Facing Ourselves in the Anointing at Bethany

In Mark 14, we read that as the time for Jesus’ crucifixion drew near, a woman came to Him and anointed His head with an alabaster flask of precious oil. While this heartfelt act of worship provoked the disciples’ disapproval, Jesus celebrated her extravagant devotion. In the sermon “‘A Beautiful Thing,’” Alistair Begg surveys the woman’s action, the disciples’ reaction, and Jesus’ commendation, helping us to see that the only true pathway to lasting honor is to honor Christ:

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Topics: From the Archives


Christmas Thoughts

The endearing book Christmas Thoughts by nineteenth-century pastor, theologian, and Anglican bishop J. C. Ryle is a collection of five reflections that invite readers to pause and consider our spiritual state and relationship with God as we partake in our Christmas celebrations.

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Topics: Monthly Resources


Wallpaper: Thief in the Night

“You yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.”
1 Thessalonians 5:2

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Topics: Weekly Wallpaper


Wallpaper: Prayerfully Supported

“Local churches will never be able to do their work effectively if the leaders are not always, continually, prayerfully, loyally supported by their followers.”
—Alistair Begg

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The Church Is Actually a Building


Faithful pastors often remind their flocks, “The church is not a building. The church is the people.” That is a true and important reminder. Yet it is also true that the New Testament frequently refers to the church as just that: a building—that is, that the people themselves are like a building on which God has broken ground and is constantly working.

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Watchful: Unchanging Truth for an Uncertain World

Dear Friend,

My children introduced me to Waze to help me when I’m traveling. If you’ve used this navigational app, you’ll be familiar with hearing the voice say, “Watch out!” It also instructs the driver to “take a break” and to “stay alert.”

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Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg


Wallpaper: Beams of Grace

“I need … the clear shinings of Your love, the beams of Your grace, the light of Your countenance—these are as summer suns to me.”
—C. H. Spurgeon

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A Wondrous Mystery: Daily Advent Devotions

This newly released Advent devotional features thirty daily readings drawn from the powerful preaching of Charles Spurgeon. In A Wondrous Mystery, Spurgeon’s words echo with conviction and clarity as he shares his inspiring insights unpacking the glory of Christ’s incarnation, the wonder of the Lord’s sacrifice, and the eternal hope found in His resurrection.

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Wallpaper: You Are Twice Mine

“God takes us to Himself and says, ‘You are twice mine. I made you. I sought you. I bought you. You’re mine.’”
—Alistair Begg

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Topics: Weekly Wallpaper


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