Monthly Archives: February 2012

Get drunk and be somebody [4]…

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

War over indicatives… Christian, Yahweh has spoken onto your life, and continues to do so. When Jesus Christ dug you out of the pit He found you in (Isaiah 51:1) he said “MINE!” Thanks be to God for that, dontcha … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

Thomas Manton on James 3:2… For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.; “You may have joy, if Christians, in other things; … Continue reading →

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Highest and most noble…

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

“The poor Chrsitian hath something to answer them that reproach him for his ignoble pedigree, and shortness of the glory of the wisdom of this world. True may that man say that I am taken out of the dunghill. I … Continue reading →

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A matter of moment…

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

Thomas Manton on James 3:2… For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.; “To be able to bridle the tongue is an … Continue reading →

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How to Listen to a Sermon…

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

An article by Philip Ryken, here.

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Known over the whole world…

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

“Had royal or noble gossips, and a splendid entertainment attended his christening, it might have been pointed to with pride; but so obscure was his birth, that it has not been discovered that he was christened at all; while the … Continue reading →

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A monument of the divine grace…

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

Thomas Manton on James 3:2… For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. “So God dealeth in respect of sin; it is … Continue reading →

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The real reason…

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

E.J. Young on Isaiah 45:2… “Thus says the Lord to His anointed To Cyrus, whose right hand I have held— To subdue nations before him And loose the armor of kings, To open before him the double doors, So that … Continue reading →

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The good seed…

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

“The good seed of Divine Truth has been many times sown by those who did not go out to sow, but who were profitably engaged in cultivating their own graces, enjoying the communion of saints, and advancing their own personal … Continue reading →

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Congregational Prayer: February 26, 2012…

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

O our God, in the midst of this mortal life we enjoy great blessings at your hand. The richness of Your provision toward us, toward Christ’s whole church and, indeed, toward all of creation, is beyond our ability to measure … Continue reading →

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