The Church

Christ's Glory Turned to Shame

Psalm 4:2

… The Church of God is not like the image that Nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream, which had a head of gold and feet of iron and clay, but …

Heavenly Rest

Hebrews 4:9

… There is the rest of the church. When the believer joins the church of God, and becomes united with them, he may expect to rest. The good old …

"Much More"

Romans 5:10

… Our Savior lives, never more to die! The Christ of the Church of Rome, as I have often told you, is a dead Christ on the Cross, or …

The Gospel in Power

1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

… If the Church at Thessalonica had been a dull, sleepy Church, as some Christian Churches are, it would have lost a fine opportunity of doing good—but being …

Jacob's Waking Exclamation

Genesis 28:16

… In the early Christian Church, there was a wicked heresy, which for a long while caused great disturbance, and exceeding much controversy. There were some who taught that …

Ears Bored to the Doorpost

Exodus 21:5

… Oh, there was little in her to love, but He thought much of her and does think much of her now! The Church is His bride and He …

The True Christian’s Blessedness

Romans 8:28

… all these things, overruled by God, have but made the chariot of the church progress more mightily; they have not failed of their predestinated purpose—“good for the …

'Repentance and Remission'

Luke 24:47

… And the lord added to the Church daily such as should be saved. [See Sermon #1167, Volume 20—ADDITIONS TO THE CHURCH.

The Security of the Church

Psalm 125:2

… she laid down her spectacles, and she began crying, “Oh! the Church is in danger, the Church is in danger.” Ah! put your spectacles on; that is all …

Sympathy and Song

Romans 12:15

… But when I hear that a Church is growing, that its zeal abounds, that the Spirit of God is at work in it, that God is glorified there …

Thanksgiving And Prayer

Psalm 65:11

… I hope to see every congregation in the land raising a special offering unto the Lord, to be devoted either to His Church, to the poor, to missions …

The Great Reservoir

Proverbs 4:23

… they are the slaves of the deacons, or else the, are over-ridden by the church; they never have an opinion of their own, can not come out …

The Enemies of the Cross of Christ

Philippians 3:18

… IT would seem, dear Friends, that there have been trials and difficulties connected with the Church of Christ in every age. We dream that our temptations are worse …

'A Time to Love'

Ecclesiastes 3:8

… I can never forget that night in the Surrey Gardens Music Hall when such a terrible calamity happened while I was preaching to an immense congregation. I was …

Finding and Following Christ

John 1:45

… up and testify to this fact," I believe that the bulk of this congregation would at once rise! And I pray that you weaker ones, you timid and …

Salvation of the Lord

Jonah 2:9

… I know I can say that in my congregation some abandoned wicked fellow has had his heart broken, and been led to weep, and has cried to God …

Circumcision and Uncircumcision

Galatians 5:6

… God deliver you, as a Church and congregation, from that unloving spirit which never cares for the souls of men! I believe that to be an accursed theology …

Growth in Faith

Luke 17:5

… You who have lately been united to the Christian Church envy them—you do not think that you can ever reach their standard. Ah, Beloved, be it your …

Private and Confidential

Psalm 25:14

… waves in ceaseless concert roll, or even in the midst of the vast congregation, when on the Sabbath our solemn hymns, the outflow of feeling hearts, have swelled …

Confession of Christ

Matthew 10:32

… But the Gospel never aims at mystery! The old Church of Rome has written upon her brazen brow, "Mystery. Babylon. Mother of Harlots!" But the Church of Jesus …

Dilemma and Deliverance

Psalm 9:10

… In the second place, let me notice THE DIVINE BUCKLER WHICH GOD HAS PROVIDED FOR HIS CHURCH AGAINST THIS FIERY DART. Here it is; it is the fact …

Christ’s First and Last Subject

Matthew 4:17

… mercy, and I tell it unto sinners, and tell it to this assembled congregation, there have been depths of mercy found that have been deeper than the depths …

Joseph And His Brothers

Genesis 45:3-5

… of his conversion was hearing a hymn read one Sunday morning in the congregation, when we were worshipping in Exeter Hall and that hymn was this—"Jesus, lover …

Tearful Sowing and Joyful Reaping

Psalm 126:6

… I will not believe that any man can be useful in the Church of God unless he feels a Divine vocation. Especially is it a sin beyond all …

A Voice from the Hartley Colliery

Job 14:14

… There shall be no church bells for you, after your knell is tolled. No affectionate voice shall beseech you in Christ's stead to be reconciled to God …

Accomplices in Sin

1 Timothy 5:22

… sins of my servants, sins of my neighbors, sins of my Church and sins of my congregation—but You have said, 'I, even I, am He that blots …

Pictures of Happiness

Psalm 144:15

… Alas, for the Church when she is satisfied with an increase of one or two during a year! Ah, miserable Church that shall be content if the pool …

Growth in Grace

2 Peter 3:18

… The church has been divided— there has been a reaction, and the people have sunk into the most lamentable condition. If we would have true zeal, it must …

Our Lord's Entrance Within the Veil

Hebrews 9:12

… Veiled in manhood He bore human guilt that He might abolish it and bring to God a blood-washed Church. Things created serve as a platform for things …

The Curse Removed

Galatians 3:13

… take a seat in a church or a chapel, and you think you are Christianized at once. Yet many in our congregation who fancy that they are Christian …

Black Clouds and Bright Blessings

Ecclesiastes 11:3

… So will it be, on the largest possible scale, in the whole Church of Christ. There are many clouds surrounding the Church of God just now. And I …

Noah's Eminence

Genesis 7:1

… If we have a good cha- racter in the Church, and a reputation for sanctity there, what is the verdict of those who know more about our private …

Cheering Congratulation

Psalm 32:1

… But by Christ, redeemed, in Christ, restored, this infinite blessedness shall be your portion! Have you been put out of the Church? Have your Brothers and Sisters been …

Psalm 61

Psalm 61

… They that are godly are oppressed and vexed in the church or congregation for this purpose: that when they are pressed, they should cry; and when they cry …

Wanted!—Volunteers

2 Chronicles 17:16

… How many, even of Church members, seem to be like Saul when he was elected king and they could not find him! "Where is that tall fellow, head …

The Double Cleansing

Zechariah 13:1

… It used to be thought, in the Church of Rome, I believe, that if a person never washed himself, he might acquire the odor of sanctity and become …

Declension from First Love

Revelation 2:4

… IT IS A GREAT THING to have as much said in our commendation as was said concerning the church at Ephesus. Just read what “Jesus Christ, who is …

The Christ-Given Rest

Matthew 11:28

… After having given the invitation to those who are outside the Church of Christ, I pass inside, and I want those who are within to come into sweet …

On Spiritualizing

… Then the cuckoos were the church clergy, who always utter the same note whenever they open their mouths in the church, and live on other birds’ eggs with …

Sad Fasts Changed To Glad Feasts

Zechariah 8:19

… O beloved members of this Church, be upright in all your transactions, clear and straight in your dealings—for how shall you call yourselves the children of the …