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“What manner of men should ministers be? They should thunder in preaching, and lighten in conversation; they should be flaming in prayer, shining in life, and burning in spirit.”

Book:The Complete Works of Charles Spurgeon, Volume 86: The Sword and the Trowel, Volume 7

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The Complete Works of Charles Spurgeon, Volume 86: The Sword and the Trowel, Volume 7

The Complete Works of Charles Spurgeon, Volume 86: The Sword and the Trowel, Volume 7, is a compilation of sermons and theological essays by the renowned 19th-century preacher. The volume focuses on the intersection of spiritual warfare and the role of the church in society, offering a blend of biblical exegesis and practical guidance for believers. It is a valuable resource for those interested in Spurgeon's theological thought and his approach to pastoral care. more

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, born on June 19, 1834, was a prominent Christian preacher from the United Kingdom. Known as the 'Preacher of London,' he was renowned for his passionate sermons and profound influence. Spurgeon's preaching drew thousands of listeners, and his writings had a widespread impact on the Christian world. more

“Study universal holiness of life. Your whole usefulness depends on this, for your sermons last but an hour or two, your life preaches all the week. If Satan can only make a covetous minister a lover of praise, of pleasure, of good eating, he has ruined your ministry. Give yourselves to prayer, and get your texts, your thoughts, your words from God.”

“He that is more frequent in his pulpit to his people than he is in his closet for his people, is but a sorry watchman.”

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Book:The Golden Book of John Owen: Passages from the Writings of the Rev. John Owen, M.A., D.D., Sometime Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, and Dean of Christ Church

Source: The Golden Book of John Owen: Passages from the Writings of the Rev. John Owen, M.A., D.D., Sometime Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, and Dean of Christ Church

“A preacher's life should be a commentary upon his doctrine... Heavenly doctrines should always be adorned with a heavenly life.”

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Book:The Complete Works of Thomas Brooks. Ed

Source: The Complete Works of Thomas Brooks. Ed

“People need fewer 'ought-to' sermons, and more 'how-to' sermons. The deepest kind of teaching is that which makes a difference in people's day-to-day lives. Jesus spoke to the crowd with an interesting style. When God's Word is taught in an uninteresting way, people don't just think the pastor is boring, they think God is boring!”