J.C. Philpot
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1.) A Believer’s Dialogue with His Soul
by Joseph Philpot, 19th July 1868.
"Why are you cast down, O my soul? and why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God." -Psalm 42:11
What a proof it is of the truth and inspiration of the Word of God, that no sooner is the Lord pleased to quicken our souls into s ...read more
2.) A Compassionate High Priest and a Throne of Grace
Joseph Philpot, July 27, 1847
"For we have not a High Priest who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities--but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." -Hebrews 4:15-16
The grand object of ...read more
3.) A Confessing Sinner, and a Forgiving God
Preached at Zoar Chapel, London,
on August 9, 1846, by J. C. Philpot
"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:8, 9
Perfection in Christ the Scriptures are full of; perfecti ...read more
4.) A Discriminating Ministry
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford,
on July 11, 1869, by J. C. Philpot
Therefore this is what the Lord says- "If you take forth the precious from the vile, you shall be as my mouth. Let this people return to you, but you must not return to them." Jeremiah 15:19
None of the prophets of the Old Testament seem to have walked in so rou ...read more
5.) A Longing Soul in a Thirsty Land
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford,
on November 15, 1857, by J. C. Philpot
"O God, you are my God; early will I seek you- my soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land, where there is no water; to see your power and your glory, so as I have seen you in the sanctuary." Psalm 63:1, 2
Every saint of God is ...read more
6.) A Peculiar People
by Joseph Philpot, 1841
"A peculiar people." 1 Peter 2:9
What an involuntary testimony do ungodly people often bear to the truth of the Scriptures! What, for instance, is more common in the world, and among those who are lying dead in a profession, than language of this kind--"What an odd kind of people there are at such a chapel! What par ...read more
7.) A Supply for Every Need
Joseph Philpot, preached at Eden Street Chapel, Hampstead Road, London, on Wednesday Evening, August 16, 1843
"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." -Phil. 4:19
With what confidence the Apostle speaks here! There is not in his mind the shadow of a doubt--but he declares it as a positive cer ...read more
8.) Acceptable Present to the Lord of Hosts
Preached at Providence Chapel, Cranbrook, on Wednesday evening, August 19, 1846, by Joseph Philpot
"In that time shall the present be brought unto the Lord of hosts of a people scattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning hitherto--a nation meted out and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the pla ...read more
9.) Alienation and Reconciliation
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford,
on February 16, 1862, by J. C. Philpot
"And you, who were once alienated, and enemies in your mind by wicked works; yet now has he reconciled, in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy, and unblameable, and unreproveable in his sight; if you continue in the faith grounded and settl ...read more
10.) An Anxious Inquiry and a Gracious Response
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford,
on January 20, 1861, by J. C. Philpot
Bride-
"Tell me, O you whom my soul loves, where you feed, where you make your flock to rest at noon- for why should I be as one that turns aside by the flocks of your companions?"
Bridegroom-
"If you do not know, O you fairest among women, go your way f ...read more
11.) Balm in Gilead
"Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?" Jeremiah 8:22
A pregnant question! and asked by the prophet under very peculiar and painful feelings. What read we in the preceding verse? "For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment ...read more
12.) Blessings Imputed, and Mercies Imparted
Preached at Eden Street Chapel, Hampstead Road, London, on Lord's Day Evening, August 17, 1845, by Joseph Philpot
"But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption--that, according as it is written, He that glories, let him glory in the Lord." 1 Cor. 1:30-31
It is ...read more
13.) Coming up from the Wilderness
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on October 18, 1857, by J. C. Philpot
"Who is this that comes up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved?" Solomon's Song 8:5
The Song of Solomon is altogether a spiritual book- as spiritual, because as much inspired by the Holy Spirit, as any other portion of the sacred volume. It is true t ...read more
14.) Confiding Trust and Patient Submission
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford,
on September 19, 1858, by J. C. Philpot
"Rejoice not against me, O my enemy; when I fall I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my cause, and executes judgment for me- he wi ...read more
15.) Crucifixion with Christ
Preached at the North Street Chapel, Stamford,
on August 19, 1860, by J. C. Philpot
"I am crucified with Christ- nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me- and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20
The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is ...read more
16.) Deliverance from the Power of Darkness
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stanford,
on May 2, 1851, by J. C. Philpot
"Giving thanks unto the Father, who has made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light. For he has delivered us from the power of darkness, and has translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son." Col. 1:12, 13
True religion must be everyth ...read more
17.) Divine Enlargement and Spiritual Obedience
Preached at Zoar Chapel, London, on
August 10, 1845, by Joseph Philpot
"I will run the way of Your commandments, when
You shall enlarge my heart." (Psalm 119:32)
I was endeavoring to show on Thursday evening a connection between the precept and the promise; and I observed that, whenever the precept and the promise are linked together, i ...read more
18.) Faith's Standing-Ground
Preached at Gower Street Chapel, London,
on June 8, 1862, by J. C. Philpot
"What shall we then say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?" Romans 8:31, 32
In this glorious and noble chapter (Romans 8 ...read more
19.) Filth and Blood Purged by the Spirit Judgment and the Spirit of Burning
Preached at Providence Chapel, Oakham,
on July 4, 1869, by J. C. Philpot
"When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment and by the spirit of burning. And the Lord will create upon every dwelling-place of Mount Zion, and upo ...read more
20.) Following on to Know the Lord
Preached at Allington, September 19, 1841, by J. C Philpot.
"Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord--His going forth is prepared as the morning; and He shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth." (Hosea 6:3)
Before I enter into the spiritual meaning of these words it will be necessary to see ...read more