Sermons and Biblical Studies

IN CHRIST’S STEAD. Every Christian is, in a most real sense, a lieutenant for Christ. A lieutenant is one who holds the place of another in his absence. In the absence of Christ, the great Captain of Salvation, we are to act in His stead. Paul said, "We pray you, in Christ’s stead, be ye … Continue reading “0909. IN CHRIST’S STEAD.”

COWARDLINESS. There is a certain moral disease peculiar to soldiers called "malingery." It means to feign sickness when there is some fighting to do. There are many malingerers in the religious camp when the trumpet of battle is sounded. They have no gifts; they can do nothing but talk about their leanness. Autor: James Smith

DEVOTEDNESS. It is said of the Amazonians-a race of female warriors- that they cut off their right breast that they might use their weapons more efficiently. Why should the soldiers of Christ not cut off everything that hinders them in their holy warfare? "If thy right hand offend thee (hinder thee), cut it off" (Mat_5:30). … Continue reading “0907. DEVOTEDNESS.”

TREASURE IN HEAVEN. Those who fawn and court the wealthy with the object of gaining a legacy are called "legacy-hunters." Those money-grubs will do anything to please if only they can get their name secured in the will. The Christian does not need to hunt for a legacy; he has got enough left him through … Continue reading “0906. TREASURE IN HEAVEN.”

INSTABILITY. A thing is said to be amorphous when it is without any determinate shape or form. Are there no professing Christians who might be designated so, who seem to be neither the shape of a true worldling nor the form of a true believer? Characterless; neither cold nor hot; savourless salt; good for nothing. … Continue reading “0905. INSTABILITY.”

THE LIVING BREAD. In mythology we read of the food of the gods called "Ambrosia." This food was supposed to confer immortality upon all who partook of it. What the heathen so much felt the need of we have now offered to us in Christ Jesus. He is the Bread of Life. "He that eateth … Continue reading “0904. THE LIVING BREAD.”

SUPPORTING PROMISES. In some nurseries there are what are called "leading-strings." They are used to support children when beginning to walk. The children of God in these days have much need to keep by the divine leading-strings of God’s sure promises, especially the babes in Christ, if they would learn to walk worthily. "Pride goeth … Continue reading “0903. SUPPORTING PROMISES.”

TESTIMONY. There is a class of coal called "blind coal," because it burns without showing any flame. But although it shows no flame it may yield a good heat. If it cannot be seen it may be felt. Is it not possible to have a flaming lip testimony and yet the life to lack warmth? … Continue reading “0902. TESTIMONY.”

THE FETTERS OF FEAR. The game of blind-man’s-bluff is a very old one, and, metaphorically, a very common one. The game was first to bind the eyes of one, then say, "Catch me." Of course it is easy to escape from the hands of one who is blindfolded. If men can only get the preacher … Continue reading “0901. THE FETTERS OF FEAR.”

DIVINE LIFE. The finest variety of asbestos is the "Amianthus." It is so called because it is unpollutable and undestructible. Such is the divine life in the soul. That which is born of God cannot sin-cannot be touched with evil. It is also indestructible-it cannot perish. Autor: James Smith