The Church

A Sermon and a Reminiscence

1 Peter 2:7

… When we found the congregation assembled, and no one else there to speak of Jesus, though I was only 16 years of age, as I found that I …

Thrice Happy Day!

Haggai 2:19

… I know some country churches where the minister's efforts are almost certain to be fruitless, not so much because of the congregation as because of the church …

"My Beloved Is Mine"

Solomon 2:16

… If the preacher says anything about hypocrites, very often the hypocrites will not take it to heart, but the most sincere saint in the congregation very likely says …

Spared!

Ezekiel 9:8

… Though there may be some who think the sermon not appropriate to a congregation where there is so large a proportion of converted men and women, yet what …

Judgments and No Repentance— Repetance and No Salvation

Revelation 16:9

… On such evenings as these it is strange what sorts of people make up the congregation at the Tabernacle. I may be speaking tonight—I do not doubt …

The Essence Of The Gospel

John 3:18

… It is TODAY that God separates this congregation into the two parts, the Believer and the Unbeliever. Today He blesses the Believer and testifies that he is not …

A Sore Grievance

Jeremiah 50:6

… So may it be with you now! There may be, however, in this congregation—no, I know there are some who have never yet enjoyed rest. They are …

The Heavenly Rainbow

Revelation 4:3

… for the Lord God Omnipotent reigns! The harlot church is put away! The true Church is introduced, fully arrayed in perfect holiness, ready for the consummation of her …

The Condescension of Christ

2 Corinthians 8:9

… He tells them, that the churches of Macedonia, though very much poorer than the church at Corinth, had done even beyond their means for the relief of the …

What Have I Done?

Jeremiah 8:6

… Do you suppose in all this congregation we have no debauched men—none that indulge in the vilest sin and lust? Why, God’s angel seems even now …

Camp Law and Camp Life

Deuteronomy 23:14

… I remember this Church and congregation 36 years ago and my Brother, William Olney. Alas, my Brother, W. Olney has himself since crossed the stream! Behind me will …

"As We Have Heard, So Have We Seen"

Psalm 48:8

… If the Church is Christ's Church, the gates of Hell cannot prevail against her. The battle is not ours but the Lord's—in His name let …

The Sinner's Only Alternative

2 Kings 7:4

… What a noble band of men we would have if all were converted to Christ and then went forth as messengers for Christ to the Church and to …

Crossing the Jordan

Joshua 1:10

… Still, I think the type, if imperfect, has been so long established in the Christian Church and has yielded so much of edification to godly people, that I …

The Fainting Hero

Judges 15:18

… Still is He gracious, wise, and just And still in Him let Israel trust." I will let no man or woman in this congregation take a place before …

A Wise Desire

Psalm 47:4

… Says a good divine, “It is one of the greatest glories of the Church of Christ, that our mighty Maker, and our Friend, always chooses our inheritance for …

What Christians Were and Are

Ephesians 2:3

… You would have been like so many others in this congregation and you might have said, with Cowper— "I hear, but seem to hear in vain. Insensible as …

A Voice With Four Messages

1 Kings 19:11-13

… I think there was also, in that still small voice, A MESSAGE TO THE WHOLE CHURCH OF GOD. The Lord was not in the wind, nor in the …

'A Greater Than Solomon'

Matthew 12:42

… followed the preacher—secret signals being given—and listened to him wherever the congregation was summoned. Do not those people put us to the blush? But now, when …

Fourfold Satisfaction

Jeremiah 31:14

… It speaks of SATISFACTION FOR MOURNERS. "I have replenished every sorrowful soul." There are plenty of sorrowful souls about and, no doubt, there are many in this congregation …

Lydia, the First European Convert

Acts 16:14

… We do not know how the Gospel was introduced into that city, but we are informed of the existence of a Church there by the message of the …

Meeting Of Our Own Church

… They had a great work before them as a Church and congregation, and God would prosper and bless them in doing it. It was of importance to remember …

A Clear Conscience

Psalm 119:6

… Some Commandments specially concern the Church. Every Christian should endeavor to discharge his duties towards his fellow Christians. There are also duties connected with the family and every …

Cured At Last!

Luke 8:43

… At least, good men, eminent in the Church, may be looked to for aid—surely these know how to deal with souls! Alas, it is vain to look …

Nathanael—Or, the Ready Believer and His Reward

John 1:50

… But people come into our great assemblies to see the congregation, or to inspect the building, or to hear the preacher. Their motive is mere idle curiosity. If …

The Mighty Arm

Psalm 89:13

… Here we are taught the lesson, "not by might nor by power." Disappointments ought to have taught the Church of God this lesson long ago. The many revivals …

Temptations On The Pinnacle

Matthew 4:5-7

… large congregation, and to be pastor of a numerous flock. It is a very good degree to earn to be an officer of the Christian Church. It is …

A Bit of History for Old and Young

Genesis 48:15

… Unbelief whispers that the true Church will die out. Do not believe it! Christ will live and His Church will live with Him till the heavens are no …

Boldness at the Throne

Hebrews 4:16

… I was conversing, some time ago, with a member of the Catholic and Apostolic Church who took great pains to instruct me as to the meaning of the …

Christ the Cause of Division

John 7:43

… There was a schism among the people, not concerning predestination or free will—not concerning forms of church government—not concerning the modes of observing the ordinances, but …

A Day to Be Remembered

Luke 19:9

… soul—when the man feels himself picked out from the rest of the congregation and the Gospel sharpshooter is just covering him with His rifle of Grace! I …

David's First Victory

1 Samuel 17:50

… The early fathers of the Church were very great in opening up typical analogies. So full, indeed, were they in their expositions and so minute in their details …

The Mediator—Judge And Savior

Acts 10:42

… This discourse was delivered to a model congregation. One might be satisfied to preach in the middle of the night to such an assembly, for a devout family …

With the Disciples on the Lake of Galilee

Matthew 8:27

… What is that but a Church with its pastor? We see in the Church a vessel bearing a rich cargo, steering for a desired haven and fitted out …

The Breaker and the Flock

Micah 2:12

… But in the real Church of God, that spiritual body which the Holy Spirit inhabits, these evils are buried. The truly spiritual are really one in heart. You …

'Ready, Yes, Ready!'

Isaiah 27:13

… So-and-So into the church. We have not had time to prove her enough." But the Apostle knew that as they had believed, they were fit to …

A Warrant for Your Apprehension

Zephaniah 2:5

… to be sought for in the false teaching and superstitious observances of the Church of Rome! If you went into a shop to buy an article and the …

Watching For Christ's Coming

Luke 12:37

… Paul wrote to the Church at Corinth, "For as often as you eat this bread, and drink this cup, you show the Lord's death till He comes …

The Lad's Loaves in the Lord's Hands

John 6:11

… Sunday! These 37 years and more, I have ministered to this same Church and congregation, and every time that I have preached, I have said all that I …

The Tenderness of God's Comfort

Isaiah 66:13

… When I take a text like this, I know there are very many in the congregation who cannot enter into it. But, my dear Friends, if you are …