Sermons and Biblical Studies

2Co_8:12. The Measure of the Sinner’s Duty By the Rev. Sylvester Holmes, New Bedford, Mass. "For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to hat he hath not."’972Co_8:12. The passage suggests the idea, that. The Duty of Man can never exceed his Ability … Continue reading “184. 2CO 8:12. THE MEASURE OF THE SINNER’S DUTY”

Col_1:18. The Pre-Eminence of Christ "That in all things he might have the preeminence."’97Col_1:18. The grand object of the apostles was to exalt Christ. He was the constant theme of their discourses. They were willing to be abased; they gladly labored and toiled; and they were ready to die, so that Christ might be magnified. … Continue reading “183. COL 1:18. THE PRE-EMINENCE OF CHRIST”

Gal_4:4-5. God’s Gift to the World "But when the fulness of time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons."’97Gal_4:4, Gal_4:5. In this rich and comprehensive passage of the divine word we … Continue reading “182. GAL 4:4-5. GOD’S GIFT TO THE WORLD”

Eze_33:5. The Importance of Taking Warn Ing "But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul."’97Eze_33:5. The prophet is directed by the Lord to the duties of his office, as a watchman, whose business it is to blow the trumpet, and warn the people in time of danger. He is reminded, that if any one … Continue reading “181. EZE 33:5. THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING WARN ING”

Act_16:31. Faith and Salvation "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved."’97Act_16:31. Introduction. History of Paul and Silas’s visit to Philippi’97the course they pursued’97the persecution raised’97imprisonment of the apostles’97the spiritual com forts they experienced in prison’97the earthquake’97alarmed jailer, about to destroy himself’97Paul’s timely counsel, "Do thyself no harm"’97his internal agitation’97conviction of sin … Continue reading “180. ACT 16:31. FAITH AND SALVATION”

Rom_8:35-39. The Triumphant Believer "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?" &c.’97Rom_8:35-39. Observe in the text, an Important Interrogation. A Triumphant Enumeration And a Glorious Conclusion. Notice, I. An Important Interrogation. "Who shall separate us from the love of … Continue reading “179. ROM 8:35-39. THE TRIUMPHANT BELIEVER”

2Ki_5:10-19. Naaman’s Cure 2Ki_5:10-19. In the previous sketch we founded a number of observations upon the previous part of this narrative. We now have to do particularly with the cure itself. Observe, I. The Remedy was symbolical. It cannot be supposed that the washing in Jordan was calculated to remove so foul and obstinate a … Continue reading “178. 2KI 5:10-19. NAAMAN’S CURE”

2Ki_5:1, &c. The History of Naaman "Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him the Lord had given deliverance unto Syria; he was also a mighty man in valor, but he was a leper," &c.’972Ki_5:1, &c. Let us endeavor to … Continue reading “177. 2KI 5:1, &C. THE HISTORY OF NAAMAN”

2Co_5:14. Christ’s Constraining Love "The love of Christ constraineth us."’972Co_5:14 The love of Christ is a subject which has a prominent place in the pages of revelation. It is the very essence and glory of the gospel. It is of universal interest, and both heaven and earth are deeply concerned in it. It is a … Continue reading “176. 2CO 5:14. CHRIST’S CONSTRAINING LOVE”

Heb_11:16. Heaven a Better Country "But now they desire a better country, that is, it heavenly."’97Heb_11:16. The text refers to the believing patriarchs described in the former part of the chapter; but is equally applicable to all who count themselves strangers and pilgrims on the earth, and who are travelling in the way to the … Continue reading “175. HEB 11:16. HEAVEN A BETTER COUNTRY”