Sermons and Biblical Studies

647. Power of Christ’s Presence Mark 4 and Mark 5 1. Nature obeyed Him—Mar_4:39. 2. The disciples “feared” Him (Mar_4:41). 3. The demoniac “worshipped Him” (Mar_5:6). 4. The demons acknowledged His deity—Mar_5:7. 5. The Gadarenes were “afraid” of His accomplishments Mar_5:15. 6. The liberated man wanted to be “with Him” (Mar_5:18). 7. The “people gathered … Continue reading “0662. 647. Power of Christ’s Presence”

646. Power of Christ’s Coming Archibald G. Brown, in speaking of the sustaining power of a personal faith in the personal return of Christ, said: “If the eyes of faith had not brought me to see the Second Coming of Christ as the fulfilment of prophecy, force of circumstances would have driven me into infidelity. … Continue reading “0661. 646. Power of Christ’s Coming”

645. Power A sevenfold excellence of God’s power is seen in the following: 1. “Exceeding” in its Greatness (Eph_1:19). 2. “Mighty” in its Essence (Eph_1:19; Eph_6:10). 3. “Effectual” in its Working (Eph_1:20). 4. “Divine” in its Source (2Pe_1:3). 5. “Glorious” in its Achievement (Col_1:11). 6. Eclipsing in its “Excellence” (2Co_4:7). 7. “Spiritual” in its Nature … Continue reading “0660. 645. Power”

644. Power 1. Divine in its Character. “Divine power” (2Pe_1:3). 2. Eternal in its Blessing. “Save to the uttermost” (Heb_7:25). 3. Saving in its Operation. “Gospel came… in power” (1Th_1:5). 4. Healing in its Touch. “What power?… Jesus” (Act_4:7, Act_4:10). 5. Enabling in its Strength. “Power of Christ may rest upon me” (2Co_12:9). 6. Keeping … Continue reading “0659. 644. Power”

643. “Poured Out” 1. A Sorry Statement. “Thy filthiness was poured out” (Eze_16:36). 2. A Suffering Saviour. “I am poured out like water” (Psa_22:14). 3. A Supplicating Saint. “I poured out my soul before the Lord” (1Sa_1:15). 4. A Supplied Suppliant. “And she poured out” (2Ki_4:5). 5. A Sacrificing Sovereign. “Poured it out to the … Continue reading “0658. 643. “Poured Out””

642. “Pleasure of Jehovah” “Pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in His hand.” The word “pleasure,” in Isa_53:10, speaks of an inward pleasure and delight. It is rendered “purpose” in Ecc_3:1, “delight” in Psa_1:3, “desire” in 1Ki_10:13, “willingly” in Pro_31:13, “pleasant” in Isa_54:12, and “acceptable” in Ecc_12:10. Each of these words may be used to … Continue reading “0657. 642. “Pleasure of Jehovah””

641. Places Where Believers Should Not Be Found There are some places in which the believer should not live. 1. Not in the contamination of the world, like Peter—Luk_22:55. 2. Not in the fog of vexation, like Lot—2Pe_2:7, 2Pe_2:8. 3. Not in the wilderness or desert of pessimism, like the Psalmist—Psa_102:6. 4. Not in the … Continue reading “0656. 641. Places Where Believers Should Not Be Found”

640. Pillars of “the Faith” The live wires of the life-giving faith of truth of Christianity may be summarised under seven pillars of wisdom—Pro_9:1. 1. The Pillar of Christ’s Unique Incarnation. “God manifest in the flesh” (1Ti_3:16). 2. The Pillar of Christ’s Unparalleled Life. “God was with him” (Act_10:38). 3. The Pillar of Christ’s Unanswerable … Continue reading “0655. 640. Pillars of “the Faith””

639. Philip, the Evangelist Acts 8 Philip was not a man to act on his own authority, nor one who sought to carry a mission in his own power. He was a God-sent servant and a Spirit-controlled worker. When the “angel of the Lord” directed Philip to go to a certain place “he arose and … Continue reading “0654. 639. Philip, the Evangelist”

638. Philippian Jailer Acts 16 Convicted, converted, and consecrated are words which express the experience of the jailer. 1. Convicted. The earthquake caused a soul-quake with the jailer. The foundations of his being were shaken, as well as the foundations of the prison—Act_16:27. His trembling manner, humble demeanour, and earnest cry tell out his anguish … Continue reading “0653. 638. Philippian Jailer”