Sermons and Biblical Studies

Jer_13:16. The Importance of Giving Glory to God Give glory to the Lord your God, before he cause darkness."’97Jer_13:16. The prophet had just been describing he calamities which God had declared he would bring upon his rebellious people; and he exhorts them to hear what the Lord had spoken, and not, in the pride of … Continue reading “104. JER 13:16. THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING GLORY TO GOD”

Psa_57:7. The Heart Fixed "My heart is fixed, O God! my heart is fixed."’97Psa_57:7 In the Divine Word, we read of those whose hearts are deceived, and of those whose hearts are undecided. In the text the Psa. ist expresses the state of his own heart. Appealing to God, he exclaims, "My heart is fixed, … Continue reading “103. PSA 57:7. THE HEART FIXED”

Col_3:11. Christ All and in All "But Christ is all and in all."’97Col_3:11 Christ is all and in all, I. In the Works of Creation. "The world was made by him." "By whom also he made the worlds;" Heb. i. 2. Made also "for him." Joh_1:1-10 : Col_1:15; Rev_4:11. II. In the Arrangements of Providence. … Continue reading “102. COL 3:11. CHRIST ALL AND IN ALL”

Deu_5:3. For the Last Day of the Year "Who are all of us here alive this day."’97Deu_5:3. It is highly proper on particular occasions to take a retrospect of our history, and he dealings of God with us. The architect often does this during the rising of the structure he is erecting. The teacher does … Continue reading “101. DEU 5:3. FOR THE LAST DAY OF THE YEAR”

Mat_6:13. Deliverance From Evil "Deliver us from evil"’97Mat_6:13. It is highly probable that this petition especially applies to the- preservation of the child of God from the power of the devil, who goeth about seeking whom he may devour We shall apply this petition, however I. To the Evil One. II. To this evil World. … Continue reading “100. MAT 6:13. DELIVERANCE FROM EVIL”

Mat_6:13. Temptation Deprecated "Lead us not into temptation."’97Mat_6:13 Let us consider, I. The Nature of this Petition. 1. God never tempts men to evil. Contrary to his holy and benevolent nature; Jam_1:13. But God may allow his people to be tempted, as in the case of Adam, Joseph, Peter, Paul. Adam and Peter fell; Joseph … Continue reading “099. MAT 6:13. TEMPTATION DEPRECATED”

Mat_6:12. Forgiveness Implored "And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors."’97Mat_6:12. Consider, I. The Debts. II. The Forgiveness. And, III. The Condition specified. I. The Debts. We owe to God constant allegiance, love, gratitude, &c. These we shall ever owe to him; and ought not to desire freedom from them. But we are … Continue reading “098. MAT 6:12. FORGIVENESS IMPLORED”

Mat_6:11. Daily Bread, Give us, this day, our daily bread."’97Mat_6:11. Consider in this petition, I. The Blessing sought. Daily bread, &c. 1. Bread. The staff of life. What God has promised, "Thy bread shall be given," includes, also, all the necessary temporal blessings that we need. No luxuries; they are not necessary’97not promised’97often injurious’97promote pride, … Continue reading “097. MAT 6:11. DAILY BREAD,”

Mat_6:10. The Coming of God’s Kingdom, and Universal Obedience "Thy kingdom come: thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven."’97Mat_6:10. Let us, I. Illustrate the Petitions in the Text. "Thy kingdom come." The word "kingdom" is, more plainly reign. The reign of God is of a threefold character. 1. His essential reign. … Continue reading “096. MAT 6:10. THE COMING OF GOD’S KINGDOM, AND UNIVERSAL OBEDIENCE”

Mat_6:9. The Name of God Should Be Hallowed "Hallowed be thy name."’97Mat_6:9 Consider, I. The name of God. By his name we are to understand, 1. God himself. 1Ki_5:5. "Give unto God the glory due unto his name;" Psa_29:2; Psalms 34; Psa_61:5. 2. The titles and perfections of God. "I am that I am;" Exo_3:14. … Continue reading “095. MAT 6:9. THE NAME OF GOD SHOULD BE HALLOWED”