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What Do These Stones Mean?
God is not out of miracles. God is not out of men. God continues history from one generation to another.
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I Believe In The Church
Although these sermons were originally intended for the congregation of The Moody Church, they have wider application to the whole body of Christ. These messages stress the need for commitment to the body of Christ, which benefits both the individual believer and the wider Christian community. These truths are an …
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Mr. Philpott's Address At The Laying Of The Cornerstone
Excerpts from Mr. Philpott’s address at the laying of the cornerstone. “Would rather see The Moody Church disorganized and go into oblivion than to have it continue on other than the Bible lines on which it was founded and continues until this day.” I want to express my personal gratitude to God that we have come to this hour in our great undertaking. Every little advance made has encouraged our faith. Tonight we lay the cornerstone of the D.L. Moody Memorial Church building, and I am supremely happy. Personally, I feel very unworthy to be the pastor of this great … Read More >
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D.L. Moody, An Unlikely Servant
Today we reflect on the life of one of the most remarkable evangelists of all time.
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A Time To Celebrate
God is the same from age to age.
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A Tribute to Dr. George Sweeting
In Memoriam of Dr. George Sweeting (Oct. 1, 1924–Sept. 10, 2024)From Pastor Lutzer: Dr. Sweeting was a church statesman, a beloved pastor, college president, and mentor to many. His love of the Gospel, engaging personality, biblical and historical knowledge, along with his leadership skills served him well through decades of ministry. I am a grateful recipient of his legacy. When the Elders were deciding the direction of The Moody Church, he encouraged them to choose me as the next pastor. He stood with me in some difficult periods of my ministry, assuring me of his prayers through phone calls … Read More >
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In The Grip Of Grace
God is still building His Church.
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The Moody Church: “The Flower And The Fruit” of DL Moody’s Great Work As Represented In The City Of Chicago
An address delivered by Rev. James M. Gray, D.D., President of the Moody Bible Institute, in The Moody Church Tabernacle, on the occasion of laying the cornerstone of the D.L. Moody Memorial Church and Sunday School Building, December 16, 1924. My dear brethren: I have in my files in the Moody Bible Institute a newspaper editorial that I greatly prize. It appeared in one of the morning dailies of this great city. It is entitled, “Chicago’s Most Notable Citizen,” and the citizen of whom it speaks is D.L. Moody, who was, under God, the founder of this church. And I … Read More >
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D. L. Moody: A Hero Of Faith—Part 1
Like D. L. Moody, we need to make decisions that give us eternal significance.
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A Light To The City, A Heart For The World
D.L. Moody gave up the pursuit of money for the pursuit of that which is eternal.
