Your salvation is the Lord's work. Knowing this should bring you joy no matter what your circumstance. Do you rejoice in all things, even trials, as James 1:2 exhorts us, knowing your salvation is the Lord's work?
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Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions

Morning, August 14

"Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy work." Psalm 92:4

Do you believe that your sins are forgiven, and that Christ has made a full atonement for them? Then what a joyful Christian you ought to be! How you should live above the common trials and troubles of the world! Since sin is forgiven, can it matter what happens to you now? Luther said, "Smite, Lord, smite, for my sin is forgiven; if Thou hast but forgiven me, smite as hard as Thou wilt"; and in a similar spirit you may say, "Send sickness, poverty, losses, crosses, persecution, what Thou wilt, Thou hast forgiven me, and my soul is glad." Christian, if thou art thus saved, whilst thou art glad, be grateful and loving. Cling to that cross which took thy sin away; serve thou Him who served thee. "I beseech you therefore, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." Let not your zeal evaporate in some little ebullition of song. Show your love in expressive tokens. Love the brethren of Him who loved you. If there be a Mephibosheth anywhere who is lame or halt, help him for Jonathan's sake. If there be a poor tried believer, weep with him, and bear his cross for the sake of Him who wept for thee and carried thy sins. Since thou art thus forgiven freely for Christ's sake, go and tell to others the joyful news of pardoning mercy. Be not contented with this unspeakable blessing for thyself alone, but publish abroad the story of the cross. Holy gladness and holy boldness will make you a good preacher, and all the world will be a pulpit for you to preach in. Cheerful holiness is the most forcible of sermons, but the Lord must give it you. Seek it this morning before you go into the world. When it is the Lord's work in which we rejoice, we need not be afraid of being too glad.

Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions

Morning, July 30

"And when he thought thereon, he wept." Mark 14:72

It has been thought by some that as long as Peter lived, the fountain of his tears began to flow whenever he remembered his denying his Lord. It is not unlikely that it was so, for his sin was very great, and grace in him had afterwards a perfect work. This same experience is common to all the redeemed family according to the degree in which the Spirit of God has removed the natural heart of stone. We, like Peter, remember our boastful promise: "Though all men shall forsake Thee, yet will not I." We eat our own words with the bitter herbs of repentance. When we think of what we vowed we would be, and of what we have been, we may weep whole showers of grief. He thought on his denying his Lord. The place in which he did it, the little cause which led him into such heinous sin, the oaths and blasphemies with which he sought to confirm his falsehood, and the dreadful hardness of heart which drove him to do so again and yet again. Can we, when we are reminded of our sins, and their exceeding sinfulness, remain stolid and stubborn? Will we not make our house a Bochim, and cry unto the Lord for renewed assurances of pardoning love? May we never take a dry-eyed look at sin, lest ere long we have a tongue parched in the flames of hell. Peter also thought upon his Master's look of love. The Lord followed up the cock's warning voice with an admonitory look of sorrow, pity, and love. That glance was never out of Peter's mind so long as he lived. It was far more effectual than ten thousand sermons would have been without the Spirit. The penitent apostle would be sure to weep when he recollected the Saviour's full forgiveness, which restored him to his former place. To think that we have offended so kind and good a Lord is more than sufficient reason for being constant weepers. Lord, smite our rocky hearts, and make the waters flow.

This sermon had a great impact on my life. I received the CD with this sermon on it, and I listened to that CD so many times that it began to sound static-y. Pastor John preached many sermons that had similar effects.
https://youtu.be/VqT1x3Ui5k0?si=MenPca_LDg54wKoi

Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions

Morning, July 15

"The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out." Leviticus 6:13

Keep the altar of private prayer burning. This is the very life of all piety. The sanctuary and family altars borrow their fires here, therefore let this burn well. Secret devotion is the very essence, evidence, and barometer, of vital and experimental religion.

Burn here the fat of your sacrifices. Let your closet seasons be, if possible, regular, frequent, and undisturbed. Effectual prayer availeth much. Have you nothing to pray for? Let us suggest the Church, the ministry, your own soul, your children, your relations, your neighbours, your country, and the cause of God and truth throughout the world. Let us examine ourselves on this important matter. Do we engage with lukewarmness in private devotion? Is the fire of devotion burning dimly in our hearts? Do the chariot wheels drag heavily? If so, let us be alarmed at this sign of decay. Let us go with weeping, and ask for the Spirit of grace and of supplications. Let us set apart special seasons for extraordinary prayer. For if this fire should be smothered beneath the ashes of a worldly conformity, it will dim the fire on the family altar, and lessen our influence both in the Church and in the world.

The text will also apply to the altar of the heart. This is a golden altar indeed. God loves to see the hearts of His people glowing towards Himself. Let us give to God our hearts, all blazing with love, and seek His grace, that the fire may never be quenched; for it will not burn if the Lord does not keep it burning. Many foes will attempt to extinguish it; but if the unseen hand behind the wall pour thereon the sacred oil, it will blaze higher and higher. Let us use texts of Scripture as fuel for our heart's fire, they are live coals; let us attend sermons, but above all, let us be much alone with Jesus.

Jamal Bryant is such a RACIST. Thanks @kdubtru for breaking down his "sermons". 🤦🏾‍♀️
https://youtu.be/_nEFAFGKFAY?si=qpKMJdpk-yz6ViXi

This is one of my favorite HB Charles sermons...
The Importance of Christian Fellowship
Philippians 2:17-19
https://youtu.be/5Y46ht4XJjw?si=P2zpAU-Ww0UMKOfq

Listening to this message again has blessed my soul and reminded me of some things that I don't need to forget.
https://www.gracechurch.org/sermons/20925

I don't believe for a millisecond that no one knew what was going on with this man. At the very least, they should have not allowed him to continue in the pulpit after finding out that he was in an adulterous relationship.
This particular elder may not have known the whole story, but he was used as a pawn to speak to the church. He is the father of 6 daughters, so they put him up to prove how "sensitive" they are to the most vulnerable. The fact that this church has grown to this size proves that is a lie, bc no way would this church have grown if people knew that the pastor was a pedophile.
Also, the victim put out a statement through her lawyer that said she contacted the church on several occasions. They not only ignored her, they denied her requests and offered her peanuts if she would sign an NDA.
His entire ministry career needs to be investigated, bc I am certain there are other victims. I hope they come forward and I pray that God will heal them from what this monster did.
Robert Morris is DISQUALIFIED from ministry. Period.
(By the way, if you are on twitter, you should give @Kdubtru a follow. He is a solid brother who spends time breaking down these sermons, and sometimes he is even funny while doing it. I hope you will watch this video all the way to the end. And don't forget, I believe that we will soon find out how Tony Evans is connected to this. )
https://youtu.be/eFFLBTPZiEo?si=aMby9ZblLu9MMzr0

Phil Johnson
Out of the Depths
https://www.thegracelifepulpit.com/sermons.aspx?code=2024-02-18-PJ

Every person involved in church needs to read Tozer's sermons on worship: what it is and what it is NOT.
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/tozer-on-worship-and-entertainment_aw-tozer/34702530/#isbn=1600661033

While there is a break in the livestream of the Shepherds Conference 2024, I went back into the archives of Shepherds Conference 2023. My brother in Christ, Darrell Harrison, did an incredible teaching last year called "The Spiritual Deception of Wokeness".
https://www.gracechurch.org/sermons/20925

The first time I truly heard the Gospel preached and preached properly was while watching one of Jack Hibb’s sermons. The Lord used Jack’s sermon, along with videos of Ray Comfort giving the gospel and putting people to the test of God’s moral law, to convict me of my sins. Since then, I have thirsted for the word of God, for sermons that stayed true to God’s word, that avoid the doctrine of man. I find this same love of God’s word in my Pastor here at home, who also teaches verse by verse.

Pastor Jack Hibbs is one of the few pastors out there unafraid to teach the entire Bible, to teach verse by verse, to take his congregation into prophecy, to take on the demonic perverting of our society, governmental overreach, and to stand against the satanic evils that look to consume our children. In every sense of the word, Pastor Jack Hibbs is indwelled with the Holy Spirit, and is a faithful servant of the Lord. This may be Jack’s story, but it is most certainly God’s glory.

Pastor Bob Silling here. Just want folks to know that l am available to speak at your church’s services or events. Also available for evangelistic outreaches outside of your church building. EG: Tent meetings, street or park outreaches, open air meetings. Contact me here or at bobsilling@gmail.com or (540)383-5861. There are videos here of my sermons.

If you did not have the opportunity to hear this message at Shepherds Conference, I hope you will carve out some time in the very near future to listen to my brother in Christ, Darrell Harrison, break down the subject of "wokeness". I haven't heard a better explanation to this day...
https://www.gracechurch.org/sermons/20925