Sermons and Biblical Studies

My Name Is Written There Though humble and obscure below My name is there in heaven, I know.” Tis written by the hand of God— ‘Tis written with the Saviour’s blood. ‘Twas there before the day and night, In beams of God’s unerring light. By Jesus’ blood ‘twas crimson dyed When He for me was … Continue reading “Grace”

Human The Function of Human The general function of human government, as instituted by God, may be said to be threefold: to protect, punish, and promote. 1. The Function of Protection: The moment Adam sinned it was obvious that civilizations would need some form of restraint and rule to protect citizens from themselves. An example … Continue reading “Government”

Discussing Problems Four men of the cloth, taking a short breather from their heavy schedules, were on a park bench, chatting and enjoying an early spring day. You know, since all of us are such good friends,” said one, “this might be a good time to discuss the problems that are disturbing us.” They all … Continue reading “Gossip”

Making a Difference Margaret Sangster, the social worker, told her colleagues about seeing a small boy in an urban ghetto sitting on the stairs of a tenement. He appeared little more than a bit of twisted human flesh. The youngster had been struck by an automobile several months before, but his parents, fresh from Appalachia, … Continue reading “Gospel, and social action”

Train Wreck Some years ago a fearful railroad wreck took a dreadful toll of life and limb in an eastern state. A train, loaded with young people returning from school, was stalled on a suburban track because of what is known as a “hot-box.” The limited was soon due, but a flagman was sent back … Continue reading “Gospel, inaccurate statements”

Good News “Good news.” Our word gospel comes from two Old English words. There is no good news like the good news that God sent his Son to die on a cross to get rid of our sins. 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 summarizes the good news, or gospel, that the apostle Paul preached. The term emphasizes … Continue reading “Gospel”

Resource •      The Legacy of A. J. Gordon, D. Robert, The Best in Theology, Vol. 3, pp. 101ff

Holy Club During his years at Oxford John became associated with the “Holy Club,” a group of serious churchmen committed to a methodically rigorous regimen of religious observance with the brothers John and Charles Wesley as the leading spirits. Their remarkable earnestness manifested itself in ascetic living, regular devotions, charitable works, and solemn discussion, but … Continue reading “Good Works”

Farmer & Banker A farmer went into his banker and announced that he had bad news and good news. “First, the bad news…” “Well,” said the farmer, “I can’t make my mortgage payments. And that crop loan I’ve taken out for the past 10 years—I can’t pay that off, either. Not only that, I won’t … Continue reading “Good News, Bad News”

Artificial Leg Alexander de Seversky, U. S. aviator and engineer, was once visiting a fellow flyer in the hospital. The young man had just lost his leg; de Seversky, who had had an artificial leg for some time, tried to cheer him up. “The loss of a leg is not so great a calamity,” he … Continue reading “Good Intentions”