Sermons 80
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 righteous,
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 the nature
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 and hold fas
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 believers to not
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 tombs that ap
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 power is g
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, clean, u
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 how the Psal
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 heaven. He cha
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 the Apostl
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 against self-con
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 mercy, com
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 of those
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, including having
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's law ste
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 hearts, read
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, manner, and rea
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 shortcomings and si
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 the devil.
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 spiritual adultery
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 understanding. Th
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 in their li
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 saints' rewa
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 special ingredie
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 punishments fr
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 unchanging nature
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 tongue, highlig
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 inability to live
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 rod guidi
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 highlights the
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 need for r
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 from God d
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. The term '
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 acting fro
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, manner, and
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 fighting ag
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 marital uni
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, and consolat
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 conscience
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. He challen
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 work for good
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, and the co
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 to rid him
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 troubles and guar
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, following th
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 death is a vo
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 heavenly r
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, and the obs
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 Word, highlig
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, troubles, care,
Thomas Watson preaches about the importance, nature, counterfeits, necessity, signs, pursuit, inducements, and attainment of sanctification. He emphasizes that sanctification is the will of God, essen
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 receiving a crown
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 valuable les
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 themselves. He e
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 necessity of grac
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. Watson highli
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 the marital
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 is a refl
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. He descr
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 and ensurin
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 righteous pe
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's all-see
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 privileges o
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 bitter, l
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 fighting aga
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 Christians ar
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. The serm
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, and delves
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 righteous, a
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 affliction to
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 love among Ch
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 loveliness. Lov
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 process of su
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 them. He expl
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 of God's Sp
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, receiving grac
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. He humbly
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. He describe
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, highlighting
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 need for
