Sermons and Biblical Studies

Eph_2:12. The Various Forms of Atheism "Without God in the world."’97Eph_2:12. The text is addressed to the Christian believers at Ephesus, and refers to their condition before they received the gospel. Ephesus was a celebrated city of Asia Minor, in which was the renowned Temple of Diana, one of the seven wonders of the world. … Continue reading “314. EPH 2:12. THE VARIOUS FORMS OF ATHEISM”

Deu_29:29. A Sunday School Sketch "The secret things belong unto the Lord our God; but those things which are revealed belong unto us, and to our children forever."’97Deu_29:29 The mind of man has been formed for the attainment of knowledge. Knowledge is the light of the mind. Ignorance is darkness. Knowledge is the joy of … Continue reading “313. DEU 29:29. A SUNDAY SCHOOL SKETCH”

Jer_6:16. The Way to Heaven "Thus saith the Lord, stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls."’97Jer_6:16. All human beings are travellers. Life is the way in which they are journeying. Eternity is the … Continue reading “312. JER 6:16. THE WAY TO HEAVEN”

Mat_22:5. The Gospel Despised "But they made light of it."’97Mat_22:5. In this parable we have very strikingly placed before us, the goodness and condescension of God, and the wickedness ana ungratefulness of man. A rich and splendid feast is provided’97the banqueting-room is covered with the abundance of provision, and then a most affectionate and gracious … Continue reading “311. MAT 22:5. THE GOSPEL DESPISED”

Act_23:9. On Fighting Against God "Let us not fight against God."’97Act_23:9. Many descriptions given of the sinner’s state and condition, aliens, outcasts, slaves, enemies, rebels, &c. Now, the text contains a term which forcibly applies to every unregenerate man. All such are fighting against God. Let us, I. Describe the Characters to whom the Text … Continue reading “310. ACT 23:9. ON FIGHTING AGAINST GOD”

Luk_4:16, &c. Jesus at Nazareth "And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath-day, and stood up for to read."’97Luk_4:16, &c. How delightfully interesting is the history of the Redeemer! Every portion of it is full of instruction, and every … Continue reading “309. LUK 4:16, &C. JESUS AT NAZARETH”

Jer_9:23, Jer_9:24. Sinful Glorying Prohibited "Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth, and knoweth me, that I am the Lord … Continue reading “308. JER 9:23, JER 9:24. SINFUL GLORYING PROHIBITED”

Dan_6:10. Daniel "Now, when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house, and his windows being open in his chamber, towards Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees, three times a-day, and prayed, and gave thanks before God, as he did aforetime."’97Dan_6:10 Daniel was a prince of the royal line of David. … Continue reading “307. DAN 6:10. DANIEL”

Gen_7:23. The Deluge "And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth, and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark."’97Gen_7:23. The history of … Continue reading “306. GEN 7:23. THE DELUGE”

Rom_5:8, Rom_5:9. The Love of God to Man "But God commendeth his love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more, then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him."’97Rom_5:8, Rom_5:9. Our text is essentially connected with the verse preceding. And the … Continue reading “305. ROM 5:8, ROM 5:9. THE LOVE OF GOD TO MAN”