Sermons and Biblical Studies

GLORIFYING GOD IN THE FIRES. "Wherefore glorify ye the Lord in the fires" (Isa_24:15). Introduction. That is a unique mode of expressing an elementary lesson on religious experience. Isaiah abounds in original expressions. Context. 1. The context is packed with literary and poetical gems. 2. A time of Judgment: a. Graphic descriptions (Isa_24:1). b. Might … Continue reading “0237. GLORIFYING GOD IN THE FIRES.”

SEVEN POINTS CONCERNING GOD AND JEREMIAH. Jeremiah 1. 1. Knew him. "I knew thee," Jer_1:5 2. Sanctified him. "I sanctified thee," 5 3. Ordained him. "I ordained thee," 5 4. Sent him. "I shall send," 7 5. Commanded him. "I command," 7 6. Encouraged him. "Be not afraid," 8 7. Speak through him. "I have … Continue reading “0236. SEVEN POINTS CONCERNING GOD AND JEREMIAH.”

THE VALLEY OF WEEPING. "Passing through the Valley of Baca (i.e., weeping), make it a well" Psa_84:6 Where? No one knows where this Valley of Baca was. Baca means weeping, thus it stands for this world. What weeping there is in this world! Not all weeping, of course, for there is much joy. But at … Continue reading “0235. THE VALLEY OF WEEPING.”

Studies for Believers IN THE DARKNESS. "Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of His servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? Let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God" (Isa_50:10). In Sir Arthur Blackwood’s life in "The Recollections of a Friend," … Continue reading “0234. STUDIES FOR BELIEVERS”

FORGIVENESS. This should lie at the foundation of our Christian life. Without this doctrine, "theology would be a Heaven without a sun, an arch without a keystone, a compass without a needle, a clock without springs or weight, a lamp without oil." 1. Its Author-God (Eph_4:32). 2. Its Channel-Christ (Eph_4:32; Act_13:38). 3. Its Foundation-Blood (Eph_1:7). … Continue reading “0233. FORGIVENESS.”

THREE S’s. Deuteronomy 33. I. Saved (Deu_33:29). Israel stood alone, of all nations, as being the nation saved by the Lord. They had been saved from Egyptian bondage, and from death in the wilderness. Because saved, they were happy. II. Separated (Deu_33:16). From the first Joseph was separated from his brethren. From the very first … Continue reading “0232. THREE S’S.”

THREE GREAT WORDS. I. "Come." Approach (Mat_11:28). This is one of the sweetest words in our language. It is a word full of music. To those who come, He will give rest. II. "Become." Sonship (Joh_1:11-12). Those who come to Him and receive Him, become what they were not, the children of God. III. "Overcome." … Continue reading “0231. THREE GREAT WORDS.”

A PINAFORE RELIGION. Eph_3:17. The late Captain Dawson, in relating his experience and impressions during a visit to Italy, referred to a Pinafore Religion, with special application to Romanism. There is much Pinafore Religion to-day even in Protestant countries, as well as in Roman Catholic countries. Many Protestants have only a Pinafore Religion. That is: … Continue reading “0230. A PINAFORE RELIGION.”

HEAVEN’S WEALTH. "For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have" (Luk_8:18). Introduction. Pleasant Task. The task before us is a pleasant one- inform you how to secure wealth-Heaven’s wealth, which is the truest … Continue reading “0229. HEAVEN’S WEALTH.”

THE PERIL OF MERE SUPPOSITION. Act_27:13. Introduction. Supposing. This is a word common enough in everyday language. "Well, now, let us suppose, for the sake of argument," we say. Legitimately Necessary. It may be legitimately necessary in some branches of philosophy and science. An example: In one of the latest books on the existence of … Continue reading “0228. THE PERIL OF MERE SUPPOSITION.”