Sermons and Biblical Studies

SOME THINGS POURED OUT. The poured out- I. Blood in Atonement (Lev_4:7). How? All have sinned. Where? In the altar of the Cross. Who? His own blood. II. Blessings in Salvation (Mal_3:10). The Blood of Christ bought superabundant blessing. Prove Him by trusting and yielding. III. Spirit in Power (Act_2:16-18). Power for sanctification and service. … Continue reading “0137. SOME THINGS POURED OUT.”

THE WORLD. I. The State of the World. The world was made by Him (Joh_1:10)-Creation. Sin entered into the world (Rom_5:12)-Corruption. The whole world lieth in wickedness (1Jn_5:19)-Desolation. The devil is the god of the world (2Co_4:4), and in Mat_4:8 we see him offering to sell it. II. The Hope of the World. God loved … Continue reading “0136. THE WORLD.”

"YE ARE THE TEMPLE OF THE LIVING GOD." "Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose Name is Holy, I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit" (Isa_57:15). "Let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them" (Exo_25:8). … Continue reading “0135. "YE ARE THE TEMPLE OF THE LIVING GOD."”

THE SERVANT OF CHRIST. The hearty servants of the world have their distinguishing marks; the true servant of Christ has his. He is- I. Obedient. What wilt thou have me to believe rather than what wilt thou have me to do? seems to be the inquiry of many. The willing servant has always an open … Continue reading “0134. THE SERVANT OF CHRIST.”

SUCCOUR FOR THE TEMPTED. "As when a sudden storm of hail and rain Beats to the ground the yet unbearded grain, Think not the hopes of harvest are destroyed On the flat field, and on the naked void: The light, unloaded stem, from tempests freed, Will raise the youthful honours of its head, And soon … Continue reading “0133. SUCCOUR FOR THE TEMPTED.”

THE SELF-ABNEGATION OF THE LORD JESUS AS REVEALED IN THE GOSPEL BY JOHN. In the Gospel of John we are brought, as it were, into the "holiest of all." That disciple "whom Jesus loved," and who leaned upon His bosom, seems to have drunk most deeply of the Spirit of the Master. In the self-abnegation … Continue reading “0132. THE SELF-ABNEGATION OF THE LORD JESUS AS REVEALED IN THE GOSPEL BY JOHN.”

THE CHRISTIAN’S CROWNS, "And round about the throne… I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment, and they had on their heads crowns o gold" (Rev_4:4). "And the four and twenty elders… cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power" (Rev_4:10-11). … Continue reading “0131. THE CHRISTIAN’S CROWNS,”

POWER FOR SERVICE. "When the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, He shall testify of Me; and ye also shall bear witness" (Joh_15:26-27). "Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you, and ye shall be witnesses unto Me" (Act_1:8). … Continue reading “0130. POWER FOR SERVICE.”

BALAAM; OR, THE EXPERIENCES OF A CASTAWAY. Jos_13:22; 1Co_9:27. "Not change of place, but change of heart Winneth the sweet wounds of love’s dart; Coming or leaving, Thy power alone Shattereth or melteth heart of stone. Not change of place, but unchanged heart Removes us, Lord, from where Thou art; Darkened love! thrice saddest wonder! … Continue reading “0129. BALAAM; OR, THE EXPERIENCES OF A CASTAWAY.”

SIN AND SALVATION. The inhabitants of the tropical zone, where the severity of winter is never felt, cannot have the same appreciation of the freshness of spring. They have never seen the nakedness of winter, and so are unable to experience the delight of approaching summer. Those who have never felt the coldness of their … Continue reading “0128. SIN AND SALVATION.”