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  • A Tribute to John McArthur

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    (June 19, 1939 – July 14, 2025) Somewhere in the 1990’s I came across broadcastings of John Mcarthur’s messages over Radio Pulpit in South Africa. His clear exposition of the Bible helped me in my growth as a Christian and my love for Christ who saved a wretch like me. I acquired cassettes of his…

  • Rebuilding the church!

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    Old wisdom for the Church today – The following are the Notes of an address given by me at a meeting of the Baptist Ministers’Fellowship, held during the Scottish Baptist Assembly in Aberdeen, 24-27 October.

  • The Work of the Pastor is to Feed the Sheep

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    Here follows the first chapter of the book “The Work of the Pastor” written by William Still. This chapter is also freely available on the Internet as an advertisement to buy the book. Well it is worth buying the book for the rest of the chapters (just google it). I ordered my copies through Christian…

  • The Surpassing Love of Christ

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    Perhaps nothing is more surprising in all creation than the love of Christ to his people. Our familiarity with the many passages of Scripture which refer to it sometimes makes us insensitive to the amazing magnitude of it. Words are strangely double-edged things. The more frequently we read them the less power over us they…

  • Refuse to Look at Second Causes

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    This extract from ‘The man Who Believed God’ – a biography by Marshall Broomhall of Hudson Taylor, the great missionary to China – offers great solace to those Christians who may find it hard to accept, without resentment, the trials and tribulations of life. The secret of his (Hudson Taylor’s) rest of heart, amid such…

  • A wicked rich man and a Godly poor man

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    I place this exerpt from Mathew Henry’s commentary on the Bible here, as it is such a stern warning from God to us all.It is a commentary on Luke 16:19-31 – A wicked rich man and a godly poor man (The Rich man and Lazarus). As the parable of the prodigal son set before us…

  • God’s inexplicable dealings with His people

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    – from the Letters of Samuel Rutherford ( 1600-1661) The godly Scottish preacher Rutherford was forbidden to preach and banished from his home church Anwoth to Aberdeen in Scotland in 1636 by his enemies. Although he did suffer from periods of depression and a feeling of uselessness during this time, above all it was what…

  • Alone with God

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    The importance of a daily time alone with God By Martin Holdt Is there a Biblical basis for private devotions? Is it not enough to be fed with truth from a sound pulpit ministry? If there is public praying, does there need to be private praying?

  • RC Sproul tribute

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    On the 14th of December one of the great defenders of the Christian Faith died namely RC Sproul. We will miss him for this very reason – that he was a faithful and very gifted and able defender of the Gospel truth. That said  as Tim Challies wrote: “I don’t think he would want you…

  • He died for me – Part 1 (Atonement)

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    Transcript of a sermon about atonement preached by Dr. Martin HoldtBased on: Isaiah 53; and 1 Peter chapter 3, verse 8 – 22. Well beloved, on this glorious theme of the cross of Christ, may God give me the grace to share with you something that will elevate your soul and move you to worship…

  • Substitute in My Place (He died for me – Part II)

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    Give Me a Body (Substitute) (Part II of a transcript of a sermon about atonement by Dr. Martin Holdt) Heb 10:3-12 “ in these sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year.  For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. When Christ came into the world, he…

  • Christ’s Humility (The cross and all my life Part 1)

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    A transcription of a sermon on humility preached by Rev. Martin Holdt. THE CROSS AND ALL MY LIFE Part 1Read Philippians 2: 5 – 11 Read part II of this series here: Part II A call to imitate the humility of Christ It happens to be one of the greatest Christological statements in the New…

  • Having the mind of Christ (The cross and all of life – Part II)

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    “Have this mind among  yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus”-Phil 2:5 A transcription of a sermon on humility preached by Rev. Martin Holdt.Read Part 1 of this series here: PART I Read Philippians 2: 5 – 11 The Mind of Christ We read in Phil 2:4  “complete my joy by being of the same…

  • Ligon Duncan on Hope Holiness and Perseverence

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    Did you pray for years for revival but it did not come, or preached your heart out with little fruit, or as a lay christian you see your church dying while you laboured and prayed for change that did not come. Well there is hope, Elijah had a similar experience. Although God revealed himself in…

  • True Preaching – by J.C. Ryle

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    The instrumentality by which the spiritual reforms of the eighteenth century carried on their operations, was of the simplest description. It was neither more nor less than the old apostolic weapon of preaching. The sword which the apostle Paul wielded with such mighty effect, when he assaulted the strongholds of heathenism eighteen hundred years ago—was…

  • Jelly-Fish Christianity and Affection for the Flock

    Jelly-Fish Christianity and Affection for the Flock

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    Quotes from JC Ryle Jelly-fish Christianity There is a jelly-fish Christianity in the land; that is a Christianity without bone or muscle or power…of which the leading principle is “no dogma, no distinct tenets, no positive doctrine”. We have hundreds of jelly-fish clergymen, who seem not to have a single bone in their body of…

  • The False Reality of Social Media

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    “We live in a world of false realities. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest all offer an alternate view of who we are as individuals. We can tweet spiritual tweets and show off our immaculate houses or perfectly cooked food on Instagram. We can either judge or feel judged as we scan our Facebook timelines, and…

  • It’s winter in my soul

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    Do you experience gloomy winter times when the presence of Jesus seems far off and His voice seems bitter ? Oh may Jesus lift up your soul and encourage you through this hymn/poem of John Newton.

  • Ministers who make it

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    by the late Dr Martin Holdt It is required of a steward to be found faithful. Faithfulness is basic to the Christian ministry. Jesus Christ was absolutely faithful to the end. The apostle Paul was faithful throughout his ministry. All of God’s great servants were loyal and trustworthy throughout the period of their service in…

  • Introduction to The work of the pastor

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    Sinclair Ferguson once said “Every pastor should read this book at least once a year” If you wonder why, then read what Thabiti Anyabwile have to say about his experience below. In this post I will post the introduction to this book written by William Still, and in the next post, the First chapter of…

  • Gay Marriage – what is it all about?

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    Insights on this issue excerpt from a blogpost of David Murray http://headhearthand.org/blog/2015/06/08/gay-marriage-is-not-about-gay-marriage-2/ “Gay marriage is not primarily about gay marriage; it’s mainly about silencing gay consciences. Why is this state-sanctioned validation, empathy, acceptance, acknowledgment and approval so important to gay marriage campaigners? Why is it far more important than actually being allowed to marry?

  • The cross and the world – what is the Gospel?

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    Author: Martin HoldtThis is the second part of the sermon, which is transcribed, delivered by Rev Martin Holdt, entitled, The cross and the world. What is the gospel? It is what God has done in Christ. It is called by the apostle Paul “justification”. Just so that you can understand where we are at, because…

  • The cross and the world

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    Author: Dr Martin HoldtThis is the first part of a sermon transcribed, in the series, The Cross, by Dr Martin Holdt, entitled: The cross and the world.Galatians 6: 1 – 8 “Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be…

  • Glorying in the cross of Jesus Christ – Part 1

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    Author: Rev. Martin HoldtThese are transcriptions of sermons preached by Rev. Martin Holdt, a series on “The cross”. This is the Part 1 of the message, “Glorying in the cross of Jesus Christ.”Scripture reading: Galatians 6: 1 – 18Galatians 6 verse 14: Far be it from me, said the apostle Paul, to boast except in…

  • Good teaching on a Call to the Ministry

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    If you are in Ministry of the Word of God or aspire to be, and want to be really blessed and helped by excellent teaching please follow the links below to a series by pastor Albert N Martin You will not regret it! A Call to the ministry 1 of 5 Six Wrong Reasons to…

  • The call to the ministry – The ultimate test

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    By the late Rev. Martin Holdt The ministry is beyond doubt the highest and holiest calling in the world. It is hard and exacting. It calls for great sacrifice and is demanding to the extreme. Many men are willing to accept the challenge of such a work and many give up their well-earned security to…

  • Glorying in the cross of Jesus Christ – Part 2

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    Author: Martin HoldtThis is a continuation of a series of sermons, transcribed, preached by Martin Holdt, “The Cross”. Read further, for part 2 of the message “Glorying in the cross of Jesus Christ”. There is nowhere else where you will so see the love of God as in the cross. No wonder Paul finds glory…

  • Makes you think: The effect of Television on homes

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    “The Stranger”A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small Tennessee town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer, and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world a…

  • Great Sermons of Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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    One of the most gifted preachers of our times was Dr Mrtyn Lloyd-Jones. The following links are to some of this great series. The recordings was done in the fifties and sixties so the quality is not always so good yet can be followed and in most cases are well restored. Especially relevant is his…

  • Not corrupting the word

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    by JC Ryle borrowed from: http://teampyro.blogspot.com/2006/03/word-from-late-bishop-of-liverpool.html J. C. Ryle’s book Warnings to the Churches contains a sermon preached in August of 1858, titled “Not Corrupting the Word.” The following excerpt from that sermon was published exactly ninety-nine years later, in the August 1957 issue of The Banner of Truth. That issue of the magazine is…

  • Parting Sermons of Dr Albert N Martin

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      For over forty years, Pastor Albert N. Martin faithfully served the Lord and His people as an elder of Trinity Baptist Church of Montville, New Jersey. Due to increasing and persistent health problems, he stepped down as one of their pastors, and in June, 2008, Pastor Martin and his wife, Dorothy, relocated to Michigan,…

  • Gospel or Legal Mortification?

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    by Rev. Ralph Erskine (1685 – 1752) Presbyterian pastor in the Church of Scotland “For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.”Romans 8:13 (KJV) There is a woeful tenderness that we have of ourselves that keeps us…

  • A Call to Prayer

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    J.C. Ryle, 1878 “Men ought always to pray.” Luke 18:1 “I will that men pray everywhere.” 1 Timothy 2:1 I have a question to offer you. It is contained in three words, DO YOU PRAY? The question is one that none but you can answer. Whether you attend public worship or not — your minister knows.…

  • Foundations of faith No. 1 – Historical Christian Faith

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    Historic Christian Faith Nico van der Walt Jude 1v3 It’s a very telling and interesting verse this. One has the impression that Judas was planning to write to them about, as the King James Version put it, “our common salvation”, i.e. about the wonders of their salvation, but then he went ahead and said: “I…

  • Test of Abraham (father of believers’) faith

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    Nuggets from “Faith like Abraham”-series No_2 The test of Abraham’s faithSermon by Don Theobald.   Scripture reading: Gen 12v1-20 * What is the most precious commodity in all the world? Faith.  Without faith we’re lost.  It is crucial that faith is tried and tested.  Our faith is not perfect, the impurities must be taken out.  Our…

  • Reformed Pastor – Part 1- Take Heed of Yourself

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    extracts from the work of Richard Baxter – The Reformed Pastor   CHAPTER I – THE OVERSIGHT OF OURSELVES SECTION 1 THE NATURE OF THIS OVERSIGHT Let us consider, What it is to take heed to ourselves. 1. See that the work of saving grace be thoroughly wrought in your own souls. Take heed to…

  • Brakel on Repentance and Faith

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    An analysis of Brakel’s method  in calling sinners torepentance and faith Article by Jonathan Holdt  April 2011 Introduction Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the 19th century Baptist preacher said “Soul-winning is the chief business of the Christian minister, indeed, it should be the main pursuit of every true believer.”   [1] In 2 Timothy 4:5 the Apostle Paul…

  • Liberalism or Christianity

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    by J. Gresham Machen An address delivered, in substance, in the Wayne Presbyterian Church, Wayne, Pennsylvania, November 3, 1921, before the Twenty-Eighth Annual Convention of the Ruling Elders’ Association of Chester Presbytery, on the subject, “The Present Attack against the Fundamentals of our Christian Faith, from the Point of View of Colleges and Seminaries.” Originally…

  • Emerging church and old liberalism

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    by John MacArthur borrowed from: http://teampyro.blogspot.com/2006/03/been-there-done-that.htmlalso available from the new Shepherds’ Fellowship blog, Pulpit Live. John MacArthur now blogs there weekly along with several staff and lay pastors of Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA. The Shepherds’ Fellowship is a resource primarily designed to extend the benefits of Grace Church’s annual Shepherds’ Conference to pastors…

  • The Pelagian Captivity of the Church

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    by: R. C. Sproul. (borrowed from an article that was once available on www.modernreformation.org). Shortly after the Reformation began, in the first few years after Martin Luther posted the Ninety-Five Theses on the church door at Wittenberg, he issued some short booklets on a variety of subjects. One of the most provocative was titled The…

  • Pelagianism and the modern church

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    By Dr RC Sproul. The rivals of the early church Augustine and Pelagius began the debate over the depravity of man. “It is Augustine who gave us the Reformation.” So wrote B. B. Warfield in his assessment of the influence of Augustine on church history. It is not only that Luther was an Augustinian monk,…

  • What’s wrong with evangelism today – introduction

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    This is an introduction to a book that has been very helpful. It is called: “Today’s Gospel authentic or synthetic?” by Walter J. Chantry. Available from good bookshops. WHAT’S WRONG WITH EVANGELISM TODAY? Truth and unity Evangelicals know that all is not well in their churches and missions. Behind the facade of glowing missionary reports…

  • Giving ground to the world is a bad missional strategy

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    by Charles Spurgeon (The Following excerpt is taken from “The Broad Wall,” a Sermon of Charles Spurgeon first published in 1911, preached on some unspecified earlier date at least 20 years earlier at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London.)Satan will tell you that, if you bend a little; and come near to the ungodly, then they also…