The Church

A Stir-and What Came of It

Matthew 21:10

… that there are in this congregation, as there are in all congregations, backsliders. You used to be in fellowship with the Church of Christ but you disgraced your …

Jesus, the Judge

Acts 10:42

… Hence you find that Paul, when he preached to the famous congregation of the Areopagites, took care to insist upon this Truth of God. In Acts 17:30 …

The Beginning of Months

Exodus 12:1

… At any rate, it might not be separated from it upon pain and penalty that he who divided the two should, himself, be divided from the congregation of …

Caleb—The Man For The Times

Numbers 14:24

… His child shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel unless the painful rite be performed. He must not refuse the paschal supper, for if he does …

A Discourse Upon True Blessedness Here and Hereafter

James 1:12

… and the beggar becomes pious when a meal is to be had at church. One sin will often kill another sin, as the miser shuns profligacy because he …

The Lowly King

Zechariah 9:9

… What a congregation he often had, of those whom the Pharisees abhorred! yet he never said to one of them, "Begone!" His rule was to welcome all, saying …

Work in Us and Work by Us

Colossians 1:29

… Night and day with tears he said of a certain Church that he had labored for its good. He was a man so whole-hearted and intense in …

The Shank-bone Sermon—Or, True Believers and Their Helpers

Acts 18:27

… In the body there are different members and all members have not the same office—and in the Church of God there are different ministries and all ministries …

"The Offense of the Cross"

Galatians 5:11

… And, lastly, I shall conclude by an inference or two, for the special benefit of Christian ministers and the Church at large. I. Let us enquire, first, WHEREIN …

Jesus!

Matthew 1:21

… and we are come, this day, not only "to the general assembly and church of the firstborn," but "to an innumerable company of angels," by whom that name …

Thought Condemned, Yet Commanded

Matthew 6:31-33

… And God's Church—I was about to say gets less than nothing—and I might truly say that though it appears to be impossible, for there are …

Robbers of God

Malachi 3:8

… It is very easy for the preacher, when his congregation is large, to think, "This is due to my eloquence." And when there are conversions he may be …

The Search Warrant

John 6:64

… Yet, with all the care that may be exercised, there is not, beneath Heaven, a single church that is perfect! Some of you are members of this Church …

Holy Longings

Psalm 119:131

… Brothers and Sisters, do you not say the same? I would like to have a very dissatisfied congregation at this time—I wish that everybody here would go …

Praying In The Holy Spirit

… If he has merely discharged the business of public prayer because it is his official duty to conduct the devotions of the congregation, he has much to account …

First Healing and then Service

Matthew 8:14

… There are some in this congregation who have moved to this part of town to become members of an earnest, prayerful Church. Such Believers feel that the first …

Joy Hindering Faith

Luke 24:41-45

… The Good Shepherd laid down His life for the sheep and you are a part of His Church—you are one of His sheep and, therefore, specially and …

The Beloved Pastor's Plea for Unity

Romans 1:7

… IN a few minutes we shall gather together as members of the Church of Christ to celebrate the memorial of His death. It is a memorable sight to …

The Young Man'S Prayer

Psalm 90:14

… Where shall we find a satisfied man but in the Church of Christ? And in the Church of Christ I find him, not in the pulpit merely, where …

A Persuasive to Steadfastness

Hebrews 3:14

… all members of this church are not made partakers of Christ: all ministers, all elders, all bishops, are not made partakers of Christ. Yea, all apostles were not …

A Gospel Sermon To Outsiders

Mark 10:49

… Preached on a night when the Tabernacle was free to all comers, the regular congregation having vacated their seats. THESE open services, as most of you will judge …

Concerning The Forbearance Of God

Romans 2:4

… Let him not Your counsel spurn, Rue his fatal choice too late!" It may seem to some of you, child's play to face this congregation and to …

Noah's Faith, Fear, Obedience, and Salvation

Hebrews 11:7

… How pleasant it is to associate with our fellow-believers! It is a great refreshment for a solitary Christian to get into a large congregation, and to feel …

Incense and Light

Exodus 30:7

… When our Lord ascended on high to plead before the Throne of God, the Spirit descended to abide in the Church! After the Lord was taken up, the …

Fallen Angels a Lesson To Fallen Men

2 Peter 2:4

… I shall be kept faithful in the church of God." Ah me! But we have seen leaders turn aside, and we need not marvel; for if angels fall …

A Little Sanctuary

Ezekiel 11:16

… that had been there, and came forth alive, came out to bless the congregation. Every day of the year the teaching of the sanctuary was that in God …

God's Pupil, God's Preacher—an Autobiography

Psalm 71:17

… It was a Church of England school. I had never seen anything of Church of Englandism till that time, but there was a turning in my life, through …

Perfect Restoration

Zechariah 10:6

… You used to be, perhaps, a member of this Church or of some other. But you are not fit to be a member of any Church just now …

A Sad Interior and a Cheery Messenger

Mark 16:10

… We have read so much of them and they stand out in such clear light—these early leaders of the Church of Christ, these first few chosen men …

A Basket of Summer Fruit

Amos 8:1-2

… When I look over the Church-book we have to record those who have been added to our fellowship, containing the history of their conversion, I often clap …

God's Dealings With Egypt and Israel

Psalm 78:51

… Between the Church and the world, however debased the Church may become, and however reformed the world may be, there will still be a clear distinction even until …

Soul Saving Our One Business

1 Corinthians 9:22

… I grant you that education is, in itself, an exceedingly valuable thing, so valuable that I am sure the whole Christian Church rejoices greatly that at last we …

Lingerers Hastened

Genesis 19:16

… I hope they are very numerous in this Church. Every Believer should be an ambassador from Heaven. "As my Father has sent Me," said the Well-Beloved, "even …

A Question for You

John 9:35

… but that they certainly did not live down here on this earth! The congregation was addressed as though we were all very good respectable people—but if the …

The Prayer of Jabez

… Perhaps if the church met for prayer I should be speedily restored. I know thousands do pray, but should not the church do so as a church? I …

Election-its Defenses and Evidences

1 Thessalonians 1:4-6

… You will scarcely find a congregation of Hyper-Calvinists—the simple reason being that the Church in Scotland holds entire the whole Doctrine upon this matter and her …

The King's Weighings

1 Samuel 2:3

… He who silently adores the Lord may have given Him a greater weight of praise than he whose charming voice led the great congregation. The godly life of …

Enquiring the Way to Zion

Jeremiah 50:5

… He said that he had been in the habit of meeting, on Sunday nights, with half a dozen friends—most of whom are now members of this Church …

The General Convocation Around Mount Zion

Hebrews 12:22-24

… A solemn joy, a holy delight pervades the atmosphere which the one great Church of God is breathing! You say to me, "Do you mean the Church in …

Precious Deaths

Psalm 116:15

… Officers of this church, are you saints or mere professors? Members of this church, are you truly saints, or are you hypocrites? You who sit in this congregation …