Considering the Reformation Principle of Soli Deo Gloria
Date: Sun PM 11th December 2016
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Ephesians 1v12
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
It is strange how little use we make of the spiritual blessings which God gives us, but it is stranger still how little use we make of God Himself. Though He is "our own God," we apply ourselves but little to Him, and ask but little of Him. How seldom do we ask counsel at the hands of the Lord! How often do we go about our business, without seeking His guidance! In our troubles how constantly do we strive to bear our burdens ourselves, instead of casting them upon the Lord, that He may sustain us! This is not because we may not, for the Lord seems to say, "I am thine, soul, come and make use of me as thou wilt; thou mayst freely come to my store, and the oftener the more welcome." It is our own fault if we make not free with the riches of our God. Then, since thou hast such a friend, and He invites thee, draw from Him daily. Never want whilst thou hast a God to go to; never fear or faint whilst thou hast God to help thee; go to thy treasure and take whatever thou needest—there is all that thou canst want. Learn the divine skill of making God all things to thee. He can supply thee with all, or, better still, He can be to thee instead of all. Let me urge thee, then, to make use of thy God. Make use of Him in prayer. Go to Him often, because He is thy God. O, wilt thou fail to use so great a privilege? Fly to Him, tell Him all thy wants. Use Him constantly by faith at all times. If some dark providence has beclouded thee, use thy God as a "sun;" if some strong enemy has beset thee, find in Jehovah a "shield," for He is a sun and shield to His people. If thou hast lost thy way in the mazes of life, use Him as a "guide," for He will direct thee. Whatever thou art, and wherever thou art, remember God is just what thou wantest, and just where thou wantest, and that He can do all thou wantest.
Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind
Date: Sun PM 11th December 2016
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Ephesians 1v12
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
Date: Sun PM 4th December 2016
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Romans 5v1
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Date: Sun PM 6th November 2016
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Romans 4v5
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Continue ReadingDate: Sun PM 30th October 2016
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Ephesians 2v8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Date: Sun PM 23rd October 2016
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: 2 Timothy 3v16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind