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Thomas Reade
Thomas Reade
166 Sermons
Thomas Reade (1776-1841) was an English clergyman and devotional writer. His work Christian Retirement became a popular guide to personal devotion and meditative Christian living.

Sermons 166

Isaiah 7:14 Salvation Through Christ

Thomas Reade preaches about the incredible gift of a Savior, Jesus Christ, who was foreordained to be a sacrifice for the sins of mankind. The plan of salvation was gradually revealed throug…

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John 1:47 True Christianity

Thomas Reade preaches about the essence of being a true Christian, emphasizing the importance of having the Spirit of Christ, being transformed internally, and living a life conforming to th…

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Psalm 139:17 Gods Mercy

Thomas Reade preaches on the grateful retrospect of undeserved mercies, reflecting on the precious thoughts of God towards His people and the various ways Jesus manifests Himself to believer…

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Psalm 84:1 Sabbath Rest

Thomas Reade preaches on the significance of the Sabbath day as a time to reflect on the truths of the gospel and listen to God's voice amidst the distractions of the world. He emphasizes th…

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Acts 20:24 Persevering Faith

Thomas Reade preaches about the Apostle Paul's journey of mercy, highlighting his selfless dedication to spreading the Gospel despite facing numerous trials, persecutions, and dangers. From …

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Amos 3:3 Christian Fellowship

Thomas Reade preaches on the necessity of agreement for communion, emphasizing the importance of like-mindedness and disposition for true fellowship. He contrasts the spiritually-minded indi…

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Matthew 7:21 Unbelief

Thomas Reade preaches about the destructive nature of unbelief, emphasizing that an evil heart of unbelief leads to all kinds of evil and is the laboratory of Satan. Unbelief blinds individu…

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Psalm 119:10 Heart Holiness

Thomas Reade preaches about the deep desire for holiness, expressing a longing for a heart filled with love, faith, and obedience to God. The sermon emphasizes the need for a penitent, belie…

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John 3:16 Covenant Theology

Thomas Reade preaches about the blessings flowing from the Covenant of Grace, emphasizing the eternal nature of the covenant established by the Triune God before the world began. The sermon …

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John 13:35 Christian Unity

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of Christian fellowship, emphasizing the unity, love, and harmony that should exist among believers. He highlights the beauty and blessedness of Chris…

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Judges 8:4 Christian Perseverance

Thomas Reade preaches on Christian Perseverance, drawing parallels between the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to Canaan and the Christian pilgrim's path filled with opposition, trials,…

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Psalm 46:10 Personal Devotion

Thomas Reade emphasizes the importance of Christian retirement for believers to have intimate moments with God, away from the distractions of the world, in order to grow spiritually and draw…

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John 14:16 Christ's Prayer

Thomas Reade preaches on Christ's intercessory prayer, emphasizing the rich consolation it brings to the Church. The sermon delves into the character and privileges of believers as gifts fro…

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Psalm 139:18 Communion With God

Thomas Reade preaches about the exalted privilege of communion with God, emphasizing the inseparable connection between this privilege and the character of the true believer. He highlights t…

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Christian Character

Thomas Reade concludes reflections on the character of Paul, emphasizing the transformative power of Christianity in Paul's life, from a persecutor to a new creature in Christ. Paul's sacrif…

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Psalm 51:10 Heart Conversion

Thomas Reade preaches on the profound work of the heart's conversion to God, emphasizing that it is a divine work beyond human understanding and power. He highlights the need for repentance …

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1 Samuel 16:7 Hypocrisy

Thomas Reade preaches about the dangers of hypocrisy and the importance of being dead to the world, emphasizing the need for sincerity and genuine faith in our relationship with God. He high…

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Psalm 25:11 Repentance And Forgiveness

Thomas Reade preaches on the earnest desires for pardoning and sanctifying grace, emphasizing the need for sincere repentance and seeking forgiveness from God. He reflects on the prayers of …

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Psalm 73:25 Christian Friendship

Thomas Reade preaches about the earnest desires for Christ, emphasizing the importance of Christian friendship as a true source of happiness and the unwavering love and faithfulness of Jesus…

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1 Corinthians 10:12 Spiritual Growth

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of Experimental Religion, emphasizing the deep personal knowledge and experience of Christ that believers should strive for, as seen in the lives of P…

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Psalm 51:17 True Faith

Thomas Reade preaches about the unprofitable nature of external religion when made a substitute for godliness, emphasizing the importance of true faith in Christ over mere formalities and ri…

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Luke 7:44 Faith And Works

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of faith working through love, emphasizing that true righteousness comes through Christ alone, not by works. He highlights that while good works do no…

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Psalm 91:4 Persecution And Suffering

Thomas Reade preaches about the persecutions endured by Paul for the sake of the Gospel, drawing parallels to the trials faced by Daniel and the early Christians. He emphasizes the inevitabi…

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Psalm 18:2 Divine Refuge

Thomas Reade preaches about God being the refuge for His people, emphasizing how God, in His infinite love, becomes the sinner's shelter from sin's guilt and punishment through Christ's reco…

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Nehemiah 8:10 Original Sin

Thomas Reade preaches about the doctrine of the Fall, emphasizing the fallen state of humanity and the dire consequences of sin, leading to condemnation and separation from God. He highlight…

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Matthew 28:19 Indwelling Sin

Thomas Reade preaches about the struggle against indwelling sin, emphasizing that sin is abhorrent to God and all have sinned, but through Jesus, salvation is offered to those who repent, be…

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Psalm 19:7 Biblical Authority

Thomas Reade preaches on the invaluable treasure of the Holy Scriptures, emphasizing its role in dispelling darkness, guiding through error, and bringing joy in times of misery. He highlight…

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Psalm 27:8 Human Nature

Thomas Reade preaches about the danger of extremes in men's estimate of human nature, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and humility before God. He warns against the pride and sel…

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Job 33:24 Gods Mercy

Thomas Reade preaches about the overwhelming mercy of God that triumphs over judgment, showcasing how God's promises of grace and mercy shine brightly even in the face of human sinfulness an…

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Psalm 38:6 Repentance

Thomas Reade preaches about the importance of mourning over sin and hatred of it, emphasizing the need for true repentance and contrition before God. He contrasts the fleeting pleasures of t…

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Romans 8:14-17 Adoption Theology

Thomas Reade preaches on the blessings of redemption, emphasizing the infinite and eternal nature of God's gifts of grace and the gratitude we should have towards Jesus. He discusses the Spi…

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Psalm 30:5 Sanctification

Thomas Reade preaches on the topic of affliction, emphasizing that God afflicts His people out of love, with the purpose of correcting, healing, and ultimately doing them good. Affliction se…

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Deuteronomy 6:4 Christian Living

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of Christian conversation, emphasizing the need for speech filled with love, humility, and purity as outlined in the Scriptures. He highlights the dis…

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1 Samuel 16:7 Christian Motives

Thomas Reade preaches about the importance of examining the motives behind our actions in Christianity, emphasizing the need to act from a place of faith and love rather than seeking human a…

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Psalm 119:105 Christian Obedience

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of Christian obedience, emphasizing the need to honor God by keeping His commandments and following the example of Jesus in perfect holiness and obedi…

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Psalm 27:1 Christian Living

Thomas Reade preaches about the unveiling of great privileges of the church of God under the old and new dispensations, emphasizing the need for spiritual discernment to understand the wisdo…

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Psalm 133:1 Christian Unity

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of Christian unity, emphasizing the oneness between Christ and His people as a source of strength and beauty for the church. He highlights the teachin…

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Psalm 51:10 Spiritual Conversion

Thomas Reade preaches on the profound transformation that occurs in the conversion of a sinner, highlighting the battle between the love of the creature and the love of the Creator, and the …

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Psalm 23:1 Divine Election

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of not indulging in a spirit of curiosity regarding the deep things of God, emphasizing that enough is revealed in the natural and spiritual world to …

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Romans 10:17 Saving Faith

Thomas Reade preaches on the transformative power of faith, likening the heart of man to a weight naturally biased downward, emphasizing that only an external power like faith can lift it he…

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Numbers 14:24 Full Surrender

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of following the Lord fully, emphasizing the necessity of humility, faith, and obedience in the journey to heaven. Drawing inspiration from characters…

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Psalm 9:17 Forgetting God

Thomas Reade preaches on the dreadful consequences of forgetting God, emphasizing that sin, in all its forms, is an infinite evil that leads to eternal destruction. He urges believers to med…

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Psalm 19:9 Godly Fear

Thomas Reade preaches about the power of fear in the human heart, emphasizing how people often fear earthly dangers more than the wrath of God and approaching death and judgment. He highligh…

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Romans 3:27 Gospel Sanctification

Thomas Reade preaches about the foundation of the Gospel being Jesus Christ, emphasizing the heavenly graces it offers and the need for humility, faith, and obedience. He highlights the excl…

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Psalm 16:8 Heavenly Rest

Thomas Reade preaches about the joys and glories of heaven, emphasizing the rest, peace, perfect holiness, unmixed happiness, and never-ending bliss that await believers. He describes heaven…

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Isaiah 9:2 Holy Hope

Thomas Reade preaches about the importance of having a true and living hope in Jesus Christ, emphasizing the need for believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit for spiritual enlightenment …

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Psalm 149:4 Christian Humility

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of humility, emphasizing that pride and vanity cannot coexist with true humility found at the foot of the cross where Jesus sacrificed Himself. He hig…

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Jeremiah 17:9 Human Nature

Thomas Reade preaches about the inadequate views of human nature, highlighting the fallen state of man due to sin, the deception of self-admiration, and the necessity of grace for true moral…

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Romans 6:6 Indwelling Sin

Thomas Reade preaches about the believer's struggle with indwelling sin, highlighting the grief and burden it brings, yet also the peace and joy found through faith in Jesus' atonement. He e…

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Psalm 90:12 Eternal Consequences

Thomas Reade preaches on the insensibility to eternal things, urging the congregation to reflect on the brevity of life and the vastness of eternity. He emphasizes the importance of awakenin…

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Psalm 119:130 Spiritual Enlightenment

Thomas Reade preaches about the distinction between mere intellectual light and the divine illumination of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that spiritual light renews and purifies the heart, wh…

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Psalm 30:5 Christian Joy

Thomas Reade preaches on the essence of Christian joy, emphasizing that it is a serene and composed state of soul rooted in faithfulness and grace of Jesus, independent of outward circumstan…

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Romans 3:28 Justification By Faith

Thomas Reade preaches about the doctrine of free justification through faith in the blood of Jesus, emphasizing Martin Luther's powerful application of this Gospel truth against human merit …

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Psalm 51:10 Heart Renewal

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of keeping the heart diligently, emphasizing that the heart is the fountain of all wickedness and evil actions. Believers are called to maintain a con…

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Job 28:28 True Wisdom

Thomas Reade preaches on the distinction between knowledge and wisdom, emphasizing that true wisdom lies in loving and obeying God, not just in possessing knowledge. He highlights how human …

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John 13:34 Christian Love

Thomas Reade preaches on the essence of true Christian love, emphasizing the importance of loving all believers sincerely, regardless of sect or differences in nonessentials, as a reflection…

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2 Chronicles 7:14 Spiritual Lukewarmness

Thomas Reade preaches about the dangers of lukewarmness in the Christian faith, emphasizing how indifference and unbelief can lead believers astray from the path of true devotion. He warns t…

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Psalm 25:9 Christian Character

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of meekness, highlighting the value of a meek and quiet spirit in the sight of God, contrasting it with the sinful nature of easily losing this precio…

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1 Corinthians 3:11 False Profession

Thomas Reade preaches on neglecting the Gospel, emphasizing the dire consequences of disregarding the salvation offered by Jesus Christ. He highlights three alarming signs of neglect: living…

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Ezekiel 36:26 Spiritual Growth

Thomas Reade emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between passive impressions and active habits in the Christian journey. He highlights how mere impressions, even from powerful sermon…

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Psalm 29:11 Peace Of God

Thomas Reade preaches on the theme of peace, reflecting on the fall of Adam and Eve from a state of serenity and communion with God to a world of sin and trouble. He emphasizes the importanc…

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Psalm 51:10 True Grace

Thomas Reade preaches about the perverted views of the Gospel held by many, where some see it as a mitigated law allowing for sin, while others believe in a distorted concept of grace that e…

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Matthew 5:8 Heart Purity

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of purity of heart, emphasizing the transformative work of God in making sinners pure and holy beings through divine grace. Believers are called to co…

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Psalm 34:18 Spiritual Deception

Thomas Reade preaches about the danger of self-deception in religious practices, emphasizing the importance of not just thinking about spiritual things but also living them out. He warns aga…

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Joshua 24:15 Separation From World

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of separation from the world for true believers, emphasizing the clear commands in Scripture to be distinct from worldly ways and to seek first the ki…

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1 Corinthians 15:55 Spiritual Growth

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of spiritual vision, comparing the precious gift of natural sight to the invaluable gift of faith that allows believers to see the unseen glories of t…

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Deuteronomy 31:14 Mortality And Faith

Thomas Reade preaches on the approaching reality of death, emphasizing the importance of being prepared to meet God. He highlights the brevity of life, the certainty of death, and the necess…

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John 14:15 Christian Living

Thomas Reade preaches about the believer's aim and hope, emphasizing the beauty and glory of human redemption through Jesus Christ. He highlights the importance of living a life devoted to C…

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John 3:13 Incarnation Of Christ

Thomas Reade preaches about the miraculous birth of Christ in Bethlehem, emphasizing the profound mystery of God becoming flesh and dwelling among us. He highlights the dual nature of Christ…

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Psalm 86:11-12 New Heart

Thomas Reade preaches on the blessedness of a new heart, emphasizing the unity and consistency found in having 'one heart and one way' as promised by God. This promise encapsulates the essen…

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Revelation 7:9-22 Eternal Salvation

Thomas Reade preaches on the blessedness of the saints as revealed in the book of Revelation, describing the happy and glorified state of true believers in the heavenly world. The redeemed e…

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Exodus 3:2 God's Sovereignty

Thomas Reade preaches on the valuable lessons from Moses' vision of the burning bush, symbolizing the church of God as weak yet preserved by Jesus' grace and power amidst trials and afflicti…

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Psalm 62:8 Biblical Authority

Thomas Reade delves into the multitude of opinions and divisions in the religious world, attributing it to the pride of human hearts leading to uncharitableness and combats within the church…

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Proverbs 14:27 Spiritual Warfare

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of heeding the cautions and warnings found in the Word of God, emphasizing the need for vigilance against the subtlety of Satan, the deceitfulness of …

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1 Samuel 16:7 Spiritual Devotion

Thomas Reade preaches on the contrasting characters of Martha and Mary in the presence of Jesus, highlighting the importance of a meek and quiet spirit over a bustling and distracted mind. W…

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Mark 1:35 Prayer Life

Thomas Reade preaches on the character of Paul as a man of prayer and unbending integrity. He emphasizes the essence of prayer as a cry of the soul, a sign of penitence, and the breath of fa…

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Psalm 119:105 Biblical Humility

Thomas Reade preaches on the character of the Bereans, highlighting their humility, openness, and noble spirit in receiving the apostles' doctrine with readiness and sincerity. The Bereans s…

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Matthew 5:3 Christian Character

Thomas Reade preaches on the Christian character as described in the beatitudes by Jesus, highlighting the inward state and outward conduct of true believers, as well as the general receptio…

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Acts 9:1 Conversion Experience

Thomas Reade preaches about the powerful conversion of Saul of Tarsus, highlighting the sovereignty and grace of God in transforming a zealous persecutor into a devoted follower of Christ. H…

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Colossians 3:5 Wealth And Idolatry

Thomas Reade preaches on the danger of riches, emphasizing the close connection between covetousness and idolatry as sins stemming from unbelief and earthliness of the heart. The Scriptures …

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Psalm 37:37 Final Judgment

Thomas Reade preaches about the imminent Day of Judgment, emphasizing the importance of preparing for this significant event that will bring final separation between the righteous and the wi…

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1 Samuel 16:7 Human Depravity

Thomas Reade preaches on the deceitfulness of the human heart, emphasizing that only God can fully know and search the depths of our hearts, revealing the hidden evil within. He highlights t…

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Psalm 72:6 Gospel Design

Thomas Reade preaches on the design of the Gospel, highlighting the dreadful change sin has brought upon man, the glorious purpose of the Gospel to reveal God's infinite perfections and rest…

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Job 34:29 Divine Sovereignty

Thomas Reade preaches on the divine sovereignty of God, emphasizing how God's power and authority are displayed in creation, in calming storms, and in bringing peace to troubled souls. He en…

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Romans 8:28 Eternal Love

Thomas Reade preaches on the eternal love of God as the source of the believer's happiness and the final glorification of the saints. He emphasizes the unchangeable promises of God in Christ…

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Genesis 3:10 Original Sin

Thomas Reade preaches on the profound impact of the fall of man, emphasizing the dire consequences of sin and the need for redemption through Jesus Christ. The doctrine of the fall is intric…

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Job 31:4 Gods Nature

Thomas Reade preaches on the immensity of God, emphasizing the importance of gaining a deeper understanding of God's being, nature, and character through the Holy Scriptures. The sermon delv…

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Matthew 7:21 Self Examination

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of self-knowledge, urging believers to examine their spirits, motives, and intentions deeply. He emphasizes the significance of divine teaching and se…

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Isaiah 55:1-6 Living Water

Thomas Reade preaches on the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, highlighting the example of Jesus' condescension to ignorance and His offer of spiritual bles…

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Psalm 51:10 Gods Love

Thomas Reade preaches on the profound love of God, emphasizing that God's love is eternal, unchangeable, and inconceivably great, extending to all beings and worlds. He discusses the origin …

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Proverbs 3:13 Gods Love

Thomas Reade preaches on the nature of Christianity, emphasizing that it is a religion of love that stems from God the Father's eternal love, demonstrated through the sacrifice of God the So…

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Romans 12:2 Regeneration

Thomas Reade preaches on the necessity of regenerating grace and the transformation that occurs when one becomes a new creature in Christ. He emphasizes the importance of faith as a gift fro…

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Matthew 25:31 Eternal Judgment

Thomas Reade preaches on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, emphasizing the valuable lessons it holds about the realities of a future world. The parable highlights that riches and pove…

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Genesis 2:16 Original Sin

Thomas Reade preaches on the prohibition in paradise, emphasizing the reasonableness, holiness, and goodness of God's law in requiring homage and obedience from man. The easy and reasonable …

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Deuteronomy 31:6 Spiritual Gifts

Thomas Reade preaches on the special gifts of God, emphasizing the immeasurable worth of His gifts, including His Son, the Holy Spirit, a new heart, inward peace, the Holy Scriptures, and et…

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Exodus 14:15 Prayer Life

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance and blessings of having a spirit of prayer, emphasizing that it is the gateway to all other spiritual blessings. He highlights the connection between …

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Isaiah 55:6 Spiritual Warfare

Thomas Reade preaches about the importance of true faith and holiness, as exemplified by the sentiments of the Saxon Reformer, Martin Luther. Luther's teachings on the conflict between the f…

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Psalm 18:2 Spiritual Growth

Thomas Reade preaches on the parable of the sower, explaining how worldly cares, riches, and pleasures act as thorns that choke the growth of the word of God in our hearts. He emphasizes the…

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2 Corinthians 10:4 Spiritual Warfare

Thomas Reade preaches about the three powerful enemies that constantly labor to destroy the soul: the World, the Flesh, and the Devil. He emphasizes the need for a thoughtful, serious, and r…

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Genesis 6:5 Total Depravity

Thomas Reade preaches on the total depravity of the human heart, emphasizing the radical and universal corruption that occurred after the fall, as seen in Genesis. He highlights the natural …

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Ephesians 1:4 Covenant Theology

Thomas Reade preaches about the two covenants - the covenant of works proclaimed to Adam and the covenant of grace established by God before the world began. The covenant of grace, originati…

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Psalm 19:7 Conversion

Thomas Reade preaches on the two great instruments in the conversion of sinners: the written word of God and the preaching of the Gospel. He emphasizes that all men are dead in trespasses an…

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Psalm 23:4 Eternal Life

Thomas Reade preaches about the two ways set before humanity: the way of life through faith in Jesus and the way of death through rejection of Him. He emphasizes that those who believe in Je…

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John 14:27 Trials And Tribulations

Thomas Reade preaches about the trials and challenges faced by believers in a world that cannot offer true happiness or rest, emphasizing the futility of seeking fulfillment in worldly pursu…

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Psalm 34:8 True Happiness

Thomas Reade preaches on the truth that true happiness is found in holiness, which is often misunderstood by those seeking worldly pleasures. The Gospel reveals that while the world chases a…

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Luke 6:46 True Faith

Thomas Reade preaches on true religion, emphasizing that it does not seek human approval but thrives in communion with God through prayer and meditation on the Scriptures. True religion is s…

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Proverbs 3:5 Divine Grace

Thomas Reade preaches about two common errors among professing Christians: one that diminishes divine grace by relying solely on human efforts for salvation, and the other that devalues the …

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Mark 9:24 Faith And Unbelief

Thomas Reade preaches about the sin of unbelief, emphasizing that true faith is lively, operative, and fruitful, working by love, purifying the heart, and overcoming the world. He contrasts …

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Matthew 7:19 Union With Christ

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of being united to Christ, using the analogy of the vine and branches to illustrate that without this connection, there can be no spiritual fruitfulne…

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Psalm 51:10 Spiritual Warfare

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of watchfulness in the Christian life, emphasizing the constant need to be vigilant against the temptations of the enemy and the deceitfulness of sin.…

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John 13:34 Christian Love

Thomas Reade preaches about Paul's description of Christian charity, emphasizing the importance of love as the fruit of faith in a crucified Redeemer. He highlights the all-encompassing natu…

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Christian Character

Thomas Reade preaches about Paul's disinterestedness, parental solicitude for his spiritual children, self-renunciation, and Christian forbearance with weak brethren. Paul's character exempl…

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Justification By Faith

Thomas Reade preaches about the doctrine of justification by faith through the righteousness of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its distinction from human schemes of salvation. This doctrine aims …

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James 3:17 Spiritual Conflict

Thomas Reade preaches about Paul's experience in the conflict between the flesh and the spirit, highlighting the internal struggles and the need for self-examination and reliance on God's gr…

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Romans 13:1 Church Discipline

Thomas Reade preaches about Paul's faithfulness in reproving and his obedience to civil government. Paul was a faithful reprover, always ready to impart faithful admonition with wisdom, kind…

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Jeremiah 1:17 Humility And Grace

Thomas Reade preaches about Paul's humiliating confession, the opposition he faced from the Jews, his reception by the apostles in Jerusalem, and the natural energy of his character. Reade e…

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Matthew 24:37 Second Coming

Thomas Reade preaches about Paul's prophetic view of the second advent of Christ, cautioning against unbelief and spiritual pride. He highlights the sufferings of early Christians and the gl…

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Psalm 139:17 Divine Consolation

Thomas Reade preaches about the sources of consolation for Christians, focusing on the covenant titles of Jehovah, the immutability of God's counsel, the sufficiency of the Savior's grace, t…

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Psalm 85:10 Kingdom Of God

Thomas Reade preaches on the prophetic views of the glory of the Messiah's kingdom, emphasizing the increase of His government and peace without end as foretold in Isaiah 9:7. The sermon del…

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Psalm 73:23 Divine Presence

Thomas Reade preaches about the importance of realizing the divine presence in our lives, finding rest and guidance in God's care, and trusting in His providence and promises. He emphasizes …

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1 Samuel 7:12 Spiritual Growth

Thomas Reade reflects on the commencement of a new year, acknowledging the passage of time and the importance of gratitude for God's help throughout the year. He emphasizes the need for self…

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Psalm 36:9 Salvation By Grace

Thomas Reade preaches about salvation by grace, emphasizing how fallen man would be hopeless under the Covenant of works but is saved by God's grace through the Gospel. He reflects on the si…

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Deuteronomy 4:29 Seeking God

Thomas Reade preaches about the importance of seeking after God with our whole heart, emphasizing how worldly pursuits often distract us from the true value of knowing and seeking God. He hi…

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Matthew 7:21 True Conversion

Thomas Reade preaches about the danger of being an 'almost Christian', emphasizing the importance of genuine faith and spiritual transformation. He warns against outward profession without t…

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Exodus 15:11 Christian Holiness

Thomas Reade preaches on 'The Beauty of Holiness,' emphasizing the grand characteristic of the gospel of Christ as holiness and the importance of believers being a holy people. He highlights…

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Deuteronomy 8:2 Spiritual Growth

Thomas Reade preaches about the believer's path to glory, emphasizing the necessity of going through trials to enter the kingdom of God. He reflects on the importance of being guided by God,…

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Psalm 27:10 Eternal Inheritance

Thomas Reade preaches about the believer's portion in Christ, emphasizing the abundant blessings and promises God freely gives to His children. Through faith in Jesus, believers become heirs…

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Deuteronomy 8:2 Christian Growth

Thomas Reade preaches on the believer's review of their Christian state, emphasizing the importance of reflecting on one's faith journey, acknowledging both blessings and trials as opportuni…

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Psalm 103:2 Childlike Faith

Thomas Reade preaches about the blessedness of having a childlike spirit and a grateful heart towards God, emphasizing the importance of honoring and obeying God as a loving Father. He highl…

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Psalm 3:8 Righteous Living

Thomas Reade preaches about the blessedness of the righteous, emphasizing that true salvation belongs to the Lord and that His blessing is upon His people. The sermon highlights the peace an…

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Isaiah 26:3 Peace Of God

Thomas Reade preaches about the blessing of peace that comes from Jesus, contrasting the fate of the wicked who mock sin and the believer who finds peace in Christ. He emphasizes that true p…

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Exodus 14:15 True Repentance

Thomas Reade preaches about the burden of sin, highlighting how both the worldly-minded and the formalist can be insensible to the evil of sin, despite outward expressions of repentance. He …

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2 Corinthians 13:5 Christian Character

Thomas Reade preaches about the inseparable connection between character and promise in the Holy Scriptures. He emphasizes the importance of self-examination through the lens of God's Word t…

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Isaiah 26:3 Faith And Rest

Thomas Reade preaches about the Christian's rest, emphasizing that true rest is found in Jesus Christ, the believer's resting-place and refuge. He highlights the importance of faith, which t…

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Ecclesiastes 5:10 Covetousness

Thomas Reade preaches about the dangers of covetousness and the insatiable desire for more, warning that the pursuit of wealth can lead to destruction and idolatry. He emphasizes the importa…

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Psalm 22:1 Christ's Sacrifice

Thomas Reade preaches about the dying love of Christ, emphasizing Jesus as the good Shepherd who gives His life for the sheep. The sermon delves into the majesty and humiliation of Christ, r…

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Psalm 139:23 Apostolic Preaching

Thomas Reade preaches about the effects of the apostles' preaching, prophetic warnings of spiritual declensions, glorying in the cross of Christ, tenderness of spirit, and the view of the La…

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Psalm 51:10 Pride And Humility

Thomas Reade preaches about the evil of pride, emphasizing how pride and sensuality govern the hearts of natural men, hindering them from accepting salvation by grace through faith in Christ…

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Genesis 3:19 Original Sin

Thomas Reade preaches about the fall of man and his recovery by grace, emphasizing God's sovereignty over all creation and the consequences of sin. He discusses how man, created in God's ima…

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Jeremiah 32:39 Christian Unity

Thomas Reade preaches about the harmony of Christian graces, emphasizing the unity and oneness of heart within the Church of God as described in the Scriptures. He highlights the importance …

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Matthew 7:13 Self Deception

Thomas Reade preaches about the importance of self-knowledge, highlighting the deceitful nature of the human heart and the need for humility, self-denial, and faith in Christ. He emphasizes …

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Romans 7:18 Sanctification

Thomas Reade preaches about the inward conflict experienced by believers, highlighting the constant struggle between the desire to do good and the inability to carry it out due to the sinful…

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Psalm 62:5 Justification By Faith

Thomas Reade preaches about the life of faith, emphasizing that believers receive all spiritual life through Christ, who is their refuge and source of strength. He contrasts the doctrine of …

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Psalm 46:1 Gospel Truth

Thomas Reade preaches about the power of Christ Crucified to transform hearts, emphasizing that human eloquence and moral essays cannot change the heart, but only the preaching of the Gospel…

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Psalm 51:10 Church Unity

Thomas Reade preaches about the universal language of true believers in Christ, emphasizing that despite geographical and cultural differences, all who love and follow Jesus are united by th…

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Deuteronomy 33:12 Gods Grace

Thomas Reade preaches on the power of God's grace and the blessedness of divine favor, highlighting the promises of protection to His people throughout history. From Abram to Moses, Jacob, J…

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Acts 20:18 Christian Prayer

Thomas Reade preaches about the prayers of Paul for the Christian converts, emphasizing his labor to promote stability, the love of Christ as his governing principle, and his benevolent exer…

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Psalm 36:7 Faith In Christ

Thomas Reade preaches about the preciousness of Christ to believers, emphasizing the value of faith in receiving Christ into the heart and the importance of recognizing our need for a Savior…

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Matthew 7:21 Holy Spirit

Thomas Reade preaches on 'The Privileges of the Believer,' emphasizing the inconceivable goodness of God towards believers, assuring them of His love, protection, and provision. Believers ar…

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Psalm 119:50 Gods Promises

Thomas Reade preaches on the transformative power of the promises of God, emphasizing that all the promises of God are fulfilled in Christ and are available to those who have a saving intere…

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Matthew 7:21 True Faith

Thomas Reade preaches about the importance of true faith and genuine love in the religion of the heart, emphasizing the need for humility, sincerity, and a deep connection with Christ. He wa…

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Psalm 119:15 Scripture Study

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of meditating on and praying for the saving knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. He emphasizes the need to rely on the pure, unadulterated Word of God fo…

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Psalm 14:2 Human Depravity

Thomas Reade preaches about the sinful state of man as depicted in the Scriptures, emphasizing the necessity of divine illumination and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to understand and ackn…

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Deuteronomy 29:29 Divine Sovereignty

Thomas Reade preaches on the sovereignty of divine grace, emphasizing the importance of humility, faith, and prayer in understanding the gospel. He delves into the doctrine of Election, high…

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Psalm 32:8 Gods Sovereignty

Thomas Reade preaches about the sovereignty of God, emphasizing the calming assurance of divine guidance in every circumstance for the Christian pilgrim. He highlights the importance of reco…

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Psalm 139:23 Divine Grace

Thomas Reade preaches on the sufficiency of divine grace, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge taught by the Holy Spirit to reveal our sins and lead us to repentance. The teaching of…

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Matthew 7:22 Spiritual Gifts

Thomas Reade preaches on the superiority of graces over gifts, emphasizing that while gifts like miracles and knowledge may be impressive, they are meaningless without the essential graces o…

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Psalm 51:10 Good Conscience

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of having a good conscience, highlighting the transformation in Saul of Tarsus from persecutor to Apostle through the enlightenment of the Spirit. He …

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Justification

Thomas Reade preaches about the two pillars of the Christian faith: what Christ has done for us in the flesh and what He does in us by His Spirit. He emphasizes the sacrificial death of Jesu…

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Psalm 36:8-9 Sin and Redemption

Thomas Reade emphasizes the critical need to understand the two fundamental sources: the source of human misery, which is sin, and the source of divine mercy, which is found in Christ. He ar…

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Psalm 63:1 Worldly Pursuits

Thomas Reade preaches about the unsatisfying nature of earthly things, emphasizing the emptiness and fleetingness of worldly pursuits, contrasting it with the benefit of sanctified afflictio…

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Psalm 36:7 Christ Crucified

Thomas Reade preaches about the unsearchable riches of Christ, using the transformation of Saul of Tarsus as an example of the amazing work of conversion. He emphasizes the importance of mak…

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Psalm 42:5 Salvation By Grace

Thomas Reade preaches about the willingness of Christ to receive sinners, emphasizing the importance of coming to Jesus with a contrite heart, acknowledging our sinfulness, and relying on Hi…

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Deuteronomy 29:29 Redemption Through Faith

Thomas Reade delves into the profound mystery of redemption, emphasizing the unfathomable nature of God's wisdom and the revealed truths in His Word. He highlights the sinful state of man, t…

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Proverbs 3:17 True Wisdom

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of true wisdom as the source of happiness, emphasizing that earthly pursuits can never satisfy the immortal soul and that true felicity is found in Ch…

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Genesis 5:22 Faith And Obedience

Thomas Reade preaches on the profound concept of walking with God, using the example of Enoch from Genesis. Enoch's faith, pleasing to God, led to his ultimate translation to heaven, emphasi…

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