
Albert M. Ewing
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The Danger of Backsliding
0PRO 14:14JER 17:91CO 10:12HEB 11:61JN 1:9Albert M. Ewing preaches on the dangers and consequences of backsliding in heart, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the inward condition that leads to spiritual downfall. He highlights the risks of losing one's soul, bringing shame to the cause of Christ, and the deceitfulness of the heart that can lead to unbelief and self-indulgence. Ewing urges repentance, emphasizing the need for godly sorrow and a return to the first works to restore a clean slate before God.
Some Signs of the Backslider in Heart
02SA 12:7PRO 4:23PRO 14:14MRK 14:381TI 6:102TI 3:51JN 1:7REV 3:17Albert M. Ewing delves into the topic of 'The Backslider in Heart' based on Proverbs 14:14, emphasizing the seriousness of backsliding in one's heart rather than just outwardly professing faith. He highlights the gradual and subtle nature of backsliding, leading to a loss of love for prayer, interest in God's Word, and zeal for spiritual work. Ewing warns against becoming self-indulgent, thinking lightly of sin, and neglecting known duties, which can ultimately result in feeling spiritually empty and blind to one's own condition.
The Perils of the Ephesian Church
0Albert M. Ewing delivers a powerful sermon on 'The Backslider in Heart,' emphasizing the danger of neglecting to address backsliding in the church. He highlights the importance of maintaining our first love for God, as seen in Revelation 2:4, and warns against becoming lukewarm in spirit or substituting our ways for God's plans. Ewing stresses the need for daily communion with God, consistent Bible reading, active support of God's work, confession of sins, and public testimony to the saving power of Jesus Christ to avoid backsliding.
Three Classes of Backsliders
0Albert M. Ewing delves into the topic of 'The Backslider in Heart,' emphasizing the importance of recognizing backsliding even within those who are actively involved in church activities. He distinguishes between different classes of backsliders, including those who have returned to sinful habits, those who have stopped professing but maintained a moral life, and those who appear religious outwardly but lack true spiritual fervor. Ewing highlights the need for self-examination and genuine repentance to avoid spiritual death and maintain a close relationship with God.
Samson the Backslider
0Albert M. Ewing preaches about the timely and crucial truth of 'The Backslider in Heart,' emphasizing the impact of backsliding on one's relationship with God, leading to separation and spiritual death. He distinguishes between unwilling sinners and willful sinners, highlighting the dangerous path of willful sin that rejects the means of salvation and can result in final loss. Through the tragic narrative of Samson's downfall, Ewing illustrates the gradual decline of a backslider's heart, urging repentance and a return to God's ways before it's too late.
Hosea's Prophecy -- Gospel of Backsliding
0REV 2:4Albert M. Ewing preaches about the dangers of backsliding, emphasizing that it is not just a mere vacillation between church and worldly interests, but a steady leaning towards becoming unspiritual. He highlights the neglect of prayer and Bible reading as early signs of backsliding, and stresses the importance of confessing sins and allowing the blood of Jesus to cleanse and sanctify. Ewing warns against the trend of seeking popularized, accommodating preachers over those who preach the old-fashioned gospel, and addresses the issue of immodesty as a trademark of backslidden believers.
Why Do People Backslide?
0PRO 4:23MAT 10:37LUK 9:621CO 10:121PE 2:212PE 1:101JN 2:151JN 3:8Albert M. Ewing preaches on the concept of backsliding, emphasizing that although the term may not be explicitly mentioned in the New Testament, the theme remains relevant. He highlights the dangers of backsliding, attributing it to disobedience to God and reluctance in obedience. Ewing draws parallels between biblical examples like Lot's wife and individuals who prioritize worldly customs over strict obedience to God. He warns against the misconception of eternal security, stressing the importance of spiritual worthiness over mere moral goodness.
Jonah, the Run-Away Prophet
0PSA 50:2Albert M. Ewing delivers a sermon on the story of Jonah, a backslidden prophet who disobeyed God's call to warn Nineveh, representing the struggle of doing what we do not like to do when God commands it. The narrative emphasizes the importance of confession, repentance, and obedience, showcasing Jonah's willful disobedience and eventual repentance after a harrowing experience in the belly of a whale. The sermon highlights the consequences of backsliding, the need for genuine repentance, and the dangers of fear and unbelief in fulfilling God's purpose.