Sermons and Biblical Studies

346. First and the Last Word “First of all… Christ died for our sins” (1Co_15:3). “The Lamb is the Light thereof” (Rev_21:23). Dr. Stuart Holden, in closing a meeting held in the Kingsway Hall, said: “My last word is this, that the basis of all sacrificial conflict, the basis of every life, and the inspiration … Continue reading “0352. 346. First and the Last Word”

345. Findings of Christ 1. The Good Shepherd finding the lost sheep. Sought until He found it—Luk_15:4-6. 2. The Treasure Seeker finding the treasure and pearl. “When a man hath found.” “Found one pearl” (Mat_13:44, Mat_13:46. 3. The Disappointed Lord finding only the leaves of profession. “He found nothing but leaves” (Mar_11:13). 4. The Agonising … Continue reading “0351. 345. Findings of Christ”

344. Feasts of Jehovah There are seven feasts mentioned in Leviticus 23, each of which has a counterpart of significance in the New Testament. 1. The Feast of the Passover is typical of Christ our Passover sacrificed for us, in the benefit of His death for us—1Co_5:7. 2. The Feast of the Unleavened Bread is … Continue reading “0350. 344. Feasts of Jehovah”

343. Fellowship with Christ in Sacrifice and Suffering What does it mean to sacrifice and suffer with Christ? 1. The crucifixion of self—Gal_2:20. 2. The being spent and spending for Him and others—2Co_12:15. 3. The recognition of Christ suffering in us—Col_1:24. 4. The being obedient unto death—Php_2:8. 5. The sharing of the trials of others—2Co_1:6. … Continue reading “0349. 343. Fellowship with Christ in Sacrifice and Suffering”

342. “Feet” 1. Kept Feet. “He will keep the feet of His saints” (1Sa_2:9). 2. Lame Feet. “Lame on his feet” (2Sa_9:3, 2Sa_9:13). 3. Diseased Feet. “Diseased in his feet” (1Ki_15:23). 4. Speaking Feet. “He speaketh with his feet” (Pro_6:13). 5. Covered Feet. “He covered his feet” (Isa_6:2). 6. Beautiful feet. “How beautiful are the … Continue reading “0348. 342. “Feet””

341. “Fear Not” Persons told not to fear: 1. Zacharias, the prayerful. “Fear not, Zacharias” (Luk_1:13). 2. Mary, the devoted. “Fear not, Mary” (Luk_1:30). 3. Jairus, the sorrowful. “Fear not, only believe” (Luk_8:50). 4. Simon, the fisher. “Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not” (Luk_5:10). 5. Trembling Disciples. “It is I, be not afraid” (Mat_14:27). 6. … Continue reading “0347. 341. “Fear Not””

340. “Fear Not” The beautiful flowers of God’s “Fear Nots” are abundant in the country of the Scriptures. Let us call to mind a few of the New Testament ones. 1. The “Fear Not” of God’s Provision—Mat_10:31. 2. The “Fear Not” of Prayer—Luk_1:13. 3. The “Fear Not” of Favour—Luk_1:30. 4. The “Fear Not” of Salvation—Luk_2:10. … Continue reading “0346. 340. “Fear Not””

339. “Fear” 1. A Command. “Fear God” (1Pe_2:17). 2. A Caution. “Be not high-minded” (Rom_11:20). 3. A Consecration. “Singleness of heart, fearing God” (Col_3:22). 4. A Cause. “Fear not, I am the First and the Last” (Rev_1:17). 5. A Company. “Walking in the fear of the Lord” (Act_9:31). 6. A Condition. “Work out your own … Continue reading “0345. 339. “Fear””

338. Fear 1. A Sorry Condition. “No fear of God” (Psa_36:1). 2. A Saving Blessing. “The fear of God came upon them” (1Sa_11:7; 2Ch_14:14; 2Ch_17:10; 2Ch_19:7). 3. A Preventing Grace. “I will trust, and not be afraid” (Isa_12:2). 4. A Loving Word. “Fear not” (Isa_41:10; Isa_44:8). 5. A Happy State. “Happy the man that feareth … Continue reading “0344. 338. Fear”

337. Faith: Its Power, Heroes, and Phases In Heb_11:32; Heb_12:1-2 1. “By Means of Faith.” The sentence “through faith,” or “by faith,” occurs many times in Hebrews 11. It would be better rendered “by means of faith.” In thus translating we are reminded that faith is not a mere assent of the mind, but a … Continue reading “0343. 337. Faith: Its Power, Heroes, and Phases”