Sermons and Biblical Studies

951. What Believers Are “Made” The Greek word rendered “made” and “become” means to bring into existence, to become, or for anything to come to pass. 1. Relationship. “Power to become the children of God” (Joh_1:12, R.V.). 2. Righteousness. “Made the righteousness of God in Him” (2Co_5:21). 3. Nearness. “Made nigh by the Blood of … Continue reading “0972. 951. What Believers Are “Made””

950. What Believers Are in John’s Gospel 1. Sons as to relationship—Joh_1:12. 2. Worshippers as to privilege—Joh_2:23, Joh_2:24. 3. Disciples as to responsibility—Joh_8:31; Joh_13:15-17. 4. Servants as to work—Joh_12:26. 5. Friends as to fellowship—Joh_15:14. 6. Brethren as to love—Joh_20:17. 7. Slaves as to ownership—Joh_13:16; Joh_15:20. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

949. What Are the Waves Saying? 1. Restlessness. “The wicked are like the troubled sea” (Isa_57:20). 2. Vastness. “The love of God is like, and greater, than ail oceans” (Psa_96:11). 3. Loss. The happiest loss that anyone can have is to have his sins lost in the depths of the sea—Mic_7:19. 4. Riches. Who can … Continue reading “0970. 949. What Are the Waves Saying?”

948. “What” and “Like Manner” 1. Personality. “What manner of man is this?” (Mat_8:27). Who can describe His kind, His worth, His greatness? Ponder the holiness of His nature, the wealth of His worth, the love of His heart, the weight of His words, the beauty of His life, the value of His death, the … Continue reading “0969. 948. “What” and “Like Manner””

947. What a Christian Is Said to Be In 1 Thessalonians 1 1. An Active Believer. “Your work of faith” (1Th_1:3). 2. A Diligent Worker. “Labour of love” (1Th_1:3). 3. An Enduring Looker. “Patience of hope” (1Th_1:3). 4. A Chosen Beloved. “Beloved your election of God” (1Th_1:4). 5. A Consistent Follower. “Followers of us” (1Th_1:6). … Continue reading “0968. 947. What a Christian Is Said to Be”

946. “Went’s” 1. A Consecrated Saint. Abraham “went out” at the Lord’s bidding, and thus found the Lord’s blessing—Heb_11:8. 2. A Compassionate Saviour. “He went about doing good” (Act_10:38). The love of His heart moved His hands to labour. 3. A Converted Sinner. “He went on his way rejoicing” (Act_8:39). Being saved by the Lord … Continue reading “0967. 946. “Went’s””

945. “Went Out” 1. A multitude went out to see—Mat_11:7-9. 2. A householder went out to hire—Mat_20:1-8. 3. A backslider went out to repent—Mat_26:75. 4. A righteous man went out to leave—Luk_17:29. 5. A prisoner went out to liberty—Act_12:9, Act_12:10. 6. A believer went out to blessing—Heb_11:8. 7. A company went out to pray—Act_16:13. By: … Continue reading “0966. 945. “Went Out””

944. “Went Forth” Christ is often said to be One who “went forth” and “went out.” 1. The “Sower went forth to sow” (Mat_13:3). Christ’s ministry. 2. “Jesus went forth and saw a great multitude” (Mat_14:14). His compassion. 3. “He went forth again… and taught them” (Mar_2:13). His teaching. 4. “He went forth and saw … Continue reading “0965. 944. “Went Forth””

943. “Well Doing” 1 Peter 1. A Commended Citizen. “Praise of them that do well” (1Pe_2:14). 2. A Godly Silencer. “For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence,” etc. (1Pe_2:15). 3. A Patient Sufferer. “When ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this … Continue reading “0964. 943. “Well Doing””

942. Wells of Salvation Isaiah 12 The wells of God’s supplies are constant in their supply and fullness. 1. His Life is perennial in its supply—Joh_4:14. 2. His Love is expressive of His nature—1Jn_4:8, 1Jn_4:16. 3. His Word is wonderful in its promises—2Pe_1:3, 2Pe_1:4. 4. His Joy is unspeakable in its thrill—1Pe_1:8. 5. His Riches … Continue reading “0963. 942. Wells of Salvation”