the flesh.

While this is a true statement when taken at face value, the meaning “has come” is clearly not the same as “is here”; the valid test to discern between the Spirit of God and the spirit of antichrist.
The most well documented fact in all of recorded human history is that Jesus Christ [Messiah] “has come” in the flesh. The essential question, however, is not whether the spirit [words or person] being tested confesses that Jesus Christ “has come” in the flesh but, whether Jesus Christ, “is here”, [present tense] (NOW) from God, in the flesh.

Ephesians 5:30-32
30 for we are members of his 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.

Compare, here, scripture with scripture: “I speak concerning Christ and the church.” [the fleshly embodiment, here, of the body of Christ].
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DAILY SPURGEON and DEVOTION for October 9th * A.D. 2025 written and calendared by Charles H. Spurgeon.

The Lord Jesus Christ is come [is here] in the flesh, 1 John 4:2-4
was born of a virgin A.D. 2025 years ago. (PRESENT YEAR)
He’s alive today, has existed from the beginning as God’s eternal Word,
and He’s returning soon for his bride, the Church.

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

* BCE/CE vs. BC/AD What’s the difference?
Learn the difference; defend the Truth. Won’t you?

A.D. does NOT mean “After Death” as many mistakenly believe. It is Latin for Anno Domini, a phrase adopted into English usage that means “Year of [the/our] Lord”. The complete original phrase "anno Domini nostri Jesu Christi" means "in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ”. A.D. is used with B.C. Before Christ to divide all known history before and after the birth of Jesus Christ. ...More

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• 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
• Gather 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.
Matthew 18:20 - Jesus Christ

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Jesus was lifted up from the earth, hung on the cross and gave up his life to save sinners, John 12:32 Therefore, we pray that many should not perish, but come believing in Jesus Christ and have everlasting life. This invitation is extended to all non-believers for them to turn away from sin, look to the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved. We pray also that all believers will be built up being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:28-30

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DAILY SPURGEON and DEVOTION for October 9th
Written and calendared by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

SERMON: October 9th from Spurgeon’s Metropolitan Tabernacle (London)
Is it Sickness or Sin? Isaiah 57:18 with Dr. Peter Masters
According to the Bible morally evil behavior is both. People sin knowingly and wilfully, and this turns into a disease, but one for which they remain responsible, because God's forgiveness and re-making is freely available. Here are the facts about conversion to the Lord.
PRAISE:
Burdens are Lifted at Calvary Gaither
No, Never Alone Cloverdale Bibleway Church
PRAYER 11, Part 9 of 10: October 9th UNDER THE BLOOD
ANECDOTE 67: October 9th Christ the Sinner s Only Physician. (Reprint)
FAITH’S CHECKBOOK: October 9th October 8th NEVER ALONE
“Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken” —Isaiah 62:4
MORNING: October 9th "Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. "—Luke 5:4
EVENING: October 9th "Praying in the Holy Ghost. "— Jude 20
A SINNER’S PRAYER:
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DO MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS WORSHIP THE SAME GOD? (Click/Tap here to find out.)________________________________________
HYMNS of PRAISE:
Burdens are Lifted at Calvary Gaither
No, Never Alone Cloverdale Bibleway Church (…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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DAILY SPURGEON and DEVOTION for October 9th *A.D. 2025
Written and calendared by Charles Haddon Spurgeon 1834-1892

*A.D. Does NOT mean after death as is commonly believed. It is a Latin abbreviation
for anno Domani (It means “Year of our Lord” in English)
BC/AD versus BCE/CE What’s the difference?
Defend the Truth. Won’t you?

The Lord Jesus, who is God in human flesh, was born of a virgin 2024 years ago,
He lives today and will live forevermore and He’s coming soon,

PRAYER 11, Part 9 of 10: October 9th UNDER THE BLOOD
ANECDOTE 69: October 9th Christ’s Joy in Soul-Saving.
FAITH’S CHECKBOOK: October 9th October 9 WHAT SANCTIFIES OUR OFFERINGS?
-And the priest shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar of sweet incense before the Lord- Leviticus 4:7
MORNING: October 9th "Able to keep you from falling. "— Jude 24
EVENING: October 9th “But he answered her not a word”─ Matthew 15:23
A SINNER’S PRAYER
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PRAYER 11, Part 9 of 10 October 9th UNDER THE BLOOD
Ah! Lord, thou sayest: [You say] “Today, if ye [y’all] will hear his [Jesus’] voice,”
And we take up [repeat] the echo.
Save men to-day, even today. Bring them thy spirit in power that they may be willing to rest in Christ.
Lord, hear, forgive, accept and bless, for Jesu’s sake. Amen.
[In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ] Amen.
(Attachment: PRAYER 11.doc)________________________________________ANECDOTE 69: October 9th Christ’s Joy in Soul-Saving.
Some of you have been salmon fishing in the Scotch rivers [in Scotland]; you have fished on and on until you have hooked a huge fish, and by the time you have landed him, on taking out your watch, you discover that it is long past your dinner hour, and you are surprised that you had not noticed that you were almost faint [famished]. Your excitement kept you going: only when it was over did you begin to hunger [feel hungry]. Thus, the Master was so taken up with soul-saving that he had meat to eat that others knew not of. [Didn’t know about.]________________________________________FAITH’S CHECKBOOK October 9th WHAT SANCTIFIES OUR OFFERINGS? Spurgeon

-And the priest shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar of sweet incense before the Lord- Leviticus 4:7
Y pondrá el sacerdote de la sangre sobre los cuernos del altar del perfume aromatico-
Levitico 4:7

The altar of incense is the place where saints present their prayers and praises; and it is delightful to think of it as sprinkled with the blood of the great sacrifice. This it is which makes all our worship acceptable with Jehovah: He sees the blood of His own Son, and therefore accepts our homage

[The Latin root of homage is homo-, meaning "man." In medieval times, a king's male subject could officially become the “king's man" (subject) by publicly announcing allegiance to the monarch in a formal ceremony.
In that ritual, known as homage, the subject knelt and placed his hands between those of his lord, symbolically surrendering himself and putting himself at the lord's disposal and under his jurisdiction. A bond was thus forged between the two; the vassal's part was to revere and serve his lord, and the lord's role was to protect the vassal and his family. Over time, homage was extended from the ceremony to the acts of duty and respect done for the lord, and eventually to any respectful act or tribute.]

It is well for us to fix our eyes upon [look intently at] the blood of the one offering for sin. Sin mingles even with our holy things, and our best repentance, faith, prayer, and thanksgiving could not be received of God were it not [if it weren’t] for the merit of the atoning sacrifice [of Jesus Christ]. Many sneer [scoff] at -the blood-; but to us it is the foundation of comfort and hope. That which is on the horns of the altar is meant to be prominently before our eyes when we draw near to God.

The blood gives strength to prayer, and hence [because of that] it is on the altar’s horns. It is -before [right in front of] the Lord,- and therefore it ought to be before us. It is on the altar before we bring the incense; it is there to sanctify our offerings and gifts.
Come, let us pray with confidence, since the Victim [Jesus Christ] is offered, the merit has been pleaded, the blood is within the veil [inside the Holy of Holies], and the prayers of believers must [therefore] be sweet unto the Lord.

Prayer: Thank You, precious Lord Jesus that Your blood is received mixed with sweet smelling perfume on the alter. The acceptability of even sweet perfume requires the merit of Jesus’s blood. I pray that you will save me and accept my offering to be Your child right now as [because] I come in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the authority of His shed blood, Amen.

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The Lord … is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9

Pray also that believers will be taught by the Holy Spirit to rightly divide and proclaim God’s eternal Word providentially protected and preserved by God, Himself.

God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten [supernaturally fathered] Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but may be having eternal life. John 3:16

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A16+&version=AKJV

vis. The Textus Receptus TR [Received Text] was faithfully taken from the overwhelming majority of extant texts of the New Testament Greek texts and The Masoretic Hebrew text MT that was meticulously copied by hand [manuscript] of the Old Testament Hebrew absent the defective Sinaiticus and Vaticanus codices. Codices that often are found to be in disagreement with one another. Yet, they are set forth in modern textual criticism as a rationale for the creation of the explosion new editions based on the false assumption that older manuscripts are de facto better. Actually the unsettled changes, reflect doctrinal ambiguities that are used to support secular or denominational biases.

For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in Heaven. Psalm 119:89
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MORNING October 9th
"Able to keep you from falling. " Jude 24
—Poderoso para guardaros sin caída— Judas 24

IN some sense the path to heaven is very safe, but in other respects there is no road so dangerous. It is beset with difficulties. One false step and down we go. What a slippery path is that which some of us have to tread! How many times have we to exclaim with the Psalmist, "My feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh [almost] slipped." If we were strong, sure-footed mountaineers, this would not matter so much; but in ourselves, how weak we are! In the best roads we soon falter [mis-step], in the smoothest paths we quickly stumble. These feeble knees of ours can scarcely support our tottering weight. A straw may throw us, and a pebble can wound us; we are mere children tremblingly taking our first steps in the walk of faith.

Our heavenly Father holds us by the arms or we should soon be down [fall]. Oh, if we are kept from falling, how must we bless the patient power which watches over us day by day! Think, how prone we are to sin, how apt to choose danger, how strong our tendency to cast ourselves down [become depressed] , and these reflections will make us sing more sweetly than we have ever done, "Glory be to Him, who is able to keep us from falling."

We have many foes [enemies] who try to push us down. The road is rough and we are weak, but in addition to this, enemies lurk in ambush, who rush out when we least expect them, and labor [work] to trip us up, or hurl us down the nearest precipice [cliff]. Only an Almighty arm can preserve us from these unseen foes [enemies], who are seeking to destroy us.

Such an arm is engaged [active] for our *defense. He is faithful that promised, and He is able to keep us from falling, so that with a deep sense of our utter weakness, we may cherish a firm belief in our perfect safety, and say, with joyful confidence,

Against me earth and hell combine,
But on my side is power divine;
Jesus is all, and He is mine!

* U.S.A. spelling substituted.
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EVENING October 9th
“But he answered her not a word”─ Matthew 15:23
─ Pero Jesús no le respondió [ní una] palabra─ Mateo 15:23

Genuine seekers who as yet have not obtained the blessing, may take comfort from the story before us [this]. The *Savior did not at once bestow the blessing, even though the woman had great faith in him. He intended to give it, but he waited awhile. “He answered her not a word.”

Were not her prayers good? Never better in the world.
Was not her case needy? Sorrowfully needy.
Did she not feel her need sufficiently? She felt it overwhelmingly.
Was she not earnest enough? She was intensely so.
Had she no faith? She had such a high degree of it that even Jesus wondered, and said,

“O woman, great is thy faith.”

See then, although it is true that faith brings peace, yet it does not always bring it instantaneously.

There may be certain reasons calling for the trial of faith, rather than the reward of faith. Genuine faith may be in the soul like a hidden seed, but as yet it may not have budded and blossomed into joy and peace. A painful silence from the *Savior is the grievous trial of many a seeking soul, but heavier still is the affliction of a harsh cutting reply such as this,

“It is not meet [a perfect match] to take the children’s bread, and to cast [throw] it to [the] dogs.”

Many, in waiting upon the Lord find immediate delight, but this is not the case with all. Some, like the jailer, are in a moment turned from darkness to light, but others are plants of slower growth. A deeper sense of sin may be given to you instead of a sense of pardon, and in such a case you will have need of patience to bear the heavy blow.

Ah! poor heart, though Christ beat and bruise thee, or even slay thee, trust him; though he should give thee an angry word, believe in the love of his heart.

Do not, I beseech, [implore] thee give up seeking or trusting my Master, because thou hast not yet obtained the conscious joy which thou longest for.

Cast thyself on him, and perseveringly [keep on keeping on] depend, even where thou canst not [you can’t] rejoicingly hope.

* U.S.A. spelling substituted.
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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.

“Lord Jesus, I’m a sinner. I’m lost and it’s hopeless for me to save myself. Without you and your death on the cross I would spend eternity in Hell.
I know that me doing my best or being good (in my own opinion) and justifying my own behavior as "good" or "OK" can never be enough to save me.
I look to You, alone Lord Jesus to save me.
I come to You right now. Lord Jesus. Will You please save me. I believe You died on the cross in my place to pay for my sin debt and put to death my sin nature. I know You always keep your word. Please save me. You have said and it’s written in the Bible that you won’t reject anyone who comes to you. Thank You.

I give myself completely to You, Lord Jesus. I’m sorry for every sin I’ve done and I now turn away from each one and look to You to forgive me, save me and deliver me from future evil. Thank you for forgiving all of my sins by dying on the cross paying the punishment that I deserve. I’m a sinner by nature and by my actions. But now I'm washed clean by Your blood that was shed for me at the cross.

Thank you Lord Jesus that You loved me and died for me before I was bor n and that You love me now and will always love 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 other than by You.

Thank you Father that You have made a way for me to see myself as ungodly. But, because You are good You have made a way and given me the desire to come to You, to turn away from my sin and to trust in the Lord Jesus. You have forgiven me because He took my place and You have provided for me to be born again [born from above, born of the Holy Spirit].
You prompted this desire and faith to believe in Your only begotten Son who,gave up His life and died on the cross to pay my sin debt, not mine alone, but the sins of the whole world.

Thank You, righteous Father of love that you allowed Jesus to suffer and die raised Jesus from the dead. He is ALIVE and in Him we are victorious over sin, death and the grave and in Christ Jesus there is no condemnation. After You raised Him from the dead You gave Him a Glorified, [everlasting] physical body and after he was seen by many witnesses on earth You took Him up to reign with You in heaven.

Thank you for saving me. I pray this in the name, of Your only begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ with a grateful heart. Thank You for saving me heavenly Father and for the Comforter, The Spirit of Truth, for my guidance and solemn instruction into all truth., Amen.”

Thank You Holy Spirit of Truth, Comforter, Paraclete [one who comes along side] for the new life in Jesus and victory that comes when I recon myself dead indeed unto sin and alive unto God through Christ Jesus our Lord trusting You, Holy Spirit for the execution of this vow.
Romans 6:11
Thank you, Holy Spirit, that you always bear witness of and exalt the Lord Jesus. John 16:8-11

With all my heart, thank you Lord for saving me. Abide in me Lord Jesus in Your name I pray, Amen.
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A SINNER’S PRAYER: … FOR WHOSOEVER:
Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 2:21

Call on the name of the Lord Jesus and be saved … pray like this, won’t you?

“Lord Jesus, I’m a lost sinner and without You I am hopeless. I can’t save myself. Without your death on the cross to pay my sin debt I would be condemned to spend eternity condemned in Hell. My nature has been self centeredness from birth. Please forgive me.
I realize that doing my best, being as good as possible, or being better than other people can never save me. . I’m sorry for each and every sin I have done and look to You to forgive me of them all.
I look to You, alone Lord Jesus to save me.
I call on You, Lord Jesus, right now to save me. You died on the cross for me, and because of my sin.
Yet You say, “It shall come to pass that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 2:21.

Right now, just as I am, I call on You, Lord Jesus to save me, I trust that You, will be my Lord and Savior from now on.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, that You have forgiven me of all my sins. I ask You to keep in me always the desire to follow You.

You paid the price for all of my sins by dying on the cross. Even the sins of the whole world.
Thank you, Lord Jesus that You loved me and died for me even before I was born and that You still love me now. I love You too.

Thank you, Heavenly Father, that You called me away from sin and death into the Life everlasting in Your only begotten son, the Lord Jesus.

Thank You, Heavenly Father that you raised Jesus from the dead. He is ALIVE and in Him we are victorious over sin, death and the grave. And, there is therefore now no condemnation in Christ Jesus.

Thank You for saving me heavenly Father and Holy Spirit for comfort and guidance revealing all truth,

With all my heart, thank you Lord Jesus for saving me. In your name, I pray, Amen.

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Please allow us to share the joy of your new birth with heaven. Heaven rejoices over each redeemed sinner. Luke 15:7
The John Mark Publishing Company, P.O. Box 21, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693, U.S.A. or e-mail: michaelriley1008@gmail.com Write, won’t you?

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Jesus Christ is The Messiah. HE has existed from eternity past to eternity future [FOREVER] as the WORD of God. John 1:1-2
He was born of a virgin 2,024 years ago in Bethlehem,
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



FEATURED GOSPEL MUSIC

Elvis in Spirit and Ever Lasting Life

URL: https://youtu.be/SbryzR_3dR4

If That Isn’t Love Gaither Premiere

URL:https://youtu.be/unfOWRtg81U?t=2982

Love Without End George Strait performing George W Bush’s favorite
Note: It has become my heart-felt song to all of my children too.
URL: https://youtu.be/rkscNqCCDl0

Statler Brothers Concert:
Do You Remember These (The Good Old Days)

URL: https://youtu.be/6zTBebFb0v0?t=360
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BIOGRAPHICAL VIDEO of Charles Haddon Spurgeon 1834-1892:

C.H. Spurgeon The Peoples Preacher ( 70 min.) Historically accurate Feature Film of the one called The Prince of Preachers
URL:
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2,018,939 views May 14, 2020 ―a video into the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, widely known first as the “people’s preacher” who was later known as “The Prince of Preachers”.

This Documentary Video follows the trials and triumphs of Charles Spurgeon with a keen historical accuracy always pointing to Jesus Christ to proclaim,

“Behold the Lamb of God which taketh [takes] away the sin of the world.”

It’s an intimate account 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 called Charlie, boy preacher of the Finns. to become the minister to London’s largest Baptist congregation and soon captures the love and respect of Great Britan to become one of its most influential and enduring figures.

Produced 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 life is highly relevant to the present.

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This additional video, by John Piper also provides an introduction for the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. 1834 -1892

(58 min)
URL:
https://youtu.be/028S_gnFcJQ

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 from the immutable, God-breathed, inerrant and infallible WORD of GOD itself.

His sermons are saturated with The Word of God, and always proclaimed in the preaching of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. His sermons continue to bless and benefit thousands through the Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit

URL: metropolitantabernacle.org
the publication of his printed sermons; sermons, prepared and delivered from The God-breathed, inerrant and infallible WORD of GOD. The Holy Bible.
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John-Michael sang in Christmas at the Shores 2023
Directed by Robert Perry.
Presented by South Shores Church
Dana Point, California. 92675

URL:https://youtu.be/PXYCBV5HyG8?t=340
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TODAY'S DEVOTION
URL:
https://m.facebook.com/johnmichael.riley (FACEBOOK)

· Prayer
· A Spurgeon Anecdote
· A promise from Faith’s Checkbook
· Selections from Morning & Evening

RECENT DEVOTIONS (FACEBOOK)

URL:https://m.facebook.com/johnmichael.riley
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Rejoice In The LORD Always tap to sing along, won’t you? Philippians 4:4

URL:https://youtu.be/8Rs1SeuBgU0

Thank You LORD for dailyspurgeon.com a website that proclaims Jesus as the the Christ [Messiah and Anointed King] to all the world .

This website ministry has grown from a simple beginning of sending e-mails of the daily promises from Charles Spurgeon’s Faith’s Checkbook to John Michael’s son, Jon Edward Riley (1971- 2021). When Jon Edward shared them with Others they asked to be added to the mailing list. This mailing list continues to be used to distribute dailyspurgeon.com and we trust it will continue to encourage fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ to greater vigor in their personal devotion of Love, obedience and oneness with Jesus Christ through the empowerment and obedience of GOD’S WORD by the Holy Ghost.

These Multiple Devotional publications by Charles Spurgeon are now brought together day by day at

URL:
https://www.dailyspurgeon.com/
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These were written and calendared by Charles Spurgeon over 200 years ago from scriptures that ; yet timely inspiration, eternal relevance and encouragement today. We pray that many will be born-again and be built-up in the Faith of Jesus Christ, by God’s grace and mercy. May God be pleased to sustain this ministry begun with a beloved son, Jon Edward Riley (1971-2021) honored here as one to whom honor is due.

Jon Edward loved and would often say:

“I’m a blood-bought, born-again child of God.”
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A SINNER’S PRAYER:
A person (YOU) may come to Jesus by believing and (whole heartedly) praying and confessing The Lord Jesus publicly like this:

“Lord Jesus, I’m a sinner. I’m lost and hopeless without You. I will never be able to save myself by my own merits. Without you and your death on the cross I would spend eternity in Hell.
I know that me doing my best or being good (in my own opinion) and justifying my own behavior as "good" or "OK" will never save me.
I look to You, alone Lord Jesus to save me.
I come to You right now. Lord Jesus. Please save me. I believe You died on the cross in my place to pay for my sin debt and put to death my sin nature. I know You always keep your word. Please save me. You say and it’s written in the Bible that you won’t reject anyone who comes to You. I'm coming to You now. Thank You for saving me.
I give myself (all of myself) to You, Lord Jesus. I declare that You are my Savior and Lord. I’m sorry for and I turn away from every sin (every bad thought, every bad word I have spoken and every bad thing I have ever done) and look to You free me from the penalty of sin, to keep me free from the power of sin and empower me overcome any temptation from sin’s presence. Thank you for forgiving all of my sins by dying on the cross to pay the punishment that I deserve. (I was a sinner by nature and by behavior). But now I'm washed clean by Your blood that was shed [poured out] for me at Calvary [at the cross].
Thank you Lord Jesus that You loved me and died for me before I was born and that You love me now and will always love 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 other than by You.
Thank you Father that You have made a way for me to see myself as ungodly. But, because You are good You have made a way and given me the desire to come to You, to turn away from my sin and to trust in the Lord Jesus. You have forgiven me because He took my place and You have provided for me to be born again [born from above, born of the Holy Spirit].

You prompted this desire and faith to believe in Your only begotten Son who,gave up His life and died on the cross to pay my sin debt, not mine alone, but the sins of the whole world.
Thank You, Heavenly Father that you raised Jesus from the dead. He is ALIVE and in Him we are victorious over sin, death and the grave and in Christ Jesus there is no condemnation. After You raised Him from the dead You gave Him a Glorified, [everlasting] physical body and after he was seen by many witnesses on earth You took Him up to reign with You in heaven.
I pray this in the name, of Your only begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ with a grateful heart. Thank You for saving me heavenly Father and for sending the Comforter, The Spirit of Truth, for my guidance and solemn instruction into all truth., Amen.”
Thank You, Holy Spirit of Truth, my Comforter, my Paraclete [my true best-friend who is by my side and always has myback] for the new life in Jesus and the victory that comes because I have reconed myself dead indeed unto sin and alive unto God through Christ Jesus our Lord trusting You, Holy Spirit for Your empowerment to see this promise fulfilled. Romans 6:11
Thank you that you, Holy Spirit, always exalt [lift up] the Lord Jesus. John 16:8-11With all my heart, I thank you Lord Jesus for saving me.

I ask now that You live Your life through me in Your name, Lord Jesus I pray, Amen.

Please allow us to celebrate with you and with the angels in heaven at the news of your new birth. Please e-mail or write to: The John Mark Publishing Company, PO BOX 21 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693, U.S.A. michaelriley1008@gmail.com
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A SINNER’S PRAYER: … FOR WHOSOEVER:
Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 2:21

Call on the name of the Lord Jesus and be saved … pray like this, won’t you?

“Lord Jesus, I’m a lost sinner and without You I am hopeless. I can’t save myself. Without your death on the cross to pay my sin debt I would be condemned to spend eternity condemned in Hell. My nature has been self centeredness from birth. Please forgive me.
I realize that doing my best, being as good as possible, or being better than other people can never save me. . I’m sorry for each and every sin I have done and look to You to forgive me of them all.
I look to You, alone Lord Jesus to save me.
I call on You, Lord Jesus, right now to save me. You died on the cross for me, and because of my sin.
Yet You say, “It shall come to pass that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 2:21.

Right now, just as I am, I call on You, Lord Jesus to save me, I trust that You, will be my Lord and Savior from now on.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, that You have forgiven me of all my sins. I ask You to keep in me always the desire to follow You.

You paid the price for all of my sins by dying on the cross. Even the sins of the whole world.
Thank you, Lord Jesus that You loved me and died for me even before I was born and that You still love me now. I love You too.

Thank you, Heavenly Father, that You called me away from sin and death into the Life everlasting in Your only begotten son, the Lord Jesus.

Thank You, Heavenly Father that you raised Jesus from the dead. He is ALIVE and in Him we are victorious over sin, death and the grave. And, there is therefore now no condemnation in Christ Jesus.

Thank You for saving me heavenly Father and Holy Spirit for comfort and guidance revealing all truth,

With all my heart, thank you Lord Jesus for saving me. In your name, I pray, Amen.

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Please allow us to share the joy of your new birth with heaven. Heaven rejoices over each redeemed sinner. Luke 15:7
The John Mark Publishing Company, P.O. Box 21, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693, U.S.A. or e-mail: michaelriley1008@gmail.com
Please Write, won’t you?

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SACRED LITERATURE:
ORIGINAL: The Pilgrim’s Progress Pub. by Logos,1853 from 1678 Original by John Bunyan

REVISED TEXT by Barry E. Horner: The Pilgrim’s Progrefs [sic]...

in Pilgrim’s Progress. (The World’s most widely circulated Allegory by John Bunyan, also credited, by some, as being the world’s first English novel.
IT’S FREE. No subscription required. You may choose to read at your own pace, or you may want to view DailySpugeon.com for daily encounters with Pilgrim.)

"Christ in us is Christ reigning." reminds me [Spurgeon's comment] of Mr. Bunyan’s picture 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 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 [melody] , for the king himself was come. Up to the castle of the heart 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.

ADULT AUDIO Episodes and CHILDREN’S VIDEO Story Parts:
You may choose to read or listen to Pilgrim’s Progress as a bed time story.
It’s the world’s most famous allegory and is the all-time, world-wide best seller second only to the Bible. Some believe it to be the world’s first novel written in English.
It will bless, encourage and instruct pilgrims (readers and seekers) of all ages for a life-time.
Link to Complete Index of Bible Scripture References (open link).
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ADULT AUDIO:
The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (Complete audio-book narrated by Christopher Glyn -6 ½ hours)
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

The Pilgrim's Progress is probably the most published books in the English language of all time, other than the Bible; 1,300 editions have been printed before 1938, 250 years after the author's death; It’s the most famous Allegory ever written.

Christian Sermons and Audio Books
Sep 17, 2017
239,097 views
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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
Part 8 & 9 The Dark River and The Celestial City
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PART II – CHRISTIANA, The SEQUEL (Enjoy this “Old English” dialect)
AUDIO: These files will advance to and play the next recording automatically, if not paused.
1Part II 04 A Visit from Secret 4:50 Audio
2 Part II 05 Good News 2:25 Audio
3 Part II 28 Mount Charity 1:01 Audio
4 Part II 29 Fool & Want-Wit 1:16 Audio
5 Part II 31 Meeting Valiant-For-Truth 1:41 Audio
6 Part II 01 Valiant Does Battle 5:51 Audio
7 Part II 02 Valiant’s Story 3:35 Audio
8 Part II 04 Which Way To Go 1:30 Audio
9 Part II 09 Stand-Fast’s 'Wife' 6:02 Audio
10 Part II 11 Stand-Fast’s Story 1:37 Audio
11 Part II 12 Beulah Land 3:20 Audio
 12 Part II 14 The Postman’s Visit 1:57 Audio
13 Part II 15 Christiana’s Blessing 5:55 Audio
14 Part II 16 Christiana Goes Over The River 1:20 Audio
15 Part II 17 Mr. Despondency’s Farewell 2:10 Audio
16 Part II 18 Old-Honest Called 1:41 Audio
17 Part II 19 Valiant Bequeaths His Sword 2:27 Audio
18 Part II 20 Stand-Fast’s Will 3:56 Audio
19 Part II 21 Christiana Nears The City 1:01 Audio
20 Part II 22 Christiana’s Triumphal Entry 4:45 Audio
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SPECIAL SPURGEON SERMON: “Why Men Cannot Believe in Christ”
Jesus Christ [The Messiah]
URL: https://youtu.be/hHF1r74XaTQ?si=czhwYSJP9H53XqCy
Note: This Sermon was referenced at South Shore Church, Dana Point, California Men’s Bible Study on Wednesday, August 14th 2024 and is featured here, Sermon # 1245 that was preached by Charles Spurgeon in 1875 from his home church, metropolitantabernacle.org
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