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      • • 363. The Glorious Right Hand of the Lord | Answers in Genesis
          God had made a positive promise to Moses that for the time of a whole month he would feed the vast host in the wilderness with meat.
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      • • 2358. The Unchangeable Christ | Answers in Genesis
          “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.” This is true of our Lord in several respects.
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      • • 2256. Daniel’s Band | Answers in Genesis
          It did not do Daniel any harm to know that he was greatly beloved by God; or else he would not have received that information from heaven.
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      • • 2609. Our Thoughts About God’s Thoughts | Answers in Genesis
          This Psalm expounds on the omniscience of God. In the most forcible manner, it shows that God’s eye has always rested on us, and is resting on us now.
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      • • 1624. Welcome! Welcome! | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon dwells upon the fact that Jesus welcomes all who come to him.
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      • • 73. Effectual Calling | Answers in Genesis
          We are continually reminded in our conversation with young converts, how absolutely necessary it is to repeat our former lessons, and repeatedly assert and prove over and over again those doctrines...
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      • • 197. The Spies | Answers in Genesis
          The unbelief of the children of Israel, prompted them to send spies into Canaan. Only two were true to the Lord.
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      • • 1100. Good News for the Lost | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon describes how the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.
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      • • 1091. Prayer Certified of Success | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the Lord’s promise that whoever seeks Him will find Him.
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      • • 2756. Saving The Lost | Answers in Genesis
          The mission of Jesus was that of pure mercy, and indescribable love. Our Lord Jesus Christ did not come into the world to seek his own honour, but to seek and to save the lost; not to get anything for himself, but to give everything to those who are lost.
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      • • 2757. Victorious Faith | Answers in Genesis
          We are not only God’s adopted children; if we are indeed born from above, we are God’s new-born children. The divine nature is actually put into us when we are born of God; is that not a wonderful thing? And that miracle of mercy must be accomplished in all of us who are ever to overcome the world.
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      • • 2459. Better Than Wine | Answers in Genesis
          I suppose, in the earlier ages when the Word of God was written, it would hardly have been conceivable that there could have existed on the face of the earth such a number of drunken men and women as now pollute and defile it by their very presence.
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      • • 2666. The Sorrowful Man’s Question | Answers in Genesis
          Dear friends, if life were not continued for any but those who are bright of eye, and fleet of foot, and joyful of heart, how few would live! And if, the first time that darkness fell on a man’s pathway, he were to be permitted to die, well, then, the whole population of the globe would soon be swept away.
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      • • 1591. Honey From A Lion | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Romans 5:15.
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      • • 2545. The Greatest Folly In The World | Answers in Genesis
          We are told that God looked out of heaven to see if there were any who had understanding, who sought after God. If there had been any, God would have seen them, for he sees all things and all people. If there had been any good people, God would have discovered them.
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      • • 2745. Intercession And Supplication | Answers in Genesis
          It is God who writes intercession on men’s hearts. All true prayer comes from him, but especially that least selfish and most Christ-like form of prayer called intercession; when the supplicant forgets all about himself, and his own needs, and all his pleadings, his tears, and his arguments are on behalf of others.
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      • • 3179. A Comprehensive Benediction | Answers in Genesis
          All through his epistles, Paul is continually expressing his best wishes for the friends to whom he writes.
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      • • 2363. Comfort And Constancy | Answers in Genesis
          Comfort alone is not sufficient; and, secondly, because constancy without comfort will not suffice us.
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      • • 1917. In Christ No Condemnation | Answers in Genesis
          Believers are in a state of conflict, but not in a state of condemnation, and that at the very time when the conflict is hottest the believer is still justified.
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      • • 20. The Carnal Mind Enmity Against God | Answers in Genesis
          This is a very solemn indictment which the Apostle Paul here levels against the carnal mind. He declares it to be enmity against God.
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      • • 1878. A Traitor Suspected And Convicted | Answers in Genesis
          The caring for the flesh sours the soul against God, so that he who cares for the flesh is soon filled with enmity against God.
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      • • 3040. The Happy Beggar | Answers in Genesis
          There is no crime, and there is no credit in being poor. Everything depends on the reason for the poverty.
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      • • 2353. “Out Of The Depths.” | Answers in Genesis
          However eminent for grace a man of God may be, it may happen to him, sometimes, that the thought of his sin may be paramount over his faith.
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      • • 2916. A Memorable Milestone | Answers in Genesis
          My conscience could not be satisfied with a forgiveness that came to me unjustly, for the glory of God would be dishonoured by it. We have preached the righteousness of God; and we lay a firm foundation on which to build the comfort and hope of the believer in Christ Jesus.
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      • • 2807. Spared! | Answers in Genesis
          The vision of Ezekiel which is recorded in the previous chapter brought to light the abominations of the house of Judah. He stood alive among the dead, because he was found faithful among the faithless; he survived in the midst of universal destruction, because he had served his God in the midst of universal depravity.
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      • • 1845. The Compassion Of The Lord, The Comfort Of The Afflicted | Answers in Genesis
          When severely distressed, we are too apt to think and to speak as we ought not to do concerning the Most High.
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      • • 402. The Joint Heirs and Their Divine Portion | Answers in Genesis
          The apostle has proceeded through a simple but exceedingly forcible train of reasoning until he gains this glorious point—“Joint heirs with Christ.”
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      • • 2961. “Heirs Of God” | Answers in Genesis
          Since our heirship with God depends on our being the children of God, it does not depend on our natural descent.
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      • • 788. Creation’s Groans and the Saints’ Sighs | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the longing every believer should have for the restoration of all things.
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      • • 1616. Saved In Hope | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Romans 8:24–25.
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      • • 159. The True Christian’s Blessedness | Answers in Genesis
          We have here the description of a true Christian, and a declaration of that Christian’s blessedness.
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      • • 355. Portraits of Christ | Answers in Genesis
          It is not so much predestination which will occupy our attention this morning, as the fact that believers are predestinated to be conformed to the image of God’s dear Son.
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      • • 1043. Glorious Predestination | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about what it means to be predestined to be conformed to the image of Christ.
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      • • 241. Predestination and Calling | Answers in Genesis
          The great book of God’s decrees is securely sealed against the curiosity of man.
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      • • 627. Justification and Glory | Answers in Genesis
          Paul’s letter to the Romans includes a promise that God will glorify those that He justified. Charles Spurgeon explains these terms and their connection.
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      • • 751. More Than Conquerors | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains one of the many benefits of being in Christ—we are more than conquerors.
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      • • 1505. Prayer To God In Trouble An Acceptable Sacrifice | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses how calling upon God in the day of trouble brings honour to God in the very act, in its answer, and in our subsequent conduct.
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      • • 1876. Robinson Crusoe’s Text | Answers in Genesis
          One book charmed us all in the days of our youth. Is there a boy alive who has not read it? “Robinson Crusoe” was a wealth of wonders to me.
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      • • 3134. The Spirit's Work In The New Creation | Answers in Genesis
          The first divine act in preparing this planet for the habitation of man was for the Spirit of God to move on the face of the waters.
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      • • 3216. The Two Gatherings | Answers in Genesis
          I think there can be little doubt that we have here a prophecy of our Lord’s second advent.
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      • • 1245. Jesus In Our Midst | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the presence of Jesus Christ.
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      • • 2470. Jacob And Doubting Souls — A Parallel | Answers in Genesis
          I think that the patriarch Jacob may well serve as the type and emblem of a doubting soul, one who has been told the good news of salvation, the gospel of God’s grace, but who cannot bring his mind to believe it.
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      • • 1198. A Solemn Impeachment Of Unbelievers | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about the great sin of unbelief.
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      • • 3236. The Gospel Cordial | Answers in Genesis
          These somewhat unusual sentences were spoken by the mother of Lemuel to her son, who was probably Solomon.
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      • • 3386. Christ Our Peace | Answers in Genesis
          Wherever we may wander around the circumference, we always feel a drawing in of our soul towards the centre, which is “Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
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      • • 678. Praise Your God, O Zion | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the reactions of the people who witnessed the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.
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      • • 1553. Faith Working By Love | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 1553. Faith Working By Love, delivered On Sunday Morning, August 15, 1880, By C. H. Spurgeon, At The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
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      • • 1750. The Luther Sermon At Exeter Hall | Answers in Genesis
          The chief testimony of our great Reformer was to the justification of a sinner in the sight of God by faith in Jesus Christ, and by that alone.
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      • • 3249. Under The Apple Tree | Answers in Genesis
          Christ known should be Christ used. It is a pity that we know so much about Christ, and yet enjoy him so little. May our experience keep pace with our knowledge, and may that experience be composed of a practical using of our Lord.
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      • • 1447. The Empty Seat | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon draws spiritual application from David’s empty seat.
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      • • 1859. The Cross Our Boast | Answers in Genesis
          Oh men, your tendency is to boast in something; your wisdom will be to find a boast worthy of an immortal mind.
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      • • 2834. Conceit Rebuked | Answers in Genesis
          Please, dear friends, never attempt to mould the character of God with the fingers of your own imagination. Worship him just as he is, though you cannot comprehend him. Believe in him as he reveals himself, and never imagine that you could, by making any change in him, accomplish an improvement in him.
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      • • 789. Lingerers Hastened | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon delivers a message addressing those who share the gospel and to those who hear it.
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      • • 2400. “Escape For Your Life!” | Answers in Genesis
          God has messengers nowadays; and he still sends by them short, sharp, urgent, stimulating messages like this, “Escape for your life.”
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      • • 3120. A View Of God's Glory | Answers in Genesis
          That was a large request for Moses to make. He could not have asked for more: “I beseech you, show me your glory.”
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      • • 1566. Cheer For The Worker, And Hope For London | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Acts 18:9–10.
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      • • 3037. Christians Kept From Sin | Answers in Genesis
          The best of men need to be always on the watch, lest, in some sudden temptation, they should be carried off their feet.
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      • • 1300. The Little Dogs | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the fact that faith’s mouth cannot be closed, that faith never disputes with God, that faith argues mightily, and that faith wins her suit.
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      • • 2418. “All Of One” | Answers in Genesis
          Come, my hearer, do you belong to the sanctified? Have you any part or lot in this matter? Does it concern you that the Sanctifier and the sanctified are “all of one” if you are not one of them? The more glorious the privileges of the gospel, the more doleful is your state if they are not yours.
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      • • 2461. Rejoicing And Remembering | Answers in Genesis
          It is a very blessed habit of saints who have grown in grace to enter into actual conversation with the Well-Beloved. Our text is not so much speaking of him as speaking to him: “We will be glad and rejoice in you, we will remember your love more than wine.”
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      • • 3088. The Storm And The Shower | Answers in Genesis
          We are sure that we understand this passage, for we have our Lord Jesus Christ’s application of it to himself.
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      • • 3401. Sharing Christ’s Life | Answers in Genesis
          This was, and is, the sign of the true believer, that he sees Jesus. When Jesus was here among men, the world saw him in a certain sense, but yet in truth it did not see him at all.
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      • • 3442. “The Desire of All Nations.” | Answers in Genesis
          In the second temple, during the time it should stand, the new covenant of Christ was softly melted into the light of spiritual truth.
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      • • 3441. God’s Memorial of His People | Answers in Genesis
          We have here a metaphorical speech to show the impossibility of God’s forgetting us. “I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands.”
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      • • 3440. Attention! | Answers in Genesis
          Still the Father says to us concerning his well-beloved Son, “Hear him.”
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      • • 3439. Man Transient: God’s Word Eternal | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 3439. Man Transient: God’s Word Eternal, delivered On Thursday Evening, November 26, 1868, By C. H. Spurgeon, At The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
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      • • 3438. The Compassion of Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          If you would sum up the whole character of Christ in reference to ourselves, it might be gathered into this one sentence, “He was moved with compassion.”
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      • • 3437. Friendship’s Guide | Answers in Genesis
          It is very easy to understand how Jesus Christ is our friend. Did ever anyone deserve the name so well?
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      • • 3435. Sanctified Sorrow | Answers in Genesis
          For many an age the light did not shine on heathen lands. Only one place on all the earth received the congenial beams of the Sun of Righteousness.
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      • • 3434. Fruitless Faith | Answers in Genesis
          Whatever the statement of James may be, it could never have been his intention to contradict the gospel.
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      • • 3433. Love’s Reward | Answers in Genesis
          Is our love set on God? Search your hearts, for the question is very poignant.
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      • • 3432. “The Zeal Of The Lord” | Answers in Genesis
          Zeal is an attribute which is attributable to man; but we do not often think or speak of the zeal of the Lord of hosts.
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      • • 3430. Chiding and Cheering | Answers in Genesis
          This chapter gives us a very delightful picture of the companionship and kindly communion which were kept up between our Saviour and his twelve disciples.
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      • • 3429. “Accepted In The Beloved” | Answers in Genesis
          Let this bell ring, and there is a depth of silver sweetness in it which will make the sanctified ear and heart glad with the fulness of joy.
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      • • 3428. Private and Confidential | Answers in Genesis
          This text is a great deep, but at the outset we must say that we have neither the time nor the skill at this time to attempt to fathom it.
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      • • 3427. The Blessed Christ | Answers in Genesis
          The Word became incarnate and stooped from the throne of heaven to the manger of Bethlehem’s stable.
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      • • 3426. A Severe Grievance | Answers in Genesis
          The people of Israel had been hunted so much that they forgot the place where they once rested. The same remark may be made of some congregations.
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      • • 3425. Days of Heaven on the Earth | Answers in Genesis
          As this text was originally written, it referred only to the length of life and the length of existence which God promised to his obedient Israel.
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      • • 3424. Turning From Death | Answers in Genesis
          God is earnest in pleading with men to turn from their sins so that he may not be constrained to punish them, as he must do if they go on in their iniquities.
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      • • 3423. Beholding God’s Church | Answers in Genesis
          The proper study of the Christian is Christ. Next to that subject is the Church.
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      • • 3421. Prayer Meetings | Answers in Genesis
          In those churches which are not tied and bound by liturgies and rituals, it has been common to hold meetings for social prayer. We call them prayer meetings.
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      • • 3420. Could He Not? Ah! But He Would Not | Answers in Genesis
          Here was very good reasoning. Jesus Christ had opened the eyes of the blind, could he not, therefore, have healed Lazarus of the disease which proved fatal?
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      • • 2651. The Christian’s Service And Honour | Answers in Genesis
          He who spurns the counsel of God, despises his law, and tramples on his commands, commits an act of suicide to his own liberty. Those who act like this, while they seek to be free, become the worst slaves;
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      • • 2338. The Crisis Of This World | Answers in Genesis
          In anticipation of Calvary, Jesus’ soul was full of trouble; not that he feared death, but his death was to be a very particular one.
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      • • 2413. Despised Light Withdrawn | Answers in Genesis
          Our Saviour was very gentle with those who had real difficulties. He would reason with them over and over again; he would state a truth, and restate it; or he would enlarge and expand it, for he was gentle with seeking souls as a mother is with her child.
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      • • 397. Fire! Fire! Fire! | Answers in Genesis
          Before we explain the metaphor of the text, it may be well for us to remark that we are not sufficiently grateful, I fear, for the preservation which God affords to us from fire.
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      • • 1895. Love Abounding, Love Complaining, Love Abiding | Answers in Genesis
          Concentrate your thoughts upon this wonderful theme, to which I trust you are no strangers; for you live in that love, and it is the joy of your hearts.
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      • • 2548. Four Contrasts | Answers in Genesis
          Beloved friends, there are many lights in which we can see sin; and our perception of sin very much depends on the light in which we look at it.
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      • • 2799. The Church Encouraged And Exhorted | Answers in Genesis
          The whole race of mankind has gone astray; but God has his chosen people among the fallen race. It is our firm conviction that there are many among them who are the sons and daughters of God, and who shall yet be brought near to him.
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      • • 170. The Immutability of Christ | Answers in Genesis
          It is good that there is one person who is always the same. It is good that there is one stable rock amid the changing billows of this sea of life.
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      • • 848. Jesus Christ Immutable | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon elaborates on a powerful truth presented in Hebrews. Jesus Christ is the same today, yesterday, and forever.
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      • • 2551. God’s Knowledge Of Sin | Answers in Genesis
          There is one solemn thought which deeply impresses the man who is right at heart, but who sees his own foolishness and sin, and mourns it; and that thought is, that God sees it.
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      • • 14. The Victory of Faith | Answers in Genesis
          The epistles of John are perfumed with love. The word is continually occurring, while the Spirit enters into every sentence. Each letter is thoroughly soaked and impregnated with this heavenly honey.
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      • • 2115. The Drought Of Nature, The Rain Of Grace, And Its Lesson | Answers in Genesis
          In God alone can men live happily; and if they would be recovered from their fallen state, it is to the Lord their God that they must turn.
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      • • 1096. Divine Love and its Gifts | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains that God not only loves us, but He also bestows gifts to His children.
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      • • 1087. The Hexapla of Mystery | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon elaborates on a passage many believe to be an early Christian hymn or creed.
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      • • 1542. Free Grace A Motive For Free Giving | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the consolation freely provided and bestowed in the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and how it should lead us to a holy benevolence towards others who need consolation.
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      • • 2364. Poverty And Riches | Answers in Genesis
          The infinite grace of the Lord Jesus Christ constrained him to lay aside the royalties of heaven, and endure the sufferings and the griefs of our mortality.
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      • • 2991. What We Have And Are To Have | Answers in Genesis
          We desire to build what will endure the fire of the great testing day; — not wood, hay, and stubble, but gold, silver, and precious stones.
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      • • 198. The Heavenly Race | Answers in Genesis
          We are continually insisting upon it from day to day, that salvation is not by works, but by grace. We lay this down as one of the very foundational doctrines of the gospel.
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      • • 1858. God Our Continual Resort | Answers in Genesis
          What a gracious heart David must have had, to speak like this of his God! He desired to be upon the most intimate terms with the Lord his God.
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      • • 2354. Scarlet Sinners Pardoned And Purified | Answers in Genesis
          So God meets man in two ways; he meets him, first, by the perfect pardon of sin, and, next, by a complete deliverance from the power of sin.
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      • • 2917. The Doors Of The Shadow Of Death | Answers in Genesis
          I must confess that, as far as I am concerned, of those I have seen passing through, who have believed in Christ, most of the saints have passed through gladly. They have entered the gates with a cheery note, with a song, or with a Hallelujah.
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      • • 977. The Master’s Profession—The Disciples’ Pursuit | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon exhorts listeners to fulfill our calling by emulating the obedience demonstrated by Christ.
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      • • 660. Light, Natural and Spiritual | Answers in Genesis
          Using the example of natural light, Charles Spurgeon explains the spiritual lght that God gives.
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      • • 651. A Sermon From a Rush | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon draws comparisons between the rush and the hypocrite.
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      • • 1252. Sow For Yourselves | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon encourages believers not to neglect seedtime and not to neglect harvest when it comes.
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      • • 1243. The First Day Of Creation | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Genesis 1:4.
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      • • 1877. Our Own Dear Shepherd | Answers in Genesis
          He opens his mouth, and speaks to you. You will open your ear, and listen to him, if you are indeed his own.
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      • • 1518. Beloved, And Yet Afflicted | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on John 11:3.
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      • • 2249. Even Now | Answers in Genesis
          In the presence of Christ it seems very natural to trust him even in the worst extremity. When we are at our wits’ end then he delights to help us.
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      • • 2250. Words To Rest On | Answers in Genesis
          We should feel extremely grateful whenever, in any place, God raises up a judge to deliver Israel, and when the people serve God all the days of that judge.
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      • • 1799. “Though He Were Dead” | Answers in Genesis
          Martha is a very accurate type of a class of anxious believers. They do believe truly, but not with such confidence as to lay aside their care.
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      • • 1052. The Sphere of Instrumentality | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon uses the account of Jesus raising Lazarus to discuss what believers can do for unbelievers.
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      • • 1776. Unbinding Lazarus | Answers in Genesis
          How kind of our Lord Jesus to permit his disciples to do some little thing in connection with his great deeds, that they may be “workers together with him.”
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      • • 1777. Esther’s Exaltation; or, Who Knows? | Answers in Genesis
          What if Israel had been destroyed for lack of Esther’s intercession? Her name would have been a byword among other nations as a base and traitorous woman.
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      • • 2554. The Spiritual Resurrection | Answers in Genesis
          Christians believe that this body which we now inhabit, though it must die and see corruption, shall be raised again from the dust
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      • • 550. The Ship on Fire—A Voice of Warning | Answers in Genesis
          The other day, there sailed down the Thames as stout a vessel as had ever ploughed the deep.
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      • • 77. Divine Sovereignty | Answers in Genesis
          There is no attribute of God more comforting to his children than the doctrine of Divine Sovereignty.
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      • • 442. God’s Will and Man’s Will | Answers in Genesis
          The great controversy which for many ages has divided the Christian Church has hinged upon the difficult question of “the will.”
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      • • 433. Life in Earnest | Answers in Genesis
          Those men prosper who do their work with all their hearts, while those are almost certain to fail who go to their labour leaving half their hearts behind them.
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      • • 553. Election No Discouragement to Seeking Souls | Answers in Genesis
          Because God is the Maker, and Creator, and Sustainer of all things, he has a right to do as he wishes with all his works.
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      • • 544. Lessons from Lydia’s Conversion | Answers in Genesis
          As long as time endures, or human slaughter is thought worthy of a record.
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      • • 1298. Enoch | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the implications of Enoch’s walking with God, the circumstances connected with his remarkable life, and its conclusion.
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      • • 107. Faith | Answers in Genesis
          The chief end of man, we believe, in this life and in the next, is to please God his Maker. If any man pleases God, he does that which is most conducive to his own temporal and eternal welfare.
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      • • 102. False Professors Solemnly Warned | Answers in Genesis
          Paul was the very model of what a Christian minister should be.
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      • • 2100. Faith Essential To Pleasing God | Answers in Genesis
          In all ages certain people have been well pleasing to God, and their walk in life has been such as was his delight.
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      • • 2101. Life And Pardon | Answers in Genesis
          What does it matter to me if another man receives life and pardon, if I heading for death, and still lie under condemnation?
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      • • 2513. How To Please God | Answers in Genesis
          The Israelites could not enter into Canaan because of unbelief; and men in this day cannot enter into the privileges of the gospel because of unbelief. Let us pity and pray for those who do not have faith. Oh, that God would hear the cries of his children, and work faith in men, for this also is the gift of God!
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      • • 2514. Servus Servorum | Answers in Genesis
          Our Lord Jesus Christ did not merely come to save us from the guilt of sin, but he came to save us from the power of sin. He does not merely bring us pardon, but he brings us holiness, and he comes to make us like himself.
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      • • 2740. What Is Essential In Coming To God? | Answers in Genesis
          We must believe “that he is,” we must believe that there is a God, — that these things do not spring from themselves, or come by chance, or in any way whatever except that there is a personal God, who created all things, and by whom all things consist. If you do not believe that, you certainly will never come to God.
      • 2147-noah-faith-fear-obedience-salvation/1 page
      • • 2147. Noah’s Faith, Fear, Obedience, And Salvation | Answers in Genesis
          The apostle could not avoid mentioning Noah; for in him faith shone out eminently.
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      • • 2148. The Tenderness Of Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          What is a Saviour but a word to tantalize my despairing spirit, until I can say that this Saviour is mine?
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      • • 2292. Abraham, A Pattern For Believers | Answers in Genesis
          Abraham’s life, taken literally, is full of instruction; but we shall be wise to take its spirit, and endeavour to make it our own.
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      • • 2293. Simeon’s Swan Song | Answers in Genesis
          See what death is to the believer. It is only a departure. It is a departure after a day of service.
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      • • 2924. Restraining Grace | Answers in Genesis
          Our subject, which is “Restraining grace,” the grace which God sends to prevent saints and sinners from running into sin. I hope before the service is over, many of us in looking back on our past lives will gratefully bless the Lord.
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      • • 2294. The Memory Of Christ’s Love | Answers in Genesis
          This will be our endless theme throughout the eternal ages, “His great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in sins.”
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      • • 1713. Other Sheep And One Flock | Answers in Genesis
          Rest assured of the Father’s love for His sheep; rest assured of the immutability of His purpose concerning them, and rest assured of its ultimate achievement.
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      • • 995. The Sheep and Their Shepherd | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about the privileges of being sheep that belong to Christ.
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      • • 986. Victor Emmanuel, Emancipator | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses how Christ is victorious and has set us free from our sins.
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      • • 2120. The Security Of Believers; Or, Sheep Who Shall Never Perish | Answers in Genesis
          Our Saviour did not hesitate to preach the deeper doctrines of the gospel to the most miscellaneous assembly.
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      • • 3006. The Lord Is My Shepherd | Answers in Genesis
          If I can remind you of old and precious truths, and also remind you of sweet experiences which are past, this will not be an unprofitable topic for our meditation.
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      • • 3007. Gadding About | Answers in Genesis
          God’s ancient people were very prone to forget him, and to worship the false deities of the neighbouring heathen.
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      • • 3060. The Good Shepherd | Answers in Genesis
          David spoke of what he knew, what he had verified all his lifelong, and this rendered him truly eloquent.
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      • • 3061. The Rule Of Grace | Answers in Genesis
          Our Saviour never sought popularity. He never for a moment sought to preach flesh-pleasing truths.
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      • • 3025. Fifteen Years After! | Answers in Genesis
          Some of the choicest utterances of believers have come from them when God’s waves and billows have been made to roll over them.
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      • • 3026. Vanity Depreciated | Answers in Genesis
          Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity; and revive me in your way.
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      • • 799. Jesus, the Example of Holy Praise | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon points to Jesus Christ as the perfect example of grateful praise.
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      • • 790. King’s Gardens | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon looks at several of the gardens mentioned in Scripture and discusses their significance.
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      • • 1312. Why May I Rejoice? | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the joy which needs moderating, the joy which needs stirring up, and the joy of the Lord in sympathy with this last joy.
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      • • 1727. The Voice From The Cloud And The Voice Of The Beloved | Answers in Genesis
          Not signs and wonders without, but a new heart within, is the grand cure for unbelief.
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      • • 2729. Christ's Transfigured Face | Answers in Genesis
          A kind of radiance would shine out from Christ, in some dim degree, now and then; but, on this occasion, he took off the veil. We shall gather some instruction while we meditate first on the transfiguration as a whole, and then turn our thoughts especially to the brightness of Christ’s transfigured face.
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      • • 2658. Waking To See Christ’s Glory | Answers in Genesis
          If you and I are to see the glories of Christ, it is necessary that we also should be awake, and that is more than can be said of all of us. I may say to some, “Let us not sleep, as others do”; for there are many who are so soundly sleeping that they are quite oblivious of the glories of Christ.
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      • • 999. The Withering Work of the Spirit | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains how the Holy Spirit leads believers to mature in their faith to become more like Christ.
      • 2733-christs-revealing-himself-to-mary-magdalene/1 page
      • • 2733. Christ’s Revealing Himself To Mary Magdalene | Answers in Genesis
          It is particularly encouraging to remember that the first person to whom our Lord Jesus Christ appeared after his ressurection was Mary Magdalene. In thinking over this subject, I have come to the conclusion that Mary Magdalene was selected to see Christ first because she loved him most.
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      • • 2812. Causes and Cure of Fainting | Answers in Genesis
          Unbelief is based on absurdity, but faith rests on reason and fact. This may not at first sight seem to be true, but it really is so. To believe in the almighty and all-wise God, is the most rational thing in the world; and to doubt him, is both the most wicked and the most irrational thing.
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      • • 1552. The Friends Of Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on John 15:14.
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      • • 2709. Christ’s Past And Present Witnesses | Answers in Genesis
          Our Lord Jesus Christ ought to be believed on his own unsupported word; first, because of the divinity of his nature. God cannot lie; and that Christ is God is abundantly proved by his miracles. He did what no one except God could do.
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      • • 2444. Cheering Words | Answers in Genesis
          The Saviour was about to leave his disciples, and this was the hardest trial which they had ever experienced. Since there could be no trial to them like the loss of the Saviour’s presence, it was at this time Jesus gave them his richest consolation.
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      • • 3049. Going And Weeping | Answers in Genesis
          As long as you can go and sing, in the name of the Lord, let nothing stop you from doing so.
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      • • 3317. A Sweet Salaam {a} | Answers in Genesis
          Sons of men, rejoice that such a God has revealed himself to you! This should cause a universal Hallelujah, the whole world over, as soon as it is ever heard.
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      • • 2196. Hosanna! | Answers in Genesis
          Assuredly, this honour paid to our Lord was incredibly strange; a gleam of sunlight in a day of clouds, a glimpse of summertime in a long and dreary winter.
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      • • 1795. Pleading And Encouragement | Answers in Genesis
          No man sins more unreservedly than he who sins in desperation, believing that there is no pardon for him from God.
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      • • 2286. An Ancient Question Modernized | Answers in Genesis
          Ezekiel’s wife died. His heart was bleeding; but he received orders from his divine Master that he should not mourn, nor weep, nor make a sign of mourning.
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      • • 1944. Might Have Been, Or May Be | Answers in Genesis
          Jesus must pour out his soul, not only to tears, but to death, so that all may see how deeply he loves us.
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      • • 3418. An Unalterable Law | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 3418. An Unalterable Law, published On Thursday, August 6, 1914.
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      • • 3417. Our Youth Renewed | Answers in Genesis
          In this delightful Psalm, one sees how David finds something of praise within him in everything on which he thinks.
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      • • 3416. Shall and Will | Answers in Genesis
          This psalm is full to the very brim of very great and precious promises, nor is our text the least choice of them all.
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      • • 3415. Right-Hand Sins | Answers in Genesis
          Salvation is, in short, deliverance from sin. It is not possible, therefore, that any man should have salvation, and yet continue in the indulgence of sin.
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      • • 3414. “Brief Life Is Our Portion Here” | Answers in Genesis
          According to the judgment of Calvin, and some of the ablest commentators, there is a kind of pettishness in this verse.
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      • • 3413. God’s Mercy Going Before | Answers in Genesis
          If you read this Psalm, you will find that David was in a very grievous plight. He was surrounded by the most cruel and the most false of men.
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      • • 3412. The Heavenly Rainbow | Answers in Genesis
          I have a notion concerning this rainbow, that it was a complete circle. It must have been, I should imagine, a complete ring.
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      • • 3411. Joining the Church | Answers in Genesis
          Some people are always trying to prove what is customary in the Christian Church. They are always looking for examples and precedents.
      • 3409-seeking-richly-rewarded/1 page
      • • 3409. Seeking Richly Rewarded | Answers in Genesis
          Christians have given up the first law of human nature, namely, self-seeking, self-pleasing, self-serving, and have come to seek the Lord, to seek to magnify him.
      • 3410-christ-and-his-hearers/1 page
      • • 3410. Christ and His Hearers | Answers in Genesis
          The Holy Spirit speaks of Publicans and sinners; the evil spirit in the Pharisee calls them all sinners. Let us imitate the Spirit of God, and not the spirit of pride.
      • 3408-not-boasting-but-trusting/1 page
      • • 3408. Not Boasting, But Trusting | Answers in Genesis
          Self-righteousness is the natural religion of every degraded heart. Only the Spirit of God can make a man really receive and acknowledge the truth.
      • 3407-peters-prayer/1 page
      • • 3407. Peter’s Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          Why did Peter say, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, oh Lord”?
      • 3406-fulness-of-joy-our-privilege/1 page
      • • 3406. Fulness Of Joy Our Privilege | Answers in Genesis
          He delights that his people should not only be safe, but happy; not merely saved, but rejoicing in his salvation.
      • 3405-confession-of-christ/1 page
      • • 3405. Confession Of Christ | Answers in Genesis
          Incessantly do we preach, and you hear, that salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ, that whoever trusts in him shall be saved.
      • 3404-gross-indignity/1 page
      • • 3404. A Gross Indignity | Answers in Genesis
          That awful brow, the nod or shake of which reveals the everlasting decrees of God, is stained with spittle from the lips of wretches whom his own hands had made.
      • 3402-nail-in-secure-place/1 page
      • • 3402. The Nail in a Secure Place | Answers in Genesis
          While this passage literally refers to Eliakim himself, it may, with very great instructiveness, be used as applicable to the Lord Jesus, and I am using it like that.
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      • • 3400. The Day of Atonement | Answers in Genesis
          The annual atonement among the Jews was the picture of the great atonement, the real atonement, the effective expiation, which the Lord Jesus Christ has offered.
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      • • 3399. Good Talk | Answers in Genesis
          The religion of Jesus Christ has once and for all swept away all holy places, and every place is hallowed wherever man is holy.
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      • • 3398. Love’s Great Reason | Answers in Genesis
          This is the point where all genuine Christians meet. They can all say, without exception, “We love him.”
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      • • 3397. A Timely Expostulation | Answers in Genesis
          Do not seek salvation by rites and ceremonies; for if you do, you are seeking for the living among the dead.
      • 3396-experience-confirming-testimony/1 page
      • • 3396. Experience Confirming Testimony | Answers in Genesis
          Ah! how many who have sown their wild oats, and looked for a happy harvest, have discovered that nothing but mischief comes from following the path of sin.
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      • • 3395. The Saviour’s Precious Blood | Answers in Genesis
          e have come in our theological conversation to use that word “blood” somewhat lightly. I think it should scarcely ever be pronounced without a shudder.
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      • • 139. Christ Lifted Up | Answers in Genesis
          We very often speak of the “present crisis of affairs,” and it is very common for people of every period to believe their own age to be the crisis and turning point of the whole world’s history.
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      • • 775. The Great Attraction | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains why the Crucifixion of Christ is so important to every person.
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      • • 1717. The Marvellous Magnet | Answers in Genesis
          There is an attractive power about our Lord’s person, about his life, and about his teaching; but the main attractive force lies in his death upon the cross.
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      • • 1007. North and South | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains the then future return of the Jews to their land and makes spiritual application for believers.
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      • • 151. The Condescension of Christ | Answers in Genesis
          Oh Christian, whenever you are inclined to an avaricious withholding from the church of God, think of your Saviour giving up all that he had to serve you.
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      • • 2232. Christ’s Motive And Ours | Answers in Genesis
          Christ did all for our sakes: we should do all for his sake. Fix your attention, then, chiefly, not on the deed, but on the motive which is its root.
      • 366-the-silver-trumpet/1 page
      • • 366. The Silver Trumpet | Answers in Genesis
          The chief of sinners are the objects of the choicest mercy. Christ is a great Saviour to meet the great transgressions of great rebels.
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      • • 1269. Reasons For Parting With Sin | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Isaiah 1:18.
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      • • 2634. “Jesus Only”—A Communion Meditation | Answers in Genesis
          Beloved, we shall never see “Jesus only,” until, like the disciples, we have seen Moses and Elijah, too.
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      • • 1014. Nunc Dimittis | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains how a believer can have the assurance that he can depart in peace.
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      • • 1408. “Your Salvation.” | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses that Christ is salvation, that Christ is to be taken up into the arms and looked upon, and that when he is thus treated Christ has a wonderful effect upon the soul.
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      • • 2919. “Whose Goodness Never Fails.” | Answers in Genesis
          First, let us look at our great Master’s claim, “I am the good shepherd.” Then we shall observe the proof for it. That, though it had not been completed when he uttered these words at the first, is complete now — “He gives his life for the sheep.”
      • 2448-herein-is-love/1 page
      • • 2448. “Herein Is Love.” | Answers in Genesis
          Seeing what love had done, and seeing how love comes back in return, I said within myself, when love has learned its way into one heart, it scatters its seed and multiplies in the hearts of hundreds more. Love fosters love; let it once begin, and no one can tell its end.
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      • • 1763. Knowledge. Worship. Gratitude. | Answers in Genesis
          Knowledge may become good or bad according to the use which is made of it.
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      • • 297-298. Mr. Evil Questioning Tried and Executed | Answers in Genesis
          Proud Self and Evil Questioning are two of Satan’s firmest allies, and two of the chief destroyers of the souls of men.
      • 289-the-ministers-farewell/1 page
      • • 289. The Minister’s Farewell | Answers in Genesis
          Paul's one most solemn adjuration is: “I testify to today, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare to you all the counsel of God.”
      • 892-a-serious-remonstrance/1 page
      • • 892. A Serious Remonstrance | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon draws spiritual insights and makes application from the account of Naaman the Syrian.
      • 883-multitudinous-thoughts-and-sacred-comforts/1 page
      • • 883. Multitudinous Thoughts and Sacred Comforts | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses how our many worries and fears can be comforted when turn to the Lord.
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      • • 1173. A Singular Title and a Special Favour | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses David’s looking to his God, David’s appropriating divine mercy, and David’s confidence in merciful help from God.
      • 1164-i-thought/1 page
      • • 1164. “I Thought” | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about the preconceptions we hold.
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      • • 2457. Job’s Resignation | Answers in Genesis
          Job was very much troubled, and he did not try to hide the outward signs of his sorrow. A man of God is not expected to be a stoic. The grace of God takes away the heart of stone out of his flesh, but it does not turn his heart into a stone.
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      • • 2242. God’s Will About The Future | Answers in Genesis
          I am going to talk about how we ought to behave with regard to the future, and attempt to draw some lessons for our own correction and instruction.
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      • • 2243. His Own Funeral Sermon | Answers in Genesis
          It is remarkable that David should say, in Psalm 16, “You will not leave my soul in hell; neither will you permit your Holy One to see corruption.”
      • 2244-members-of-christ/1 page
      • • 2244. Members Of Christ | Answers in Genesis
          “Living, loving, lasting union”—three words which, in addition to being alliterative, are very comprehensive concerning the nature of our union with Christ.
      • 2245-living-loving-lasting-union./1 page
      • • 2245. “Living, Loving, Lasting Union.” | Answers in Genesis
          “Lord Jesus, we are one with you. We feel that we have a living, loving, lasting union with you.”
      • 2246-come-from-the-four-winds-oh-breath/1 page
      • • 2246. Come From The Four Winds, Oh Breath! | Answers in Genesis
          According to some commentators, this vision in the valley of dry bones may refer to three forms of resurrection.
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      • • 1072. My Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about praying in a way that will help us focus on the Lord.
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      • • 1063. Moses’ Decision | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon draws practical advice from the decision Moses made to choose God over the wealth of Egypt.
      • 2521-deadness-and-quickening/1 page
      • • 2521. Deadness And Quickening | Answers in Genesis
          It seems to me to be a horrible thing that many a man should give fifteen ounces out of the sixteen to the world, and yet that he should label himself a Christian, because of that one odd ounce which he pretends to give to God.
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      • • 2522. “After Two Days Is The Passover.” | Answers in Genesis
          May there not be something for us to learn from the state of our Lord’s mind and spirit, and from his language, just before his Passion? It is a small window, but a great deal of light may come through it.
      • 2979-our-banner/1 page
      • • 2979. Our Banner | Answers in Genesis
          Christ is the point of union for all the soldiers of the cross. I know of no other place where all Christians can meet.
      • 2980-a-lift-for-the-prostrate/1 page
      • • 2980. A Lift for the Prostrate | Answers in Genesis
          No man has any right to salvation. We have all forfeited all claim of merit; so, when the Lord gives his mercy, he gives it wherever he pleases.
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      • • 2561. Noli Me Tangere, Do Not Touch Me | Answers in Genesis
          It was very amazing that our Lord Jesus Christ, after his resurrection, should give so early and so clear a revelation of himself to Mary Magdalene.
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      • • 1982. Love At Its Utmost | Answers in Genesis
          In the love of Christ we find our best joy. The pastures of the Great Shepherd are wide, but the sweetest grasses grow close to his pierced feet.
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      • • 118. The Blood Shedding | Answers in Genesis
          I will show you three fools.
      • 2951-with-or-without-bloodshedding/1 page
      • • 2951. With or Without Bloodshedding | Answers in Genesis
          The remission of sin, which God gives to his people, is complete; that is to say, it wipes out all his sins, whatever they may have been.
      • 3293-blood-testament/1 page
      • • 3293. “The Blood of the Testament.” | Answers in Genesis
          All through the great school of the Jewish law, blood was constantly used to instruct the Israelite in the guilt of sin, and in the greatness of the atonement necessary for putting it away.
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      • • 2860. Owl Or Eagle? | Answers in Genesis
          Some saints have more faith than others have; and very much in proportion to their faith will be their condition of heart and mind. If you are a true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, yet are slack in serving God, you shall get to heaven but you shall have very little heaven on the way there.
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      • • 3365. Pictures of Happiness | Answers in Genesis
          Sometimes God’s people are unhappy when they ought to be happy. God observes this.
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      • • 2801. A Fear To Be Desired | Answers in Genesis
          The man who has this fear in his heart cannot live without seeking God’s face, confessing his guilt before him, and receiving pardon from him. The fear which drives anyone away from God is a vice and a sin, but the fear that draws us towards God, as with silken bonds, is a virtue to be cultivated.
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      • • 3114. God's Providence | Answers in Genesis
          I thought it would be good to devote a whole sermon to explaining what I believe are God’s great wonder-working processes which we call “Providence.”
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      • • 3292. The All-Mighty Warrior | Answers in Genesis
          We must find in the psalm a distinct reference to the Lord Jesus Christ, and to his marriage union with his Church.
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      • • 2234. The Best Donation | Answers in Genesis
          Here we see the apostle Paul disappointed, though he was never discontented. God had taught him how to abound, and how to suffer need.
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      • • 3092. Knowing And Doing | Answers in Genesis
          The text speaks, first, of something that we know. When we have, for a while, meditated on that, we will speak of some things that are due because of this something that we know.
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      • • 65. Lions Lacking but the Children Satisfied | Answers in Genesis
          In the entire compass of God’s holy word, there is not to be found a precious declaration which can excel this in sweetness; for how could God promise to us more than all things?
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      • • 2474. The Great Change | Answers in Genesis
          What a change the grace of God works in the heart! It reverses the action of the entire machinery of our being. It puts, “No,” for “Yes,” and “Yes,” for “No.” It is a radical change; what we hated, we come to love; and what we loved, we come to hate.
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      • • 3149. The Commissariat Of The Universe | Answers in Genesis
          It is in every way our sweetest consolation that the personal God is still at work in the world.
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      • • 3213. Blessings Traced To Their Source | Answers in Genesis
          The mouth waters at the very thought of the palms of Elim and its wells.
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      • • 809. The Approachableness of Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon shows how Jesus allowed all manner of wicked people to come to Him even though He was and is perfectly holy and pure.
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      • • 3343. “The Star out of Jacob” | Answers in Genesis
          This prophecy may have some reference to David; but we feel persuaded that the true intention of the Holy Spirit is to present an emblem of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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      • • 2863. Great Forgiveness For Great Sin | Answers in Genesis
          If any still doubt whether sin is a great thing, I ask them to remember that it must be great, because it takes such great grace to pardon it. God, who delights in mercy, had to lay out a mint of grace before sin could be pardoned; therefore, sin is no little thing.
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      • • 3138. Mocking The King | Answers in Genesis
          I am certain that I should fail if I were to attempt to preach a sermon that should be worthy of such a text as this.
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      • • 95. The Day of Atonement | Answers in Genesis
          The Jews had many striking ceremonies which marvellously set forth the death of Jesus Christ as the great expiation of our guilt and the salvation of our souls.
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      • • 1008. Love’s Logic | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the truth that believers love God, but only because He first loved us.
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      • • 1299. The Recorders | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the certain Levites that David set apart to record.
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      • • 2730. The Secret Of Love For God | Answers in Genesis
          To know Christ, to trust Christ, to love Christ, these are among the elementary principles of piety. Without all of these graces, there is no true religion; but if these things are in us, and abound, they make us to be neither barren nor unfruitful.
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      • • 2394. Love’s Climax | Answers in Genesis
          To find love, you need to send a lover; one whose soul is full of love is the most likely to discover it.
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      • • 3153. Paul Cheered In Prison By His Lord | Answers in Genesis
          Paul was like the rest of us, made of flesh and blood, and therefore liable to be depressed.
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      • • 2014. “As We Have Heard, So We Have Seen.” | Answers in Genesis
          “As we have heard, so we have seen”: this is seldom true. In many places we see what we have not heard, and what we have heard we do not see.
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      • • 3313. A Practical Discourse | Answers in Genesis
          Our God is not a taskmaster, and sacred service should not sour into forced labour. Self-sacrifice is the soul of true religion; but we must not demand of others what would turn religion into slavery.
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      • • 2788. Prayer For The Church | Answers in Genesis
          A true-hearted believer does not live for himself. Where there is abundance of grace, and great strength of mind in the service of God, there is sure to be a spirit of unselfishness. It was so with Daniel, who was a model man in the matter of decision of character, and a holy, believing walk before the Lord.
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      • • 2649. Girded For The Work | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 2649. Girded For The Work, delivered On Thursday Evening, July 13, 1882, By C. H. Spurgeon, At The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
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      • • 2707. An Antidote To Satan’s Devices | Answers in Genesis
          If you would successfully wrestle with Satan, make the Holy Scriptures your daily resort. Lay hold on the glorious doctrines of God’s Word; make them your daily food and drink. So you shall be strong to resist the devil, and you shall be joyful in discovering that he will flee from you.
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      • • 3223. Salvation As It Is Now Received | Answers in Genesis
          Salvation is not another thing of the future; it is very decidedly a present matter
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      • • 3394. “Who Is This?” | Answers in Genesis
          The incarnation of God must have been staggering even to the intellect of seraphs, and again and again they must have said to each other, “Who is this?”
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      • • 3393. Wheat in the Barn | Answers in Genesis
          Do not be dispirited, Christ will not be disappointed. “He shall see the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied.”
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      • • 3392. Justification by Faith | Answers in Genesis
          We want to preach on justification tonight as a matter of experience, as a thing experienced, felt, enjoyed, and understood in the soul.
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      • • 3391. Preparation for the Lord’s Supper | Answers in Genesis
          We are to examine ourselves each time we come. Each man is to do so. No one is to shirk the personal duty.
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      • • 3390. Hoping in God’s Mercy | Answers in Genesis
          By the term, “the fear of God,” we understand in Holy Scripture the totality of true religion.
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      • • 3388. Soul Threshing | Answers in Genesis
          God has taught man to plough, to break the clods, to sow the different kinds of grain, and to thresh out the different kinds of seeds.
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      • • 3387. A New Year’s Blessing | Answers in Genesis
          Observe the way in which the apostles were accustomed to incite believers in Christ to the performance of their duties.
      • 3385-saviours-thirst/1 page
      • • 3385. The Saviour’s Thirst | Answers in Genesis
          At this time we would go away to Calvary, and there stand and hear our Redeemer crying, “I thirst,” as he bears the guilt of sin for us.
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      • • 3384. Growth in Faith | Answers in Genesis
          The disciples went to Christ, the lawgiver, the author and finisher of their faith, and, lifting up their hearts to him in the prayer, “Lord, increase our faith.”
      • 3383-ploughman/1 page
      • • 3383. The Ploughman | Answers in Genesis
          Unless the Holy Spirit breaks up the heart by the plough of the law and sows it with the seed of the gospel, not a single ear of holiness will any of us grow.
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      • • 3382. Our Lord’s Transcendent Greatness | Answers in Genesis
          Jesus Christ is not to be greater, then, essentially than he is now. He is “God over all, blessed for ever.”
      • 3381-broken-fence/1 page
      • • 3381. The Broken Fence | Answers in Genesis
          Come, then, let us take a walk with Solomon, and stand with him and consider and learn instruction while we look at this broken-down fence.
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      • • 3380. Our Lord’s Voluntary Poverty | Answers in Genesis
          Even in our Lord’s poverty he becomes our instructor, just as in his death he becomes our Saviour.
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      • • 3379. Rough, but Friendly | Answers in Genesis
          God’s servants will be dealt roughly with by their Master, and the brethren of Christ must accept it.
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      • • 3376. God’s Answer to Persistent Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          Things can never be so bad that God cannot bring deliverance in his own time.
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      • • 3375. Standing and Singing | Answers in Genesis
          We must bring something like spiritual worship, and when we have learned to praise God with the understanding as well as with our hearts, surely it will be none the less acceptable to him, but all the more. He ought to have the best of the best, and when we bring him our praise it should be the best praise our hearts can make.
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      • • 3374. Sin’s True Quality | Answers in Genesis
          The law of Moses made clear how sinful sin was; the purpose for which it was sent was, not to make men holy, but to make men see how unholy they were.
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      • • 3373. Man’s Scorn and God’s Help | Answers in Genesis
          We are “born to sorrow”; and if our cup is not embittered with it tonight, we must not expect to be long without a taste of the gall in our mouths.
      • 3372-conversion-and-character/1 page
      • • 3372. Conversion and Character | Answers in Genesis
          The work of God at Philippi went on very quietly and successfully in the hands of Paul and Silas.
      • 3371-two-choice-benedictions/1 page
      • • 3371. Two Choice Benedictions | Answers in Genesis
          It will be a rich enjoyment if we shall grasp and make our very own the precious things which are presented here to the whole redeemed family of the living God.
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      • • 1707. “Herein Is Love” | Answers in Genesis
          Love is winning many hearts to the kingdom of God, and its reign shall extend until love shall rule over the whole earth.
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      • • 1773. What Is Your Life? | Answers in Genesis
          We have a very clear conviction that others will die, but as for ourselves, we put far from us the evil day, and do not care to dwell upon a subject.
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      • • 1144. The Matchless Mystery | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds upon “one of the most wonderful texts in the whole compass of revelation.”
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      • • 582. The Restoration and Conversion of the Jews | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon teaches that Ezekiel prophesied that the Jews would eventually undergo a political and spiritual restoration.
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      • • 1227. The Best House Visitation | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the visit of Jesus to Simon Peter’s house.
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      • • 1567. The Blood Of The Testament | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Hebrews 9:20.
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      • • 1481. The Red Heifer | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Hebrews 9:13–14.
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      • • 1846. The Purging Of The Conscience | Answers in Genesis
          Oh, living Spirit, help us now to think living thoughts, and so to carry on the worship of the living God while we are hearing your word!
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      • • 759. Jesus Putting Away Sin | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the statement in Hebrews that Christ came to put away sin.
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      • • 911. The Putting Away of Sin | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses one aspect of Christ’s work at the Cross.
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      • • 2283. Christ’s One Sacrifice For Sin | Answers in Genesis
          He put away sin; he did not merely try to do it, but he actually accomplished the stupendous work for which he left his glory throne above.
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      • • 1077. The Lord Blessing His Saints | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the certainty of God blessing His people.
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      • • 1069. Labouring and Not Fainting | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains that believers can work hard for the Lord and have their strength renewed by Him.
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      • • 1162. The Lord Chiding His People | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses how God chides His people.
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      • • 1108. Plenary Absolution | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon shows that complete forgiveness for sins can be found in Jesus Christ.
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      • • 932. How God Condemned Sin | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses an oft-overlooked aspect of Christ’s work on the Cross.
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      • • 1651. A Delusion Dispelled | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses that the righteousness of the most godly cannot avail for the ungodly and the prayers of the greatest intercessors cannot avail if men persist in their unbelief.
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      • • 2640. Comforted And Comforting | Answers in Genesis
          The persecutions of that time were excessively severe, and every man who called himself a Christian had to carry his life in his hand.
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      • • 3039. The King's Sharp Arrows | Answers in Genesis
          Christ, therefore, for our good, is a fighting King, combating evil, and contending against sin in every shape and form.
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      • • 2848. Theocracy | Answers in Genesis
          Now, when the Lord Jesus Christ becomes our King, it is most inspirting to us, for he leads us on to fight with sin, to fight with selfishness, to overcome evil by love, and to conquer hate by kindness. No man is so free as he who loyally bows before the King of kings. He who has God for his King is himself a king.
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      • • 11. The People’s Christ | Answers in Genesis
          We do not believe that Israel or Judah ever had a better ruler than David; and we are bold to affirm that the reign of the man “chosen from the people” outshines in glory the reigns of high bred emper
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      • • 145. Love Your Neighbour | Answers in Genesis
          Many of the sermons of Christ—and what sermons shall compare with them—have not what is now currently called “the gospel” in them at all.
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      • • 2233. Both Sides Of The Shield | Answers in Genesis
          Many differences among the people of God have arisen from the undue stress laid on one aspect of truth, while the other side has been altogether neglected.
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      • • 2365. “Goodness, As A Morning Cloud.” | Answers in Genesis
          Certain men that are great curiosities. Alas, there are also others that are great monstrosities! You can never tell, from what a man is, what he will be.
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      • • 2716. Christ’s Poverty, Our Riches | Answers in Genesis
          You know how much our Lord Jesus Christ loved by knowing how much he gave. He gave himself for us because he loved us with all the force and energy of his nature. I commend to you who rule, — give as you love, and measure your love by your gift.
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      • • 2717. Man’s Extremity, God’s Opportunity | Answers in Genesis
          God may bring his people, in the order of his providence, into such a state that “their power is gone.” It is possible that it was absolutely necessary that you should be brought as low as you are in order to cure you of your sin.
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      • • 1330. Idols Abolished | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Hosea 14:8.
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      • • 195. Looking To Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          No man ever yet looked to Jehovah God, as he is in himself, and found any comfort in him, for “our God is a consuming fire.”
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      • • 2193. A Poor Man’s Cry, And What Came Of It | Answers in Genesis
          Saints are never better pleased than when they hear those first truths which instruct sinners in the way to God.
      • 2194-between-the-two-appearings/1 page
      • • 2194. Between The Two Appearings | Answers in Genesis
          The two great links between earth and heaven are the two advents of our Lord: or, rather, he is the great bond of union, by these two appearings.
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      • • 61-62. The Beatific Vision | Answers in Genesis
          It is one of the most natural desires in all the world, that when we hear of a great and a good man, we should wish to see his person.
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      • • 295. The Treasure Of Grace | Answers in Genesis
          As is Isaiah among the prophets, so is Paul among the apostles; each stands out with singular prominence, raised up by God for a conspicuous purpose, and shining as a star of extraordinary brilliance.
      • 1555-the-glories-of-forgiving-grace/1 page
      • • 1555. The Glories Of Forgiving Grace | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon speaks about the measure of forgiveness, its manner, and its manifestations.
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      • • 2207. Redemption Through Blood, The Gracious Forgiveness Of Sins | Answers in Genesis
          e do not merely think so, but we know that we have it. We are redeemed; we are free from bondage; we are forgiven, and are no longer under condemnation.
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      • • 1168. Fearful of Coming Short | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about the fear of coming short of God’s rest.
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      • • 2334. Our Service For Christ Never Finished | Answers in Genesis
          To be saved by his grace as a matter of pure favour, and then afterwards to serve him, having gratitude for our great motive, is the right order.
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      • • 2804. Disobedience To The Gospel | Answers in Genesis
          Even concerning those who have heard the gospel, it can still be said, “They have not all obeyed the gospel.” You cannot speak of obeying anything which does not have the authority of a command; it is clear that the gospel comes to men with the force of a command.
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      • • 1290. Love’s Birth And Parentage | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses 1 John 4:19 for doctrinal instruction, for practical information, for practical direction, and for argumentative defence.
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      • • 2016. Jesus Affirmed To Be Alive | Answers in Genesis
          The adversaries of the cross of Christ assert nothing, but they question everything. They will not lay down a basis, nor define their opinions.
      • 2017-davids-spoil/1 page
      • • 2017. “David’s Spoil” | Answers in Genesis
          We shall now look into this victorious act on the part of David with the view of finding spiritual teaching in it.
      • 1067-the-resurrection-is-credible/1 page
      • • 1067. The Resurrection Is Credible | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon addresses the future resurrection of our bodies and tells listeners that they can have absolute confidence that it will happen.
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      • • 1058. No Quarter | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon advises readers to take drastic measures in their attitude toward sin.
      • 202-the-conversion-of-saul-of-tarsus/1 page
      • • 202. The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus | Answers in Genesis
          How marvellous the condescension which induced the Saviour to take notice of such a wretch as Saul!
      • 1774-gods-work-upon-minister-and-convert/1 page
      • • 1774. God’s Work Upon Minister And Convert | Answers in Genesis
          Do you wonder that when Saul came to Jerusalem and tried to join with the disciples, they were all afraid of him and did not believe that he was a disciple?
      • 1775-my-lord-and-my-god/1 page
      • • 1775. “My Lord And My God.” | Answers in Genesis
          Our Lord had special reasons for turning as he did to Thomas that day, and for taking so much trouble to bring Thomas out of his unbelieving condition.
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      • • 862. Winnowing Time | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon applies truths from Jeremiah 23:28 to individual believers and churches in general.
      • 1708-holy-spirits-threefold-conviction-of-men/1 page
      • • 1708. The Holy Spirit’s Threefold Conviction Of Men | Answers in Genesis
          The work of proclaiming the gospel to the world was far too great for the twelve; but it was by no means too great for the Spirit of God.
      • 2395-blessings-of-public-worship/1 page
      • • 2395. The Blessings Of Public Worship | Answers in Genesis
          It is good to go and mix with others, and openly worship God who delights to be worshipped like this.
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      • • 2384. “Forget You, I Will Not.” | Answers in Genesis
          This was a blessed speech when God said to his ancient people, “You are my servant: oh Israel, you shall not be forgotten by me.”
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      • • 222. The Christian’s Heaviness and Rejoicing | Answers in Genesis
          Can there be in the same heart great rejoicing, and yet a temporary heaviness? Most assuredly.
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      • • 2783. A Worthy Theme For Thought | Answers in Genesis
          Such thought as our text describes is essential for all true worship. Do not be startled if I say that it is very much in proportion to our thought that we really do worship; and, without thought, there is no true worship. Suppose we sing the praises of God without thinking what we are doing; is that praising him? No.
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      • • 1909. A Seasonable Exhortation | Answers in Genesis
          May your conversations and your lives be full of the Lord Jesus Christ, so men may take knowledge of you, that you have been with him and have learned from him.
      • 698-seeing-is-not-believing-but-believing-is-seeing/1 page
      • • 698. Seeing is Not Believing, but Believing is Seeing | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the fact that in order to truly see things as they are, we must first believe in God.
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      • • 689. Temptations on the Pinnacle | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon examines the temptations of Christ in the wilderness and Gethsemane.
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      • • 2653. The Head And The Body | Answers in Genesis
          Paul was most anxious to have the Ephesian church thoroughly knit together, and the chapter from which our text is taken is all about unity, and how to maintain it.
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      • • 2654. Wakeful and Watchful Eyes | Answers in Genesis
          The eyes of servants ought to be so directed to their masters that they not only see the sign, but obey it, whatever it means. It may be a very little thing, but yet the little thing should not be neglected. Our eyes are only to be turned to the Lord.
      • 939-the-pilgrims-grateful-memories/1 page
      • • 939. The Pilgrim’s Grateful Memories | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon reminds Christians that God provided for and protected Israel, so we can expect Him to do the same for us.
      • 215-his-name-the-counsellor/1 page
      • • 215. His Name—The Counsellor | Answers in Genesis
          Ah! beloved, it was fitting that the world should have a Counsellor to restore it, if it had a Counsellor to destroy it.
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      • • 1524. Your Personal Salvation | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the salvation of God—a salvation of grace.
      • 2697-angelic-interest-in-the-gospel/1 page
      • • 2697. Angelic Interest In The Gospel | Answers in Genesis
          Angels take a deep interest in the gospel because they observe God’s interest in it. What God cares about, angels care about at once. What grieves the Holy Spirit, must be grievous to holy angels, too; and what gladdens the heart of God must also make glad the spirits that bow adoringly around his throne.
      • 2698-the-first-and-the-second/1 page
      • • 2698. The First And The Second | Answers in Genesis
          “He takes away the first”; that is, the blood of bulls and of goats; — “so that he may establish the second,” which second is Christ himself, the one effective propitiation for sin, the great burnt offering which the Lord accepts, and by which he is reconciled to all who trust in it.
      • 990-self-humbling-and-self-searching/1 page
      • • 990. Self-Humbling and Self-Searching | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon makes spiritual application from the Song of Solomon to discuss proper Christian attitudes.
      • 2939-a-stir-and-what-came-of-it/1 page
      • • 2939. A Stir, And What Came Of It | Answers in Genesis
          I do not wonder that there was a stir in the city when we reflect that all Christ’s disciples were that day in a very lively state.
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      • • 3085. A Challenging Enquiry | Answers in Genesis
          Oh, that something would move this great city of ours! I am afraid that at least one third of our population is settling down in stolid indifference to all religion.
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      • • 510. Peace by Believing | Answers in Genesis
          A moment’s contemplation would suffice to arouse any man to the terror of the position involved in being at war with God.
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      • • 1456. The Food And Drink Of The New Nature | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses what Christ must be to us, what is bound up in this, and what reflections naturally arise out of it.
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      • • 3154. Concerning The Forbearance Of God | Answers in Genesis
          It is a great sign of love on God's part that he condescends to reason with men.
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      • • 3326. The Wondrous Covenant | Answers in Genesis
          It has been said that he who well understands the distinction between the covenant of works and the covenant of grace is a master of divinity.
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      • • 3304. Grace Abounding | Answers in Genesis
          At last the banner of grace waved triumphantly over the battle-field, for “where sin abounded, grace abounded much more.”
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      • • 2750. A Door Of Hope | Answers in Genesis
          It is, in the first place, a door of hope, because it shows that you are one whom Christ invites to come to him. Christ invites the heavy laden, — you are such a one, so come to him. You are one for whom Jesus died; for Jesus came into the world to save sinners.
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      • • 3115. Sin And Grace | Answers in Genesis
          There are two very powerful forces in the world, which have been here ever since the time when Eve partook of the forbidden fruit in the garden of Eden.
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      • • 477. Never! Never! Never! Never! Never! | Answers in Genesis
          What power resides in “Thus says the Lord!” The man who can grasp by faith, “He has said,” has an all conquering weapon in his hand. What doubt will not be killed by this to twoedged sword?
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      • • 1880. A Lesson And A Fortune For Christian Men Of Business | Answers in Genesis
          The ripest apple in the garden grows on the tree of contentment. The garments which fit us best are the most fit for us, and are the most comfortable to wear.
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      • • 3150. “Never, No Never, No Never” | Answers in Genesis
          All scriptural promises have a message for all believers.
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      • • 1409. The Firm Hold | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon describes faith as taking hold upon divine instruction.
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      • • 32. The Necessity of Increased Faith | Answers in Genesis
          If the twelve mightiest in the army of the Lord of hosts had need of such a supplication, what shall we say who are only the inferior soldiers—the feeblest saints?
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      • • 1318. Christ, The Overcomer Of The World | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses how Jesus has overcome the world.
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      • • 560. Christ Is Glorious—Let Us Make Him Known | Answers in Genesis
          You have a very vivid idea of the sufferings of Christ.
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      • • 2027. The Sluggard’s Farm | Answers in Genesis
          Men generally learn wisdom if they have wisdom. The artist’s eye sees the beauty of the landscape because he has beauty in his mind.
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      • • 741. A Troubled Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon shows how our prayers of confession and sorrow remind us of our sin and God’s grace.
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      • • 2170. The Blessing Of The High Priest | Answers in Genesis
          Aaron was not appointed to bless the nations who were without God; but to bless the children of Israel.
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      • • 3370. Our Leader Through the Darkness | Answers in Genesis
          Can you see Jesus in the dark? Yes. We sometimes see him better in the dark than in the light.
      • 3369-man-humbled-god-exalted/1 page
      • • 3369. Man Humbled, God Exalted | Answers in Genesis
          Man in all matters of religion, and in all his dealings with God, is proud. It is amazing how apparently humble men will be when they worship false gods.
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      • • 3368. Fathomless | Answers in Genesis
          God’s judgments do not come by chance, nor on us at all as a matter of sovereignty merely, but they are sent in wisdom, because God judges them to be necessary.
      • 3367-paul-pattern-convert/1 page
      • • 3367. Paul as a Pattern Convert | Answers in Genesis
          The transformation of persecuting Saul of Tarsus into the apostle Paul is a typical example of the work of grace in the heart.
      • 3366-deliverance-power-of-darkness/1 page
      • • 3366. Deliverance from the Power of Darkness | Answers in Genesis
          Sin is a tremendous moral and spiritual darkness, which has spread over the human mind, but we are told that “he has delivered us from the power of darkness.”
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      • • 3364. Surveying the Field | Answers in Genesis
          Nehemiah certainly acted on one of our Saviour’s maxims about counting the cost, lest, after having begun to build, we should not be able to finish.
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      • • 3363. Witnessing at the Cross | Answers in Genesis
          The work of grace which enabled him to die in peace would, if it had been the Lord’s will, have enabled him to live in holiness.
      • 3362-fearing-and-trusting/1 page
      • • 3362. Fearing and Trusting—Trusting and Not Fearing | Answers in Genesis
          Fear is always distressing, and it is always a terrible thing to have to go mourning because of being afraid.
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      • • 3361. God’s Valiant Right Hand | Answers in Genesis
          The right hand of the Lord is exalted today, and it still does valiantly.
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      • • 3360. Pleading with the Indifferent | Answers in Genesis
          Jeremiah stands a very emperor of grief. “Behold, and see,” he says, “if there ever was any sorrow like my sorrow, which is done to me.”
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      • • 3359. Penitence, Pardon, and Peace | Answers in Genesis
          The evangelist does not lay bare the minute details of this woman’s life’s sins, but rather delights to dwell on the story of her penitence and its fair fruits, and so makes her to shine resplendently as a wonder of redeeming grace.
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      • • 3358. “Grace and Glory” | Answers in Genesis
          Let us look within to be humbled, but not to be made unbelieving. Look within, so as to be driven from all confidence in ourselves, but never so as to shake our absolute confidence in God.
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      • • 3357. Heedful Hearing | Answers in Genesis
          A man cannot take heed how he hears if he does not hear at all. Hence, how great is the sin of a vast proportion of the inhabitants of this city who utterly forsake the ministry of the Gospel, who never hear it, or hear it only now and then.
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      • • 3355. Life’s Inevitable Burden | Answers in Genesis
          The truth is, there are burdens which may be shared, and which should be shared. But, on the other hand, there are burdens which no man can share.
      • 3354-old-testament-prodigal/1 page
      • • 3354. The Old Testament “Prodigal” | Answers in Genesis
          The case of Manasseh is a very prominent example of glaring sin and of amazing grace.
      • 3353-great-teacher-and-remembrancer/1 page
      • • 3353. The Great Teacher and Remembrancer | Answers in Genesis
          Here, our Saviour directs us to one particular blessing, which the coming of the Holy Spirit would bring us, namely, that of divine instruction.
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      • • 3351. The Queen of Sheba | Answers in Genesis
          If the religious leaders had possessed the same open mind that was found in the Queen of the South, they would have listened to the Lord.
      • 3350-stewards/1 page
      • • 3350. “Stewards” | Answers in Genesis
          Brethren, let us be content to wear out our lives even in the worst position, if by our labour we can expedite the passage of Christ.
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      • • 3349. “The Garment of Praise” | Answers in Genesis
          The list of comforts which the Anointed has prepared here for his mourners is apparently inexhaustible.
      • 3348-knowing-and-doing/1 page
      • • 3348. Knowing and Doing | Answers in Genesis
          If, being first taught and instructed, we afterward practically exemplify in our life and conduct the things which we have learned.
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      • • 962. A Personal Application | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the sacrifice of Christ and how He came to put away sin.
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      • • 1366. “Now Then Do It.” | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon reminds us of former impulses, recommends decided action, and reasons with a forcible argument.
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      • • 712. War with Amalek | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon compares the struggles faced by Christians to the Israelite’s battle with the Amalekites.
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      • • 2192. The Joyful Return | Answers in Genesis
          God does not say, “Oh Israel, depart accursed!” But instead of that, in dulcet tones he cries, “Oh Israel, return to the Lord your God.”
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      • • 1541. Unprofitable Servants | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the unprofitable servants in Matthew 25 and Luke 17.
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      • • 2940. “He Must Reign” | Answers in Genesis
          Do not imagine that Christ’s reign is limited to these gates of pearl and streets of shining gold. Far from it, for Jesus reigns today on earth.
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      • • 713. Soul Murder—Who Is Guilty? | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon examines some of the many sins of which we are all guilty.
      • 3069-cleansing-wrong-right/1 page
      • • 3069. Cleansing—Wrong Or Right? | Answers in Genesis
          We are all, by nature and by practice, unclean in the sight of God.
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      • • 1715. A Description Of Young Men In Christ | Answers in Genesis
          It is not age according to the family register that we are now to speak about, but age according to the Lamb’s book of life.
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      • • 2858. Migratory Birds | Answers in Genesis
          If sicknesses do not soften, they harden. If we get no good from our chastisements, we are sure to get harm from them. So, my afflicted but restored friend, know your time, recognise that you have been struck by your God, and do not turn away from the hand that strikes you.
      • 1338-how-is-salvation-received/1 page
      • • 1338. How Is Salvation Received? | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses how salvation is received by faith.
      • 2159-holdfasts-of-faith/1 page
      • • 2159. The Holdfasts Of Faith | Answers in Genesis
          True faith, as the work of God, is not a thing to be put down: it is a conquering grace, and makes a brave fight against wicked unbelief.
      • 2160-not-sufficient-and-yet-sufficient/1 page
      • • 2160. Not Sufficient, And Yet Sufficient | Answers in Genesis
          The more we study the work of grace accomplished by God through his ministers, the more are we forced to ask, “Who is sufficient for these things?”
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      • • 733. Unstaggering Faith | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon uses Abraham as a model of someone with great faith.
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      • • 724. His Name—The Everlasting Father | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains why Isaiah called Jesus the Everlasting Father.
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      • • 1358. Strong Faith | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Romans 4:20.
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      • • 1450. Peace: A Fact And A Feeling | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about how faith brings us a state of peace and brings us a sense of peace.
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      • • 37. Law And Grace | Answers in Genesis
          There is no point upon which men make greater mistakes than upon the relation which exists between the law and the gospel.
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      • • 2012. Grace Abounding Over Abounding Sin | Answers in Genesis
          Law does not make us sinful, but it displays our sinfulness. In the presence of the perfect standard we see our shortcomings.
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      • • 1045. Joy in a Reconciled God | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon describes the steps that take place when a person becomes reconciled with God.
      • 2550-joy-god/1 page
      • • 2550. Joy In God | Answers in Genesis
          It clearly appears that the Christian life is one of continuous progress. It would be so without a break if we were more careful, and lived nearer to God.
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      • • 2569. The Backslider’s Door Of Hope | Answers in Genesis
          The message of infinite mercy to such people is: “Return, you backsliding children”; come back, come home to your God. There is no other place of rest for you in the whole wide world.
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      • • 2295. God’s People, Or Not God’s People | Answers in Genesis
          If you seek salvation or want comfort, never rest satisfied with the mere word of man. Do not be content unless you get the truth from the mouth of God.
      • 2564-strange-ways-love/1 page
      • • 2564. Strange Ways Of Love | Answers in Genesis
          God no longer convicts of sin by the terrors of the law, but he comes to deal with the poor guilty soul on terms of love and mercy.
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      • • 2013. The Infallibility Of Scripture | Answers in Genesis
          The true preacher, the man whom God has commissioned, delivers his message with awe and trembling, because “The mouth of the Lord has spoken it.”
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      • • 1036. Precious Deaths | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about why the death of saints can be precious in the sight of God.
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      • • 468. Ezekiel’s Deserted Infant | Answers in Genesis
          The figure of a deserted infant, cast out into the open field to perish by wild beasts, by starvation, or exposure, was a very apt portrait of the youthful state of Israel.
      • 1440-a-vile-weed-and-a-fair-flower/1 page
      • • 1440. A Vile Weed And A Fair Flower | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses a covetousness to be shunned, a contentment to be entertained, and a confidence to be established.
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      • • 163. Awake! Awake! | Answers in Genesis
          It is strange to say, but it is strangely true, that the very best gifts of God have by the sin of men become the worst pictures of man’s guilt.
      • 839-the-head-of-the-church/1 page
      • • 839. The Head of the Church | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains how Jesus Christ fulfills His role as the head of the church.
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      • • 2048. A Lifelong Occupation | Answers in Genesis
          If reproach is bitter, praise is sweet: we will drown the drops of gall in a sea of honey.
      • 2049-driving-out-the-canaanites/1 page
      • • 2049. Driving Out The Canaanites And Their Iron Chariots {a} | Answers in Genesis
          The Canaanites had been outlawed by God. They had been guilty of such horrible offences that he had condemned their nations to destruction.
      • 1368-taking-hold-upon-god/1 page
      • • 1368. Taking Hold Upon God | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Isaiah 64:7.
      • 1359-the-god-of-peace-and-our-sanctification/1 page
      • • 1359. The God Of Peace And Our Sanctification | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Hebrews 13:20–21.
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      • • 2832. Christ’s Yoke And Burden | Answers in Genesis
          Christ has a yoke for us to wear, so let us wear it seriously; but it is an easy yoke, so let us wear it hopefully. He has a burden for us to carry for him, so let us be in earnest in bearing it; but it is a light burden, so let us be full of joy at the very prospect of carrying it.
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      • • 319. Special Thanksgiving to the Father | Answers in Genesis
          We lack the power to grasp and the time to discuss that volume of truths which is here condensed into a few short sentences.
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      • • 2465. Our Omnipotent Leader | Answers in Genesis
          I am afraid that, in our assemblies, we often think and say, “So-and-so was there, and such and such a minister spoke to us”; but the best meeting happens when Christ is there, and when he himself by his Divine Spirit speaks familiarly to our souls.
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      • • 3180. Christ The Creator | Answers in Genesis
          There can be no mistake, as for the Person concerning whom Paul is writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
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      • • 3253. Faith Hand In Hand With Fear | Answers in Genesis
          It must be a very difficult thing to be the first traveller through an unknown country, but it is a much more simple matter to travel where others have preceded us. A long caravan of pilgrims has preceded us, and they have left us marks on the way, and records of their journey.
      • 3226-figs-olive-berries/1 page
      • • 3226. Figs And Olive Berries | Answers in Genesis
          Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries?
      • 3297-david-and-his-volunteers/1 page
      • • 3297. David and His Volunteers | Answers in Genesis
          David, compelled to flee from his own country and to hide himself from the malice of Saul, was eminently a type of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, in the days when he lived here among men, was despised and rejected by men.
      • 2539-joy-of-holy-households/1 page
      • • 2539. The Joy Of Holy Households | Answers in Genesis
          All who trust in Christ as they ought to do will find a measure of this joy springing up within them, keeping company with the new life which the Holy Spirit has created. Ours is peace which surpasses all understanding, and joy unspeakable.
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      • • 3264. God’s Care of Elijah | Answers in Genesis
          What a mighty master of the art of prayer was Elijah the Tishbite! He was one of those who had the power to shut up heaven, so that it did not rain.
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      • • 1620. Is It Nothing To You? | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the sufferings of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
      • 801-the-woman-who-was-a-sinner/1 page
      • • 801. The Woman Who Was a Sinner | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains the account of the repentant woman who washed the Lord’s feet with her tears.
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      • • 1659. A Feast For The Upright | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the blessing given to the man who walks uprightly.
      • 2502-grace-and-glory/1 page
      • • 2502. Grace And Glory | Answers in Genesis
          God is full of grace; his very name is love, it is his nature to freely dispense his goodness to others. It is according to the nature of God to give good things to his creatures. In him all fulness dwells; all grace and all glory are perpetually resident in Jehovah, the Infinite.
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      • • 2875. Confirming The Witness Of Christ | Answers in Genesis
          If you can hold your temper when men laugh at you, and if, when they revile you, you do not return it, you will confirm the truth. They will say, “There is something in that man’s religion, otherwise he could not hold his temper.”
      • 2894-the-sinners-only-alternative/1 page
      • • 2894. The Sinner’s Only Alternative | Answers in Genesis
          If there is a God, he must punish men for sinning against him. How can any moral government exist if sin goes unpunished, if virtue and vice lead to the same end? Conscience, fallen though it is, and no longer like God’s candle in the soul, still has sufficient light left to assure men that God must punish sin.
      • 3041-sparrow-swallow/1 page
      • • 3041. The Sparrow And The Swallow | Answers in Genesis
          When David was far away from the services of the tabernacle, he envied the birds that had built their nests near the sacred shrine.
      • 2831-burden-bearing/1 page
      • • 2831. Burden Bearing | Answers in Genesis
          The apostle says “Bear each other’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” These Galatians had been trying to bear the heavy burden of the law of Moses. They had forsaken the gospel way of justification by faith, and had sought to be made perfect by their personal obedience to the law.
      • 2632-what-shall-harvest-be/1 page
      • • 2632. What Shall The Harvest Be? | Answers in Genesis
          Those “wild oats” about which you laugh now, are easily sown, but they will make hard and sorrowful reaping.
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      • • 315. The Teaching of the Holy Spirit | Answers in Genesis
          There are many choice gifts comprehended in the Covenant of Grace, but the first and richest of them are these two—the gift of Jesus Christ for us and the gift of the Holy Spirit to us.
      • 1842-private-tutor/1 page
      • • 1842. The Private Tutor | Answers in Genesis
          It is the true disciple’s privilege to possess in the Holy Spirit a private tutor, a prompter, and a Comforter.
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      • • 3166. A Greater Than Solomon | Answers in Genesis
          We cannot tell exactly who the queen of the south was, nor exactly where Sheba lay.
      • 2779-heart-communing/1 page
      • • 2779. Heart-Communing | Answers in Genesis
          It is the time when you think you can see your way that you go wrong; when you cannot see your way, but trust in God to lead you by a way that you do not know, you will go perfectly right. If you do not come to Jesus, you will lose his counsel and help, and the comfort that comes from them.
      • 2440-faithful-stewardship/1 page
      • • 2440. Faithful Stewardship | Answers in Genesis
          It is good that our dear brethren should make a proper account of us. Paul says, in the verse preceding our text, “Let a man so account of us,” for there are some who make a wrong evaluation concerning the ministers of the gospel.
      • 1016-beauty-for-ashes/1 page
      • • 1016. Beauty for Ashes | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about how God mends broken hearts and what results from His work of consoling mourners.
      • 3325-solace-for-sad-hearts/1 page
      • • 3325. Solace for Sad Hearts | Answers in Genesis
          Long live Jehovah the King! He issues the proclamation from his throne, and asks his Son to tell captive souls that Christ Jesus sets them free.
      • 3336-beauty-for-ashes/1 page
      • • 3336. Beauty for Ashes | Answers in Genesis
          I would remind you that the mission of our Lord Jesus Christ related to mourners in Zion.
      • 3341-oil-of-joy-for-mourning/1 page
      • • 3341. “The Oil Of Joy for Mourning” | Answers in Genesis
          Mourners in Zion ought to be doubly comforted, for here, in this gracious promise is a second gift of divine love for them, a second exchange of loss for gain.
      • 2478-christs-perfection-and-precedence/1 page
      • • 2478. Christ’s Perfection And Precedence | Answers in Genesis
          The spouse in this verse calls her Lord, “my Beloved,” from which it is easy for us to gather that it is of the utmost importance that our heart’s affection should be really and truly set on Christ Jesus, our Lord. We must trust him, and we must love him.
      • 2543-good-reasons-for-good-resolution/1 page
      • • 2543. Good Reasons For A Good Resolution | Answers in Genesis
          Whenever a man makes a resolution, it should be because he has a good reason for doing so; and when he has a good reason for it, he ought to adhere to his resolution, and carry it out to the fullest possible extent.
      • 3346-resurrection-for-the-just-and-the-unjust/1 page
      • • 3346. Resurrection for the Just and the Unjust | Answers in Genesis
          My great purpose tonight, beloved, is to speak on the majestic fact that the just and the unjust are to live on in a resurrection state.
      • 3342-faith-seeing-gods-glory/1 page
      • • 3342. Faith Seeing God’s Glory | Answers in Genesis
          It is not every man whose deed is as good as his word, but of the Son of man, Christ Jesus, it may be said that whatever his lips have promised, his hands perform.
      • 3340-take-away-the-frogs/1 page
      • • 3340. “Take Away the Frogs” | Answers in Genesis
          In the case before us Jehovah has to deal with Pharaoh, and he humbles him by frogs. Strange! Exceptional!
      • 3339-heart-perfumed/1 page
      • • 3339. The Heart Perfumed | Answers in Genesis
          It is not the preacher, neither is it the letter of this Book, but it is the Holy Spirit who most graciously comes there to shed abroad the love of God in your heart.
      • 3337-ears-bored-to-door-post/1 page
      • • 3337. Ears Bored to the Door-Post | Answers in Genesis
          Observe that sometimes the Hebrew servant, although free to go where he liked at the end of six years, would not go.
      • 3335-divine-discipline/1 page
      • • 3335. The Divine Discipline | Answers in Genesis
          The Israelites had for their guide, instructor, and tutor, in order to prepare them for Canaan, none other than Jehovah himself.
      • 3334-lovely-but-lacking/1 page
      • • 3334. Lovely, but Lacking | Answers in Genesis
          Though the Gospel of Jesus Christ most certainly addresses itself to the vilest of the vile, it is not exclusively to such that the message of salvation is sent.
      • 3333-gods-king-magnified/1 page
      • • 3333. God’s King Magnified | Answers in Genesis
          You cannot hear of Jesus Christ without either getting a blessing or involving the responsibility of rejecting a blessing.
      • 3332-dumb-become-singers/1 page
      • • 3332. The Dumb Become Singers | Answers in Genesis
          What a difference grace makes whenever it enters the heart! The tongue of the dumb does not simply speak, but it sings.
      • 3331-knowing-and-believing/1 page
      • • 3331. Knowing and Believing | Answers in Genesis
          The text is entirely taken up with three things; namely, with knowing, with believing, and with the person who is known and believed.
      • 3330-two-choice-assurances/1 page
      • • 3330. Two Choice Assurances | Answers in Genesis
          I hope to be able to give you, beloved, some honey out of the rock, by dwelling on one or two choice, plain texts that speak their sweetness directly to the heart.
      • 3329-goodness-going-before/1 page
      • • 3329. Goodness Going Before | Answers in Genesis
          When we speak of “preventing grace” we do not intend to describe the grace that keeps us from sin, but the grace which goes before our actually believing in Christ.
      • 3328-guests-for-royal-feast/1 page
      • • 3328. Guests for the Royal Feast | Answers in Genesis
          The terror of the royal power had been proven, but it still remained to display the splendour of the imperial hospitality.
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      • • 3327. Our Lord’s Heroic Endurance | Answers in Genesis
          If we regard the Christian as a racer contending in the great race, we see that he is subject to several dangers.
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      • • 3324. Turning from Death | Answers in Genesis
          Sinner, God speaks to you tonight out of his infinite mercy. He has no pleasure in your death.
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      • • 1695. The Orphan’s Father | Answers in Genesis
          The Lord God of Israel, the one only living and true God, has this for a special mark of his character, that in him the fatherless finds mercy.
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      • • 807. Good News for Loyal Subjects | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains the necessity of the coming reign of Jesus Christ.
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      • • 66-67. The Resurrection of the Dead | Answers in Genesis
          The apostles did not take a text when they preached, nor did they confine themselves to one subject, much less to any place of worship.
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      • • 1908. Washed To Greater Foulness | Answers in Genesis
          It is one thing to call yourself a sinner, and quite another thing to feel it.
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      • • 383. The Missionaries’ Charge and Charta | Answers in Genesis
          While I was meditating in private upon this text I felt myself carried away by its power. I was quite unable to consider its terms calmly, or to investigate its argument.
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      • • 1743. A Loving Entreaty | Answers in Genesis
          In this verse man is invited to draw near to God. Those same men of whom God says that he was weary of them are asked to plead with him.
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      • • 830. Grey Hairs | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon encourages believers to examine their lives to make sure it is in line with God’s will.
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      • • 978. All Fulness in Christ | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon teaches on the truth that Jesus was and is fully God.
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      • • 1721. Glory! | Answers in Genesis
          Even when nature is at her best she cannot give us an idea of the supernatural glory which God has prepared for his people.
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      • • 914. Work in Us and Work by Us | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon elaborates on the work that we do for the Lord because of the work He does in us.
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      • • 905. Footsteps of Mercy | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains that God not only disciplines us, but He bestows great mercy upon us.
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      • • 1569. The Golden Lamp And Its Goodly Lessons | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the golden lamp in Zechariah 4.
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      • • 3176. The Beauty Of The Olive Tree | Answers in Genesis
          Our present object will be to bring out the resemblance in point of beauty between the godly man and the olive tree.
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      • • 3177. Christ Seen As God’s Salvation | Answers in Genesis
          Thousands of times that song of Simeon has been sung by careless, thoughtless people.
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      • • 3190. Christ In Gethsemane | Answers in Genesis
          As we think of Christ in Gethsemane, I want you who love him not only to adore him, but to learn to imitate him.
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      • • 3208. The Faithful Olive Tree | Answers in Genesis
          A temptation was set before the olive tree; it was urged to become ambitious, and aspire to reign over the rest of the trees.
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      • • 3209. The Priceless Prize | Answers in Genesis
          The very high value that the apostle Paul set on the Saviour, is most palpable, when he speaks of winning him.
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      • • 1903. Who Found It Out? | Answers in Genesis
          The story of four leprous men inserted in the book of the Kings of Israel: is it not exceptional? No; it is not exceptional for the Bible.
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      • • 124. The Snare of the Fowler | Answers in Genesis
          The devil of this day is a well spoken gentleman: he does not persecute—he rather attempts to persuade and to beguile.
      • 119-rahabs-faith/1 page
      • • 119. Rahab’s Faith | Answers in Genesis
          The apostle Paul undertook to raise the structure, and he erected a most magnificent pillar in the chapter before us. It recites the victories of faith.
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      • • 420. Abram and the Ravenous Birds | Answers in Genesis
          Faith knows how, when sceptical kites, when blaspheming vultures, when speculative eagles, come down to attack the sacrifice of Christ, to chase them away with only a puff of her breath.
      • 411-infant-salvation/1 page
      • • 411. Infant Salvation | Answers in Genesis
          I think there is no one point which ought to be left out in our ministry, even though it may only yield comfort to one class.
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      • • 637. The Dove’s Return to the Ark | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 637. The Dove’s Return to the Ark, delivered on Sunday Morning, July 2, 1865, by C. H. Spurgeon, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
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      • • 663. Walking in the Light and Washed in the Blood | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon gleans lessons for Christian living from a passage in 1 John.
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      • • 1005. Lessons from Nature | Answers in Genesis
          Following the Psalmist’s lead, Charles Spurgeon examines some creatures in our world and offers insightful comments about what we can learn from them.
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      • • 996. The Alarm | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the importance of being alert when praising God and in every area of spiritual life.
      • 1696-the-bird-escaped-from-the-snare/1 page
      • • 1696. The Bird Escaped From The Snare | Answers in Genesis
          The man’s soul is the soul of the man; and though some give all their attention to the body, their folly is great.
      • 1697-the-word-of-a-king/1 page
      • • 1697. The Word Of A King | Answers in Genesis
          Kings in Solomon’s day had a vast amount of power, for their word was absolute.
      • 1993-driving-away-the-vultures-from-the-sacrifice/1 page
      • • 1993. Driving Away the Vultures from the Sacrifice | Answers in Genesis
          I think that this staying of Abram to defend the sacrifice when the ravenous birds came down upon it may be used as a lesson for us in three respects.
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      • • 1994. Sweet Peace for Tried Believers | Answers in Genesis
          It was fitting that he should close the service of his life in which he had preached peace, by pronouncing this as his closing benediction.
      • 2373-weary-doves-return/1 page
      • • 2373. The Weary Dove’s Return | Answers in Genesis
          True faith often goes to the window. If your faith turns her face to the wall, and expects nothing, I do not think it is genuine faith.
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      • • 2374. Blessed Discipline | Answers in Genesis
          Because we are God’s children, therefore he will have us trained and prepared for that high destiny which awaits us eventually.
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      • • 2631. Israel’s Cry And God’s Answer | Answers in Genesis
          God still has a people whom he has chosen to be his own in a very special sense, but they are at present mixed up with the world.
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      • • 2764. The Cloud of Doves | Answers in Genesis
          We believe that, in the latter days, according to the Word of God, men will flock to Christ, and to his Church, in far greater numbers than they have done so far. At present, we have to go to them; but, eventually, they will come to us.
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      • • 2859. The Lions’ Den | Answers in Genesis
          Those who serve the living and the true God are sure to challenge the sneers of the time-servers in any age. There are many, nowadays, who hate nothing so much as a religious man. There is no toleration for anyone who believes that the laws of heaven should regulate life on earth.
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      • • 2861. "The Time Is Short" | Answers in Genesis
          You consider it a little thing to trespass on our minutes, but in doing so you may spoil our hours. Whether you think so, or not, it is often distracting to us to be troubled with trivial things in the midst of our sacred engagements.
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      • • 2862. The Way Of Wisdom | Answers in Genesis
          For the mind of God, there is no difficulty concerning these two truths, though there is, to us, so much mystery and perplexity. It is all simple enough for him; he is omnipotent in the world of mind as well as in the world of matter; and he is omniscient, he knows everything.
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      • • 2984. A Silly Dove | Answers in Genesis
          Be as full of love as you can, but take care that you mix iron with your constitution. Silly are the doves that have no bold heart for God.
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      • • 2985. Messages to Sinners and Saints | Answers in Genesis
          You will be ill just as long as God appoints; but if anything could help to heal you, it would be quietness and confidence of heart.
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      • • 2778. Consulting With Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          How can a man be just with God? It stands in the Book of Job, and it seems to stand there unanswered: “How should man be just with God?” There is no one, on the face of the earth, who could have answered that question if it had not been made possible by our Lord Jesus Christ.
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      • • 2780. The Sojourn In Mesech | Answers in Genesis
          I will not say that it is good, in a Christian man, to long to be away from the place where God has put him. But I will say that it scarcely needs an apology for that Christian man sometimes to cry out, “My soul is weary, I am almost weary of my life, because of those wicked men who surround me on every side.”
      • 2946-a-procession-of-cross-bearers/1 page
      • • 2946. A Procession Of Cross-Bearers | Answers in Genesis
          I have often said that home-made troubles are like home-made clothes, — they seldom fit, and they are likely to last a very long while.
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      • • 271. Faith Illustrated | Answers in Genesis
          An assurance of our safety in Christ will be found useful to us in all states of experience.
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      • • 908. Assured Security in Christ | Answers in Genesis
          God is able to keep believers in His hand, giving us blessed assurance. Charles Spurgeon explains.
      • 1913-confidence-and-concern/1 page
      • • 1913. Confidence And Concern | Answers in Genesis
          Ignorance is a wretched foundation, but sure knowledge is like a rock.
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      • • 3273. A Sermon to Ministers and Other Tried Believers | Answers in Genesis
          Oh, for more humility, for then we shall have more tranquillity. Pride begets anxiety, true humility gives birth to patience.
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      • • 2814. Abraham’s Great Reward | Answers in Genesis
          Let us consider the text itself: “I am your very great reward”; and let us ask, first, what is this reward? Secondly, what are the excellencies of this very great reward? And, thirdly, what then? The Lord himself is the portion of his people.
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      • • 2022. “The Wedding Was Furnished With Guests.” | Answers in Genesis
          It should be an extraordinary feast. Surely, it would be the simplest thing in the world to gather together a grateful company of guests.
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      • • 2809. Faith: Life | Answers in Genesis
          To the believer, faith is of the utmost importance. He should endeavour not to lose any of his graces; he should seek, by the power of the blessed Spirit, neither to lose patience, nor hope, nor love, nor any other grace or virtue; still, the root of true religion is faith, so he must first of all see to that.
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      • • 3260. Spiritual Convalescence | Answers in Genesis
          If our eyes have been opened to see ourselves as we are in God’s sight, we know that we are as weak as water, and that from us, unassisted by divine grace, there can never come any good thing.
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      • • 3322. Hiding Among the Baggage | Answers in Genesis
          We are rather inclined to give Saul the credit for being really so modest that he concealed himself from honour, and must have greatness forced on him.
      • 3321-god-in-heaven-and-men-on-the-sea/1 page
      • • 3321. God in Heaven, and Men on the Sea | Answers in Genesis
          Holy men of old were accustomed to mix praise and prayer together: this is a happy mixture.
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      • • 3320. A Bad King’s Good Son | Answers in Genesis
          He was the only child of the whole family in whose heart there was “found some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel.”
      • 3318-how-to-read-bible/1 page
      • • 3318. How to Read the Bible | Answers in Genesis
          I have no right to expect that the Spirit will reveal truth to me without the use of a book when I can find it out for myself with the book. “The Holy Spirit helps our infirmities,” but not our idlenesses.
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      • • 3316. Their Desired Haven | Answers in Genesis
          This natural voyage on the sea may be a very excellent type and picture of the spiritual voyage which all men undertake in their soul’s life.
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      • • 3315. Joy in Harvest {a} | Answers in Genesis
          The joy in harvest rightly consists in part in the reward of earnest labour: may such be the joy we find in serving our Lord!
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      • • 3314. God in Nature and in Revelation | Answers in Genesis
          There are two things in the psalm about which I am going to speak; the first is, a parallel intended; and the second, praise expressed.
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      • • 3312. The Carpenter’s Son and His Relatives | Answers in Genesis
          While others see in Christ everything to admire, these critics see no beauty in him, and just put him on the same level with others with whom they are acquainted.
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      • • 3310. Prompt Obedience | Answers in Genesis
          There is no doubt that we have David speaking to us in this Psalm, but it is equally certain that we must not limit it to David.
      • 3309-christ-seeker-and-saviour-of-lost/1 page
      • • 3309. Christ the Seeker and Saviour of the Lost | Answers in Genesis
          The salvation of the lost was “the joy which was set before him,” for the sake of which he “endured the cross, despising the shame.”
      • 3306-satan-self-sin-saviour/1 page
      • • 3306. Satan, Self, Sin, and the Saviour | Answers in Genesis
          I think the text suggests to us something about Satan, and something about self, and also something about sin and the Saviour.
      • 3305-clear-understanding/1 page
      • • 3305. A Clear Understanding | Answers in Genesis
          It would be good for someone to run up to us, as Philip did to the eunuch, and say to us as Philip did to him, “Do you understand what you are reading?”
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      • • 3303. A Very Early Bible Society | Answers in Genesis
          The Old Testament is a divine light which has led multitudes of saints to the Lord’s right hand, and its lustre is not dimmed by the New Testament, but increased by it.
      • 3302-faith-in-christs-ability/1 page
      • • 3302. Faith in Christ’s Ability | Answers in Genesis
          Among professing Christians, there is much so-called faith that is not really faith. Many of us profess much more in our creeds than we believe in our hearts, and we hold a great deal more in theory than we do in reality.
      • 3301-prophetic-warning/1 page
      • • 3301. A Prophetic Warning | Answers in Genesis
          Christ had spoken to his disciples of earthquakes in various places, famines, and pestilences; but these were only the beginning of sorrows.
      • 342-grace-reviving-israel/1 page
      • • 342. Grace Reviving Israel | Answers in Genesis
          In reading this passage, does it ever fail to charm you? How full of beauty, and how full of poetry it is! Every word is a metaphor.
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      • • Great Meeting in The Metropolitan Tabernacle | Answers in Genesis
          I congratulate you upon your being present with me in the largest place of worship in Great Britain for the use of Nonconformist Christians.
      • 3005-silken-cords/1 page
      • • 3005. Silken Cords | Answers in Genesis
          There is no better proof that man is totally depraved than that he needs to be effectually called.
      • 2981-the-safeguards-of-forgiveness/1 page
      • • 2981. The Safeguards of Forgiveness | Answers in Genesis
          Pardon is free to you, but it cost him his all; and, because of what it cost him, you feel that you must not sin again.
      • 2982-the-memorable-hymn/1 page
      • • 2982. The Memorable Hymn | Answers in Genesis
          Our glorious Jesus plays the man beyond all other men. Boldest of the sons of men, he does not quail in the hour of battle, but tunes his voice to loftiest psalmody.
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      • • 1417. The Lifting Up Of The Bent Down | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses Jesus healing a woman in a synagogue on the Sabbath.
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      • • 1026. Joy Born at Bethlehem | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about the joy surrounding the birth of the Savior.
      • 1017-the-talking-book/1 page
      • • 1017. The Talking Book | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about the Bible, explaining that it is a living book, a friend to the righteous, and a guide for believers.
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      • • 1321. The Great Birthday | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the birth of Jesus Christ.
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      • • 659. Simeon | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the testimony of Simeon and how he serves as an example for us.
      • 650-judgment-threatening-but-mercy-sparing/1 page
      • • 650. Judgment Threatening But Mercy Sparing | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon addresses unbelievers and explains how patient God is and why they must not resist any longer.
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      • • 907. Christ—The Fall and Rise of Many | Answers in Genesis
          Mary was told that Jesus was destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel. Charles Spurgeon explains.
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      • • 898. A Word with Those Who Wait for Signs and Wonders | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains why signs and wonders do not guarantee a person will believe.
      • 2360-come-my-beloved/1 page
      • • 2360. Come, My Beloved! | Answers in Genesis
          The Song of love and the Book of love end in almost the very same way, with a strong desire for Christ’s speedy return.
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      • • 2753. Patience, Comfort, And Hope From The Scriptures | Answers in Genesis
          You know that we are saved by faith, and that by faith we find complete and immediate salvation in our Lord Jesus Christ. But you must never forget that, as soon as we are saved, we come under the discipline of Christ, and a part of that discipline lies in the exercise of patience, “the patience of the Scriptures.”
      • 1150-counting-the-cost/1 page
      • • 1150. Counting The Cost | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about the cost of true religion.
      • 1141-life-more-abundant/1 page
      • • 1141. Life More Abundant | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon describes the abundant life that men may have through Jesus Christ.
      • 493-gethsemane/1 page
      • • 493. Gethsemane | Answers in Genesis
          Few had fellowship with the sorrows of Gethsemane. The majority of the disciples were not there. They were not sufficiently advanced in grace to be admitted to behold the mysteries of “the agony.”
      • 484-the-lord-the-liberator/1 page
      • • 484. The Lord, — The Liberator | Answers in Genesis
          Lord, break the fetters, and set the captives free. Glorify yourself this morning by proving yourself to be Jehovah, who frees the prisoners.
      • 693-the-garden-of-the-soul/1 page
      • • 693. The Garden of the Soul | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane and makes application for believers today.
      • 684-hope-yet-no-hope-no-hope-yet-hope/1 page
      • • 684. Hope, Yet No Hope. No Hope, Yet Hope. | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the differences between those who have hope and those who do not.
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      • • 1199. Infallibility — Where To Find It And How To Use It | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses our infallible standard of the Bible.
      • 494-the-betrayal/1 page
      • • 494. The Betrayal | Answers in Genesis
          When Satan had been entirely worsted in his conflict with Christ in the garden, the man-devil Judas came upon the scene.
      • 1357-the-danger-of-unconfessed-sin/1 page
      • • 1357. The Danger Of Unconfessed Sin | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the erring child of God convicted of his sin, and the awakened sinner in whom the Spirit of God has begun to work a sense of guilt.
      • 1348-a-business-like-account/1 page
      • • 1348. A Business-Like Account | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Philippians 3:7–9.
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      • • 2315. Paul Apprehended And Apprehending | Answers in Genesis
          Paul was in a position of conscious safety; he was a saved man, he knew that he was saved, for he rejoiced in Christ, and had no confidence in the flesh.
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      • • 2553. The Enemies of the Cross of Christ | Answers in Genesis
          We dream that our temptations are worse than those of our fathers, but they are not. We imagine that the Church is subject to worse diseases than in her early days, but it is not so.
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      • • 97. Pride and Humility | Answers in Genesis
          Almost every event has its prophetic prelude. It is an old and common saying, that “coming events cast their shadows before them;” the wise man teaches us the same lesson in the verse before us.
      • 964-the-essence-of-the-gospel/1 page
      • • 964. The Essence of the Gospel | Answers in Genesis
          Using Christ’s words in Matthew 25, Charles Spurgeon asks people to consider whether are sheep or goats.
      • 63-marvelous-increase-of-the-church/1 page
      • • 63. Marvelous Increase of the Church | Answers in Genesis
          The ancient church, in foreseeing her mighty increase in these latter days lifts up her hands in astonishment, and having been so used to see the Lord’s grace confined to a small nation, she exclaims.
      • 481-a-drama-in-five-acts/1 page
      • • 481. A Drama in Five Acts | Answers in Genesis
          Holy Scripture seldom gives a special rule for each particular case, but it rather instructs us by general principles applicable to all cases.
      • 428-a-cure-for-care/1 page
      • • 428. A Cure for Care | Answers in Genesis
          No one precept contains all of a believers duty; but usually in Scripture, the precepts rise one above the other, like those stone steps by which the traveller in Egypt ascends to the pinnacle of the
      • 1080-our-gifts-and-how-to-use-them/1 page
      • • 1080. Our Gifts, and How to Use Them | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about spiritual gifts and how Christians can stir up those gifts and use them properly.
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      • • 703. Salvation Altogether by Grace | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains that salvation only comes as a result of God’s grace.
      • 1653-the-resurrection-of-our-lord-jesus/1 page
      • • 1653. The Resurrection Of Our Lord Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon considers the bearings of the resurrection of Christ upon other great truths.
      • 1998-not-bound-yet/1 page
      • • 1998. Not Bound Yet | Answers in Genesis
          We take death and the grave in transit now: they do not hinder our advance to glory, and immortality, and eternal life.
      • 1749-luther-sermon-at-tabernacle/1 page
      • • 1749. A Luther Sermon At The Tabernacle | Answers in Genesis
          We ought to believe in the ascended Saviour for the perpetual enriching of the church with confessors and evangelists who shall declare the truth of God.
      • 2591-pride-destroyer/1 page
      • • 2591. Pride The Destroyer | Answers in Genesis
          Habakkuk had to prophesy to the people that God would eventually deliver them out of the hand of the Chaldeans, and send them better times.
      • 2622-watching-see/1 page
      • • 2622. Watching To See | Answers in Genesis
          Habakkuk was, like ourselves, called by God to labour for the good of the people among whom he lived.
      • 1805-strength-and-recovery/1 page
      • • 1805. Strength And Recovery | Answers in Genesis
          When there remains no strength in you, nor any ability of any kind or sort, then fling yourself upon the divine strength, and lay hold on it, and rejoice.
      • 3240-blood-christs-covenant/1 page
      • • 3240. The Blood Of Christ’s Covenant | Answers in Genesis
          All believers have some share in that covenant made with Abraham, for he is the father of the faithful.
      • 1745-abijah-or-some-good-thing-towards-the-lord/1 page
      • • 1745. Abijah Or Some Good Thing Towards The Lord | Answers in Genesis
          In the terrible news which the prophet Ahijah delivered to this wife of Jeroboam, there was only one bright spot, only one word of solace.
      • 2870-revelation-and-conversion/1 page
      • • 2870. Revelation And Conversion | Answers in Genesis
          As long as we are blind, we can see no faults in ourselves; but when the Spirit of God comes to us, and reveals to us the law of God, then we perceive that we have broken all of the ten commandments in the spirit, if not in the letter of them.
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      • • 2775. David Warned And Rewarded | Answers in Genesis
          Never allow anyone to make you depreciate the Old Testament. No part of the Bible is to be set up above the rest, or to be treated as of secondary importance. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
      • 2337-physician-pardons-his-palsied-patient/1 page
      • • 2337. The Physician Pardons His Palsied Patient | Answers in Genesis
          In this passage we have several examples of Christ acting as he could not have acted if he had not possessed a royal and divine power.
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      • • 3016. Good Cheer From Forgiven Sin | Answers in Genesis
          This man was paralysed in body, but he was very far from being paralysed in mind.
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      • • 2493. “A Man Named Matthew.” | Answers in Genesis
          I do not think there is any part of Matthew’s Gospel that touched him more than this portion in which he was writing down the story of divine love for himself, and of how he himself was called to be a disciple of Christ.
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      • • 1326. A Cheery Word In Troublesome Times | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses how we may speak words of encouragement to our comrades in distress.
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      • • 1327. A Family Sermon | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses God’s covenant with Noah.
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      • • 1329. Work For Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the service to which we have been called.
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      • • 273. Christ Triumphant | Answers in Genesis
          To the eye of reason the cross is the entire sorrow and the lowest depth of shame.
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      • • 2966. Resistance to Salvation | Answers in Genesis
          Deathlike slumber is the condition of those who are dead in sin; but to be aroused to action is the sure result of the gospel coming with power to anyone.
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      • • 2262. Christ’s Curate In Decapolis | Answers in Genesis
          There are some people who could tell a story very like this man’s, a story of slavery to Satan, and deliverance by the power of Christ.
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      • • 827. The Physicians Baffled, the Great Physician Successful | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the account of Jesus healing the woman with a bleeding disorder.
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      • • 1382. A Golden Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on John 12:28.
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      • • 514. Tell It All | Answers in Genesis
          Jesus was pressing through the throng to the house of Jairus to raise the ruler’s dead daughter; but he is so profuse in goodness that he performs another miracle while upon the road.
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      • • 1488. More And More, Or Less And Less | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Matthew 13:12.
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      • • 1355. Nevertheless. Hereafter. | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Matthew 26:64.
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      • • 1560. The Plain Man’s Pathway To Peace | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 1560. The Plain Man’s Pathway To Peace, delivered By C. H. Spurgeon, at The Metropolitan Tabernacle Newington.
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      • • 2482. An Unparalleled Cure | Answers in Genesis
          No sooner is one act of mercy done than there is another person needing an equal display of grace and power; and the Saviour at once goes to the task, and heals again, again, again, and yet again. What an inexhaustible fulness there is in Christ!
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      • • 1809. May I? | Answers in Genesis
          I know that multitudes of sin-sick men and women are vexed with this same question. Oh that I could help them over the difficulty!
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      • • 3020. Good Cheer From Grace Received | Answers in Genesis
          The words of good cheer which our Saviour spoke to this woman were not given to her while she was coming to him, for that would have been premature.
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      • • 3298. Lessons from Christ’s Baptism | Answers in Genesis
          I want to teach two lessons tonight; the first will be a most necessary one for the unconverted, the second will be more suitable for believers in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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      • • 3296. Praise for Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          I intend only to speak about Judah so far as he is a type of Christ, and I trust that I shall, by the Holy Spirit’s gracious guidance, move all the brethren of the Lord Jesus Christ to praise him, so that I shall be able reverently to say to him, “Jesus, you are he whom your brethren shall praise.”
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      • • 3295. Communion with Christ and His People | Answers in Genesis
          We, who are many, are one loaf, one body: for we all partake of the one loaf.” The word “loaf” helps to bring out more clearly the idea of unity intended to be illustrated by the apostle.
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      • • 3294. The Lord’s Eternal Rest | Answers in Genesis
          It would seem too great a thing for the Creator ever to rest in his creature, yet it is true that this is the place where he finds his rest.
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      • • 3291. The Sea! The Sea! The Wide and Open Sea! | Answers in Genesis
          Whether we contemplate the land or the sea, there will be found on them both abundant reasons for adoring the great Creator.
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      • • 3290. God’s Hand in the Evening | Answers in Genesis
          Perhaps, in the special senses in which Ezekiel uses this expression, we shall not expect to feel “the hand of the Lord” on us.
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      • • 3289. The Sealed Hand—a Winter Sermon | Answers in Genesis
          When the Lord seals up a man’s hand, he is unable to perform his labour. The Lord has an object in this, namely, “so that all men may know his work.”
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      • • 3287. The Only Door | Answers in Genesis
          The Word of God tells us that in the midst of the great mass of men there are to be found a special people—a people who were chosen by God out of the common race.
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      • • 3286. The Fear of Death | Answers in Genesis
          We may truly say concerning our Father in heaven that his plans, his arrangements, his actions, his gifts are very emphatically for the children.
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      • • 3285. Good Cheer from Christ’s Victory over the World | Answers in Genesis
          The believer is in two places, and he lives two lives. In the text there are two places spoken of, “in me,” and “in the world.”
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      • • 3284. The Sequel to Divine Sovereignty | Answers in Genesis
          No doctrine in the whole Word of God has more aroused the hatred of mankind than the truth of the absolute sovereignty of God.
      • 3283-voices-of-our-days/1 page
      • • 3283. The Voices of Our Days | Answers in Genesis
          In the discussion between Job and his three friends, Elihu was present, but though by far the wisest man he remained quiet. Sometimes, a still tongue proves a wise head.
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      • • 3282. Preparing for the Week of Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          Our great High Priest is represented here as standing at the golden altar which is before the throne of God, having in his hand a golden censer full of incense, the fragrance of which would give acceptance to the prayers of the saints for his sake.
      • 3281-broad-wall/1 page
      • • 3281. The Broad Wall | Answers in Genesis
          It seems that, around Jerusalem of old, in the time of her splendour, there was a broad wall, which was her defence and her glory. Jerusalem is a type of the Church of God. It is always good when we can see clearly, distinctly, and plainly, that around the Church to which we belong there runs a broad wall.
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      • • 3280. Christ’s Prayer and Plea | Answers in Genesis
          I believe that we have in this verse a prayer of the Lord Jesus Christ. Some portions of this Psalm cannot apply to anyone but the Saviour; and we have the examples of Peter and Paul to warrant us in saying that, in this Psalm, David spoke of Jesus Christ.
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      • • 3278. The Wordless Book | Answers in Genesis
          I daresay that most of you have heard of a little book which an old divine used to study constantly, and when his friends wondered what there was in the book, he told them that he hoped they would all know and understand it, but that there was not a single word in it.
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      • • 3276. Christ’s Glory Turned to Shame | Answers in Genesis
          In the case of both of David and Jesus, the sons of men turned their glory into shame, but I want especially to have you remember the sufferings of our Saviour in this respect.
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      • • 3275. “A Kind of First-fruits” | Answers in Genesis
          God intends to put us first. He puts his saints beyond all others as his special treasure.
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      • • 934. Bands of Love | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses some of the means God uses to draw people to Himself.
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      • • 2447. “God, And Not Man,”—What Does It Mean? | Answers in Genesis
          In a thousand respects, God is greater than man; but the Lord here puts this truth most prominently forward, that he is “God, and not man,” in that he is infinitely more forbearing, infinitely more tender, infinitely more ready to pass by offences than any man ever can be.
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      • • 2884. “Who Is On The Lord’s Side?” | Answers in Genesis
          Justification by faith is the side on which God is; but justification by the works of the law is a lie; in fact, it is an impossibility. Now, dear friends, on which side are you with regard to this matter of salvation by Christ or salvation by self? Are you “on the Lord’s side” of that question?
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      • • 3106. Freedom Through Christ's Blood | Answers in Genesis
          Jesus Christ has been delivered from the bondage of the grave.
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      • • 3107. Christ And His Table-Companions | Answers in Genesis
          The outward ordinances of the Christian religion are only two, and those two are very simple, yet neither of them has escaped human alteration.
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      • • 2589. The Christian’s Glorious Inventory | Answers in Genesis
          It is only right that people should feel an attachment to those who preach the gospel to them; but when it becomes almost a worship, they need a solemn reproof.
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      • • 2135. The Warnings And The Rewards Of The Word Of God | Answers in Genesis
          The sun in the heavens is everything to the natural world; and the Word of God in the heart is everything in the spiritual world.
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      • • 2494. The Cause And Cure Of A Wounded Spirit | Answers in Genesis
          I am persuaded that there is no man in this world who does not have trial in some form or other, unless it is those whom God permits to have their portion in this life because they will have no portion of bliss in the life that is to come.
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      • • 2417. First Forgiveness, Then Healing | Answers in Genesis
          He cares more about you, and about what shall take place in you, than about any of the Pharisees or doctors of the law who may be sitting by. God is glorified in scattering his miracles of mercy where there is the greatest need of them.
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      • • 109. Going Home—A Christmas Sermon | Answers in Genesis
          This poor wretch being possessed with a legion of evil spirits had been driven to something worse than madness.
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      • • 1810. The Lion And The Bear: Trophies Hung Up | Answers in Genesis
          David concludes that just as bears and lions die when they meddle with sheep, so must Goliath fall now that he dares to attack the Lord and his people.
      • 2018-cured-at-last/1 page
      • • 2018. Cured At Last! | Answers in Genesis
          Here is one of the Lord’s hidden ones: a case not publicly described because of its secret sorrow. We have here a woman of few words and much shamefacedness.
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      • • 2019. “She Was Not Hidden.” | Answers in Genesis
          Many would have quoted her case as a reason why they might be allowed to escape the responsibilities, duties, and sufferings which discipleship might involve.
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      • • 2020. “Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?” | Answers in Genesis
          The Lord shines upon us in the question, and our answer to it is the reflection of his light.
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      • • 2613. Sonship Questioned | Answers in Genesis
          In speaking on the temptation of our Lord, I want first to say a few words that ought always to be remembered by those who are tempted.
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      • • 2197. Christ’s Resurrection And Our Newness Of Life | Answers in Genesis
          The notion that the doctrines of grace give licence to sin, comes from the devil, and we scorn it with a detestation more deep than words can express.
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      • • 882. The Old Man Crucified | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains some of the major benefits of salvation, including the death of the old man.
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      • • 2933. Dead, Yet Alive | Answers in Genesis
          Every believer is truly dead to sin, because Christ has died to sin, just as every believer is truly alive to God, because Christ is alive to God.
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      • • 1410. Encouragement To Trust And Pray | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Isaiah 30:19.
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      • • 1735. The Doctrines Of Grace Do Not Lead To Sin | Answers in Genesis
          Grace is the soul of the gospel: without it the gospel is dead. Grace is the music of the gospel: without it the gospel is silent with respect to all comfort.
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      • • 1482. Our Change Of Masters | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses our change of masters, the reasons for that change, and the results of that change.
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      • • 1868. Death And Life: The Wage And The Gift | Answers in Genesis
          In the fifth chapter of this epistle, Paul had shown at considerable length our justification from sin through the righteousness of Jesus Christ our Saviour.
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      • • 17. Joseph Attacked by the Archers | Answers in Genesis
          It must have been a fine sight to see the hoary headed Jacob sitting up in his bed while he bestowed his parting benediction upon his twelve sons.
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      • • 2572. Fellowship With Christ | Answers in Genesis
          There is one great difference between Christ, as the Founder of the Christian religion, and all mere men who have attempted to create a system of belief.
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      • • 1138. The Gentleness of Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon describes the gentleness and longsuffering of the Lord Jesus.
      • 1649-freshness/1 page
      • • 1649. Freshness | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the excellency of freshness, the fear of its departure, and the hope of its continuance.
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      • • 2118. The Planter Of The Ear Must Hear | Answers in Genesis
          The character of a man hinges upon his relationship to God. You may know what manner of man he is if you find out how he stands towards God.
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      • • 2619. The Captain Of Our Salvation | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 2619. The Captain Of Our Salvation, Delivered On Thursday Evening, January 19, 1882, By C. H. Spurgeon, At The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
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      • • 3217. An Earnest Warning Against Unbelief | Answers in Genesis
          All the histories of Scripture are written for our examples, but especially the story of the Israelites in the wilderness.
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      • • 2655. Decided Ungodliness | Answers in Genesis
          There are some who have refused to return, and who have said as much. Many people in the great world have actually declared that they will not yield to God. They will sooner burn than turn, they will rather perish in their iniquities than be pardoned after repenting of their sins.
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      • • 2833. Lessons On Divine Grace | Answers in Genesis
          God has not bestowed his love, his favour, his mercy, on me because he foresaw that I should repent of my sin, and trust in his dear Son. No, there is a deeper reason for his love. If I am a child of God, an heir of heaven, the well-spring of God’s love for me is in his own sovereign grace.
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      • • 2287. “If There Is No Resurrection, — .” | Answers in Genesis
          The resurrection of Christ is a foundational truth; and if it was taken away, much more was gone than some supposed; indeed, everything was gone.
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      • • 828. Dying Daily | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon elaborates on the fact that we are all in the process of dying and explains how we should respond to this truth.
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      • • 2271. Alone, Yet Not Alone | Answers in Genesis
          Our Lord looks for faith as the result of his teaching; and I think that I hear him say, at the end of every service, “Do you now believe?”
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      • • 2525. Joy In Place Of Sorrow | Answers in Genesis
          As I have often reminded you, it has become a Christian duty for believers to be glad. “Rejoice in the Lord,” is a precept given to us over and over again, and I believe that, broadly speaking, the general condition of God’s people is one of joy.
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      • • 2907. The Holy Spirit Glorifying Christ | Answers in Genesis
          It is the Holy Spirit’s office to come between us and Christ, to lead us to Christ, even as the Son of God comes between us and the Father, to lead us to the Father; so that we have the whole Trinity uniting to save a sinner, the Triune God bowing down out of heaven for the salvation of rebellious men.
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      • • 3024. Christ’s Death And Ours | Answers in Genesis
          Surely, we make too little of our Redeemer’s death.
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      • • 1844. Israel And Britain. A Note Of Warning | Answers in Genesis
          The blindness of Israel concerning our Lord was sadly remarkable. It was a blindness of the eyes, for they saw his many miracles, and yet did not believe.
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      • • 129. David’s Dying Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          There was a time when this prayer would have been unnecessary; a period, in fact, when it could not have been offered, seeing the thing to be asked for was already existed.
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      • • 1233. Abraham’s Prompt Obedience To The Call Of God | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses Abraham’s experience, his conduct, and the result of that conduct.
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      • • 279. Come and Welcome | Answers in Genesis
          The cry of the Christian religion is the simple word, “Come.”
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      • • 1331. Manoah’s Wife And Her Excellent Argument | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Judges 13:22–23.
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      • • 1608. The Double “Come” | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Revelation 22:17.
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      • • The Oft-Repeated Invitation | Answers in Genesis
          If God shall bless that invitation, "Come", and sinners do come to Christ, there will be more music evoked from this note than if my sermon had been as brilliant as the highest human eloquence could make it, for angels in heaven and God himself will rejoice if sinners are brought to the Saviour.
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      • • 998. More and More | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses how believers can praise God more and more every day.
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      • • 3271. God, the Children’s Teacher | Answers in Genesis
          The success of the scholar brings honour and credit to the teacher. So David speaks of God having taught him, in order that he may give honour and glory to God.
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      • • 1937. A Mingled Strain | Answers in Genesis
          In what state of heart should we come to the communion table? It is no light matter: in what manner shall we come before the Lord in so sacred an ordinance?
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      • • 3056. The Guilt And The Cleansing | Answers in Genesis
          David felt like one who was shut out from God, and was unworthy to approach him. He could not be content to remain in such a condition.
      • 2431-double-cleansing/1 page
      • • 2431. The Double Cleansing | Answers in Genesis
          Are any of you here broken down under a sense of sin? Then I am glad that I have such good news for you as my text contains. It is for sinners that Jesus bled and died. It is for you who are conscious of your great guiltiness that the fulness and the freeness of his grace are revealed.
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      • • 2934. Great Changes | Answers in Genesis
          God deliver us from having an exclusively respectable congregation! I like to see men of all classes.
      • 2419-repentance-after-conversion/1 page
      • • 2419. Repentance After Conversion | Answers in Genesis
          I appeal to those who have tasted that the Lord is gracious, who have been restored from spiritual death, who are debtors to free grace and dying love. I invite and entreat them to accompany us while we present to God the sacrifices which he will not despise, the sacrifices of a broken spirit and a contrite heart.
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      • • 2510. Apart | Answers in Genesis
          Remember, you have to be born alone, you will have to die alone, you will have to be judged alone, and you must be born again alone; and therefore, there must be for yourself a personal sense of sin, a personal seeking to Christ, a personal acceptance of pardon through the precious blood.
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      • • 3009. Our Champion | Answers in Genesis
          Poor Samson! We cannot say much about him as an example to believers.
      • 86-unimpeachable-justice/1 page
      • • 86. Unimpeachable Justice | Answers in Genesis
          There is now agitating the public mind something which I thought I might improve this day, and turn to very excellent purpose. There are only two things concerning which the public have any suspicion.
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      • • 3274. Sickness and Prayer, Healing and Praise | Answers in Genesis
          Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
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      • • 3269. A Frail Leaf | Answers in Genesis
          Poor Job! who could have been brought lower than he? He had lost his possessions, his children, his health; he was covered with sore boils, and he was aggravated by the unkind speeches of his friends.
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      • • 3268. The Saviour’s Silence | Answers in Genesis
          Our gracious Master always walked the hospital, for the whole world was that to him, and whenever he went his supreme business here below was by touch, or look, or word, to bestow healing on the soul and body.
      • 3267-under-his-shadow/1 page
      • • 3267. Under His Shadow | Answers in Genesis
          “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty”: and that shadow shall preserve him from nightly terror and ghostly evil, from the arrows of war and of pestilence, from death and from destruction.
      • 3266-priesthood-of-believers/1 page
      • • 3265. Faith Tried and Triumphing | Answers in Genesis
          In this epistle Peter is speaking of the scattered saints in all parts of the world, and, taught by the Holy Spirit, he says of them that they were “a holy priesthood.”
      • 3265-faith-tried-and-triumphing/1 page
      • • 3265. Faith Tried and Triumphing | Answers in Genesis
          Faith is not a grace of luxury but a grace of necessity. We must have it, and if we do not have it, we would not be the people of God at all.
      • 3263-intelligent-obedience/1 page
      • • 3263. Intelligent Obedience | Answers in Genesis
          So far as the sinner is concerned, by the law comes the knowledge of sin. The law can do nothing more for him than convince him that he needs a Saviour, and drive him out of himself to find in Christ what he cannot find in himself.
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      • • 3262. Satan’s Arrows and God’s | Answers in Genesis
          Dear friends, when we preach to you, we do as it were, shoot arrows at a mark; but, alas! how few of them ever reach the target! If any of our arrows are shot without earnestness and zeal, they are almost certain to fall short of the mark.
      • 3259-faiths-way-of-approach/1 page
      • • 3259. Faith’s Way of Approach | Answers in Genesis
          ithout faith Christ is not ours. His blood cannot cleanse us; his life cannot quicken us. We must have faith to receive the blessings of salvation.
      • 3257-thoughts-and-their-fruit/1 page
      • • 3257. Thoughts and Their Fruit | Answers in Genesis
          It has almost passed into a proverb, that “thought is free.” Thought must be free, and it shall be acknowledged, by God’s help, perfectly free as between man and man.
      • 3256-beggars-becoming-princes/1 page
      • • 3256. Beggars Becoming Princes | Answers in Genesis
          So strange are the workings of providence that, however low anyone may be in temporal circumstances, he need not give way to despair, but he may cherish hopes of better times coming to him.
      • 3254-curse-removed/1 page
      • • 3254. The Curse Removed | Answers in Genesis
          Not human lawgiver could have given out such a law as what we find in the Decalogue. It is a perfect law, for all human laws that are right are to be found in that brief compendium and epitome of all that is good and excellent towards God, or between man and men.
      • 3251-christ-tree-of-life/1 page
      • • 3251. Christ The Tree Of Life | Answers in Genesis
          We believe our Lord Jesus Christ to be none other than that tree of life in the centre of the new paradise, whose leaves are for the healing of the nations.
      • 3250-growth-of-faith/1 page
      • • 3250. The Growth Of Faith | Answers in Genesis
          May our experience keep pace with our knowledge, and may that experience be composed of a practical using of our Lord. Jesus casts a shadow, let us sit under it: Jesus yields fruit, let us taste its sweetness.
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      • • 228. The Blood | Answers in Genesis
          God’s people are always safe. Nothing can harm the man who has made his refuge in God.
      • 221-comfort-proclaimed/1 page
      • • 221. Comfort Proclaimed | Answers in Genesis
          What a sweet title: “My people!” What a cheering revelation: “Your God!” How much of meaning is couched in those two words, “My people!”
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      • • 1251. The Unbroken Line Of True Nobles | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Psalm 45:16.
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      • • 870. Things Present | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses how Paul gave the Corinthians the proper perspective on material things.
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      • • 875. Things to Come | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon looks at what the future holds for believers and how those truths should influence us today.
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      • • 981. Carried By Four | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon draws spiritual insights from the account of the paralyzed man who was carried by four friends to Jesus.
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      • • 1991. “Sitting By.” | Answers in Genesis
          It is noteworthy that God always selects our congregations for us, and his arrangements are always wise.
      • 478-christ-perfect-through-sufferings/1 page
      • • 478. Christ — Perfect Through Sufferings | Answers in Genesis
          Believing that God foreknows all things, we can only come to the conclusion that he foreknew the fall, and that it was only an incident in the great method by which he would glorify himself.
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      • • 2620. Christ’s Prayer For Peter | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 2620. Christ’s Prayer For Peter, delivered On Lord’s Day Evening, January 22, 1882, By C. H. Spurgeon, At The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
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      • • 90. Men Chosen–Fallen Angels Rejected | Answers in Genesis
          The Almighty God, who dwelt alone, was pleased to manifest himself by created works, which would display his wisdom and his power.
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      • • 487. A Tempted Saviour—Our Best Help | Answers in Genesis
          There is something here for each of us, as Solomon puts it, a portion for seven and also for eight.
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      • • 1974. The Suffering Saviour’s Sympathy | Answers in Genesis
          There is more eloquence in love than in all the words that the most clever rhetorician can ever put together.
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      • • 1975. The Convenanter | Answers in Genesis
          You can play with religion until you are laid low, and then it becomes serious work. The romance of religion is one thing; the reality of it is another.
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      • • 2885. Christ’s Sympathy With His People | Answers in Genesis
          Remember, believers, that you not only have the love of Christ’s heart, but you also have the strength of Christ’s arm at your disposal. He rules over all things, in heaven, and earth, and hell, so rest in him, for he still bears the scars of his wounds to show that he has suffered even as you do.
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      • • 2552. Take Heed, Brethren | Answers in Genesis
          True religion is not a thing that can be acquired by carelessness or neglect; we must take heed, or we shall never be found in the narrow way.
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      • • 611. Zechariah’s Vision of Joshua the High Priest | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains why the Christian has a sure hope when he is under attack.
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      • • 1042. A Persuasive to Steadfastness | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon examines what it means to actually be a partaker of Christ as opposed to those who only appear to be partakers of Christ.
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      • • 1033. Faith’s Dawn and Its Clouds | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon elaborates on the battle between true faith and unbelief.
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      • • 1585. Truthfulness | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Jeremiah 5:3.
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      • • 562. Alas for Us, If You Were All, and Nothing Beyond, Oh Earth. | Answers in Genesis
          The argument has nothing to do with some of you who are not Christians; it only respects those who are real, living followers of the Saviour, and who are known by this, that they have hope in Christ.
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      • • 1442. “This Year Also” | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the beginning of a new year.
      • 1256-the-eternal-truth-of-god/1 page
      • • 1256. The Eternal Truth Of God | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about the fact that God is true and that God is true in all generations.
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      • • 3022. God’s Innumerable Mercies | Answers in Genesis
          All that God does for his people is in faithfulness to his promise.
      • 1938-the-master-key-opening-the-gate-of-heaven/1 page
      • • 1938. The Master Key, Opening The Gate Of Heaven | Answers in Genesis
          The God of the past has blotted out your sin, the God of the present makes all things work for your good, the God of the future will never leave you nor forsake you.
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      • • 2496. Joyful Anticipation Of The Second Advent | Answers in Genesis
          The destruction of Jerusalem was, so to speak, the rolling up of the curtain on the great drama of the world’s doom; it will not fall again until all the things that we now see shall have passed away, and only the things that cannot be shaken—the things of God and of eternity, which we cannot see—shall remain.
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      • • 2432. Kept From Iniquity | Answers in Genesis
          There was scarcely any bad thing which the court of Saul did not attribute to David; but he was upright before God, and he dared to challenge the investigation of the Most High, for he was sincere and true to the core.
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      • • 2935. Christ’s Joy And Ours | Answers in Genesis
          God gives us many precepts, and every precept in God’s Word is a sign-post pointing out the road to joy.
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      • • 2420. “The King Can Do No Wrong.” | Answers in Genesis
          We may go and do, on our own account, things that shall bring dishonour to the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and King. He will have no part nor lot in them, nothing that he has taught will suggest them, and nothing that he desires will urge us to act like that.
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      • • 2511. Brought Out, To Be Brought In | Answers in Genesis
          I am sure that, in my early youth, no teaching ever had such an impression on my mind as the instruction of my mother; neither can I conceive that, for any child, there can be one who will have such influence over the young heart as the mother who has so tenderly cared for her offspring.
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      • • 2904. The Plumb-line | Answers in Genesis
          First, then, dear friends, a plumb-line is used in building when it is done as it ought to be; and I remind you that God always uses it in his building. Everything that God builds is built plumb, and straight, and square, and fair.
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      • • 3010. Jacob’s Model Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          You must have noticed, dear friends, how very frequently God makes the life of a man to be the reflection of his character.
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      • • 971. The Open Fountain | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses Israel’s future repentance and then draws parallels to our own salvation.
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      • • 1824. The History Of Various Fools | Answers in Genesis
          We are much alike as children of the first Adam, and alike when we become children of the second Adam; and yet no two children of God are quite the same.
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      • • 3070. A Visit To Christ's Hospital | Answers in Genesis
          Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
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      • • 2921. An Old-Fashioned Remedy | Answers in Genesis
          The healing of natural sickness is not accomplished without the power of God. Vain would be the skill of the most learned physician unless the God of nature cooperated with the medicine. If any of you have been recently restored from sickness, I charge you to praise God for his goodness.
      • 1992-song-for-the-free-hope-for-the-bound/1 page
      • • 1992. Song For The Free, And Hope For The Bound | Answers in Genesis
          Jesus has come into the world to break the gate of bronze, and to cut the bars of iron asunder. Oh, that my prayer might be heard for those who are in bondage!
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      • • 2856. Our Hiding-Place | Answers in Genesis
          Many of you know only too well that there are rough winds of outward trial and trouble I do not doubt that many a stormy blast has swept across your heart, in your families, or in your lives; in one way or another, you have realized your need of “a hiding-place from the wind, and a refuge from the tempest."
      • 3031-shadow-great-rock/1 page
      • • 3031. "The Shadow Of A Great Rock" | Answers in Genesis
          Writing under divine inspiration, the prophet Isaiah describes the Lord Jesus Christ, in his personal manhood, as being comparable to this great rock.
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      • • 2166. Experience And Assurance | Answers in Genesis
          I am afraid these eager days leave little time for meditation; yet there is no exercise more nourishing to faith, and love, and all the graces.
      • 1732-in-him-like-him/1 page
      • • 1732. In Him: Like Him | Answers in Genesis
          Ours is no transient union; while he lives as our Head we shall remain his members.
      • 1751-fathers-in-christ/1 page
      • • 1751. Fathers in Christ | Answers in Genesis
          Truth, which is fundamental, should be repeated by the teacher until the disciple has learned it beyond all fear of ever forgetting it.
      • 811-to-you-young-men/1 page
      • • 811. To You, Young Men | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon gives a charge to young men who must take a stand for Christ.
      • 1244-the-lion-slayer-the-giant-killer/1 page
      • • 1244. The Lion Slayer — The Giant Killer | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the courage of David.
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      • • 654. Memory—The Handmaid of Hope | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon speaks words of encouragement to believers and gives a warning to unbelievers.
      • 2436-how-good-to-those-who-seek/1 page
      • • 2436. “How Good To Those Who Seek!” | Answers in Genesis
          It is the prophet Jeremiah, in his Book of Lamentations, who says to you who are seeking the Lord, “The Lord is good to the soul that seeks him.” You do not need to take any discount off his words of cheer. Depend on it, what he says is true.
      • 1291-lifes-need-and-maintenance/1 page
      • • 1291. Life’s Need And Maintenance | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Psalm 22:29.
      • 1031-how-can-i-obtain-faith/1 page
      • • 1031. How Can I Obtain Faith? | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains why faith comes by hearing the word of God.
      • 2327-whole-machinery-of-salvation/1 page
      • • 2327. The Whole Machinery Of Salvation | Answers in Genesis
          An invocation of the name of God, a trusting in God, and a subsequent calling on God and acknowledgment of God, it is this that saves the soul.
      • 2932-false-justification-and-true/1 page
      • • 2932. False Justification And True | Answers in Genesis
          Men who believe themselves to be saved by their own good works generally have something harsh and evil to say against God’s grace.
      • 3051-lessons-from-dovecot/1 page
      • • 3051. Lessons From A Dovecot | Answers in Genesis
          The chapter from which our text is taken predicts very glorious times for the true Church of God.
      • 3229-royal-saviour/1 page
      • • 3229. The Royal Saviour | Answers in Genesis
          These apostles were the representatives of Messiah the Prince, acting under his authority, and, so far as they could, filling up the gap caused by his absence.
      • 966-josephs-bones/1 page
      • • 966. Joseph’s Bones | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon makes application from the final words of Joseph.
      • 812-the-deep-seated-character-of-sin/1 page
      • • 812. The Deep Seated Character of Sin | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains the deep roots that sin has in our lives and shows how Jesus Christ is the only solution.
      • 1786-our-sanctuary/1 page
      • • 1786. Our Sanctuary | Answers in Genesis
          All men who have to deal with great multitudes of people for God must be much alone, or they will lose their power.
      • 606-marys-song/1 page
      • • 606. Mary’s Song | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon takes a close look at Mary’s song of praise.
      • 2941-marys-magnificat/1 page
      • • 2941. Mary’s Magnificat | Answers in Genesis
          Oh, surely, if the children of earth sing, the children of heaven ought to sing far more often, far more loudly, far more harmoniously than they do.
      • 3019-hungry-filled-rich-emptied/1 page
      • • 3019. The Hungry Filled, The Rich Emptied | Answers in Genesis
          Divine providence is like a wheel; and as the wheel revolves, that spoke which was highest becomes the lowest, and what was lowest is elevated to the highest place.
      • 873-christ-made-a-curse-for-us/1 page
      • • 873. Christ Made a Curse for Us | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains how believers are saved from the Curse by the Son of God who was made a curse for us.
      • 3062-office-disciples/1 page
      • • 3062. The Spirit's Office Towards Disciples | Answers in Genesis
          Whatever you feel which lifts Christ on high in your soul, comes from the Spirit.
      • 2370-christ-first-me-last/1 page
      • • 2370. “Christ First, Me Last: Nothing Between But Love.” | Answers in Genesis
          Paul speaks of it as a fact ascertainable, and one which he had himself ascertained, that Jesus Christ loved him, and gave himself for him.
      • 2402-under-arrest/1 page
      • • 2402. Under Arrest | Answers in Genesis
          When Christ came to the chosen people, they were in a most miserable condition, and there was no hope for them at all apart from the promised Messiah.
      • 3194-look-lessons/1 page
      • • 3194. A Look And Its Lessons | Answers in Genesis
          The people of God are described here as those “who follow after righteousness.”
      • 3248-gathering-without-planting/1 page
      • • 3248. Gathering Without Planting | Answers in Genesis
          As the Holy Spirit shall help us, let us first learn from the text as it referred to Israel; and then, taking the general principle mentioned here, let us learn from their case to consider our own, for we also enjoy what we have neither produced nor earned.
      • 3247-unreasonable-reasons/1 page
      • • 3247. Unreasonable Reasons | Answers in Genesis
          Our Saviour did not ask Peter that question for his own information.
      • 3246-thoughts/1 page
      • • 3246. God’s Thoughts And Ours | Answers in Genesis
          Some people seem to be always struggling to get away from the thought of one true personal God.
      • 3245-position-purpose/1 page
      • • 3245. Our Position And Our Purpose | Answers in Genesis
          The apostle here delivers an exhortation, in which he appeals to the noblest passions of the children of God.
      • 3243-vine-israel/1 page
      • • 3243. The Vine Of Israel | Answers in Genesis
          We shall view the prayer of the text in its reference to Israel.
      • 3242-unparalleled-lovingkindnesses/1 page
      • • 3242. Unparalleled Lovingkindnesses | Answers in Genesis
          The mercies of God awaken us every morning, so that we are as used to them as we are to the sunlight, yet some of us think very little of them.
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      • • 3241. The Painful And Puzzling Question | Answers in Genesis
          This question may be very properly asked of those who have no faith at all.
      • 3239-woe-weal/1 page
      • • 3239. Woe And Weal | Answers in Genesis
          Those who expect to find the road to heaven smooth and unobstructed will discover little in the experience of the ancient saints to support the expectation.
      • 3237b-do-not-sin-against-child/1 page
      • • 3237b. “Do Not Sin Against The Child” | Answers in Genesis
          We who know what is due to children will be far more guilty than others if we sin against their souls.
      • 3237a-preaching/1 page
      • • 3237a. Our Lord’s Preaching | Answers in Genesis
          Our Lord’s anointing was with a special view to his preaching.
      • 3235-hope-purifies/1 page
      • • 3235. The Hope That Purifies | Answers in Genesis
          Relationship to the ever-blessed God must bring with it a measure of joy.
      • 3234-strangers-sojourners/1 page
      • • 3234. Strangers And Sojourners | Answers in Genesis
          If you read the whole verse, you will see that David used these words as an argument in prayer.
      • 3233-firebrands/1 page
      • • 3233. God’s Firebrands | Answers in Genesis
          When a fire begins to get the upper hand with us, it is terrible in its destructiveness.
      • 3232-facts-inferences/1 page
      • • 3232. Facts And Inferences | Answers in Genesis
          We must never judge by appearances, for many things that we see with our eyes and hear with our ears are not really what they appear to be to us.
      • 3231-new-years-wish/1 page
      • • 3231. A New Year’s Wish | Answers in Genesis
          The Philippians had several times sent presents to Paul, to supply his needs.
      • 3230-last-message-for-year/1 page
      • • 3230. The Last Message For The Year | Answers in Genesis
          I pray that the Holy Spirit may cause the deepest possible seriousness to rest on this whole assembly.
      • 3228-oh-how-he-loves/1 page
      • • 3228. “Oh, How He Loves!” | Answers in Genesis
          Most of us here, I trust, are not mere onlookers, but we have a share in the special love of Jesus.
      • 3227-secret-happiness/1 page
      • • 3227. The Secret Of Happiness | Answers in Genesis
          Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
      • 2035-peter-after-his-restoration/1 page
      • • 2035. Peter After His Restoration | Answers in Genesis
          Peter was to be sifted, so our Lord warned him; and Satan was to operate with the sieve.
      • 1787-humility-friend-of-prayer/1 page
      • • 1787. Humility The Friend Of Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          It seems to me that when once a man is taught by the Lord to pray he is equal to every emergency that can possibly arise.
      • 1788-proof-of-our-ministry/1 page
      • • 1788. The Proof Of Our Ministry | Answers in Genesis
          Paul was sure that the power of God would be with him to support him in the work of reformation.
      • 2739-i-have-enough/1 page
      • • 2739. “I Have Enough.” | Answers in Genesis
          It is very remarkable that there should be, in this chapter, a record of two people, who each said, “I have enough.” It is especially noteworthy that this was said by two brothers that differed so greatly from one another. It seems to me as if, on that occasion, the blessing of their father Isaac rested on them both.
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      • • 2817. Jacob’s Fear And Faith | Answers in Genesis
          Jacob, in his fear, is not to be held up as an example for us. He is not to be commended for fearing Esau, neither are we to imitate him in this respect. There is a great deal that Christians feel which they never ought to feel, and there are many places into which Christians come in which they never ought to come.
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      • • 1825. An Inscription For The Mausoleum Of The Saints | Answers in Genesis
          It is idle to think that we can mark out a place in the cemetery where none but saints shall sleep; but yet there is a truth at the basis of that folly.
      • 2922-an-infallible-sign-of-revival/1 page
      • • 2922. An Infallible Sign of Revival | Answers in Genesis
          Wherever God comes out in his great mercy his name alone is exalted. So again it will be when yet farther on in human history the end shall come, when you and I and all born of woman shall stand before the dread tribunal of the last great day; then the Lord alone shall be exalted.
      • 1234-rivers-of-water-in-a-dry-place/1 page
      • • 1234. Rivers Of Water In A Dry Place | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Isaiah 32:2.
      • 350-a-blow-at-self-righteousness/1 page
      • • 350. A Blow at Self-Righteousness | Answers in Genesis
          Ever since man became a sinner he has been self-righteous. When he had a righteousness of his own he never gloried in it, but ever since he has lost it, he has pretended to be the possessor of it.
      • 60-sovereignty-and-salvation/1 page
      • • 60. Sovereignty and Salvation | Answers in Genesis
          If it were within the range of human capacity to conceive a time when God dwelt alone, without his creatures, we should then have one of the grandest and most stupendous ideas of God.
      • 2881-feeble-faith-appealing-to-strong-savior/1 page
      • • 2881. Feeble Faith Appealing To A Strong Saviour | Answers in Genesis
          We now have to consider the tearful discovery: “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.” When did the man make this discovery? When he began to believe. Is it not an ironic thing that, as soon as he ever had a little faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, he discovered the great abyss of his unbelief?
      • 2618-immediately/1 page
      • • 2618. “Immediately” | Answers in Genesis
          This is a sign of the effectual calling by divine grace; whenever it comes, men are led “immediately” to obey it.
      • 3042-parable-ark/1 page
      • • 3042. The Parable Of The Ark | Answers in Genesis
          Christ always taught by parables. Hence the popularity and the power of his teaching.
      • 58-canaan-on-earth/1 page
      • • 58. Canaan on Earth | Answers in Genesis
          It has generally been considered, that the passage of the Jordan by the Israelites is typical of death, and that Canaan is a fitting representation of heaven.
      • 1433-sorrow-at-the-cross-turned-into-joy/1 page
      • • 1433. Sorrow At The Cross Turned Into Joy | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the death of our Lord.
      • 1424-an-anxious-enquiry-for-a-beloved-son/1 page
      • • 1424. An Anxious Enquiry For A Beloved Son | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the question of anxiety, thinks of occasions for its use, and suggests answers which may be given to it.
      • 1740-exeter-hall-sermon-to-young-men/1 page
      • • 1740. The Exeter Hall Sermon To Young Men | Answers in Genesis
          Before I shake hands with the old men, and ask for a seat among them, I would have a word with those who are coming upon the scene of action to fill our places.
      • 1925-jesus-and-the-children/1 page
      • • 1925. Jesus, And The Children | Answers in Genesis
          Have you calculated what baneful influences are streaming from your lives upon the souls of your children, your wives, your brothers, your friends?
      • 1926-loves-complaining/1 page
      • • 1926. Love’s Complaining | Answers in Genesis
          He loves much, and therefore he never judges harshly. He loves much, and therefore he always judges jealously. Jealousy is the sure attendant of such love as his.
      • 1282-the-best-burden-for-young-shoulders/1 page
      • • 1282. The Best Burden For Young Shoulders | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Lamentations 3:27.
      • 1785-children-and-their-hosannas/1 page
      • • 1785. The Children And Their Hosannas | Answers in Genesis
          A despising of true religion among the very young is a pernicious evil which springs up again in each generation however diligently we may pull up the weed.
      • 1995-heart-a-gift-for-god/1 page
      • • 1995. The Heart: A Gift for God | Answers in Genesis
          It can only be supreme love which leads wisdom to seek after the heart of such poor things as we are.
      • 1996-public-testimony-a-debt-to-god-and-man/1 page
      • • 1996. Public Testimony: A Debt to God and Man | Answers in Genesis
          Make sure that you have found the Saviour. Eat and drink of him; enrich yourself with him; and then go and proclaim the glad news.
      • 1866-sunday-school-and-the-scriptures/1 page
      • • 1866. The Sunday School And The Scriptures | Answers in Genesis
          Let us not talk about inventing wise measures for the present distress in the spiritual world, but let us use the remedy which was so effective in Paul’s day.
      • 1867-jubilate/1 page
      • • 1867. Jubilate | Answers in Genesis
          This is the very first of those sacred songs preserved in Scripture, and in some respects it is first in merit as well as in time.
      • 2003-young-man-is-this-for-you/1 page
      • • 2003. Young Man, Is This For You? | Answers in Genesis
          Behold, dear brethren, the overflowing, ever-flowing power of our Lord Jesus Christ.
      • 2004-lover-of-gods-law-filled-with-peace/1 page
      • • 2004. The Lover Of God’s Law Filled With Peace | Answers in Genesis
          We cannot praise God better than by stating facts concerning him and his Word. If you desire to praise God, you must speak of him as he is.
      • 1301-the-blind-befriended/1 page
      • • 1301. The Blind Befriended | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Isaiah 42:16.
      • 1292-a-prince-and-a-saviour/1 page
      • • 1292. A Prince And A Saviour | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses some of the titles of Jesus.
      • 320-contentment/1 page
      • • 320. Contentment | Answers in Genesis
          The apostle Paul was a very learned man, but not the least among his various acquisitions in science was this—he had learned to be content.
      • 1729-beginning-at-jerusalem/1 page
      • • 1729. Beginning At Jerusalem | Answers in Genesis
          Implicit obedience is not thoughtless: on the contrary, it is necessary for its completeness that heart and mind should be active in it.
      • 1730-a-cure-for-unsavoury-foods/1 page
      • • 1730 A Cure For Unsavoury Foods: or, Salt For The White Of An Egg | Answers in Genesis
          Poor Job feels that he has very unsavoury food to eat, and he asks them whether they expect him to eat it without salt.
      • 3224-repentance-remission/1 page
      • • 3224. “Repentance And Remission” | Answers in Genesis
          This verse is among our Lord’s last words to his disciples just before he left them to return to heaven.
      • 3225-finding-following-christ/1 page
      • • 3225. Finding And Following Christ | Answers in Genesis
          There are abundant reasons why we may have a well-grounded assurance that Christ is our Saviour if we have truly trusted in him.
      • 3124-real-contact/1 page
      • • 3124. Real Contact With Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          Our Lord was very frequently in the midst of a crowd. His preaching was so plain and so forcible that he always attracted a vast company of hearers.
      • 1900-rejoice-evermore/1 page
      • • 1900. Rejoice Evermore | Answers in Genesis
          That joy should be made a duty is a sure sign of the blessed New Covenant. Because Jesus has suffered, we are encouraged, commanded, and enabled to rejoice.
      • 2215-young-man-prayer-for-you/1 page
      • • 2215. Young Man! A Prayer For You | Answers in Genesis
          If we desire the good of our servants, our children, and our friends, let us take care that we make supplication for them.
      • 1898-mouth-and-heart/1 page
      • • 1898. Mouth And Heart | Answers in Genesis
          He who composes short and striking summaries of gospel truth may be working as effectively for the salvation of men as another who delivers earnest, pleading discourses.
      • 520-confession-with-the-mouth/1 page
      • • 520. Confession with the Mouth | Answers in Genesis
          This morning, according to promise, I shall discourse upon the second part of this verse — “With the mouth confession is made to salvation.”
      • 511-pentecost/1 page
      • • 511. Pentecost | Answers in Genesis
          How absolutely necessary is the presence and power of the Holy Spirit! It is not possible for us to promote the glory of God or to bless the souls of men, unless the Holy Spirit be in us and with us.
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      • • 3011. Faith First, Confession Following | Answers in Genesis
          Believing with the heart must come first; confession with the mouth must and should come afterwards.
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      • • 2328. Micah’s Message For Today | Answers in Genesis
          In him we meet the requirements of the law, first, by what he has done for us; and next, by what he works in us.
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      • • 2805. “Life For A Look.” | Answers in Genesis
          For salvation out of any trouble, we should only look to God. When I have spoken briefly on that point, I shall carry the principle into deeper spiritual matters by showing you, in the second place, that, for eternal salvation, we must assuredly only look to God.
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      • • 1022. Do Not Sleep | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about actively serving the Lord rather than falling asleep like the disciples on the night Jesus was arrested.
      • 1514-the-keynote-of-a-choice-sonnet/1 page
      • • 1514. The Keynote Of A Choice Sonnet | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Luke 1:46.
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      • • 2219. A Harp Of Ten Strings | Answers in Genesis
          The essence of true divinity is greatening God, magnifying him, and enlarging our conceptions of his majesty and his glory to the utmost degree.
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      • • 2583. Rain And Grace—A Parallel | Answers in Genesis
          Job was an admirable man, but the Lord intended to make him even better.
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      • • 2908. The Saints Heritage And Watchword | Answers in Genesis
          The ship of Christ’s Church never sails so well as when she is rocked from side to side by the winds of persecution, and when, at every lurch, she is almost overwhelmed. Nothing has helped God’s Church so much as persecution; she has been increased and strengthened by it.
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      • • 1534. Salvation By Works, A Criminal Doctrine | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon says that two great crimes are contained in the idea of self-justification, that they are committed by many, and that the true believer does not fall into these crimes.
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      • • 1705. The Hearing Of Faith | Answers in Genesis
          Doubtless, if it had been possible for the Lord to have presented another way of salvation, man would have opposed that also.
      • 1706-the-cast-off-sash/1 page
      • • 1706. The Cast-Off Sash | Answers in Genesis
          The people of Israel and Judah were so sunk in thoughtlessness that it was absolutely necessary to do something more than speak.
      • 864-lifes-ever-springing-well/1 page
      • • 864. Life’s Ever Springing Well | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses how Jesus is the source of living water.
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      • • 2094. Foundation Work | Answers in Genesis
          Solomon began to build the temple at the foundation. You smile, and wonder how he could have begun anywhere else.
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      • • 1145. Daniel Facing the Lions’ Den | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon describes the prayerful habits of Daniel.
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      • • 2403. The Sweet And The Sweetener | Answers in Genesis
          May God the Holy Spirit help us all sweetly to meditate on him of whom the psalmist speaks here!
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      • • 1196. All For Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses our service of Jesus Christ.
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      • • 1187. The Stern Pedagogue | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the function of the law, the intent of that function, and the termination of that function.
      • 781-christus-et-ego/1 page
      • • 781. Christus Et Ego | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains how the believer’s life is characterized by one’s relationship with Christ.
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      • • 1599. Everyday Religion | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Galatians 2:20.
      • 1050-a-bright-light-in-deep-shadows/1 page
      • • 1050. A Bright Light in Deep Shadows | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon uses a passage about God’s care for Israel during her formative years and makes application for believers today.
      • 1041-mercys-master-motive/1 page
      • • 1041. Mercy’s Master Motive | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon uses a passage in Isaiah about the ways in which God refined Israel to discuss the ways He converts sinners and purifies believers.
      • 2542-christs-rest-and-ours/1 page
      • • 2542. Christ’s Rest And Ours | Answers in Genesis
          Let us, dear friends, always look on Christ as the great Standard-Bearer of all the hosts of God, and let us pitch our tents as near to his ensign as we can, and constantly follow where his banner leads the way.
      • 814-life-by-faith/1 page
      • • 814. Life By Faith | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses what the Bible means when it states that the just shall live by faith.
      • 2810-nevertheless-at-your-word/1 page
      • • 2810. “Nevertheless At Your Word.” | Answers in Genesis
          For a man to take his creed blindly from a pope or a priest, is to degrade himself, because he receives that teaching from his fellow man; but for him to lay his whole mind down at the feet of Jesus Christ, is no degradation, since Christ is the wisdom of God, and all wisdom is infallibly gathered up in him.
      • 128-the-uses-of-the-law/1 page
      • • 128. The Uses of the Law | Answers in Genesis
          The apostle, by a highly ingenious and powerful argument, had proven that the law was never intended by God for the justification and salvation of man.
      • 123-particular-election/1 page
      • • 123. Particular Election | Answers in Genesis
          It is exceedingly desirable that in the hours of worship and in the house of prayer our minds should be as much as possible divested of every worldly thought.
      • 2610-witness-partaker/1 page
      • • 2610. A Witness And A Partaker | Answers in Genesis
          Peter was not always so gentle, but the Spirit of God had rested on him, and now he writes with much tenderness.
      • 2346-earths-vanities-and-heavens-verities/1 page
      • • 2346. Earth’s Vanities, And Heaven’s Verities | Answers in Genesis
          I believe that, spiritually, as well as naturally, it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting.
      • 3034-reasons-for-seeking/1 page
      • • 3034. Reasons For Seeking God | Answers in Genesis
          Idolatry has been in every age, the besetting sin of mankind.
      • 2415-believers-inheritance-of-joy/1 page
      • • 2415. The Believer’s Inheritance Of Joy | Answers in Genesis
          When David wrote these words, he was not in a condition of ease and luxury. He was not even in a position of assured safety. You know what we mean when we say that a man carries his life in his hand; that is to say, he expects death, he is in imminent peril, and may at any moment be cut off from his fellow men.
      • 1657-my-hourly-prayer/1 page
      • • 1657. My Hourly Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon speaks of God’s holding us up and of the two blessings that come out of it.
      • 1658-healed-or-deluded-which/1 page
      • • 1658. Healed Or Deluded? Which? | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Jeremiah 8:11 and Jeremiah 17:14.
      • 551-faith-and-life/1 page
      • • 551. Faith and Life | Answers in Genesis
          The two most important things in our holy religion are faith and life. He who shall properly understand these two words is not far from being a master in experiential theology.
      • 542-paul-his-cloak-and-his-books/1 page
      • • 542. Paul—His Cloak and His Books | Answers in Genesis
          Foolish people have made remarks upon the trifles of Scripture. They have marvelled why so little a matter as a cloak should be mentioned in an inspired book.
      • 1565-maschil-of-ethan-a-majestic-song/1 page
      • • 1565. Maschil Of Ethan. A Majestic Song | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses Psalm 89.
      • 674-the-mighty-arm/1 page
      • • 674. The Mighty Arm | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains that revivals never begin in the flesh. They can only be accomplished by the power of God.
      • 665-open-house-for-all-comers/1 page
      • • 665. Open House for All Comers | Answers in Genesis
          Jesus reached out to all sorts of people, including the worst of sinners. He receives all who come to Him. Charles Spurgeon explains.
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      • • 1314. And Why Not? | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains Luke 17:22.
      • 1305-the-mighty-arm/1 page
      • • 1305. The Mighty Arm | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon considers the mighty power of God in his grace, as revealed in our experience and the divine power, as displayed in Christ Jesus.
      • 1964-why-is-faith-so-feeble/1 page
      • • 1964. Why Is Faith So Feeble? | Answers in Genesis
          None of us has any idea how scanty our faith really is. When trial comes, the heap from the threshing-floor becomes very small beneath the winnowing fan.
      • 1965-gods-thoughts-of-peace-and-our-expected-end/1 page
      • • 1965. God’s Thoughts Of Peace, And Our Expected End | Answers in Genesis
          Jeremiah plainly warned the people against expecting more than God had promised, and he aroused them to look for the fulfilment of what he had promised.
      • 1121-the-christians-great-business/1 page
      • • 1121. The Christian’s Great Business | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains that all believers are called to warn the lost of their sinful condition.
      • 1112-soul-satisfying-bread/1 page
      • • 1112. Soul Satisfying Bread | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains thatJesus is sufficient for all our needs.
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      • • 2852. Comfort For The Fearful | Answers in Genesis
          All the trouble in the world cannot harm you so much as half a grain of unbelief. Poverty cannot make you so poor as doubt can; and sickness cannot make you so sick as unbelief can. The greatest evil to be dreaded is that of doubting your Lord.
      • 2853-observing-the-kings-word/1 page
      • • 2853. Observing The King’s Word | Answers in Genesis
          There is far too little of diligent observance of what God says in his Word. Dear friend, if you want to have the pardon for your sin, it is only God who can do this for you. Hence, every anxious enquirer ought to be a diligent searcher of his Bible.
      • 1686-with-the-disciples-on-the-lake-of-galilee/1 page
      • • 1686. With The Disciples On The Lake Of Galilee | Answers in Genesis
          This story of the tempest upon the lake is wonderfully full of spiritual interest.
      • 2069-my-own-personal-holdfast/1 page
      • • 2069. My Own Personal Holdfast | Answers in Genesis
          What a blessed thing it is that the child of God knows and feels that this is true: wherever he fails, he will succeed at the throne!
      • 1577-sin-subdued/1 page
      • • 1577. Sin Subdued | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Micah 7:19.
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      • • 840. Do Not Sin Against the Child | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the importance of bringing up children to know the Lord Jesus Christ.
      • 831-the-altar/1 page
      • • 831. The Altar | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon takes a look at the altar, which he believed to be an antitype of Christ, and then discusses the dangers of idolatry.
      • 1604-heart-disease-curable/1 page
      • • 1604. Heart Disease Curable | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon considers heart wounds, heavenly healing, and an honoured Healer.
      • 2371-freedom-at-once-and-for-ever/1 page
      • • 2371. Freedom At Once And For Ever | Answers in Genesis
          I am going to proclaim to the slaves of sin and Satan that there is liberty for them through the Great Emancipator, our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
      • 2372-page-from-royal-diary/1 page
      • • 2372. A Page From A Royal Diary {a} | Answers in Genesis
          Brethren, we are bound to praise God for all his goodness; we cannot help bearing testimony to his faithfulness and his truth.
      • 3104-binding-broken-hearts/1 page
      • • 3104. Binding Up Broken Hearts | Answers in Genesis
          One of the worst calamities that can happen to anyone is to have his spirit broken.
      • 3105-search-happiness/1 page
      • • 3105. The Search For Happiness | Answers in Genesis
          This is a text which, by the rich assistance of the Holy Spirit, may serve as a touchstone to test our state.
      • 2479-spices-flowers-lilies-and-myrrh/1 page
      • • 2479. Spices, Flowers, Lilies, And Myrrh | Answers in Genesis
          You may apply the microscope to Christ; you may examine his little things, if, indeed, anything can be little that refers to him; you may look into the deep things of Christ, the hidden things of Christ, his secrets, and the more closely you look, the more you will be amazed, and astonished, and filled with delight.
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      • • 1934. “And We Are”—A Jewel From The Revised Version | Answers in Genesis
          A genuine fragment of inspired Scripture has been dropped by our older translators, and it is too precious to be lost.
      • 1935-where-are-the-nine-or-praise-neglected/1 page
      • • 1935. “Where Are The Nine?” Or, Praise Neglected | Answers in Genesis
          It would not have been amazing if the whole ten had hurried back, and fallen at Jesus’ feet, and lifted up their voices in a tenfold psalm.
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      • • 2347. The Lord’s Famous Titles | Answers in Genesis
          You know that it helps men to come to a person when they know who he is, how good he is, and how likely it is that they will find some benefit by coming to him.
      • 602-the-smoke-of-their-torments/1 page
      • • 602. The Smoke of Their Torments | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains some of the issues surrounding the doctrine of everlasting punishment.
      • 623-satan-considering-the-saints/1 page
      • • 623. Satan Considering the Saints | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon describes how the devil's best-laid plans are ultimately foolish because God will always win.
      • 614-for-christs-sake/1 page
      • • 614. For Christ’s Sake | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 614. For Christ’s Sake, delivered on Sunday Morning, February 12, 1865, by C. H. Spurgeon, st the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
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      • • 2393. A Comforting Message For The Closing Year | Answers in Genesis
          though there is no rest to be found in earthly things, yet we may have rest even while here, rest which drops from above.
      • 1712-filling-the-empty-vessels/1 page
      • • 1712. Filling The Empty Vessels | Answers in Genesis
          Is it not a blessed state of mind which enables a heart so soon to be full to overflowing?
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      • • 2351. Prayer, The Cure For Care | Answers in Genesis
          It is that cage of carnal trust, and that box of seed that we are always labouring to fill, that makes the worry of this mortal life.
      • 2352-great-joy-in-city/1 page
      • • 2352. Great Joy In The City | Answers in Genesis
          When Philip went to the city of Samaria, he found there a people prepared by the Lord. Jesus sowed the seed; Philip came, and reaped the harvest.
      • 2405-joy-a-duty/1 page
      • • 2405. Joy, A Duty | Answers in Genesis
          People who are very happy, especially those who are very happy in the Lord, are not apt either to give offence or to take offence.
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      • • 2406. An Appeal To Children Of Godly Parents | Answers in Genesis
          Would you become spiritually wise? Come and hear what the Spirit of God has to say by the mouth of the wise man.
      • 2063-filling-of-empty-vessels/1 page
      • • 2063. The Filling Of Empty Vessels | Answers in Genesis
          The best of men may die in poverty: here is the widow of a prophet left in destitution. Our concern for her is tender.
      • 2064-essential-points-in-prayer/1 page
      • • 2064. Essential Points In Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          Friends, it was an extremely encouraging thing to Solomon that the Lord should appear to him before the beginning of his great work of building the temple.
      • 1467-two-kinds-of-hearers/1 page
      • • 1467. Two Kinds Of Hearers | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on James 1:22–25.
      • 1466-the-oil-and-the-vessels/1 page
      • • 1466. The Oil And The Vessels | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon draws spiritual application from 2 Kings 4:6.
      • 1960-the-servants-and-the-pounds/1 page
      • • 1960. The Servants and the Pounds | Answers in Genesis
          Jesus’ disciples were to be in the position of servants put in trust with property while their master was gone away to receive a kingdom, and then to come again.
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      • • 311. The Beginning, Increase, and End of the Divine Life | Answers in Genesis
          Evil things may seem to begin well, but they end badly; there is the flash and the glare, but afterwards the darkness and the black ash.
      • 345-self-sufficiency-slain/1 page
      • • 345. Self-Sufficiency Slain | Answers in Genesis
          Conscious of this truth in my own case, I would earnestly seek the help of God’s Spirit in preaching as in every other spiritual exercise, for without him I can do nothing.
      • 346-all-sufficiency-magnified/1 page
      • • 346. All Sufficiency Magnified | Answers in Genesis
          There have been some men who, puffed up with vanity, have in their hearts said, “I can do all things.” Their destruction has been sure, and near at hand.
      • 336-struggles-of-conscience/1 page
      • • 336. Struggles of Conscience | Answers in Genesis
          There are many people who long to have a deeper sense of their sinfulness, and then with a certain show of conscientious scruple, they make an excuse for the exercise of simple faith.
      • 590-the-backsliders-way-hedged-up/1 page
      • • 590. The Backslider’s Way Hedged Up | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 590. The Backslider’s Way Hedged Up, delivered on Sunday Morning, September 18, 1864, by C. H. Spurgeon, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
      • 2350-take-eat/1 page
      • • 2350. “Take, Eat.” | Answers in Genesis
          We are all agreed on this one point, that the Lord’s supper is an emblem of the death of Jesus Christ, and of the way by which we receive benefit from him.
      • 3192-soul-food-drink/1 page
      • • 3192. The Soul’s Food And Drink | Answers in Genesis
          It was our Lord Jesus Christ who uttered these words, and some of those who heard him misunderstood his meaning
      • 2607-foretastes-heavenly-life/1 page
      • • 2607. Foretastes Of The Heavenly Life | Answers in Genesis
          The children of Israel sent twelve men as spies into the land of Canaan, and they brought back with them the fruit of the land.
      • 959-right-replies-to-right-requests/1 page
      • • 959. Right Replies to Right Requests | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains the Lord’s response to His disciples’ request to be taught how to pray.
      • 950-means-for-restoring-the-banished/1 page
      • • 950. Means for Restoring the Banished | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon uses the circumstances surrounding Absalom’s murder of Amnon to highlight our own rebellion and subsequent redemption.
      • 613-the-strong-one-driven-out-by-a-stronger-one/1 page
      • • 613. the Strong One Driven out by a Stronger One | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 613. the Strong One Driven out by a Stronger One, delivered on Sunday Morning, February 5, 1865, by C. H. Spurgeon, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
      • 604-the-man-with-the-measuring-line/1 page
      • • 604. The Man With the Measuring Line | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon offers insight into a passage from Zechariah and discusses the true nature of the church.
      • 2008-the-lord-and-the-leper/1 page
      • • 2008. The Lord And The Leper | Answers in Genesis
          A leper comes to him, and kneels before him, and expresses his faith in him, that he can make him whole. Now the Son of Man is glorious in his power to save.
      • 2009-job-among-the-ashes/1 page
      • • 2009. Job Among The Ashes | Answers in Genesis
          Jehovah had spoken, Job had trembled. The Lord had revealed himself, Job had seen him.
      • 1260-the-new-fashion/1 page
      • • 1260. The New Fashion | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the wonder of the gospel.
      • 3017-seeing-goodness-here/1 page
      • • 3017. Seeing God’s Goodness Here | Answers in Genesis
          We were favoured with very much of God’s goodness, last Sabbath evening, when we considered the rule of grace in guiding a believer’s life.
      • 80-god-alone-the-salvation-of-his-people/1 page
      • • 80. God Alone the Salvation of His People | Answers in Genesis
          How noble a title. So sublime, suggestive, and overpowering. “MY ROCK.” It is a figure so divine, that to God alone shall it ever be applied.
      • 76-gospel-missions/1 page
      • • 76. Gospel Missions | Answers in Genesis
          I shall address you, at large, upon a subject which I am sure will occupy your attention, and has done for many days and years past - the subject of gospel missions.
      • 144-waiting-only-upon-god/1 page
      • • 144. Waiting Only upon God | Answers in Genesis
          Rest calm and undisturbed. Your enemies are around you, and have sorely surrounded you; your troubles do surround you like strong bulls of Bashan; but rest, my soul, in God.
      • 138-prayer-the-forerunner-of-mercy/1 page
      • • 138. Prayer–The Forerunner of Mercy | Answers in Genesis
          God in this verse declares, that though the promise was made, and though he would fulfil it, yet he would not fulfil it until his people asked him to do so.
      • 3220-time-to-love/1 page
      • • 3220. “A Time To Love” | Answers in Genesis
          If you will look at our text, dear friends, you will see that it is very ominously followed by the words, “and a time to hate.”
      • 3219-blessed-them/1 page
      • • 3219. “He Blessed Him There” | Answers in Genesis
          Angels’ names we can afford to leave, but God’s blessing we must have, and we cannot do without it.
      • 3218-preaching-christ-crucified/1 page
      • • 3218. Preaching Christ Crucified | Answers in Genesis
          I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
      • 3215-black-cloud-bright-blessings/1 page
      • • 3215. Black Cloud And Bright Blessings | Answers in Genesis
          It is still true, in the spiritual as well as the natural economy, that one place is rained on, and another is not rained on.
      • 3214-two-wilderness-incidents/1 page
      • • 3214. Two Wilderness Incidents | Answers in Genesis
          We learn, from this narrative, that the children of Israel were in real danger.
      • 3212-command-promise/1 page
      • • 3212. A Command And A Promise | Answers in Genesis
          Wherever we are, we must come into contact with the unseen powers either for good or evil.
      • 3211-feed-sheep/1 page
      • • 3211. Feed My Sheep | Answers in Genesis
          Those whom the Lord addressed, and especially Simon, had become fishermen.
      • 3207-secret-disciples/1 page
      • • 3207. Secret Disciples Encouraged | Answers in Genesis
          I know I love the Lord; I am sure I do.
      • 3205-scales-taken-eyes/1 page
      • • 3205. Scales Taken From The Eyes | Answers in Genesis
          When the blinding film was gone, light broke into the darkness of Saul.
      • 3204-saints-riches/1 page
      • • 3204. The Saints’ Riches | Answers in Genesis
          Many of you, dear friends, are coming to the Lord’s table at the close of this service.
      • 2454-secret-of-failure/1 page
      • • 2454. The Secret Of Failure | Answers in Genesis
          It is no new thing that we should be made a laughing-stock to the enemies of the cross of Christ because we cannot even do what we have formerly done, and are beaten in the very field where previously we have achieved great and notable victories for our Master.
      • 2280-gods-handwriting-upon-david/1 page
      • • 2280. God’s Handwriting Upon David | Answers in Genesis
          In the things of God, we are not left to follow our own judgments and devices; but we are to look to the law and to the testimony for our instructions.
      • 2102-pricked-in-their-heart/1 page
      • • 2102. “Pricked In Their Heart.” | Answers in Genesis
          It is very encouraging to those who are engaged in preaching that the first sermon should have been so successful.
      • 2103-hunger-and-thirst-which-are-blessed/1 page
      • • 2103. The Hunger And Thirst Which Are Blessed | Answers in Genesis
          If you and I shall, by divine grace, attain to blessedness hereafter, it will be because God has restored us to righteousness.
      • 2586-far-reaching-promise/1 page
      • • 2586. A Far-Reaching Promise | Answers in Genesis
          In the first stage of the Christian ministry, the thing to be striven for is that men should be pricked in the heart.
      • 1167-the-eternal-day/1 page
      • • 1167. The Eternal Day | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon talks about the future eternal state.
      • 1158-additions-to-the-church/1 page
      • • 1158. Additions to the Church | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses additions to the church.
      • 921-nathanael-and-the-fig-tree/1 page
      • • 921. Nathanael and the Fig Tree | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon uses the example of Nathanael to discuss the concept of an earnest seeker.
      • 502-a-jealous-god/1 page
      • • 502. A Jealous God | Answers in Genesis
          The passion of jealousy in man is usually exercised in an evil manner, but it is not in itself necessarily sinful.
      • 1783-pentecost/1 page
      • • 1783. Pentecost | Answers in Genesis
          Without any deliberation or delay we conclude that if he has loved us, and given himself for us, we ought to show our love for him in some obvious way.
      • 1784-unbelief-condemned-and-faith-commended/1 page
      • • 1784. Unbelief Condemned And Faith Commended | Answers in Genesis
          Should unbelief display itself in its real hideousness, you who have been brought up religiously would be startled at its approach.
      • 806-a-young-mans-vision/1 page
      • • 806. A Young Man’s Vision | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the importance of vision and how Christians should aspire to reaching the lost for Christ.
      • 797-spots-in-our-love-feasts/1 page
      • • 797. Spots in Our Love Feasts | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon warns believers to stay alert because false teachers and false teachings will inevitably invade the church.
      • 3021-landlord-and-tenant/1 page
      • • 3021. Landlord And Tenant | Answers in Genesis
          Notwithstanding that a thousand voices proclaim our mortality, we are all too apt to put aside the contemplation of it.
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      • • 2593. A Welcome For Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          The Lord Jesus Christ will not stay where he is not wanted; just as he told his disciples, when they were persecuted in one city, to flee to another, so he does himself.
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      • • 2594. “The Offence Of The Cross.” | Answers in Genesis
          The religion of Jesus is the most peaceful, mild, and benevolent religion which was ever promulgated.
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      • • 2988. Great Pardon for Great Sin | Answers in Genesis
          Count your sins if you can, oh you children of God, and then fall on your knees, bow your heads, cover your faces, and say, “Our iniquity indeed is great.”
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      • • 2989. Near the Kingdom, or in It? | Answers in Genesis
          Almost saved is altogether lost. Think of that, you who are not far from the kingdom. It is being in the kingdom that saves the soul, not being near the kingdom.
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      • • 2277. Sychar’s Sinner Saved | Answers in Genesis
          Jesus was too intent upon saving her soul to care about a little rudeness on her part. Learn a lesson from your Lord’s conduct.
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      • • 1557. Walking Humbly With God | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Micah 6:8.
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      • • 2450. The Joy Of Redemption | Answers in Genesis
          When the human mind is on the stretch of emotion, whether it is under the influence of grief or joy, it often thinks that the whole world is in sympathy with itself. It seems to wrap the mantle of the universe all around its spiritual nature as a garment.
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      • • 1951. The Pleading Of The Last Messenger | Answers in Genesis
          The fact is, that unless changed by divine grace, we have all refused to pay to our great God the service which is due to him.
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      • • 1654. “At Your Word.” | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses how this phrase ought to apply to the affairs of ordinary life, matters of spiritual profiting, and our great life business, which is being fishers of men.
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      • • 1963. The Search For Faith | Answers in Genesis
          When Jesus comes he will look for precious faith. He has more regard for faith than for anything else that earth can yield him.
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      • • 535. Benhadad’s Escape—An Encouragement for Sinners | Answers in Genesis
          Although the manners and customs of warfare were exceedingly rough and cruel in those primitive ages, yet it appears that the kings of Israel gained a name for being merciful.
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      • • 1819. A Sweet Silver Bell Ringing In Each Believer’s Heart | Answers in Genesis
          “My God will hear me.” There is more eloquence in that sentence than in all the orations of Demosthenes.
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      • • 2151. Holy Longings | Answers in Genesis
          When we have light enough to see what holiness is, and how desirable it is, then we should hunger and thirst after it.
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      • • 1324. “Rest In The Lord.” | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Psalm 37:7.
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      • • 1469. Prayer Perfumed With Praise | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon considers the reasons for thanksgiving in prayer, the evil of its absence, and the result of its presence.
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      • • 1288. My God | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Psalm 91:2.
      • 1279-truly-eating-the-flesh-of-jesus/1 page
      • • 1279. Truly Eating The Flesh Of Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon describes what is meant by eating the flesh and drinking the blood of Christ, and he discusses the virtues of this act.
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      • • 1460. The Roes And The Hinds | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 1460. The Roes And The Hinds, written at Mentone, By C. H. Spurgeon.
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      • • 2706. Feeding On The Bread Of Life | Answers in Genesis
          It is quite certain that those whom Christ has quickened by his Spirit shall never die; but it is just as certain that they would die if they did not feed on Christ, and sustain their life by that means; the two things are not contrary to each other.
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      • • 947. Seeking for Jesus | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon uses a passage about those who sought Jesus for selfish reasons to discuss the true character of those who seek Jesus for salvation from sin.
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      • • 938. A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains some of the false views of what a Christian should be like, and then shows why being a soldier is a good analogy.
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      • • 1103. The Conditions of Power in Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          Many people think prayer to God is sort of like asking wishes of a genie who must do what we ask. Charles Spurgeon explains some of the conditions for effective prayer.
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      • • 175. The Two Talents | Answers in Genesis
          All that men have they must trace to the Great Fountain, the Giver of all good.
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      • • 1642. “Truly, Truly” | Answers in Genesis
          If Jesus says, “Truly, truly,” there is something coming to which we should attend with all our hearts. The subject which he thus introduces is our possession of eternal life, and our being delivered from condemnation by faith in himself.
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      • • 766. Believing to See | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains how “seeing is believing” is actually inaccurate. Instead, many times, believing is seeing.
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      • • 757. In the Hay Field | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon makes spiritual application from the numerous ways “grass” is figuratively used in Scripture.
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      • • 2541. “Mr. Moody’s Text.” | Answers in Genesis
          I saw this text advertised as being printed in colours, and it was called, “Mr. Moody’s Text.” When I saw him yesterday, I asked him how it was his text any more than it is mine. He said that he was sure he did not know; he never called it his text, so far as he knew.
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      • • 2947. Royal Emblems For Loyal Subjects | Answers in Genesis
          Just as this sunrise of Christ in our heart is divine, so likewise it is irresistible. No curtains can conceal the sun from the world when it starts to rise.
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      • • 2948. Stephen And Saul | Answers in Genesis
          It is a calamity for the Church of Christ when her best men, whether ministers or deacons, are called home; yet it often that God takes his servants home when they are most useful.
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      • • 431. A Secret and yet No Secret | Answers in Genesis
          Observe the sweet titles with which Christ the husband addresses his Church the bride.
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      • • 422. The Peacemaker—A Sermon for the Times | Answers in Genesis
          He who would have perfect blessedness, as far as it can be enjoyed on earth, must labour to attain to this seventh benediction, and become a peacemaker.
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      • • 1957. The Lord’s Own View Of His Church And People | Answers in Genesis
          We understand this sacred love song to be a Canticle of Communion between the Lord Jesus Christ and his church. He is the bridegroom, and she is the bride.
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      • • 2476. “This Thing Is From Me.” | Answers in Genesis
          It is very delightful to read a history in which God is made prominent. How sadly deficient we are of such histories of our own English nation! Yet surely there is no story that is more full of God than the record of the doings of our British nation.
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      • • 2674. Learning In Private What To Teach In Public | Answers in Genesis
          If you get your message of mercy directly and distinctly from the living Christ, you will have truth in its personality, — living, acting, feeling, for he is “the way, the truth, and the life.” The message will come to you with power because he uttered it, and therefore you will preach him as well as it.
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      • • 2675. Jehovah's Challenge | Answers in Genesis
          I can believe in the conversion of the Jews when I hear Jehovah’s challenge, “Is there anything too hard for me?” I can believe in the spread of his gospel over the whole world when I hear him ask, “Is there anything too hard for me?”
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      • • 187. Providence | Answers in Genesis
          During this week my mind has been much directed to the subject of Providence and you will not wonder when I relate a portion of one day’s story.
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      • • 180. How to Keep the Heart | Answers in Genesis
          Inasmuch as the heart is the most important part of man, it would be natural to expect that Satan would be sure to make his strongest and most perpetual attacks upon the heart.
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      • • 7-8. Christ Crucified | Answers in Genesis
          What contempt has God poured upon the wisdom of this world! How has he brought it to nought, and made it appear as nothing. He has allowed it to work out its own conclusions, and prove its own folly.
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      • • 2611. A Lost Christ Found | Answers in Genesis
          What a precious treasure must the child Jesus have been to his parents!
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      • • 2580. Partnership With Christ | Answers in Genesis
          Here Paul is arguing for the safety, the perseverance, and the ultimate perfection of the saints to whom he is writing.
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      • • 587. God’s Strange Choice | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses Paul’s statement about the fact that not many wise or mighty are chosen.
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      • • 1722. The First Setting Up Of The Bronze Serpent | Answers in Genesis
          If even Moses and Aaron erred on the road, I fear there are very few of us who can read the story without crying, “I remember my faults today.”
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      • • 1723. “Knock!” | Answers in Genesis
          If we abound in pleading with God we shall grow strong in the Lord, and we shall be happy in his love, we shall become a blessing to those around us.
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      • • 1399. The Reason Why Many Cannot Find Peace | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on James 4:7–10.
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      • • 2795. The Double Drawing Near | Answers in Genesis
          Drawing near to God will help you to become pure. There is cleansing by water as well as by blood; the blood, that washes away the guilt of sin, is accompanied by a cleansing flood that takes away the power of sin, so that hands are cleansed and hearts are purified when we draw near to God.
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      • • 2796. A Man Of God Alone With God | Answers in Genesis
          The whole world is full of God to him who believes in God, and he has fellowship with God wherever he goes. He cannot live without it; it is his joy and delight. How can he live happily in his Father’s house unless he often sees his Father’s face, and speaks with him, and hears his voice in return?
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      • • 1704. All Joy In All Trials | Answers in Genesis
          Let brotherly love continue; let us love each other with a pure heart fervently, and reveal that love, not in word only, but in deed and in truth.
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      • • 2537. A Warning To Waverers | Answers in Genesis
          Whenever James talks about faith, he seems to be saying all the while, “Believe”; if he discourses on prayer, you can hear him crying, “Pray”; and if he speaks concerning holy living, you can hear the thunder behind his words commanding us to forsake sin and to follow after righteousness.
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      • • 2538. An Epistle Illustrated By A Psalm | Answers in Genesis
          A life so full of the lovingkindness of the Lord should yield more praise to God than any one tongue can possibly utter. “The Lord has done great things for us, of which we are glad”; let us therefore praise him with all our hearts.
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      • • 1874. A Discourse Upon True Blessedness Here And Hereafter | Answers in Genesis
          Happiness ripples like a flowing brook; but blessedness is a springing well. Happiness may be entirely human; but blessedness has the divine element in it.
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      • • 1875. The Preacher’s Last Sermon For The Season | Answers in Genesis
          If they were sent to take him, let them take him; as for himself, the time was come to speak boldly.
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      • • 1847. Before Sermon, During Sermon, And After Sermon | Answers in Genesis
          Brethren, it is a good thing to be under the sound of the word of God.
      • 1848-mirror/1 page
      • • 1848. The Mirror | Answers in Genesis
          At this time I shall draw a distinction between the true and blessed hearer of the Word, and the person who misses the blessing because he hears only to forget.
      • 1849-coming-judgment-of-the-secrets-of-men/1 page
      • • 1849. Coming Judgment Of The Secrets Of Men | Answers in Genesis
          Paul has exposed the sins of his day which crimsons the cheek of the modest when they read it, and makes both the ears of him who hears it to tingle.
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      • • 2313. Charity And Purity | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 2313. Charity And Purity, delivered On Thursday Evening, May 23, 1889, By C. H. Spurgeon, At The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
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      • • 2314. Three Blessings Of The Heavenly Charter | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 2314. Three Blessings Of The Heavenly Charter, delivered On Lord’s Day Evening, June 16, 1889, By C. H. Spurgeon, At The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
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      • • 1281. Godly Fear And Its Goodly Consequence | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on Proverbs 14:26.
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      • • 1272. “Do You Love Me?” | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon expounds on John 21:16.
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      • • 3147. God’s Glory In The Building Up Of Zion | Answers in Genesis
          The Lord himself must “build up Zion,” or it never will be built up.
      • 2821-until-he-finds-it/1 page
      • • 2821. “Until He Finds It” | Answers in Genesis
          It is the Shepherd who finds the lost sheep. True salvation comes to the sinner by Jesus Christ finding him. You and I, if we are very earnest in seeking the souls of others, may readily find the lost ones, for they are all around us.
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      • • 2823. One Trophy For Two Exploits | Answers in Genesis
          We may say of the three Persons of the Divine Trinity that each of these is our Redeemer, because they have all brought to its full completion the grand work of our redemption from the power of sin, and death, and hell. Our Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel, — the Lord of hosts is his name.
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      • • 2106. “In The Garden With Him.” | Answers in Genesis
          Peter was on dangerous ground. When his Master was being buffeted, he was trying to make himself comfortable.
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      • • 3084. Paul's Parenthesis | Answers in Genesis
          If you will read the context of this passage, you will find that these words occur in one of Paul’s digressions, or parentheses.
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      • • 16. Paul’s First Prayer | Answers in Genesis
          God has many methods of quenching persecution. He will not allow his church to be injured by its enemies, or overwhelmed by its foes.
      • 944-an-encouraging-lesson-from-pauls-conversion/1 page
      • • 944. An Encouraging Lesson from Paul’s Conversion | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses practical matters we can learn from one of the most important events in church history.
      • 935-the-sad-wonder/1 page
      • • 935. The Sad Wonder | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon elaborates on the sad occurrence of Jesus being rejected by His own people in Nazareth.
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      • • 869. The Gospel of Abraham’s Sacrifice of Isaac | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon explains the sacriifice of Christ by looking at the extraordinary events of Genesis 22.
      • 860-mourning-at-the-sight-of-the-crucified/1 page
      • • 860. Mourning at the Sight of the Crucified | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the reactions of some of the people who witnessed the Crucifixion.
      • 1532-the-holy-spirits-intercession/1 page
      • • 1532. The Holy Spirit’s Intercession | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon considers the help which the Holy Spirit gives, the prayers which he inspires, and the success which such prayers are certain to obtain.
      • 152-things-that-accompany-salvation/1 page
      • • 152. Things that Accompany Salvation | Answers in Genesis
          I have taken the words rather by accommodation than otherwise, and shall make use of them as a kind of heading to the discourse which I hope to be enabled to deliver.
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      • • 1034. The Only Atoning Priest | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon studies the high priesthood of Christ as described in Hebrews.
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      • • 618. The Great Physician and His Patients | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses Christ’s statement that only the sick need a physician.
      • 580-god-is-with-us/1 page
      • • 580. God is with Us | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 580. God is with Us, delivered on Sunday Morning, July 17, 1864, by C. H. Spurgeon, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
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      • • 571. Unbelievers Stumbling; Believers Rejoicing | Answers in Genesis
          Because of Christ, unbelievers stumble and believers rejoice.
      • 256-the-believers-challenge/1 page
      • • 256. The Believer’s Challenge | Answers in Genesis
          The protest of an innocent man against the charge of an accuser may well be strong and vehement. But here we have a more uncommon and a more sublime theme.
      • 249-a-vision-of-the-latter-day-glories/1 page
      • • 249. A Vision of the Latter Day Glories | Answers in Genesis
          The prophet saw two things in the vision. He saw the mountain exalted, and he beheld the nations flowing into it.
      • 2240-challenge-and-shield/1 page
      • • 2240. A Challenge And A Shield | Answers in Genesis
          Such a hope as this is “an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast”; and the man who has this anchor can never suffer spiritual shipwreck.
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      • • 2241. A Stanza Of Deliverance | Answers in Genesis
          The house of bondage is a true picture of our condition when we are convicted of sin, but are ignorant of the way to escape from its guilt and power.
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      • • 3202. “It Pleased God.” | Answers in Genesis
          You will perceive, I think, in these words, that the divine plan of salvation is very clearly laid down.
      • 3201-mercy-flock/1 page
      • • 3201. Mercy For The Lowliest Of The Flock | Answers in Genesis
          How the church is lame now! How deficient in vigour, how weak in her actions!
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      • • 3200. Faith Justifying Speech | Answers in Genesis
          What a mercy it is for us that God does not judge us by our hasty speeches!
      • 3199-how-lambs-feed/1 page
      • • 3199. How The Lambs Feed | Answers in Genesis
          Our text deals with the lambs, and to the lambs we intend to speak; may the Good Shepherd speak to them also!
      • 3197-sweetness-word/1 page
      • • 3197. The Sweetness Of God’s Word | Answers in Genesis
          It is delightful to find how exactly the experience of David, under the Jewish times, tallies with the experience of the saints of God in these gospel times.
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      • • 3196. Noah’s Eminence | Answers in Genesis
          God keeps his eyes on the sons of men, and he searches among them for certain individuals on whom he delights to fix his gaze.
      • 3195-frees-from-infirmities/1 page
      • • 3195. Christ Frees From Infirmities | Answers in Genesis
          Where Christ worked wonders we should have attentive eyes and ears.
      • 3189-tenderness/1 page
      • • 3189. The Tenderness Of God’s Comfort | Answers in Genesis
          There has been a great need for consolation ever since the time when man was expelled from Eden.
      • 3188-discipline-army/1 page
      • • 3188. Discipline In Christ’s Army | Answers in Genesis
          Believers are called to be good soldiers of Jesus Christ.
      • 3187-large-pot-twenty-loaves/1 page
      • • 3187. The Large Pot And The Twenty Loaves | Answers in Genesis
          I believe there are lessons to be learned from these two miracles, and I shall try to bring out these lessons in three forms.
      • 3184-maroth-disappointed/1 page
      • • 3184. Maroth; or, The Disappointed | Answers in Genesis
          The village of the bitter spring, for that is probably the meaning of this name Maroth, experienced a bitter disappointment.
      • 3183-cheer-for-despondency/1 page
      • • 3183. Cheer For Despondency | Answers in Genesis
          What a great mercy it is that we do not know “what a day may bring.”
      • 3182-boldness-throne/1 page
      • • 3182. Boldness At The Throne | Answers in Genesis
          Prayer occupies a most important place in the life of the Christian.
      • 3181-sermon-winter-evening/1 page
      • • 3181. A Sermon For A Winter’s Evening | Answers in Genesis
          Jesus Christ was being tried. Some were very busy about it, being full of malice and burning with rage; but a great many more were indifferent.
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      • • 549. A Desperate Case—How to Meet It | Answers in Genesis
          The narrative, of which our text forms a part, describes a scene which took place immediately after the transfiguration of our Lord.
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      • • 1517. For The Candid And Thoughtful | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon notices a commendation which is expressed and a question which is suggested.
      • 782-saving-knowledge/1 page
      • • 782. Saving Knowledge | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon uses the example of the woman at the well to explain the spiritual ignorance of many and how we should address it.
      • 1240-saints-in-heaven-and-earth-one-family/1 page
      • • 1240. Saints In Heaven And Earth One Family | Answers in Genesis
          Charles Spurgeon discusses the great family union of Jesus Christ.
      • 2150-all-the-day-long/1 page
      • • 2150. “All The Day Long.” | Answers in Genesis
          Today we will consider two precepts, that we may not seem to neglect any part of the Word of God; for the precept is as divine as the promise.
      • 2297-sealed-and-open-evidences/1 page
      • • 2297. Sealed And Open Evidences | Answers in Genesis
          We must be satisfied to give up anything which Christ may require of us for the sake of what is yet to come. Our inheritance is not on this side of Jordan.
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      • • 1724. Supposing Him To Have Been In The Company | Answers in Genesis
          It was a most natural supposition, because of the sweetness and friendliness of his temperament, that they would find Jesus in the company.
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      • • 616. Special Call and the Unfailing Result | Answers in Genesis
          Spurgeon Sermon 616. Special Call and the Unfailing Result, delivered on Sunday Evening, by C. H. Spurgeon, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.