Sermons and Biblical Studies

Luk_16:19, Luk_16:22. Rich Man and Lazarus. (1st Sketch.) "There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every, day: and there was a certain beggar named. Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores," &c.:’97Luk_16:19, Luk_16:22. This is confessedly the most awful of all the … Continue reading “534. LUK 16:19, LUK 16:22. RICH MAN AND LAZARUS. (1ST SKETCH.)”

Luk_13:6-9. The Barren Fig-Tree "He spake also this parable. A certain man had a figtree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this figtree, and find none; cut it down; … Continue reading “533. LUK 13:6-9. THE BARREN FIG-TREE”

Luk_12:16-21. The Rich Fool "And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: and he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?" &c.’97Luk_12:16-21. This parable originated in consequence of an individual applying to Christ, that … Continue reading “532. LUK 12:16-21. THE RICH FOOL”

Luk_16:1, Luk_16:8. The Unjust Steward "And he said unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward: and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of … Continue reading “531. LUK 16:1, LUK 16:8. THE UNJUST STEWARD”

Mat_25:14; Mat_25:30. The Parable of the Talents "For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and … Continue reading “530. MAT 25:14; MAT 25:30. THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS”

Mat_25:1, Mat_25:13. The Wise and Foolish Virgins "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish," &c.’97Mat_25:1, Mat_25:13. In this most beautiful parable the character of Christ as a bridegroom, and the … Continue reading “529. MAT 25:1, MAT 25:13. THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS”

Mat_13:45, Mat_13:46. The Pearl of Great Price "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it."’97Mat_13:45, Mat_13:46. This short and beautiful parable is kindred in spirit and meaning to the … Continue reading “528. MAT 13:45, MAT 13:46. THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE”

Mat_21:38, Mat_21:43. The Wicked Husbandmen "Hear another parable: There was a certain householder which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: and when the time of fruit drew near, he sent his … Continue reading “527. MAT 21:38, MAT 21:43. THE WICKED HUSBANDMEN”

Luk_14:16, Luk_14:24. The Great Supper "Then said he unto them, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: and sent his servants at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready," &c.’97Luk_14:16, Luk_14:24. One of the most common representations given of the gospel is that … Continue reading “526. LUK 14:16, LUK 14:24. THE GREAT SUPPER”

Luk_17:7, Luk_17:10. Parable of the Unprofitable Servant "But which of you, having a servant ploughing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and … Continue reading “525. LUK 17:7, LUK 17:10. PARABLE OF THE UNPROFITABLE SERVANT”