Sermons and Biblical Studies

Exo_17:5, Exo_17:6. The Smitten Rock "And the Lord said unto Moses, Go on be ore the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take a thine hand, and go. Behold, I will stand before the there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt … Continue reading “024. EXO 17:5, EXO 17:6. THE SMITTEN ROCK”

Isa_66:13. Divine Comfort "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem."’97Isa_66:13 The Bible is, emphatically, the Christian’s own book. It is his statute book, in which the laws of his God are recorded It is his directory through the dreary desert, "To Canaan’s fair and … Continue reading “023. ISA 66:13. DIVINE COMFORT”

Psa_65:4. The Good Man’s Blessedness "Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we will be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple."’97Psa_65:4. This psalm contains a most beautiful and poetical representation of God, both in the riches … Continue reading “022. PSA 65:4. THE GOOD MAN’S BLESSEDNESS”

1Jn_5:11. The Gospel Record "And this is the record that God hath given to as, eternal life; and this life is in his Son."’971Jn_5:11 Subject preeminently important; in which every man is concerned, and deserving of supreme attention. It is fully and clearly exhibited only in the gospel: "This is the record," &c. The text … Continue reading “021. 1JN 5:11. THE GOSPEL RECORD”

Luk_18:35-43. Bartimeus "And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the wayside begging," &c.’97Luk_18:35-43. Christ went up and down doing good, healing divers diseases, and blessing the bodies and souls of men. He was never out of the way of usefulness. At all times … Continue reading “020. LUK 18:35-43. BARTIMEUS”

Heb_6:19. Hope the Anchor of the Soul "Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil."’97Heb_6:19 Let us consider, from this passage, the Nature, Characteristics, Importance, and Certainty of the Christian’s Hope. I. The Nature of Christian Hope. Hope is the earnest … Continue reading “019. HEB 6:19. HOPE THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL”

1Jn_3:14. Brotherly Love the True Evidence of Religion "We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren."’971Jn_3:14. Two things are very desirable; that we should know our natural and ruined state; and that we should know that that state is changed, and that the ruin is averted. Christianity is … Continue reading “018. 1JN 3:14. BROTHERLY LOVE THE TRUE EVIDENCE OF RELIGION”

Heb_10:19-22. The Christian’s Exalted Privilege "Having, therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest of all, by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for its through the vail, that is to say, his flesh; and having an High Priest over the house of God; let us draw … Continue reading “017. HEB 10:19-22. THE CHRISTIAN’S EXALTED PRIVILEGE”

Isa_27:4, Isa_27:5. God’s Gracious Proposal to His Enemies "Fury is not in me. Who would set the briers and thorns against me in battle? I would go through them; I would burn them up together. Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me, and he shall make peace … Continue reading “016. ISA 27:4, ISA 27:5. GOD’S GRACIOUS PROPOSAL TO HIS ENEMIES”

Mat_6:33. The Most Important Pursuit "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and Jas righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."’97Mat_6:33. Man is a compound being, formed of two parts; the one material and earthly the other immaterial and spiritual. The one requires temporal provision, the other spiritual; and both are necessary … Continue reading “015. MAT 6:33. THE MOST IMPORTANT PURSUIT”