Sermons and Biblical Studies

Mat_13:33. The Parable of the Leaven "Another parable spake he unto them: The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened."’97Mat_13:33. This parable, in its scope and design, seems closely to resemble that of the grain of mustard seed. But … Continue reading “514. MAT 13:33. THE PARABLE OF THE LEAVEN”

Mat_13:31-32. The Parable of the Grain of Mustard Seed "Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: which indeed is the least of all seeds; but when it is grown, it is the greatest … Continue reading “513. MAT 13:31-32. THE PARABLE OF THE GRAIN OF MUSTARD SEED”

Mat_13:24, &c. The Parable of the Wheat and Tares "Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field," &c.’97Mat_13:24, &c. It is of great importance carefully to observe the Saviour’s interpretation of his own parables. For the want of this, … Continue reading “512. MAT 13:24, &C. THE PARABLE OF THE WHEAT AND TARES”

Mat_13:3, Mat_13:9. The Parable of the Sower "And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold a sower went forth to sow: And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the fowls came and devoured them up," &c.’97Mat_13:3, Mat_13:9. The Saviour had been delivering a series of pious and faithful … Continue reading “511. MAT 13:3, MAT 13:9. THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER”

Mat_7:24-27. The Wise and Foolish Builders "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock," &c.’97Mat_7:24-27. The Redeemer had just finished his inimitable Sermon on the Mount. He had been opening, in a comprehensive and distinct manner, the spiritual … Continue reading “510. MAT 7:24-27. THE WISE AND FOOLISH BUILDERS”

Mat_13:34. Christ’s Parabolical Mode of Teaching "All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables: and without a parable spake be not unto them."’97Mat_13:34. In eastern countries, from the earliest ages, instruction has been extensively communicated through the medium of parables. It is the favorite mode of diffusing knowledge among Oriental nations at the … Continue reading “509. MAT 13:34. CHRIST’S PARABOLICAL MODE OF TEACHING”

Sketches, &c. Autor: JABEZ BURNS

Preface The sketches of Sermons contained in this volume have been prepared at various times, and may be divided into three or four distinct classes. Those relating to the subject of Christian Missions occupy the first pages For nearly fifty years, men of decided talent and spiritual excellence have been preaching upon this topic in … Continue reading “507. PREFACE”

Cyclopedia Of Sermons CYCLOPEDIA OF SERMONS SKETCHES OF SERMONS PARABLES AND MIRACLES OF CHRIST CHRISTIAN MISSIONS SCRIPTURE CHARACTERSAND INCIDENTS THE SICK ROOM, FAMILY READING, AND VILLAGE WORSHIP SOME SPECIAL OCCASIONS BY JABEZ BURNS, D.D. IN FOUR VOLUMES VOL I. VOL II. VOL III. VOL IV. VOL V. NEW YORK: D. APPLETON AND COMPANY. 1894 Autor: … Continue reading “506. CYCLOPEDIA OF SERMONS”

Heb_11:16. Heaven The Country Of The Christian’s Desire (DESIGNED FOR FUNERAL SERVICES) "But now they desire a better country; that is, an heavenly."’97Heb_11:16. The apostle, having referred to the heroic faith and holy lives of several of the Old Testament saints, then pronounces the manner in which they finished their earthly course. "These all died … Continue reading “505. HEB 11:16. HEAVEN THE COUNTRY OF THE CHRISTIAN’S DESIRE”