Sermons and Biblical Studies

Act_13:39. Justification "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses."’97Act_13:39. A clear acquaintance with the nature of true religion is of the utmost importance. It is important to the true Christian; for in this way only can he have comfortable … Continue reading “324. ACT 13:39. JUSTIFICATION”

1Ti_2:1. On Supplication, Etc., for All Men "I exhort, therefore, that first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men."’971Ti_2:1. We have no subject so frequently brought before us in the Holy Scriptures, as that of prayer. The reason is obvious. It is the very life of experimental religion. … Continue reading “323. 1TI 2:1. ON SUPPLICATION, ETC., FOR ALL MEN”

Luk_22:19. The Lord’s Supper "And he took tread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you, this do in remembrance of me."’97Luk_22:19. Our subject is connected with the most affecting part of the history of the Son of God. He had accomplished all … Continue reading “322. LUK 22:19. THE LORD’S SUPPER”

Dan_3:16-18. The Three Hebrew Worthies "Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego answered and said unto the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we an not careful to answer thee in this matter If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver at from the burning fiery furnace."’97Dan_3:16-18. The history of the Church of God has been … Continue reading “321. DAN 3:16-18. THE THREE HEBREW WORTHIES”

Joh_3:35. All Things in Christ’s Hand "The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand."’97Joh_3:35. It had been predicted by Malachi the prophet, 400 years before, that a messenger should be sent to prepare the way of the Lord. See Mal_4:1. This prediction was realized in John the Baptist when he … Continue reading “320. JOH 3:35. ALL THINGS IN CHRIST’S HAND”

Isa_53:7. The Publication of the Gospel "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings; that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth."’97Isa_53:7. Whatever literal reference this passage might have to the interesting deliverance of the people of God … Continue reading “319. ISA 53:7. THE PUBLICATION OF THE GOSPEL”

Act_16:13-15. Lydia "And on the Sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: … Continue reading “318. ACT 16:13-15. LYDIA”

1Ch_24:5. New Year’s Sketch "Who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord?"’971Ch_24:5 Our text is an appeal of David to the princes and congregation of Israel, on behalf of the temple which Solomon was engaged to erect for the Lord of Hosts. David, anxious that the splendid work should receive … Continue reading “317. 1CH 24:5. NEW YEAR’S SKETCH”

1Th_4:14. Funeral Sketch "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with him."’971Th_4:14. "Salvation, O the joyful sound, What pleasure to our ears! A sovereign balm for every wound, A cordial for our fears." Yes, this is the glory of the gospel, … Continue reading “316. 1TH 4:14. FUNERAL SKETCH”

Gen_18:27. Abraham’s Address to God "And Abraham answered and said, Behold now I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes."’97Gen_18:27. Abraham is styled the Friend of God. Friendship includes confidence, esteem, and fellowship. There obviously existed all this between God and Abraham. Abraham relied his all upon … Continue reading “315. GEN 18:27. ABRAHAM’S ADDRESS TO GOD”