By His Side
The sermon emphasizes the importance of standing in the battle and fighting manfully by God's side, trusting in His power and goodness, and persevering in the face of delay.
Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of standing firm in faith and courage during spiritual battles, emphasizing that God is always by our side to give us strength and victory. She encourages believers to trust in God's power and goodness, rather than relying on themselves, and to remain steadfast even when victory seems delayed. Tileston reminds the congregation that God will ultimately turn all circumstances for their good if they continue to fight faithfully and courageously.
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Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 CORINTHIANS 15:57
KEEP close to Christ, if conflict sore betide;
Stand fast, remembering He is at your side
To give you strength
In battle, and the victor's palm at length.
German, tr. by FRANCES E.COX
IF we would endeavor, like men of courage, to stand in the battle, surely we should feel the favorable assistance of God from heaven. For He who giveth us occasion to fight, to the end we may get the victory, is ready to succor those that fight manfully, and do trust in His grace.
THOMAS À. KEMPIS
He will give the victory into thy hands, if only thou wilt fight manfully by His side, trusting not in thyself, but in His power and goodness. And if the Lord delay awhile to give thee the victory, be not disheartened, but believe assuredly (and this will also help thee to fight resolutely) that He will turn all things which may befall thee, those even which to thee may seem farthest removed from, yea, most adverse to thy success, all will He turn to thy good and profit, if thou wilt but bear thyself as a faithful and generous warrior.
LORENZO SCUPOLI
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Standing in the Battle
- Fighting Manfully by God's Side
- The Outcome of Faithful and Generous Warfare
- Trusting in God's Power and Goodness
- Persevering in the Face of Delay
- God Will Turn All Things to Good
- Bearing Oneself as a Faithful Warrior
Key Quotes
“He will give the victory into thy hands, if only thou wilt fight manfully by His side, trusting not in thyself, but in His power and goodness.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“And if the Lord delay awhile to give thee the victory, be not disheartened, but believe assuredly (and this will also help thee to fight resolutely) that He will turn all things which may befall thee, those even which to thee may seem farthest removed from, yea, most adverse to thy success, all will He turn to thy good and profit, if thou wilt but bear thyself as a faithful and generous warrior.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- As you face challenges and difficulties, remember to trust in God's power and goodness, and fight manfully by His side.
- Persevere in the face of delay, believing that God will turn all things to good, even in times of adversity.
- Bearing oneself with courage, faith, and trust in God's power and goodness is key to being a faithful and generous warrior.