NO. 2052 INTENDED FOR READING ON LORD’S-DAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 1888, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. He then lying on … Continue reading ““ON HIS BREAST.””
SETTING JESUS AT NOUGHT.
NO. 2051 INTENDED FOR READING ON LORD’S-DAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, 1888, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON LORD’S-DAY EVENING, SEP. 2ND, 1888. “And Herod with his men of war set him at nought.”-Luke 23:11. IT is your Lord whom Herod set at nought! Once worshipped of angels and all the heavenly host, … Continue reading “SETTING JESUS AT NOUGHT.”
A PARADOX
NO. 2050 DELIVERED ON LORD’S-DAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 4TH, 1888, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON “When I am weak, then am I strong.” — 2 Corinthians 12:10. The expression is paradoxical, and seems somewhat singular; yet it was the experience of the apostle Paul, a man of calm spirit, by no means … Continue reading “A PARADOX”
DRIVING OUT THE CANAANITES AND THEIR IRON CHARIOTS.
NO. 2049 DELIVERED ON THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 12TH, 1888, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “For thou shalt drive out the Canaanites, though they have iron chariots, and though they be strong.”-Joshua 17:18. WHEN the children of Israel had come to Canaan, and by God’s good care had entered into the land … Continue reading “DRIVING OUT THE CANAANITES AND THEIR IRON CHARIOTS.”
A LIFE-LONG OCCUPATION.
NO. 2048 DELIVERED ON LORD’S-DAY MORNING, OCTOBER 14TH, 1888, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”-Hebrews 13:15. IT is instructive to notice where this verse stands. The connection … Continue reading “A LIFE-LONG OCCUPATION.”
NO COMPROMISE
NO. 2047 DELIVERED ON LORD’S-DAY MORNING, OCTOBER 7TH, 1888, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON “And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest? And Abraham said unto … Continue reading “NO COMPROMISE”
CONSOLATION FROM RESURRECTION.
NO. 2046 DELIVERED ON LORD’S-DAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 1888, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.” … Continue reading “CONSOLATION FROM RESURRECTION.”
FURTHER AFIELD.
NO. 2045 DELIVERED ON LORD’S-DAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1888, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, … Continue reading “FURTHER AFIELD.”
ALL AT IT.
NO. 2044 DELIVERED ON LORD’S-DAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1888, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.”-Acts 8:4, 5. “Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same … Continue reading “ALL AT IT.”
THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB, THE CONQUERING WEAPON.
NO. 2043 DELIVERED ON LORD’S-DAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1888, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”-Revelation 12:11. Wherever evil appears, it is to be fought with by … Continue reading “THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB, THE CONQUERING WEAPON.”