Sermons and Biblical Studies

1Co_16:22. The Certain Doom Of Those Who Love Not The Saviour "If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha."’971Co_16:22. Nothing is more delightful than to expatiate on the goodness of God, and the grace of the Redeemer. "How beautiful on the mountains," &c. To bring wretched dying sinners glad … Continue reading “404. 1CO 16:22. THE CERTAIN DOOM OF THOSE WHO LOVE NOT THE SAVIOUR”

Php_1:6. The Work of Religion "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."’97Php_1:6. This delightful epistle to the church at Philippi, was sent from Paul, who was now a prisoner at Rome, about twelve years after he had … Continue reading “403. PHP 1:6. THE WORK OF RELIGION”

Php_3:10. "And the fellowship of his sufferings."’97Php_3:10 Paul not only wished to have Christ’s benefits, but desires, viz., That he might "have fellowship with Christ in his sufferings." Now, when may it be said that we have fellowship with Christ’s sufferings? And, why should we desire it? I. When may it be said we have … Continue reading “402. PHP 3:10. "AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERINGS."�PHP 3:10”

Ecc_7:20. Human Imperfections "For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good and sinneth not."’97Ecc_7:20. Variety meets our eye in every department of the works of God. No doubt the world of mind would be found to be as varied as the world of matter. The same observation will apply to the … Continue reading “401. ECC 7:20. HUMAN IMPERFECTIONS”

1Pe_2:2. Means of Spiritual Growth "As new-born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby."’971Pe_2:2. The great end of the epistles was to preserve the new-formed churches of Christ from errors of faith and practice. To this end the apostles, inspired by the Holy Spirit, endeavored to enlighten and direct … Continue reading “400. 1PE 2:2. MEANS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH”

Psa_119:103. The Sweetness of God’s Word "How sweet are thy words unto ray taste; yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!"’97Psa_119:103. It is not every one who can truly adopt he language of the text: the skeptic cannot; he derides, scoffs, and hates the word of God, the wicked and profane cannot; they care not … Continue reading “399. PSA 119:103. THE SWEETNESS OF GOD’S WORD”

Luk_12:20. The Rich Worldling, "But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall these things be, which thou hast provided?"’97Luk_12:20. It is of the utmost importance that we peruse very carefully the narratives of the divine word. It often happens that false notions are adopted … Continue reading “398. LUK 12:20. THE RICH WORLDLING,”

Tit_3:1. Christian Usefulness "Be ready to every good work."’97Tit_3:1 One part of religion consists in obtaining a true knowledge of God, of the Saviour, and the way of salvation. Another part of religion consists in the reposing of the soul on the merits of Christ, and by which we receive justification, and adoption, through his … Continue reading “397. TIT 3:1. CHRISTIAN USEFULNESS”

1Ki_18:21. An Appeal to the Undecided "How long halt ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God, follow him."’971Ki_18:21 Notice the wicked state of Israel; the king, the patron of idolatry. God’s judgments in the famine, &c.; the appearance of Elijah; the solemn trial of idolatry on Mount Carmel; Elijah’s powerful appeal "How long," … Continue reading “396. 1KI 18:21. AN APPEAL TO THE UNDECIDED”

Eph_6:18. Incessant Prayer "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit."’97Eph_6:18. (Having noticed the nature of the Christian’s warfare, the position the spiritual soldier must maintain, and the armor and weapons he must adopt, we must now consider the spirit and state of mind in which the Christian warfare must be conducted. See … Continue reading “395. EPH 6:18. INCESSANT PRAYER”