Sermons and Biblical Studies

1Pe_4:3. The Life of Sin Long Enough "For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries."’971Pe_4:3. The Apostle Peter is showing in the text, that a life of iniquity had not been … Continue reading “824. 1PE 4:3. THE LIFE OF SIN LONG ENOUGH”

Rom_12:15. Christian Sympathy "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep."’97Rom_12:15. Christianity embraces within its range all conceivable good. In many cases, it does so in detail. Hence, in reference to the duties we owe to our fellowmen, we have often the very minuti’e6 presented to us. As in relative duties, … Continue reading “823. ROM 12:15. CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY”

Ecc_3:12. Joy and Beneficence "I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life."’97Ecc_3:12. There are two views which may be taken of this world’97one bright, the other dark. In the dark view, we may see in it, sorrow, affliction, misery, and death. … Continue reading “822. ECC 3:12. JOY AND BENEFICENCE”

Gen_41:45. Joseph’s Egyptian Name "And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnath-paaneah."’97Gen_41:45. There is no narrative, either sacred or profane, more deeply interesting than that of the life of Joseph. It is inimitably simple’97beautifully interwoven with a great variety of changing events. It strikingly develops not only his own character, but that of his affectionate parent, and … Continue reading “821. GEN 41:45. JOSEPH’S EGYPTIAN NAME”

Psa_101:1. The Twofold Song of The. Believer "I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing."’97Psa_101:1. Singing seems to involve the elevation of the heart and the utterance of the lips, by which some theme or topic is proclaimed aloud, and exultingly, before others. The angels are represented as singing … Continue reading “820. PSA 101:1. THE TWOFOLD SONG OF THE. BELIEVER”

Jdg_12:6. Bigotry’s Password "Then said they unto him, say now Shibboleth; and he said Sibboleth: for he could not frame to pronounce it aright."’97Jdg_12:6. The ancient history of the Jews is little better than one tearful exhibition of malevolence and slaughter. It is painful to read of their incessant wars with other nations. But it … Continue reading “819. JDG 12:6. BIGOTRY’S PASSWORD”

Pro_7:7. a Beacon to Young Men "A young man void of understanding."’97Pro_7:7. To be void of understanding, is to act as one who is insane or mad. To do violence to reason’97to despise wisdom, and to be reckless as to the results of our conduct. Now, reason is the glory of man. It is a … Continue reading “818. PRO 7:7. A BEACON TO YOUNG MEN”

Isa_28:20. The Short Bed; or an Inefficient Religion "For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it."’97Isa_28:20. Amidst the striking representations of the Prophets, we often meet with beautiful maxims and telling sentences, sayings and proverbs, which illustrate … Continue reading “817. ISA 28:20. THE SHORT BED; OR AN INEFFICIENT RELIGION”

Sermons Designed for the Sick-Room, Family Reading, and Village Worship Autor: JABEZ BURNS

2Th_3:18. The Apostolic Benediction "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all."’972. Thess. 3:18. It has been customary in all ages for the religious services of the sanctuary to conclude with an appropriate benediction. The benediction or blessing the Jewish priests pronounced was this,’97"The Lord bless thee and keep thee; the Lord … Continue reading “815. 2TH 3:18. THE APOSTOLIC BENEDICTION”