Sermons and Biblical Studies

Psa_63:7. The Help and Refuge of the Godly "Because thou hast been ray help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice."’97Psa_63:7. I. The experimental Retrospect. "Thou hast been my help." Not only docs he acknowledge God as a help, but as his help, "Mine." Now, this experience is the common experience of … Continue reading “344. PSA 63:7. THE HELP AND REFUGE OF THE GODLY”

Rev_1:10. The Lord’s Day "I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day."’97Rev_1:10. According to Scripture chronology, it is now nearly six thousand years since God finished the creation of the world. Its history must be deeply affecting to its contemplative inhabitants. The naturalist reads the account of its wonders and phenomena with feelings of … Continue reading “343. REV 1:10. THE LORD’S DAY”

1Th_5:12, 1Th_5:13. The Church’s Duty to Christian Pastors DELIVERED AT AN ORDINATION SERVICE "And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; and to esteem them very highly in love, for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves."’971Th_5:12, 1Th_5:13. No … Continue reading “342. 1TH 5:12, 1TH 5:13. THE CHURCH’S DUTY TO CHRISTIAN PASTORS”

1Th_1:3. Active Faith "Your work of faith."’971Th_1:3. One of the leading graces of true religion is faith. It is an essential grace Religion must begin with it: carried on with it, and it cannot end safely without it; we cannot die happily without faith Let us offer, I. Some Remarks on Faith. 1. The object … Continue reading “341. 1TH 1:3. ACTIVE FAITH”

Luk_15:2. Christ Receiving Sinners "This man receiveth sinners."’97Luk_15:2 The Pharisees were the greatest enemies Jesus had to encounter in his holy career of mercy and salvation. They were filled with spiritual pride, and were so self-righteous, that they treated with disdain the message of grace published by Christ. In addition to this, they wished to … Continue reading “340. LUK 15:2. CHRIST RECEIVING SINNERS”

Zec_9:9. The Joyful Appearance of Zion’s King "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion: shout, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, thy King cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt, the foal of an ass."’97Zec_9:9. This is one of those striking predictions delivered concerning the … Continue reading “339. ZEC 9:9. THE JOYFUL APPEARANCE OF ZION’S KING”

Exo_33:15. The Importance of God’s Presence "And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not hence."’97Exo_33:15. It is impossible to contemplate the character of Moses, without astonishment and delight. The events of his history are most wonderful. His peril and deliverance when an infant. His preservation and adoption by … Continue reading “338. EXO 33:15. THE IMPORTANCE OF GOD’S PRESENCE”

1Pe_5:5. Humility "Be clothed with humility."’971Pe_5:5. The chief ingredient in the first sin ever committed on earth, was pride. Our first parents, aspiring to be gods, fell into crime, degradation, and misery. Pride is one of the most universally prevalent sins of humanity. All persons are in danger of its deadly influences; and few persons … Continue reading “337. 1PE 5:5. HUMILITY”

Act_20:35. The Blessedness of Giving Over That of Receiving "Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive."’97Act_20:35. That is a striking verse which concludes the gospel testimony of John, see Act_21:25. Doubtless, the passage is highly hyperbolical, but it contains this great truth; that … Continue reading “336. ACT 20:35. THE BLESSEDNESS OF GIVING OVER THAT OF RECEIVING”

2Co_6:17. Separation From the World "Wherefore, come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you."’972Co_6:17 This paragraph commences with the apostle’s prohibiting the marriage of believers with unbelievers, and then he extends the subject to the connection of the Christian with … Continue reading “335. 2CO 6:17. SEPARATION FROM THE WORLD”