Sermons and Biblical Studies

Act_26:28. The Real and the Almost Christian "Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian."’97Act_26:28. Our object leads us to contemplate the apostle Paul in one of the most striking events of his wonderful life and holy mission. He was now a prisoner for the gospel’s sake, and was called … Continue reading “774. ACT 26:28. THE REAL AND THE ALMOST CHRISTIAN”

Job_13:4. Valueless Physicians. "All Physicians of No Value."’97Job_13:4 Job, who uttered the language of the text, was called to pass through the deep waters of sorrow. He is justly represented before us in holy writ, as an example of what the godly may suffer, and the patience which divine grace can impart in seasons of … Continue reading “773. JOB 13:4. VALUELESS PHYSICIANS.”

1Sa_2:30. Honoring God, Divinely Honored. "For them that honor me I will honor, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed."’971Sa_2:30. God has inseparably connected holiness with happiness’97religion with our best interests. Sin is a service which produceth the fruit of shame and misery. Piety is productive of joy. unspeakable and full of glory. … Continue reading “772. 1SA 2:30. HONORING GOD, DIVINELY HONORED.”

1Sa_10:26. The Consecrated Band "And there went with him a band of men whose hearts God had touched."’971Sa_10:26. The text is literally connected with the desire of Israel to have a king, and the setting apart of Saul to that high and dignified office. In this desire they exhibited discontent with the form of government … Continue reading “771. 1SA 10:26. THE CONSECRATED BAND”

Pro_8:17. a Discourse to Children "I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me."’97Pro_8:17. My young hearers will perceive that our text is represented as being the language of wisdom. See Pro_8:12. Now it is generally agreed that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and redeemer of the world, … Continue reading “770. PRO 8:17. A DISCOURSE TO CHILDREN”

Deu_1:11. The Promised Increase Pleaded "The Lord God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you."’97Deu_1:11. In calling your attention to this striking prayer, we shall consider, I. The glorious Being addressed. "The Lord God of your fathers." II. The comprehensive … Continue reading “769. DEU 1:11. THE PROMISED INCREASE PLEADED”

Exo_33:18. The Sublime Prayer of Moses "And he said, I beseech thee show me thy glory."’97Exo_33:18. What astounding facts are associated with the biography of the ward of God! Those who are interested in the marvellous, need not pass by the records of inspiration. Besides, the wonders of God’s word are true, they are fair … Continue reading “768. EXO 33:18. THE SUBLIME PRAYER OF MOSES”

Gal_4:18. Christian Zeal "But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing."’97Gal_4:18. We here see the relapsed state of the Christians in Galatia. They had received the gospel joyfully. So attached were they to the apostle, that they would have given themselves to have served him. But judaizing teachers diverted them … Continue reading “767. GAL 4:18. CHRISTIAN ZEAL”

Gen_48:16. Jacob’s Prayer for the Sons of Joseph "The angel who redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads."’97Gen_48:16. The text places before us a very interesting and striking scene,’97it is the dying chamber of a man of God. A man laden with years, bending with holy fruit, like a shock of corn quite ripe … Continue reading “766. GEN 48:16. JACOB’S PRAYER FOR THE SONS OF JOSEPH”

Ecc_11:6. Early And Persevering Culture Recommended. "In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand; for thou knowest not whether shall prosper either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good."’97Ecc_11:6. The wise man, in this chapter, is inculcating benevolence’97large, comprehensive benevolence, see Ecc_11:1, "Cast thy bread … Continue reading “765. ECC 11:6. EARLY AND PERSEVERING CULTURE RECOMMENDED.”