PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH (BY SPURGEON)
We fear there are some among us this morning who still indulge in the sins which brought Christ to death, some that still are trusting in their own righteousness and so are despising his; because if their’s will suffice, then his were superfluous. O God, we ask you, bring men away from all their false trusts to rest in the great sacrifice of your dear Son. Let not one person here be so callous to the merit of Christ as not to love him, or so indifferent to the efficacy of his blood as not to desire to be cleansed in it.
Oh, bring every one of us now to believe in Jesus Christ with our whole heart unto eternal life, that so everyone who gathers with our church today may belong to Jesus, that he may have a portion with the great. But even those who have believed in Christ have need to put up the same prayer. Our Lord and Master, Redeemer and Savior, come and take entire possession of us.
Amen.
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WEEKEND LONG READ (SERMON BY SPURGEON)
The Tender Mercy of God
Our point is this, that when the Lord Jesus Christ visits us, he actually brings light to our darkness; really leads into the way, and makes that way a way of peace to us. Put all together, and remember what the Lord has done for you. You did not know the way once, and all the preaching in the world would not have made you know it, if Jesus had not by his Spirit visited you as the dayspring.
Read the full sermon from the Spurgeon Center for Biblical Preaching at Midwestern Seminary.
A FREE RESOURCE FROM MIDWESTERN
Union with Christ: An Unbreakable Fellowship
What does it mean to be “one with Christ” or “in Christ?” This is a crucial theological topic, which is often overlooked or misunderstood by Christians today.
This post is part of the Theology in the Everyday series, which seeks to introduce and explain theological concepts in 500 words or less, with a 200-word section helping explain the doctrine to kids.
PREPARE FOR MINISTRY AT MIDWESTERN
With all the hardships and headwinds Christian ministers face in a post-Christian world, along with the growing reality of ministry burnout, this year’s For The Church National Conference seeks to remind ministry leaders and saints alike of the glorious calling of everyday ministry. There may be days filled with difficulties and loss, yet being a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ is worth every pain, every worry, and every tear.
Join us in Kansas City on September 11-12 to remember why everyday ministry matters for the glory of God and the good of the Church.