Sermons and Biblical Studies

627. People in a Hurry 1. A Compassionate God. “He ran… and kissed him much” (Luk_15:20, R.V., margin). 2. A Mistaken Succourer. “One of them raw… and gave Him to drink” (Mat_27:48; Mar_15:36). 3. A Disappointed Woman. “She runneth… and saith… They have taken away the Lord” (Joh_20:2). 4. A Curious Two. “So they both … Continue reading “0642. 627. People in a Hurry”

626. Paul’s Way in Prayer Paul as a man of prayer is patent to the most casual reader of Scripture. Mark the characteristics of his praying. 1. Powerful in Effect—Act_16:25. The earthquake at Philippi and the soul-quake in the Philippian jailer were the result of the prayers in the inner prison. 2. Sympathetic in Spirit—Act_20:36. … Continue reading “0641. 626. Paul’s Way in Prayer”

625. Paul’s Three “I Have’s” of Climax 2Ti_4:6-8 1. A Good Fight. “I have fought a good fight.” Paul had not kept on the defensive in standing against the forces of evil—Eph_6:10-16; but he had been on the offensive in waging war against the powers of darkness—2Co_10:4. Christ’s victories are ours—Col_2:15; so we may be … Continue reading “0640. 625. Paul’s Three “I Have’s” of Climax”

624. Paul’s Threefold Ambition 1. To be “well-pleasing to the Lord” (2Co_5:9, R.V.). 2. To preach Christ, where He had not been named—Rom_15:20. 3. To mind one’s own business—1Th_4:11. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

623. Paul’s Sevenfold Boasting The Apostle frequently uses the word for boasting, and its co-relative, which means to glory in, make a boast of, and to speak loudly about anything or anyone. Sometimes the word is rendered “rejoice,” “glory,” and “boast.” 1. Boasting in Christ. “Rejoice (“glory,” R.V.) in Christ Jesus” (Php_3:3). When we make … Continue reading “0638. 623. Paul’s Sevenfold Boasting”

622. Paul’s Sevenfold Character 2Ti_4:6-7, 2Ti_4:17 1. The Ready Servant. “I am now ready to be offered.” 2. The Commissioned Mariner. “The time of my departure is at hand.” 3. The Victorious Warrior. “I have fought a good fight.” 4. The Successful Athlete. “I have finished my course.” 5. The Faithful Steward. “I have kept … Continue reading “0637. 622. Paul’s Sevenfold Character”

621. Paul’s Regard for His Brethren It is an interesting study to ponder Paul’s regard for those with whom he laboured. 1. He was solicitous of Trophimus, who was sick—2Ti_4:20. 2. He writes of prayerful Epaphras—Col_4:12. 3. The Women who helped in the Gospel—Php_4:3. 4. The beloved Timothy—2Ti_1:2. 5. Profitable Mark—2Ti_4:11. 6. Refreshing Onesiphorus—2Ti_1:16. 7. … Continue reading “0636. 621. Paul’s Regard for His Brethren”

620. Paul’s Prayer “I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day” (2Ti_1:3). Prayer was the power that throbbed through the life and labours of Paul. 1. It was the oil to lubricate his spiritual nature—Php_1:4. 2. The wind that moved the vessel of his service—Phm_1:4. 3. The sap that made him fruitful … Continue reading “0635. 620. Paul’s Prayer”

619. Paul’s Personal Injunctions to Timothy 1. A Becoming Behaviour. “Mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself” (1Ti_3:15). A becoming behaviour becomes every one. 2. An Active Athlete. “Exercise thyself unto godliness” (1Ti_4:7). The exercise of the soul in godliness is the sure way to avoid gracelessness. 3. A Meditative Student. “Give thyself wholly … Continue reading “0634. 619. Paul’s Personal Injunctions to Timothy”

618. Paul’s Personal Experience Every reader of Paul’s epistles will be impressed with his personal sense of responsibility. We have only to recall seven of the most familiar sayings to illustrate. 1. The “I know” of personal faith in Christ (2Ti_1:12). 2. The “I am” of personal crucifixion (Gal_2:20). 3. The “I serve” of personal … Continue reading “0633. 618. Paul’s Personal Experience”