Sermons and Biblical Studies

249. Converting Power of the Cross “Christ Crucified, the Power of God” (1Co_1:23-24) What do the Scriptures say the Cross is? It is— 1. The burden and symbol of His sufferings for sin—Joh_19:17-19. 2. The lowest rung in the ladder of His obedience—Php_2:8. 3. The means by which reconciliation is made—Col_1:20-22. 4. The remover of … Continue reading “0252. 249. Converting Power of the Cross”

248. Conversion of Paul As Given in Act_26:13-15, Act_26:19 Paul was arrested by Christ, convicted of his sin—Act_26:13-14, and then acknowledged Christ as “Lord” (Act_26:15), and then bears his testimony to his obedience to the “Heavenly Vision” (Act_26:19). That “vision”— 1. Gave him a sight of himself—1Ti_1:13. 2. Caused him to appreciate Calvary—Gal_2:20. 3. Made … Continue reading “0251. 248. Conversion of Paul”

247. Contrariness 1. Contrary Walk—Lev_26:21, Lev_26:23, Lev_26:27, Lev_26:40. 2. Contrary Wind—Mat_14:24. 3. Contrary Worship—Act_18:13. 4. Contrary Ways—Act_26:9. 5. Contrary to God’s Word—Rom_16:17; 1Ti_1:10. 6. Contrary to each other—flesh and Spirit—Gal_5:17. 7. Contrary things removed by the Cross—Col_2:14. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

246. “Contrary to Jesus” Paul acknowledged he was wrong when he acted as Saul, although he thought he was right—1Ti_1:13. He was acting “contrary to the Name of Jesus” (Act_26:9). We are always wrong when we act “contrary” to Him. To go contrary to Him is when we are— 1. Blinded by prejudice—2Ki_5:11. 2. Surfeited … Continue reading “0249. 246. “Contrary to Jesus””

245. “Continued” 1. Continued Prayer—Act_1:14. 2. Continued Practice—Act_2:42, Act_2:46. 3. Continued Knocking—Act_12:16. 4. Continued Ministry—Act_18:11. 5. Continued Speech —Act_20:7. 6. Continued Fasting—Act_27:33. 7. Continued Testimony—Act_26:22. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

244. “Continue” 1. “Continue following the Lord your God” (1Sa_12:14). 2. “Continue in My Word” (Joh_8:31). 3. “Continue ye in My Love” (Joh_15:9). 4. “Continue in the Grace of God” (Act_13:43). 5. “Continue in the Faith” (Act_14:22). 6. “Continue in Prayer” (Col_4:2). 7. “Continue in Faith and Charity” (1Ti_2:15). By: DR. F. E. MARSH

243. Contentment “Godliness with Contentment Is Great Gain” (1Ti_6:6) Contention and contentment are the same in the contents of their first two syllables, but what a difference in their contents as a whole. The Greek words arkeo and arketos give a chain of Scriptures which tell of the soul and secret of contentment. The words … Continue reading “0246. 243. Contentment”

242. Contempt Contempt is the act of derision against another, to the depreciation of that one, and self-inflation at the expense of the contemptuous one. 1. Sneer of contempt. Satan’s word to Eve: “Yea, hath God said?” (Gen_3:1). 2. Pride of contempt. Goliath’s taunt to David—1Sa_17:42, 1Sa_17:43. 3. Self-righteousness of contempt. The Pharisee’s reflection on … Continue reading “0245. 242. Contempt”

241. “Consider” and Conclude The word “consider” in the following Scriptures means to perceive and to see clearly, and thus come to a right conclusion. 1. “Consider the ravens,” and “lilies,” and trust in the Lord—Luk_12:24, Luk_12:27. 2. Let us consider the “beam” of fault in ourselves, lest we receive the rebuke of Christ, because … Continue reading “0244. 241. “Consider” and Conclude”

240. Consider “Consider What I Say” 2Ti_2:7 1. The Sinner’s Stock-taking. “Consider your ways” (Hag_1:5-7). 2. The Wise Man’s Pertinent Advice. “Consider the work of God” (Ecc_7:13). 3. The Student’s Lesson-book. “I will consider Thy testimonies” (Psa_119:95). 4. The Believer’s Constant Outlook. “Consider the Apostle and High Priest,” etc. (Heb_3:1; Heb_12:3). 5. The Saved One’s … Continue reading “0243. 240. Consider”