George Whitefield sermons Volume three of this four-volume set of sermons shows rest for the weary preserves against sin and is heavy-laden man's only hope. Jesus is the great rescuer. He has provided rest for the weary, preserves against sin, He's the only hope for the heavy laden—showing His sufficiency for your deepest struggles. This 311 page paperback tends to be approachable and evangelistic.
Volume three confronts specific destructive behaviors, unlike volumes one and two, which have a theological focus—The sins that destroy believers like drunkenness, worldliness, spiritual negligence, and lukewarmness. It may help answer your questions of whether God exists, and if sin matters or not. Is there anything to the Christian faiths stand against sin?
This is a focused devotional resource. It'd be great to read if you're seeking God or new to the faith. It'd would be excellent to lay the groundwork in home studies and teens. It has 23 sermons that speak of Christ as our righteousness, wisdom, sanctification, and redemption.
If you're looking for help in the warfare of Christians, you'll be advised on Satan's devices and Christ as the only preservation against a reprobate spirit. This is any spirit that doesn't testify that Christ has come and was raised again for our justification.
Here you're taught how to hear sermons—rather than taught theology, you'll see how to apply in your daily life what God meant for believers. It's a unique course He's set us on to know Him and live for His glory. This matters because each born again person must bear fruit if they're attached to the Vine.
Volume three addresses spiritual burnout. Not just an exercise of mere religious duties, Whitefield ministers to believers who need spiritual rest. These comforts and encouragements are necessary for Christians.
Since all who will live in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution, this volume strengthens believers by equipping them for the coming opposition. Because of suffering persecution and mockery, the temptation to quit is high. Volume three is essential for enduring faith in hostile environments.
If you struggled with unbelief and the folly and dangers of falling away then you'd benefit from Chapter 10. The care of the soul as the one needful thing is addressed in chapter 11. We're just clay in the hands of the heavenly Potter; Whitefield explains in chapter 16 how to watch so as not to be disallowed as the clay has to be molded over and over unto a more perfect work. Don't give up, living soul.
If you long to be led but don't know how then the 23rd sermon is about the good Sheppard. Sermon 18 is direction on how you should hear; God calls to open ears and the rest refuse to enter in. How to know with assurance of faith that you're saved shows the marks of true —chapter 9.
If you waist away your time on worldly business how terrible that day of judgement will be, sermon 19 pleads that you don't neglect religion. The pathos and urgency during the Great Awakening was pressed on hearers of the word to repent and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Chapter 20 is a caution not to neglect the small things in life. It could be easy to see how this is possible if you have small children or run a business. One little thing that gets undone begins to show up later; so it is with God's things in the Spirit in a Holy manner lest we return again to bondage.
