Sermons and Biblical Studies

Eph_3:8. The Unsearchable Riches of Christ By Rev. Melville Horne. "Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ."’97Eph_3:8. In pleading the cause of missions, it occurs to me, that I cannot do better than call your … Continue reading “624. EPH 3:8. THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES OF CHRIST”

Joh_8:32. The Influence of Christian Truth By Rev. Joshua Bates, D. D. "The truth shall make you free."’97Joh_8:32. That Christianity, believed and regarded, has a tendency to exalt the character and increase the happiness of mankind, is a doctrine clearly implied in our text. "Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed in him, If … Continue reading “623. JOH 8:32. THE INFLUENCE OF CHRISTIAN TRUTH”

Act_16:9. Diffusion of Christianity Dependent On the Exertions of Christians By Rev. Henry Grey, A. M., Edinburgh. "And a vision appeared to Paul in the night There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.”97Act_16:9. The request presented to the apostle, in this striking vision, conveys in … Continue reading “622. ACT 16:9. DIFFUSION OF CHRISTIANITY DEPENDENT ON THE EXERTIONS OF CHRISTIANS”

Hos_14:5, Hos_14:7. The Glory and Prosperity of the Church By Rev. W. Hannah, D. D. "I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: … Continue reading “621. HOS 14:5, HOS 14:7. THE GLORY AND PROSPERITY OF THE CHURCH”

2Co_10:4. The Christian Warfare "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds."’972Co_10:4. This world was created by Christ, and for him. He, therefore, is its rightful Lord and Ruler. He is the one blessed and glorious Potentate, unto whom all homage and tribute should … Continue reading “620. 2CO 10:4. THE CHRISTIAN WARFARE”

Isa_54:2. Happy Influence of Foreign Missions On the Church By The Rev. David Abeel. "Spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes."’97Isa_54:2. The text is a command given to the church,’97in other words, a duty enjoined upon Christians. The only way to ascertain both its precise meaning, and the best mode of its accomplishment, … Continue reading “619. ISA 54:2. HAPPY INFLUENCE OF FOREIGN MISSIONS ON THE CHURCH”

Isa_27:6. The Future Prosperity of the Church the Effects of Divine Influence By Rev. Robert Jack, Of Manchester. "He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit."’97Isa_27:6. The text is supposed to have had its literal accomplishment when Jerusalem … Continue reading “618. ISA 27:6. THE FUTURE PROSPERITY OF THE CHURCH THE EFFECTS OF DIVINE INFLUENCE”

Mat_9:37, Mat_9:38. Gospel Harvest, and Christian’s Duty By Rev. Thomas De Witt, D. D., New York. "Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest."’97Mat_9:37, Mat_9:38. The words of our text … Continue reading “617. MAT 9:37, MAT 9:38. GOSPEL HARVEST, AND CHRISTIAN’S DUTY”

Heb_10:12, Heb_10:13. The Sacrifice and Triumph of Christ By Rev. W. Atherton. "But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins, forever sat down on the right hand of God; from henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool."’97Heb_10:12, Heb_10:13. The apostle is showing, in this chapter, the superiority of the sacrifice … Continue reading “616. HEB 10:12, HEB 10:13. THE SACRIFICE AND TRIUMPH OF CHRIST”

Mat_28:18-20. Grounds of the Missionary Work By Rev. C. D. Griffin, D. D. "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy … Continue reading “615. MAT 28:18-20. GROUNDS OF THE MISSIONARY WORK”