First Protestant sermon I ever heard in 1971 in Pendleton Indiana where in 1843 Frederick Douglass preached, and it was by a missionary to the USA from Nigeria who said he came here to 'learn about God in a Christian nation' and found that in the USA the god people worship is money.
Reminds me of "Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor Frankel and the suggestion that USA builds a 'Statue of Responsibility' on the west coast to 'complement' the Statue of Liberty.
51:36–52:01….". Now, observe, that unless there had been some exercise of omnipotence which would have taken away the high attribute of free agency from man, we do not know of any other way in which God could secure the eternal obedience, the reverent love, and the perpetual humility of such creatures as we have spoken of, except by a remarkable experience of redemption, so that they should for ever know that everything they had was the undeserved gift of sovereign grace"
Man's Search for Meaning: An Introduction to Logotherapy: Originally published in 1946, this book is part Holocaust memoir and part psychological manual. It chronicles Frankl's harrowing survival in Nazi concentration camps and introduces logotherapy, his theory that the primary human drive is the discovery and pursuit of meaning rather than pleasure. According to a Library of Congress survey, it is considered one of the ten most influential books in America
Interesting to read some of Alan Dershowitz's views on religion to get further perspective on what Paul recorded for us in the book to the Romans regarding the Jews and Gentiles.
Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies likely contribute to the above.
It seems today the expression of Harry Truman, 'The Buck Stops Here', has been superseded with fiscal burdens consistently passed on to taxpayers irrespective of political party.
Maybe this is foreshadowed for us by the history of Israel shortly after the kingship of Solomon or even possibly starting with Solomon as he was a big spender.
For Your glory alone Father, grant sight and understanding to the lost and deceived in this world: "Nevertheless, knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified" [Gal 2v16]
This exact message, "Free Grace" from these exact scriptures Isaiah ch. 55: 6-12 being essentially the heart of it (But from Isaiah Ch. 52- Ch. 56 with it all hinging at 55: 6-12)
And in my house this has been widely preached by me throughout my own Household since Wednesday (To my wife and children 😅😊)!
Preach That Brother, and that too, Much More of That!!
Honestly I love Charles spurgeon sermons I listen to a lot of them over the years but I have to reference many verses about revelation that every man will be given according to his deeds. It’s not that grace is weak God forbid it’s the only reason a sinner can enter into heaven and I don’t deny the thief on the cross I don’t see God as a harsh judge I see him as a sound genius king with 24 elders he will judge the world. A lot of things here are a slap to pride I will say but with the epstien darkness in the world we know heaven forbid God allows such demonic debauchery into heaven. God is not a fool and will not be mocked and I’m not setting rules on the only being who is truly free but if he said come let us reason then God has a faculty to reason he made wisdom and justice. A lot of things were said beautifully but there is a point like those who deny the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven or those who claim lord I did all these miracles in your name. I have nothing to boast no souls saved only God can save souls but if God saves the most wicked without true reasoning like child r*pists there is no wisdom in that and I know Charles never defended their vile acts but there has to be guard rails it’s a narrow road for a reason. Anyways pray for me family and let God give me wisdom to know and judge righteously.
An observation at 32:00 where Mr.Spurgeon talks about Christ requiring the Thief to live a holy life for a week and then he shall be saved. Consider this, the Thief had paid the debt for his crimes on this planet having been crucified for his crimes. Yet in the afterlife, without Christ, yet he would still be condemned to suffer hell and the Lake of Fire. This to me is a fine example of how works based salvation actually works. I mean what work to pay for ones own sins could come close to what that thief suffered. I suppose if there was a works based salvation, even going to that extreme wouldn't be enough to take your sins away.
4:00–4:09…"Even with the most irreligious person, a man farthest from spiritual thought, it seems that there is some power in the grandeur and stillness of night to draw him up to God."
For many people today in major cities grandeur and stillness in the night is obscured with artificial light.
London was probably a huge cesspool In 1855 when Spurgeon delivered this message
Something we probably should consider today is that men's artificial lighting and seeming progress according to the way that men think cities are cleaner and brighter than they were in spurgeon's day and this may be what Albert Barnes may have had a sense of when He suggests that wealth would be a factor in the deceptive practices of Satan to have them turn from God and look to themselves as being the ones to establish in the words Thomas Moore made of used a Utopia
O come Lord Jesus and put all things right! May we endure until that Great Day ✝️❤️🕊️🙌🏼
First Protestant sermon I ever heard in 1971 in Pendleton Indiana where in 1843 Frederick Douglass preached, and it was by a missionary to the USA from Nigeria who said he came here to 'learn about God in a Christian nation' and found that in the USA the god people worship is money.
I was reminded of that experience by the title.
Now to listen to this teaching.
6am February 23, 2026
(Psalm 23:1-6; Psalm 46:10; Psalm 71:14; Psalm 145:3; Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 1:37; John 3:3-5; John 3:16-18; John 8:32; John 8:36; John 10:9; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 1:16: Romans 3:23-25; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:1; Romans 10:9-10; Romans 10:13; 1Corinthians 1:18; 2Corinthians 6:2; Galatians 5:1 Ephesians 2:8-9; Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 9:22; Hebrews 10:26; Hebrews 11:1-6; 1Peter 2:24; 1Peter 5:6-7; 2Peter 3:9; 1John 1:8-10; 1John 5:11-13; Revelation 3:20; Revelation 12:11). Amen.
This channel is a treasure……..thankyou
Reminds me of "Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor Frankel and the suggestion that USA builds a 'Statue of Responsibility' on the west coast to 'complement' the Statue of Liberty.
51:36–52:01….". Now, observe, that unless there had been some exercise of omnipotence which
would have taken away the high attribute of free agency from man, we do not know of any other way in which God could secure the eternal obedience, the reverent love, and the perpetual humility of such creatures as we have spoken of, except by a remarkable experience of redemption, so that they should for ever know that everything they had was the undeserved gift of sovereign grace"
Man's Search for Meaning: An Introduction to Logotherapy: Originally published in 1946, this book is part Holocaust memoir and part psychological manual. It chronicles Frankl's harrowing survival in Nazi concentration camps and introduces logotherapy, his theory that the primary human drive is the discovery and pursuit of meaning rather than pleasure. According to a Library of Congress survey, it is considered one of the ten most influential books in America
Interesting to read some of Alan Dershowitz's views on religion to get further perspective on what Paul recorded for us in the book to the Romans regarding the Jews and Gentiles.
Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies likely contribute to the above.
It seems today the expression of Harry Truman, 'The Buck Stops Here', has been superseded with fiscal burdens consistently passed on to taxpayers irrespective of political party.
Maybe this is foreshadowed for us by the history of Israel shortly after the kingship of Solomon or even possibly starting with Solomon as he was a big spender.
Amen
For Your glory alone Father, grant sight and understanding to the lost and deceived in this world:
"Nevertheless, knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus,
so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified" [Gal 2v16]
Without Money and without price” — this is the hardest truth for human pride to Accept.
Isaiah 55: 10-11.
Brother Amen!
This exact message, "Free Grace" from these exact scriptures Isaiah ch. 55: 6-12 being essentially the heart of it (But from Isaiah Ch. 52- Ch. 56 with it all hinging at 55: 6-12)
And in my house this has been widely preached by me throughout my own Household since Wednesday (To my wife and children 😅😊)!
Preach That Brother, and that too, Much More of That!!
Honestly I love Charles spurgeon sermons I listen to a lot of them over the years but I have to reference many verses about revelation that every man will be given according to his deeds. It’s not that grace is weak God forbid it’s the only reason a sinner can enter into heaven and I don’t deny the thief on the cross I don’t see God as a harsh judge I see him as a sound genius king with 24 elders he will judge the world. A lot of things here are a slap to pride I will say but with the epstien darkness in the world we know heaven forbid God allows such demonic debauchery into heaven. God is not a fool and will not be mocked and I’m not setting rules on the only being who is truly free but if he said come let us reason then God has a faculty to reason he made wisdom and justice. A lot of things were said beautifully but there is a point like those who deny the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven or those who claim lord I did all these miracles in your name. I have nothing to boast no souls saved only God can save souls but if God saves the most wicked without true reasoning like child r*pists there is no wisdom in that and I know Charles never defended their vile acts but there has to be guard rails it’s a narrow road for a reason. Anyways pray for me family and let God give me wisdom to know and judge righteously.
Incredible
An observation at 32:00 where Mr.Spurgeon talks about Christ requiring the Thief to live a holy life for a week and then he shall be saved. Consider this, the Thief had paid the debt for his crimes on this planet having been crucified for his crimes. Yet in the afterlife, without Christ, yet he would still be condemned to suffer hell and the Lake of Fire. This to me is a fine example of how works based salvation actually works. I mean what work to pay for ones own sins could come close to what that thief suffered. I suppose if there was a works based salvation, even going to that extreme wouldn't be enough to take your sins away.
Saved this video, surely one of Spurgeon's best
4:00–4:09…"Even with the most irreligious person, a man farthest from spiritual thought, it seems that there is some power in the grandeur and stillness of night to draw him up to God."
For many people today in major cities grandeur and stillness in the night is obscured with artificial light.
London was probably a huge cesspool In 1855 when Spurgeon delivered this message
Something we probably should consider today is that men's artificial lighting and seeming progress according to the way that men think cities are cleaner and brighter than they were in spurgeon's day and this may be what Albert Barnes may have had a sense of when He suggests that wealth would be a factor in the deceptive practices of Satan to have them turn from God and look to themselves as being the ones to establish in the words Thomas Moore made of used a Utopia