Sermons and Biblical Studies

Mat_13:33. Parable of the Leaven "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. Here we have a cluster of rich and delightful parables, and so beautifully simple, that the most illiterate cannot possibly mistake their meaning. The one under … Continue reading “374. MAT 13:33. PARABLE OF THE LEAVEN”

Gal_6:14. The Cross of Christ "But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world."’97Gal_6:14. By the cross of Christ is not meant the mere wood on which he was crucified. It is superstition, and not … Continue reading “373. GAL 6:14. THE CROSS OF CHRIST”

Jer_8:22. Gilead’s Balm and Physician "Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?"’97Jer_8:22. Gilead is the name given to a ridge of mountains, which extended from Lebanon southward, on the east of Palestine, and give their name to the … Continue reading “372. JER 8:22. GILEAD'S BALM AND PHYSICIAN”

1Ki_8:38. Sin, the Plague of the Soul "Shall know every man the plague of his own heart."’971Ki_8:38. The love of self is deeply implanted in the human breast. We see this strikingly developed in the anxiety men display to secure health of body, and long life. You never need exhort men to be anxious about … Continue reading “371. 1KI 8:38. SIN, THE PLAGUE OF THE SOUL”

Mat_21:28. On Working in God’s Vineyard "Son, go, work today in my vineyard."’97Mat_21:28. Among the various metaphors by which the church and kingdom of Christ are represented, none is more common or more beautifully expressive than that of a vineyard. Read over the following passage, Isa_5:1. Then see Mat_21:33. Now, in the act of conversion, … Continue reading “370. MAT 21:28. ON WORKING IN GOD’S VINEYARD”

1Th_2:13. Right Reception of the Scriptures "Ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God."’971Th_2:13. The Christian must necessarily have a great deal to do with the Holy Scriptures. To be intimate with them is both a duty and privilege; to neglect them is highly … Continue reading “369. 1TH 2:13. RIGHT RECEPTION OF THE SCRIPTURES”

Gen_1:3. Light and the Gospel Compared (a missionary sketch.) "And God said, Let there be light: and there was fight."’97Gen_1:3. Our text has been considered the sublimest sentence the world possesses, in any language or tongue. It presents before us the power and grandeur of the Deity, in the most striking and magnificent view. He … Continue reading “368. GEN 1:3. LIGHT AND THE GOSPEL COMPARED”

Luk_8:18. On Hearing PART II "Take heed, therefore, how ye hear."’97Luk_8:18. This text refers to the manner of hearing, "How ye hear." I. Hear with Reverence. Remember it is the Word of God; word from heaven; word of life; respecting the soul, death, salvation, eternity. With what feelings of awe we should listen to it. … Continue reading “367. LUK 8:18. ON HEARING”

Mar_4:24. On Hearing PART I "Take heed what ye hear."’97Mar_4:24. It is one of the greatest privileges we can have on earth, to hear the blessed tidings of the gospel of Christ. "Blessed are the people who hear the joyful sound," &c. Hence, Christ said, "Blessed are your eyes," &c., Mat_13:16, Mat_13:17. No doubt any … Continue reading “366. MAR 4:24. ON HEARING”

Ecc_7:14. The Day of Adversity "In the day of adversity consider."’97Ecc_7:14. "Man that is born of a woman, is of few days," &c. This world has fitly been compared to a wilderness, or valley of tears. "Man is born to trouble as the sparks fly upwards." It matters not who were our ancestors; what the … Continue reading “365. ECC 7:14. THE DAY OF ADVERSITY”