Sermons and Biblical Studies

Rev_1:7. The Second Advent By the Rev. David Sutherland, Bath, State of New Hampshire. "Behold he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him; and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him."’97Rev_1:7. God hath appointed a day in the which he will judge the world … Continue reading “134. REV 1:7. THE SECOND ADVENT”

Jer_8:6. The Solemn Question Answered By the Rev. William Nevins, Baltimore. "What have I done?"’97Jer_8:6. The person now addressed is supposed to ask: "What have I done?" and it is designed to answer this question. I shall consider the text as the language of simple inquiry; as the serious interrogation of a person willing to … Continue reading “133. JER 8:6. THE SOLEMN QUESTION ANSWERED”

Amo_7:2. Means of a Revival of Religion By the Rev. M. Tucker, D. D., of Troy, N. Y. "By whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small."’97Amo_7:2. The text, independent of its particular application, may be regarded as a question of great interest to churches under trying circumstances. Jacob represents the people of God. The … Continue reading “132. AMO 7:2. MEANS OF A REVIVAL OF RELIGION”

Psa_81:10. Enlargedness in Prayer "Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it."’97Psa_81:10. Prayer is the breathing of the regenerated soul; the sign, and at the same time the appointed medium of life. Our souls hold communion with God in prayer. The supplies of heavenly grace are brought down by prayer. And the more we … Continue reading “131. PSA 81:10. ENLARGEDNESS IN PRAYER”

Lam_3:24. The Christian’s Portion and Hope "The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him."’97Lam_3:24. Refer to the original occasion of the text. Captivity of God’s people’97Jerusalem in a state of desolation’97the extreme sorrow of the prophet’97his retrospect, ver. 1 to 21. He refers to God’s goodness and sparing mercies … Continue reading “130. LAM 3:24. THE CHRISTIAN’S PORTION AND HOPE”

Act_28:15. Gratitude and Courage (An Anniversary Sketch.) "He thanked God, and took courage."’97Act_28:15. Paul was now a prisoner, and on his journey to Rome. That journey had been connected with many very striking events. The good providence of God had been signally displayed towards him from its commencement to its termination. He had now nearly … Continue reading “129. ACT 28:15. GRATITUDE AND COURAGE”

Psa_126:6. The Ministerial Sower "He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."’97Psa_126:6. We intend to apply the text to the office and labors of the Christian minister; and in so doing, we shall consider him, I. In his Labors. And, II. In his … Continue reading “128. PSA 126:6. THE MINISTERIAL SOWER”

Num_21:9. The Brazen Serpent "And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole; and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass he lived."’97Num_21:9. That the brazen serpent was intended to typify the Lord Jesus Christ, is placed beyond all … Continue reading “127. NUM 21:9. THE BRAZEN SERPENT”

1Co_16:13. Paul’s Charge to the Corinthians "Watch ye; stand fast in the faith; quit you like men; be strong."’971Co_16:13. The language of the text is quite of a martial description. We should at once presume it to be the address of a general to his troops; as if he were saying to them: Don’t neglect … Continue reading “126. 1CO 16:13. PAUL’S CHARGE TO THE CORINTHIANS”

Mat_27:46. Christ’s Lamentation On the Cross "My God, my God, why hast thou forsakes me?"’97Mat_27:46. There was nothing which occurred at Calvary more strange and deeply mysterious, than the bitter exclamation which we have adopted as a text. Jesus had been so gloriously recognised and honored by his heavenly Father at his baptism, and on … Continue reading “125. MAT 27:46. CHRIST’S LAMENTATION ON THE CROSS”