A churchman once asked Spurgeon how long it would take to prepare a two hour sermon. He responded, “three hours.” So, how long for a one hour sermon, Spurgeon said, “two days” and a twenty minute sermon? Three days, but if a three hour sermon, I can do that right now. The art of saying the most in the least time is a sign of a knowledgeable minister.
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THE FAMILY ALTAR October 4. " There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; who gave Himself a ransom ...
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Palm Sunday The name Palm Sunday comes from the palm leaves, along with clothing and other honors strewn along Jesus’ path as He came...
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In these chapters of Exodus, much ado is made of numbers. God does, or says, nothing by happenstance. The numbers have s...