Sermons and Biblical Studies

Joh_4:28, Joh_4:29. The Woman Of Samaria "The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men," &c.’97Joh_4:28, Joh_4:29. Few narratives in the gospel history have been read with greater interest, than the history of the Samaritan woman. I presents before us a series of instructive and important … Continue reading “394. JOH 4:28, JOH 4:29. THE WOMAN OF SAMARIA”

1Ch_4:10. The Prayer of Jabez (a new-year’s sketch.) "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast; and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that … Continue reading “393. 1CH 4:10. THE PRAYER OF JABEZ”

Psa_46:1. God the Refuge of His People "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."’97Psa_46:1. This world has often been likened to the sea, ever restless and agitated; liable to storms and tempests, and where myriads have been engulfed and lost forever. The Christian is a spiritual mariner, on this sea … Continue reading “392. PSA 46:1. GOD THE REFUGE OF HIS PEOPLE”

Dan_5:27. The Solemn Scrutiny (for the close of the year.) "Tekel; thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting"’97Dan_5:27. On a previous occasion we directed you to the various circumstances connected with the original application of these words. We now design to consider the passage in an accommodated sense. At this season of … Continue reading “391. DAN 5:27. THE SOLEMN SCRUTINY”

Dan_5:30. The Fatal Night "In that night, Belshazzar, the king of the Chaldeans, was slain."’97Dan_5:30. (See Sketch 166.) Belshazzar was the son of Nebuchadnezzar, who flourished between 500 and 600 years before Christ. During his reign, the city of Babylon, the metropolis of the Chaldean empire, was in its greatest glory. It is said that … Continue reading “390. DAN 5:30. THE FATAL NIGHT”

Mar_6:56. Christ’s Journeys of Mercy "And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment, and as many as touched him were made whole."’97Mar_6:56. Of Jesus, it is emphatically said, that he … Continue reading “389. MAR 6:56. CHRIST’S JOURNEYS OF MERCY”

1Jn_4:8. Benevolence of God "God is love."’971Jn_4:8 That is, benevolence, pure, universal, eternal benevolence. I. Look at the Works of Nature. See not only the fitness of things, but see how all bears the impress of love and kindness. Look at the necessities of man, and how abundantly they are met; look at the framework … Continue reading “388. 1JN 4:8. BENEVOLENCE OF GOD”

Col_3:16. On Singing the Praises of God PART II "Singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."’97Col_3:16. Let us consider, I. The Times and Places appropriate to this Exercise. 1. It is a proper personal private exercise. Jam_5:13. "Is any merry? let him sing psalms." Now, we see this in reference to carnal songs. … Continue reading “387. COL 3:16. ON SINGING THE PRAISES OF GOD”

Col_3:16. On Singing the Praises of God PART I "Singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." Col_3:16 We are led by the text to consider that delightful part of holy worship, singing the praises of God. This exercise is of very ancient use. We find Moses singing a song of triumph and praise … Continue reading “386. COL 3:16. ON SINGING THE PRAISES OF GOD”

Mat_27:32. Simon of Cyrene "And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear the cross."’97Mat_27:32 The day of Christ’s death, and Easter, or the day of his resurrection, may be easily and correctly ascertained. These events being connected with the great annual festival of the … Continue reading “385. MAT 27:32. SIMON OF CYRENE”