The Bible

Real Contact With Jesus

Luke 8:46

… not, though he was "a master of Israel." Now follows another passage of Scripture which I always rejoice to read in this Chapter. There are two great Truths …

Plenary Absolution

Psalm 103:12

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Psalm 103.

Unreasonable Reasons

Matthew 14:31

… though the term is harsh, yet since it is so constantly used in Scripture, I cannot help referring to it. He calls this sin a lack of spiritual …

A Song Concerning Loving Kindnesses

Isaiah 63:7

… Amen and Amen! PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Psalm 106.

Danger. Safety. Gratitude.

… You who are young are certainly in danger from impetuous companions, and yet it is remarkable that among the offenders, even against morality, mentioned in Scripture, we do …

Must He?

Luke 19:5

… and I am afraid that I do not thirst enough." What does the Scripture further say? "And whoever will—whoever will—let him take the water of life …

Elijah Fainting

1 Kings 19:4

… In Scripture, it is the wisest man who proves himself to be the greatest fool. Just as the meekest man, Moses, spoke hasty and bitter words. Abraham failed …

Providence

Matthew 10:30

… I will take a Scripture history, and show how the little events must have been of God, as well as the great results. When Joseph was sent into …

A Frail Leaf

Job 13:25

… Not alight, nor thelight, though he is both, but that He is Light! Scripture uses the term, light, for knowledge, for purity, for prosperity, for happiness and for …

I Know That My Redeemer Liveth

Job 19:25-27

… We have heard of miracles, but what a miracle is the resurrection! All the miracles of Scripture, yea even those wrought by Christ, are small compared with this …

To the Rescue

Isaiah 49:24

… For what says the Scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. He stands as the great Father of Believers, and this is the …

Christ Asleep in the Vessel

Mark 4:38

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Mark 4.

Come and Welcome

Revelation 22:17

… is after all the unsound one, and has no title whatever to plead Scripture on its behalf. There has grown up in many Baptist churches an idea that …

Reasons for Seeking God

Amos 5:8

… In many parts of Scripture the Lord has been pleased to invite the penitent to come to Him, but in this passage, in order that the invitation my …

A Happy Christian

Isaiah 58:11

… But it is quite as plainly the teaching of Holy Scripture that answers to prayer, the enjoyment of the Presence of God and a healthy state of spirit …

Broken Bones

Psalm 51:8

… man through what he sees, but through what he hears! As says the Scripture, "Incline your ear and come unto Me: hear and your soul shall live." As …

Grace—the One Way of Salvation

Acts 15:11

… You who are conversant with Scripture will recollect that these are the words of the Apostle Peter. Paul and Barnabas had been preaching the Gospel among the Gentiles …

The Fear of Death

Hebrews 2:14

… How that Christ died for our sins according to the Scripture; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures …

Spiritual Resurrection

Ephesians 2:1

… Understand, that the doctrine of the Holy Scripture is, that man by nature, since the fall, is dead; he is a corrupt and ruined thing; in a spiritual …

Ebenezer!

1 Samuel 7:12

… I read in scripture that the Lord brought oil out of the flinty rock. Oh, if there should be a soul led to believe in Christ this morning …

The House of Mourning and The House of Feasting

Ecclesiastes 7:2

… it is good for us to be here." Look at that passage of Scripture, ( Luke 9:33 ), for it is added, directly afterwards, "not knowing what he said …

Corn in Egypt

Genesis 42:1

… position is this—you are a sinner, lost, ruined; you cannot help yourself. Scripture says, “Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners.” Your immediate business, your …

The Poor Man's Friend

Psalm 72:12

… Even Scripture did not seem to cheer us; the very promises seemed to shut their doors against us. We had no helper. Oh, do you remember then when …

Samson Conquered

Judges 16:20-21

… we not utter a certain truth when we say in the words of Scripture, “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but …

Deep Calls Unto Deep

Psalm 42:7

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Psalm 77.

God's Glorious and Everlasting Name

Isaiah 63:12

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Isaiah 63. HYMNS FROM "OUR OWN HYMN BOOK"—233, 245, 586. LETTER FROM MR. SPURGEON: Beloved Friends—I was supremely thankful to …

Divine Love and Its Gifts

2 Thessalonians 2:16

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—2 Thessalonians 2, 3.

The Secret of Happiness

Matthew 9:2

… That is a terrible text of Scripture, "I will curse your blessings: yes, I have cursed them already," and many a man has realized in his own life …

Creation’s Groans and the Saints’ Sighs

Romans 8:22-23

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Romans 8.

Real Grace for Real Need

Luke 9:11

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Luke 7:1-30.

A Most Needful Prayer Concerning The Holy Spirit

Psalm 51:11

… So here, the drops of David's repentance are preserved in inspired Scripture as precious, priceless pearls. This Psalm is as full of meaning as of tenderness. I …

The Pearl of Patience

James 5:11

… commonplace history as compared with what we now find in the pages of Scripture! Camels, sheep, servants and children make up a picture of wealth, but we can …

The Song of Songs

Isaiah 44:23

… He will save you now." PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Isaiah 44. HYMNS FROM "OUR OWN HYMN BOOK"—96, 203, 428.

The Great Emancipator

Exodus 4:22

… We are informed in other parts of the Scripture that they had gone aside to false gods. During their sojourn in Egypt the Israelites fell into the prevailing …

Washed to Greater Foulness

Job 9:30

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Job 9. HYMNS FROM "OUR OWN HYMN BOOK"—556, 476, 602.

A Sermon From a Sick Preacher

1 Peter 2:7

… Therefore also it is contained in the Scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious: and he that believes on Him shall not be confounded …

Abraham's Trial—a Lesson for Believers

Genesis 22:1

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Genesis 22.

A Sermon For Spring

Solomon 2:10-13

… We must use the Scripture widely but yet personally. While we know its reference to the universal Church, we must not forget its special application to ourselves. We …

The Second Time

Acts 7:13

… For the Scripture says, Whoever believes on Him shall not be ashamed." "But," says one, "I cannot understand how the simple act of trusting Christ can change the …

Abundant Pardon

Isaiah 55:7

… PORTIONS OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Isaiah 110-20; 4322-28; 48:1-11