Fire and Ice: Table of Contents
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"Reader, remember this: if thy knowledge do not now affect thy heart, it will at last, with a witness, afflict thy heart; if it do not now endear Christ to thee, it will at last provoke Christ the more against thee; if it do not make all the things of Christ to be very precious in thy eyes, it will at last make thee the more vile in Christ's eyes." Thomas Brooks
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Anonymous
- A Pastor's Secret Heart An article from the Banner of Truth, about the reality of the Reformed pastorate. Pastors, take a moment and read a letter from a kindred spirit. Church members, read about what it's really like in the ministry. Word Print out a copy and give it to your pastor.
Richard Baxter
- Directions for a Peaceful Death Some observers of our modern culture say that we are loosing our vocabulary for speaking about death and grief. Baxter gets to the heart of the matter. Recommended for those planning on undergoing the experience.
Directions for Grief on the Death of Friends Baxter answers the hard questions. Helpful.
- Directions for Hating Sin by Richard Baxter. Practical, vintage Baxter. "Excusing sin, and pleading for and extenuating it, and striving against the Spirit and conscience....are not the means to be cured and sanctified" Read it, do it. Word
- The Mutual Duties of Husbands and Wives Towards Each Other by Richard Baxter. Clear, Biblical directions to husbands and wives. They don't call them his "Practical Works" for nothing! Abridged and modernised by Scott Andersen. Also in Word
- The Sin of Man-pleasing Spiritual, pastoral, practical counsel from Baxter's Christian Ethics. A balanced, positive presentation relevant to today's situation.
- Signs of Living to Please God The positive side of Baxter's teaching on sin. A practical, spiritual inventory. Extracted from the chapter above.
- The Advantages of Pleasing God A short extract from the chapter above.
- How to Spend the Day With God How to honour God in all the daily activities of life. Baxter applies all the Bible to all of life. A modern adaptation by Matthew Vogan.
- The Sinfulness of Flesh-Pleasing He must have known about our culture today! He not only answers our evasions, but shows us the remedies we need to fight our favourite sin. The three extracts below are taken from this sermon. (53K)
- Treason Against the Soul A short extract, in modern English, from his Christian Ethics. Can a person engage in treason against his own soul?
- Ten Marks of a Flesh-Pleaser A spiritual inventory. Take a self-test from a the pen of a true Reformed Pastor. In contemporary language.
- The Greatest Thing in the World Clear thinking on a topic we don't much care to consider.
Thomas Boston
- The Beauties of Boston
- Important Lessons Drawn from the Decrees of God
- God Alone Created the World "Such an extravagant fancy can only possess the thoughts of a disordered brain."
- How We Ought to Think about God's Providence
- Search from the Book of the Lord
- Useful Directions For Reading and Searching the Scriptures.
- Praying in the Name of Christ
- How the Spirit Enables Us to Pray
- The Purpose of God's Decrees
- The Properties Of God's Decrees Explained
- About "The Beauties of Boston" A note about Thomas Boston, how his "Beauties" came to be collected, and a suggestion about their significance for today.
- Christ's Name Wonderful His name is particularly precious to sinners, as Boston shows in this abridged sermon. Word
Thomas Brooks
- The Legacies of Thomas Brooks From his Farewell Sermon. The sum of practical, experiential Christianity. (21K)
- Christ's Love to Poor Sinners "Let us stand still, and admire and wonder at the love of Jesus..." The best of Reformed preaching.
- Love the Lord Jesus Christ! Heart-warming, classic Brooks.
- An Exhortation to Young Men to Come to Christ by Thomas Brooks. Extracts from a moving sermon.(27K) Also Word document.
Jeremiah Burroughs
- Christ is All in All by Jeremiah Burroughs. An abridgement of a sermon from The Saints' Treasury on Christ, his excellence, and how we should respond to who he is. Short and sweet. Word
Stephen Charnock
- A Discourse of Delight in Prayer In 1846 William Symington, the editor of Charnock's Attributes, prepared a small volume of works chosen on the basis of their length. Symington hoped that "perusal of these minor pieces will induce the reader to seek the more elaborate productions of his pen." Read this heart-warming sermon and see for yourself just how "minor" it is! (Charnock was co-pastor with Watson at Crosby Hall.) Also in Word
- The Chief of Sinners Saved A complete sermon, the first in a series "The Chief of Sinners Objects of the Greatest Mercies." Rich Puritan preaching. (Charnock was co-pastor with Watson at Crosby Hall.) Also in Word
- Why Salvation Must Be Supernatural A short extract from the sermon above.
- The Life and Character of Stephen Charnock by William Symington. A valuable look at who Charnock was and his importance for all time. An abridged version of this often appears with editions of the Existence and Attributes of Godhere is the original. (55K) Also in Word
- Charnock's Writings A short extract from his Life and Character above. What is it that makes books truly valuable? That gives them a life beyond today's fads and fashions? Symington gives some advice to authors who would have their books last longer than the spring snow.
Thomas Doolittle
- What is Love to Christ? A short extract, in modern English, from his book Love to Christ.
- Love to Christ Everlasting An extract, in modern English, from the same book.
Jonathan Edwards
- How To Know If You Are A Real Christian A complete sermon in which Edwards sorts out genuine spiritual experience from religious fluff. Very relevant to today's situation. 38K Word PDF format (43K)
- The Divine Light A short extract from the above sermon.
Ralph Erskine
- What Sinners Should Plead with God A plain, clear presentation of the Gospel by a Reformed pastor. Ralph Erskine's writings have been out of print for over a century, see what you've been missing!
- Objections Against Receiving Christ Answered Searching, heart-piercing, hot stuff. (31K)
- The Difference Between Legal and Gospel Mortification Is resisting sin proof of conversion? Here's the straight scoop.
- The Spiritual Feelings of Believers and Hypocrites Compared and Unbelievers' Joy in the Word? Two short extracts from the Beauties of Ralph Erskine. In a day when any and all spiritual feelings are seized upon as evidence of regeneration, here is some sober, sensible advice.
- The Right Rule of Our Love to Christ A short extract.
- God's Great Name, the Ground and Reason of Saving Great Sinners by Ralph Erskine. You enjoy his poetry, now read a great sermon. Deep theology, deep spirituality, a wealth of Biblical learning, combined with clear, earnest expression. (81K) Word PDF format (65K)
Heaven's Grand Repository by Ralph Erskine. A complete sermon about Christ, glorifying Christ, exalting Christ. Here are grand riches indeed. It's a long sermon, (102K, 33 pages) but well worth reading. Word (40K) PDF format (74K)
- What is that Good that All Things Shall Work For? A Beauty of Erskine. (A short extract from a sermon on Romans 8:28.)
- Improve God's Name a short "Beauty."
John Flavel
- Christ the Desire of All Nations by John Flavel (30K). If you are Christ's, he is everything you desire. Rich, meaty Flavel, a complete sermon filled with his special devotion. In addition, this contains a classic statement of the Puritan view of "seeking." Also available in Word.
- Christ Altogether Lovely Flavel was Spurgeon's favourite Puritan. Find out why. (30K) Word
Thomas Goodwin
- The Wisdom of Patience A complete sermon from Patience and Its Perfect Work, in the original language. Goodwin is a little hard to read, but his warmth and spiritual application is worth the effort. Word PDF format
- God the Fountain of Salvation for All His Elect A complete sermon combining Goodwin's theological depth with a tender, gracious heart. This and the following sermon are from his masterful sermon series on Ephesians. (53K) Word PDF format (53K)
- The Greatness of God's Love to His Elect Is there any greater subject for a sermon? Or any better preacher to preach it? (67K) Word PDF format (68K)
William Gouge
- William Gouge on Covetousness You don't need to read these because you're immune. (NOT!)
- Of Rules to Find Out Covetousness This section by Gouge made a difference in my younger years.
- Preaching the Word of God A classic statement on preaching by a Puritan preacher. Short, but full of pointed truth.
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Andrew Gray
- The Result of Election The response of doctrinally-minded right-thinking Calvinists to Election.
- A Generation Unlike Any Other A solemn warning quite applicable to our times.
Edward Griffin
- Enoch Walked With God A valuable sermon on communion with God, prayer, and holiness. Word.
- Your Heart His Target The Conqueror is on the march. You are his target. Word.
- Salvation Taken into God's Own Hands In whose hands would your rather it be? Word.
- Heaven A complete sermon by one of the great preachers of the Second Great Awakening, which builds upon the Scriptural insights of Jonathan Edwards.
- When I was a Child I Thought as a Child A complete sermon.
- Whom Have I in Heaven but Thee? by Edward Griffin. A complete sermon by one of the great preachers of the Second Great Awakening. Word.
- An Exhortation to Serve the Lord A powerful, searching, practical sermon. Not recommended if you are unwilling to examine your Christian life. Word
- The Tender Mercies of God "All the pleasures of imagination, of memory, of hope, of sympathy, and of sense; all the magic charms which play on nature's face, are the gifts of his bounteous hand." Classic Griffin. Word
A. A. Hodge
- Assurance and Humility The difference between true and false assurance, in a short extract from one of the Princeton greats.
Charles Hodge
- What does it Mean to Adopt the Westminster Confession? A short essay on an important point for ministers, elders, deacons, and candidates for these offices. From his son's commentary on the Confession. Word
- But What is it to Eat and Drink Unworthily? A very short extract from his commentary on 1 Corinthians. Very helpful.
John Angell James
- Strange Piety (Precisely) A solid dose of common sense.
Christopher Love
- A True Map of Man's Miserable Estate by Nature An abridgement of a sermon which exalts Christ and shows men as we truly are. Word
Alexander MacLaren
- A Confession and a Warning a complete sermon not reprinted since the 19th Century.
- Take Up the Challenge a practical sermon on sin and holiness.
- The Absent Present Christ Words of comfort and encouragement from a great preacher. Also in Word.
Cotton Mather
- Satisfaction in God A glimpse into the heart of a great Christian.
John Newton
- The Letters of John Newton An extensive selection of letters from Newton's Cardiphonia. These letters, full of sound pastoral wisdom and practical godliness from the author of "Amazing Grace", are not found in the Banner edition. Don't miss them!
- Download the Letters of Newton in a Windows Helpfile. Search by keyword and, if you have Win 95, by word search. (140K, requires Windows 3.1 or higher)
- Public Prayer Practical advice for those afflicted with peculiarities in this area. Also in Word.
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John Owen
- Views of Heaven a Test of Character An important point in our "seeker friendly" age.
- Faith and Sight My all-time favourite quote from The Glory of Christ
- Peace and Stupidity Ignorance is bliss, right?
B.M. Palmer
- Prayer: Its Place in a Moral Government Why pray when God already knows? A short extract from Palmer's Theology of Prayer which helps answer this perennial question.
The Poor Man's Portions by Robert Hawker (19th C Devotional)
- Five new devotions from the 19th C classic by Robert Hawker
- Our Beloved Physician
- Count the Cost
- Jesus' Credentials
- What Shall I Give You?
- His Servants shall Serve Him
- An Unusual House of Prayer
- The rest may be found at:
- Index to the "Poor Man's Portions"
- About the "Poor Man's Portions"
Samuel Rutherford
- Index to Samuel Rutherford (There is much more than what is listed here.)
- The Letters of Samuel Rutherford Thirteen letters from one of the most spiritual writers ever. "When we are dead and gone let the world know that Spurgeon held Rutherford's Letters to be the nearest thing to inspiration which can be found in all the writings of mere men." (CHS) These are in modern language, with explanatory footnotes and Scripture references in full.
- Download Rutherford's letters as a Windows HelpFile. Includes footnotes, references and additional information. (68K, requires Windows 3.1 or higher.)
- The Weeping Mary at the Sepulcre by Samuel Rutherford. A complete sermon, part of a manuscript found in the 1880's. Andrew Bonar, upon examining it, found the sermons to be genuine and this one the best of the series.Word
- Be Thankful for the Grace Within You, a short extract from the sermon above on the true value of Arminianism.
- Christian Directions Eight short directions from a great heart.
- The Deliverance of the Kirk of God by Samuel Rutherford. A complete sermon which includes remarks on private religious meetings. Word
Thomas Shepard
- Only Those Prepared Here An extract from The Sincere Convert.
- The Sin of Resting in Duties
Extracts from The Sincere Convert which seem to be written just this morning. His church may not have been able to afford a bell, but he knows all about the edifices of contemporary Evangelicalism. (Hmm... He did have a drum...)
- Eleven Degrees of Resting in Duties
- Why Men Rest in Duties
- Signs of Resting in Duties
- The Inability of All Duties to Save
- The Proper Purpose of Duties (Includes some references to seeking and the "burned over" effect.)
- Word Download Resting in Duties as a single Word document
- Containing Motives and Arguments to Persuade Us unto the Love of Christ, and to be Espoused to Him.
- Love Christ Because of His Glory
- Love Him Because of His Love to You
- Consider How Christ Will Love You.
- Love the Lord Jesus!
- How Shall I know that the Lord Loves Me?
- He Loves You with an Unmeasurable Love.
- Behold the Happiness of those Espoused to Christ
An Appreciation of Shepard by Alexander Whyte.
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Richard Sibbes
- Christ is Best: Or, St. Paul's Strait A complete sermon on the most important topic we never think about. (54K) Word
- A Description of Christ by Richard Sibbes. A sermon on the riches of Christ and his sweetness. One of my all-time favourites, this sermon was usually printed together with the "Bruised Reed," but I think it stands just fine on its own. Abridged and highly recommended. (76K) Word (31K).
- Puritan Sweetness Extracts from "A Description of Christ." A word of encouragement from a great Puritan.
Charles Spurgeon
- Lesser Lights A short extract from one of his sermons in defence of the "little people."
- Under the Blood A Prayer of the Prince of Preachers
- Hope Even in Our Hopelessness A short extract from his sermon The Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, a helpful insight from one well acquainted with the Slough of Despond.
- On My Back An article from The Sword and The Trowel written, well, on his back. Name-It-And-Claim-It people should take a Tylenol (paracetamol) tablet before reading. A quaint and interesting letter, "The Editor's Illness," is appended. (23K) Also in Word
- Everyday Religion, a sermon divided into sections. Are you looking for a job? Hate your job? Losing your job? Listen to Pastor Spurgeon.
- Faith and Work
- Faith in the Choice of Occupation
- Faith and Help at Work
- Faith and Serving God at Work
- Faith and the Discomforts of Work
- Faith casts the Burden on the Lord
- Faith and the Results of Work
- Faith and Leaving Work Behind
- Download the entire sermon, Everyday Religon, in Word format. (23K)
- God's Fatherly Pity "I believe in a God who can feel. As to Baal, and the gods of the heathen they may be passionless and without emotion, or without anything that is akin to feeling. Not so do I find Jehovah to be described." Also in Word
- Two Cures for Lukewarmness A short extract of pungent wisdom.
The Warrant of Faith A needed corrective to the hyper-Calvinism of his day, and ours as well. An important sermon. PDF format (50K)
Thomas Watson
- Poor in Spirit A short extract from The Beatitudes which describes genuine humility.
A Godly Man is a Lover of the Word Do you love the Word? Searching, practical, rich Watson. Recommended for readers new to the Puritans. Word.
- Mystic Union between Christ and the Saints A warm, searching sermon, filled with love for Christ, and His love for His people. Word.
- Settled in the Faith His preliminary discourse on catechising in general, and our need to be settled in the Reformed faith in particular. Word.
- Man's Chief End is to Glorify God. Practical, helpful, encouraging, thoughtful (60K). Word (25K).
How to Get the Most from Reading your Bible by Thomas Watson. A modernised summary of a sermon containing the marrow of the Puritan teaching on Scripture. Short and to the point. Submitted by Matthew Vogan.
Samuel Willard
- The Nature of Christ's Resurrection A complete sermon on Christ's Exaltation. "Let the consideration of our interest in his resurrection help us to triumph over death and the grave." Also available in Word format.
- Christ Humbled Himself A complete sermon on Christ's birth. Practical, helpful. Also available in Word format.
- Is Christ Ascended?"That man is out of reach of harm in this life, who is sure of possessing heaven in the next."
- The Decrees of God (21K), A complete sermon from his magnum opus "A Compleat Body of Divinity". This sermon is in modernized language.
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