The Lord's Table, A Memorial
A sermon by Henry Mahan on 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 — the meaning of the Lord's Supper, its connection to the Passover, and why it is a memorial for believers.
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Cast Out the Bondwoman and Her Son
A sermon by Henry Mahan on Galatians 4:30 — the allegory of Hagar and Sarah, Ishmael and Isaac: law versus grace, self-righteousness versus Christ, and the call to rest in him alone.
I Never Knew You
A sermon by Henry Mahan on Matthew 7:21–23 — a solemn examination of those who profess Christ but are unknown to him at the judgment, and the call to be found in Christ alone.
God Uses Earthen Vessels
A sermon by Rolfe Barnard on 2 Corinthians 4:7 — God is pleased to confront eternity-bound men with his Son through weak, sinful human vessels: the church which is his body.
Preparing Your Heart to Receive the Truth
A sermon by Rolfe Barnard on James 1:16–21 — three things a man must do to prepare his heart to receive the engrafted word which is able to save the soul.
Modern Ecumenism
Modern ecumenism examined in the light of Scripture — the Catholic claim that Peter was the first Pope refuted from the Bible, and the Vatican's ecumenical agenda shown to be a road back to Rome.
Religious Affections Part III — Distinguishing Signs
Jonathan Edwards presents twelve positive marks of truly gracious affections, culminating in Christian practice as the grand and surest test of genuine saving grace.
Religious Affections Part II — No Certain Signs
Jonathan Edwards examines twelve things which are no certain signs that religious affections are gracious — including high degree, bodily effects, fluent talk, Scripture texts, apparent love, confident assurance, and more.
A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections
Jonathan Edwards' classic treatise (1746) demonstrating from ten arguments that true religion consists very much in holy affections — distinguishing genuine Christian experience from counterfeit religion.
The Sovereignty of God in Creation
Arthur W. Pink demonstrates how God's absolute sovereignty is displayed throughout all creation — from the heavens and the stars to the animal kingdom, the angels, and the diversity of mankind.
The Sweet Uses of Adversity
Spurgeon on Job 10:2 — five reasons why God contends with His people through affliction, and a moving call to the seeking sinner to come to the cross of Christ.
The Comforts and Snares of Social and Relative Affections
John Newton on how marriage, family, and friendship — though lawful and God-given — may become idols. The believer's chief danger lies not in gross sin but in the abuse of lawful things.
Jacob's Model Prayer
Spurgeon's 1867 sermon on Genesis 32:9–12 — how Jacob's prayer before meeting Esau is a model of plain, humble, argumentative pleading with God, holding Him to His promises.
Essential Points in Prayer
C.H. Spurgeon's 1887 sermon on four essentials: praying before God, the desire to be truly heard, assurance of answered prayer, and prayer for God's continued blessing upon the church.
Blemishes in Christian Character
John Newton's seven vivid character portraits — Austerus, Humanus, Prudens, Volatilis, Cessator, Curiosus, and Querulus — exposing common faults that cloud the influence of sincere believers.
All Things Work Together for Good
John Newton's September 1774 letter on Romans 8:28 — written to a friend suffering illness, on the sovereignty and wisdom of God in every trial great and small.
The Benefits of Affliction
John Newton's December 1776 letter on how God uses trials to quicken prayer, loosen our hold on this world, open the Scriptures, and conform us to Christ.
On Christian Liberty and Worldly Amusements
John Newton's 1776 letter on the proper limits of Christian liberty, self-denial for weaker brethren, redeeming the time, and being a separated people in an evil day.
Walking with God
John Newton's 1773 letter on how to walk with God in the daily occurrences of life — doing all to His glory, finding the path of duty plain, and casting all care upon Him.
Causes, Nature, and Marks of a Decline in Grace
John Newton's 1765 letter on how believers lose their first warmth, the pitfalls of early zeal, and how grace is recovered through humility and faith in Christ.
Faith and Assurance
J.C. Ryle examines the vital distinction between saving faith and the full assurance of salvation — and why every true believer can press on toward the confidence Paul expressed in 2 Timothy 4.
Christ's Relationship to His People
A series of four messages by L.R. Shelton Jr. on Jesus Christ as our all in all — the Living Bread, the Good Shepherd, the Great Physician, and our Life.
Israel, Nuclear Threats, and the Politics of Fear
Examining Netanyahu's thirty-year shifting timeline on Iran's nuclear programme, the gap between Mossad's internal assessments and public claims, the 2025 strikes and what followed — and what the Scriptures say about government authority (Romans 13).
"Faith-Based" Films or Hollywood Heresy?
Hollywood could not, as a general rule, be relied upon to produce decent, moral, clean entertainment. But what about Faith-Based Films? A detailed look at this important question.
Evidence For Noah's Flood Presented
Displaying various types of geological evidence which a world wide flood described in the Bible left behind, confirming God's Word.
Pentecostal/Charismatic Movement
An overall Scripture analysis of doctrines contained in this particular religion.
John Hagee Bows to the Antichrist
A Pentecostal preacher who is now seeking unity with the Vatican.
The True Meaning of Easter and The Passover
Discussing the various traditions of Easter, and following the real time frame of the Lord's death and Resurrection.
Mormon Girls At My Door
Based on a true story about witnessing the Gospel to those who are witnessing in another religion. Also a follow-up on the girls' progress. Updated.
The Lord's Prayer
A study on Matthew 6:10, "Thy kingdom come," by Arthur Pink.
How to Trust God's Promises for Our Assurance and Perseverance
A wonderful outline and description of many Scriptures pertaining to this wonderful and precious doctrine.
The UFO Movement
First part of a three-part series: unraveling the history and some of the common mysteries surrounding UFOs in light of Scripture.
The Antichrist
That man, dressed in white, who looks so serene, who calls himself the "Holy Father" — who addresses vast crowds from the Vatican — that man is the Antichrist!
The History and Practices of Christmas
A very detailed study on aspects of the origins of Christmas — how Christians of the past viewed this holiday, the various customs and where they came from.
The Holy Spirit a Comforter
A sermon by Spurgeon which gives Christians hope when under the distress of everyday life.
Terrorism & Islamic Doctrine: Six Years Later
A sequel to a previous news item posted in 2001, updated in 2002. See also: the original article.
Jacob Zuma Says Afrikaners Are the Only True White South Africans
Perhaps one of the more shocking statements from the likely next President of South Africa at the conclusion of the April 2009 election.
The Predicament of Evolution
Written in 1925, to show that science during that time supported creationism and not evolutionism.
The Jesuits Elect a New General
In January 2008, the Jesuits elected their new Superior General (Black Pope) after Peter-Hans Kolvenbach resigned. A look at the new Jesuit General.
The Jesuits: The Secret Army of the Papacy
A detailed introduction on this religious organization.
Illegal Immigration Updates
News bits on the continuing war of illegal immigration in the United States. Updated on a regular basis.
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