J.C. Philpot
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121.) The Straying Sheep and the Sin-bearing Shepherd
Preached at Gower Street Chapel, London,
on July 14, 1867, by J. C. Philpot
"Who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness- by whose stripes you were healed. For you were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls." 1 Peter 2 ...read more
122.) The Things Which God has Prepared for Those Who Love Him
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford,
on May 2, 1858, by J. C. Philpot
"But as it is written, Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love him. But God has revealed them unto us by his Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of G ...read more
123.) The Thorn in the Flesh, or Strength Made Perfect in Weakness
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford,
on March 17, 1861, by J. C. Philpot
And he said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for you- for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Cor. 12:9
The servants of God are often much tried by ...read more
124.) The Threefold Overthrow of Self
Delivered on June 13, 1841, by J. C. Philpot, at Zoar Chapel, London.
"I will overturn, overturn, overturn it; and it shall be no more, until he comes whose right it is; and I will give it to him." - Ezekiel 21:27
Before we enter into the spiritual and experimental meaning of this passage of Holy Writ, it may be desirable to advert for a fe ...read more
125.) The Trees of the Field, and Their Appointed Destiny
A sermon preached on June 13, 1841, by J. C. Philpot, at Zoar Chapel, London.
"And all the trees of the field shall know that I the Lord have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree--have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish. I the Lord have spoken, and have done it." Ezekiel 17:24
It seems impossibl ...read more
126.) The Trial by Fire of Every Man's Work
Preached on July 31, 1853, at Eden Street Chapel, by J. C. Philpot
"Now if any man builds upon this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; every man's work shall be made manifest - for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is." 1 Co ...read more
127.) The Triumphs of Mercy
Preached at Gower Street Chapel, London,
on July 22, 1866, by J. C. Philpot
"Who is a God like unto you, that pardons iniquity, and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? He retains not his anger forever, because he delights in mercy. He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and ...read more
128.) The Unction of the Holy One
Preached at Providence Chapel, Oakham, on June 8th, 1845, by J. C. Philpot
"But you have an unction (or anointing) from the Holy One, and you know all things." 1 John 2:20
The life of John, the beloved disciple, was prolonged to a very late period; and we see the wisdom and goodness of God in thus prolonging his life, that he might be a st ...read more
129.) The Valley Exalted, and the Mountain Laid Low
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on April 4, 1858, by J. C. Philpot
"Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be laid low-and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain-and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together-for the mouth of the Lord has spoken it." ...read more
130.) The Vine and its Branches
A sermon preached on June 20, 1841, by J. C. Philpot, at Zoar Chapel, London
"I am the true Vine, and my Father is the gardener. Every branch in me that bears no fruit he takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, he prunes it, that it may bring forth more fruit." John 15:1,2.
What a solemn season the evening of that night was, when the ...read more
131.) The Walk in the Fields and among the Vineyards
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on January 5, 1862, by J. C. Philpot.
"Come, My beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages. Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vines flourish, whether the tender grapes appear, and the pomegranates bud forth - there will I give you My loves." Song of Sol ...read more
132.) The Whole Armor of God
Preached at Eden Street Chapel, Hampstead Road, London, on August 3, 1851, by J. C. Philpot
"Therefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." Eph. 6:13.
Every child of God is a soldier, and a real one. In the Christian army, there are no feather-bed, no fire- ...read more
133.) The Wilderness Wanderer
"They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. Oh that men would praise the Lord for ...read more
134.) The Wisdom of Men and the Power of God
Preached at Gower Street Chapel, London,
on June 24, 1866, by J. C. Philpot
"And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power- that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power ...read more
135.) The Word of God's Grace
Preached at Eden Street Chapel, London, on Tuesday Evening, September 4, 1846, by J. C. Philpot
"And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified." Acts 20:32.
I do not know a more affecting portion of God's word than tha ...read more
136.) The Word of Men and the Word of God
Preached at Providence Chapel, Oakham, on
Tuesday Evening, October 4, 1864, by J. C. Philpot
"For this cause also we thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard of us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works also in you that believe." 1 T ...read more
137.) The Work of Faith, Patience of Hope, and Labor of Love
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford,
on, March 1, 1862, by J. C. Philpot
"Your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope."
1 Thess. 1:3
When our blessed Lord rose from the dead and went up on high to appear in the presence of God for us, as our personal Representative and interceding High Priest, he "received gi ...read more
138.) The Working of All Things Together for Good
Preached at Providence Chapel, London, on July 8, 1849, by J. C. Philpot.
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
The child of God seems to me often to resemble a benighted traveler. He has left his home, and is struggling onward to a certain d ...read more
139.) Treasures of Darkness
Preached at Eden Street Chapel, London, on Tuesday Evening, August 2, 1853, by J. C. Philpot
"I will go before you, and make the crooked places straight - I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron - and I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, t ...read more
140.) True Discipleship
Preached at Providence Chapel, Oakham, on
Wednesday Evening, July 7, 1869, by J. C. Philpot
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed on him, "If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-32
It is very instructive, in reading the gospels, to tra ...read more