Sermons 80
Thomas Watson preaches about the spiritual paradise found in the Scriptures, particularly in the book of Psalms, which offers both delight and usefulness to every Christian. He highlights ho…
Thomas Watson preaches about finding consolation in affliction by acknowledging God's kindness and faithfulness towards His people. Despite the challenges and heavy afflictions faced by the …
Thomas Watson preaches about the transformative power of God's love and mercy in the lives of believers, highlighting how afflictions, when sanctified, draw them closer to God, teach them va…
Thomas Watson preaches about the characteristics of a godly man who does not indulge in any sin. He emphasizes that though sin may be present, a godly man does not continue in sin but seeks …
Thomas Watson preaches about the characteristics of a godly man who is a lover of the Word, emphasizing the importance of loving every part of the Scripture - the counseling, threatening, an…
Thomas Watson preaches about the essence of true Christianity being a new creature in Christ, emphasizing the necessity of being grafted into Him by faith to experience a supernatural work o…
Thomas Watson preaches a powerful sermon on the importance of charity and almsgiving, emphasizing the need for compassion and generosity towards those in need. He highlights how true charity…
Thomas Watson preaches about the characteristics of a righteous man, emphasizing the importance of humility, holiness, justice, love, and perseverance in one's faith. He highlights that a ri…
Thomas Watson emphasizes that true love for God is evidenced by a deep desire for His presence in all aspects of life, a genuine hatred for sin, a coolness towards worldly things, an inabili…
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of meditating on various spiritual topics, such as the law of the Lord, the duty of prayer, the nature of meditation, the subjects of meditation, …
Thomas Watson emphasizes the significance of Scripture as both a mirror reflecting our sins and a fountain of Christ's blood that cleanses us. He urges believers to live according to the Wor…
Thomas Watson preaches about the incomparable greatness and sufficiency of Christ, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is all in all. He highlights the futility of relying on external religious pr…
Thomas Watson preaches about the Christian joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, which is a delightful passion arising from the feeling of God's love and favor, supporting the soul in trouble…
Thomas Watson preaches about the comforting presence of God in the midst of His church, emphasizing that despite external and internal enemies, God's refuge and strength are always available…
Thomas Watson preaches about the significance of mourning as a pathway to solid joy in the Christian life. He emphasizes that holy mourning leads to the sweetest joy, comparing it to the pro…
Thomas Watson preaches passionately about the ardent affections of a holy gospel-minister towards his people, emphasizing the importance of laboring with love and kindness. He highlights the…
Thomas Watson delivers a heartfelt farewell prayer on the eve of his ejection from his church, acknowledging the just consequences of their sins and the need for God's mercy and forgiveness.…
Thomas Watson preaches about the incomparable reward of having God Himself as the ultimate prize for His people. He emphasizes that nothing on earth or in heaven can compare to God as the sa…
Thomas Watson preaches about the omniscience of God, emphasizing that all things are naked and open before His eyes. He calls for humility, repentance, and soul-affliction in the face of God…
Thomas Watson emphasizes the necessity of heart purity, explaining that true purity is not merely external but must originate from the heart, which is the seat of true religion. He outlines …
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of having a fixed heart in trusting the Lord, highlighting the privileges and blessings of a righteous man who delights in God's commands, includi…
Thomas Watson preaches on the necessity of provoking ourselves to worship God, emphasizing the natural inclination towards sin and the need for violent effort to lift our hearts towards heav…
Thomas Watson emphasizes the importance of reading Scripture for spiritual profit by providing practical steps and attitudes to adopt. He highlights the need to remove hindrances, prepare he…
Thomas Watson preaches on the importance of kissing the Son, Jesus Christ, as a sign of adoration, subjection, and love. He emphasizes the futility of opposing Christ, highlighting that all …
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of knowing and doing good, emphasizing that sinning knowingly and presumptuously is a heinous offense before God. He explains that to sin against …
Thomas Watson preaches on the importance of not growing weary in well-doing, emphasizing that despite the challenges and sufferings faced in a Christian course, believers should persevere an…
Thomas Watson preaches about the comforting light that arises in darkness for the upright, emphasizing that God's promises bring joy and relief even in the midst of trouble and affliction. H…
Thomas Watson preaches on the importance of Christian love, emphasizing the commandment to love one another as Christ loved us. He highlights the need for genuine, sincere, and heartfelt lov…
Thomas Watson preaches about the mystical union between Christ and His people, emphasizing the deep love and connection between Christ and His church. The sermon explores the doctrine of a m…
The preacher delves into the concept of 'better' in the Bible, emphasizing the superiority, advantage, and excellence found in Christ and His sacrifice compared to the Old Testament system. …
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of working out one's salvation with fear and trembling, emphasizing the excellence and necessity of salvation, the act of working out salvation, a…
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of reading the Scriptures with spiritual profit, emphasizing the need for kings and all individuals to diligently read and apply the Word of God i…
Thomas Watson preaches a sermon warning against idolatry, specifically addressing the errors and dangers of Roman Catholicism. He highlights the soul-damning nature of idolatry, the spiritua…
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance, nature, counterfeits, necessity, signs, pursuit, inducements, and attainment of sanctification. He emphasizes that sanctification is the will of …
Thomas Watson preaches on the necessity of repentance, emphasizing that without the bitterness of recognizing and turning away from sin, the sweetness of Christ cannot be fully experienced. …
Thomas Watson preaches about the attributes of God, focusing on His omnipresence, immutability, eternity, and wisdom. He highlights God's infinite presence in all places at once, His unchang…
Thomas Watson preaches on 'The Beatitudes', emphasizing the transformative power of self-denial and the importance of a pure heart in the life of a Christian. He illustrates how God uses aff…
Thomas Watson preaches about the beauty of grace, emphasizing the connection between grace and peace, the meaning, author, necessity, and various aspects of grace. He delves into the necessi…
Thomas Watson preaches about the holy violence a Christian must put forth in the pursuit after glory, emphasizing the need to mortify the flesh by withdrawing fuel that may ignite lust and f…
Thomas Watson preaches on the comforting aspects of God's rod and staff as highlighted in Psalms 23:4. He explains that God's rod can be seen as a destroying rod upon His enemies, a pastoral…
Thomas Watson preaches about the promise of a crown of righteousness for those who honor God, emphasizing the need to find comfort and hope in the midst of loss and sorrow by looking to the …
Thomas Watson preaches about the certainty and importance of the Day of Judgment, emphasizing the need for believers to prepare themselves for this ultimate trial by examining their hearts a…
Thomas Watson preaches about the death of the righteous, emphasizing that for believers, to live is Christ and to die is gain. He explains that at death, believers are freed from sin, troubl…
Thomas Watson preaches on the Doctrine of Repentance, emphasizing the essential nature of repentance as a grace of God's Spirit that humbles and reforms sinners. He highlights the six specia…
Thomas Watson preaches on the duty of self-denial, emphasizing the need for Christians to deny their own righteousness and trust only in Christ's righteousness for salvation. He warns agains…
Thomas Watson preaches about the destructive power of the evil tongue, describing it as a fire fueled by hell that corrupts the whole person. He delves into various aspects of the evil tongu…
Thomas Watson preaches on the story of the Fiery Serpents from Numbers 21:6-9, highlighting the sins of ingratitude and despising Christ as the causes of God's punishment. He emphasizes the …
Thomas Watson preaches a powerful sermon on the Christian's combat and crown, emphasizing the importance of fighting the good fight of faith with courage, constancy, and the hope of receivin…
Thomas Watson preaches on the significance of godly sorrow and repentance, emphasizing that those who sow in tears will reap in joy. He describes how a godly heart grieves over its shortcomi…
Thomas Watson presents a vivid portrayal of a godly man, emphasizing the importance of genuine faith over mere outward appearances. He warns against hypocrisy, likening it to whitewashed tom…
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of obedience to God, emphasizing that true happiness and blessings come from not just knowing God's commandments, but from actively practicing the…
Thomas Watson preaches about Jesus as the good Shepherd, emphasizing His intimate knowledge of His sheep and the unique characteristics of His flock. He describes the sheep as innocent, meek…
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of loving the Lord with all our hearts, emphasizing the need for undivided devotion to God and loving Him for His intrinsic excellencies and lovel…
Thomas Watson preaches on the importance and benefits of drawing near to God, emphasizing that it is good for believers to seek closeness with Him. He delves into the nature of our distance …
Thomas Watson preaches about the Christian life being compared to a race, emphasizing the importance of running the race of true religion with zeal and intensity, striving, wrestling, and fi…
Thomas Watson expounds on 'The Lord's Prayer,' particularly the petition 'Deliver us from evil,' emphasizing the need for divine protection from the evils of the world, our own hearts, and t…
Thomas Watson preaches about the significance of the Lord's Supper, emphasizing the deep meaning behind Jesus' sacrifice of His body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. He delves into the…
Thomas Watson preaches about the loveliness of Christ, emphasizing the divine beauty and perfection found in the relationship between Christ and His people as depicted in the Song of Solomon…
Thomas Watson preaches about the mischief of sin, highlighting God's mercy in saving Christians from persisting in sin and the consequences of unrepentant sinners storing up wrath for themse…
Thomas Watson preaches about the mystical temple of God, highlighting the spiritual union between Christ and believers using metaphors like the union between the head and the members, and th…
Thomas Watson preaches on the importance of diligently working out one's salvation with fear and trembling, emphasizing the seriousness and necessity of this task for all Christians. He high…
Thomas Watson preaches about the peace of Christ, emphasizing that while troubles are inevitable in this world, Jesus offers His followers a deep and lasting peace that surpasses all underst…
Thomas Watson preaches on the importance of fervent and pure love among Christians, emphasizing that love is a crucial grace that adorns true religion. He delves into the command, extent, ma…
Thomas Watson preaches about the preciousness of the soul, emphasizing that the soul is more valuable than the whole world. He delves into the intrinsic worth and immortality of the soul, hi…
Thomas Watson preaches about the contrasting destinies of the righteous and the wicked as depicted in Isaiah 3:10-11. He emphasizes that while the righteous will ultimately be rewarded with …
Thomas Watson preaches about the Christian's chief happiness being in the future, looking for the blessed hope of heaven. He emphasizes the act of 'looking' with desire, joy, and patience, a…
Thomas Watson preaches about the saint's desire to be with Christ, emphasizing the longing to depart from this world and be in the presence of Jesus, which is far better. He explains how dea…
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of delighting in the Law of the Lord, emphasizing that negative goodness alone is insufficient for salvation. He explains that true delight in God…
Thomas Watson preaches about the compassionate and skilled Physician, Jesus Christ, who is willing and able to heal sin-sick souls. He emphasizes that Christ came to save sinners, not the ri…
Thomas Watson preaches about Jesus Christ as the spiritual vine, using various metaphors to illustrate His beauty, fullness, and virtues. Believers are compared to branches of the vine, rece…
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of keeping our hearts diligently, as they are the source of life and the seat of our thoughts, desires, and actions. He emphasizes the duty, manne…
Thomas Watson preaches about the substantial excellency of spiritual things, emphasizing the importance of seeking after true substance in Christ and grace. He delves into the qualifications…
Thomas Watson emphasizes the significance of the Ten Commandments, illustrating how the afflictions of the godly serve as corrections from a loving Father, while those of the wicked are puni…
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of Christians endeavoring after fruitfulness, emphasizing the need to bring forth the fruits of righteousness to glorify God. He explains that Chr…
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of sincerity and uprightness in a Christian's character, highlighting the significance of having a heart for God, working by an upright rule, and …
Thomas Watson preaches about how the worst things, such as afflictions, temptations, desertions, and sins, can be overruled by God for the good of His people. He explains how afflictions wor…
Thomas Watson preaches a sermon on the shortness of time, emphasizing the brevity and transitoriness of life. He urges believers to love one another, avoid discord, and strive for unity. Wat…
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of making true religion our business, emphasizing the duty of every Christian to prioritize true religion as the grand business of their lives, fo…
Thomas Watson preaches on the importance of understanding the brevity and challenges of life, likening it to a day with its shortness, vicissitudes, labor, and irreversibility, urging believ…
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of being wise as serpents and harmless as doves, emphasizing the need for Christians to unite prudence and holiness in their lives. He highlights …
