PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH (BY SPURGEON)
Be pleased to visit your church with the Holy Spirit. Renew the day of Pentecost in our midst, and in the midst of all gatherings of your people may there come the downfall of the holy fire, the uprising of the heavenly wind.
May matters that are now slow and dead become quick and full of life, and may the Lord Jesus Christ be exalted in the midst of his church which is his fullness, “the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way” (Ephesians 1:23). May multitudes be converted; may they come flocking to Christ with holy eagerness to find in him a refuge as the doves fly to their nests.
Amen.
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WEEKEND LONG READ (SERMON BY SPURGEON)
The First Christmas Carol
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14)
May God give you peace with yourselves; may he give you good will towards all your friends, your enemies, and your neighbors; and may he give you grace to give glory to God in the highest. I will say no more, except at the close of this sermon to wish every one of you, when the day shall come, the happiest Christmas you ever had in your lives.
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9 Biblical Methods for Encouraging One Another
Your marriage, family, and church all need encouragement. In the middle of struggle, sin, and suffering, we can bring the hope-filled voice of encouragement. In the mire of apathy, fear, and discouragement we can light the fire with the matches of encouragement. It is a great tool to serve others. A great gift we can give.
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