Sermons and Biblical Studies

Act_16:32-34. The Jailer and His House "And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. And when he had brought them into his house, … Continue reading “354. ACT 16:32-34. THE JAILER AND HIS HOUSE”

1Ti_1:16. Paul Obtaining Mercy "Howbeit, for this cause I obtained mercy."’971Ti_1:16. The two great rocks on which thousands suffer the shipwreck of their souls, are presumption and despair. Many presume on account of the mercy and goodness of God. "Because sentence against an evil work," &c. They imagine God to be entirely indifferent to human … Continue reading “353. 1TI 1:16. PAUL OBTAINING MERCY”

Mat_13:44. Parable of the Hidden Treasure "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found he hideth, and for joy thereof, goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field."’97Mat_13:44. Here, the Redeemer is illustrating the nature of his kingdom, and the … Continue reading “352. MAT 13:44. PARABLE OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE”

Mat_22:37, Mat_22:35. Supreme Love to God "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind This is the first and great commandment."’97Mat_22:37, Mat_22:35. I. Let us explain and illustrate the Duty, II. Enforce it upon your practical Attention. I. Let us explain and … Continue reading “351. MAT 22:37, MAT 22:35. SUPREME LOVE TO GOD”

Php_4:13. The Believer’s All-Sufficiency in Christ "I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me"’97Php_4:13. The Christian, in his way to glory, must guard against two sources of danger; self-confidence and despondency. They are the opposite extremes, yet the Christian is exposed to both of them. The Christian should despond as to self in … Continue reading “350. PHP 4:13. THE BELIEVER’S ALL-SUFFICIENCY IN CHRIST”

Jer_10:23. Man’s Insufficiency to Direct His Steps "It is not in man that walketh to direct his steps."’97Jer_10:23. A great deal has been written for and against the freedom of the human will. Some have contended that man is a machine, and moves only as he is acted upon. In connection with this, it has … Continue reading “349. JER 10:23. MAN’S INSUFFICIENCY TO DIRECT HIS STEPS”

1Jn_3:4. Walking in Truth "For I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in the truth."’971Jn_3:4. Christian ministers are often represented as the fathers of those who are converted through their ministry. Hence Paul’s declaration, 1Co_4:15. So of Timothy also, whom he calls his son it the gospel. Now, we expect … Continue reading “348. 1JN 3:4. WALKING IN TRUTH”

Psa_84:10. Delight in God’s House PART II "For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness."’97Psa_84:10. We have previously spoken of the house of God. We have referred to it historically, and have … Continue reading “347. PSA 84:10. DELIGHT IN GOD’S HOUSE”

Psa_84:10. Delight in God’s House PART I "For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness."’97Psa_84:10. The Psa. s of David seem to have been inspired, to aid the people of God in … Continue reading “346. PSA 84:10. DELIGHT IN GOD’S HOUSE”

Php_3:3. Spiritual Religion "For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.’97Php_3:3. It was exceedingly difficult for the Jewish converts to free their minds entirely from attachment to the ceremonies and observances of the Mosaic dispensation. Hence some of them were … Continue reading “345. PHP 3:3. SPIRITUAL RELIGION”