Peace

Moses' Decision

Hebrews 11:24

… He says, "I came not to send peace on the earth, but a sword." He came to bring fire upon the earth and, "how I wish," He said …

A Poor Man's Cry—and What Came Of It

Psalm 34:6

… their Father, have confessed sin, have accepted the great Sacrifice and have found peace with God. It is my heart's desire that those sheep who have come …

A Cheerful Giver is Beloved of God

2 Corinthians 9:7

… First, WHAT IS MEANT BY A CHEERFUL GIVER? The rest of the verse tells us what is not meant, and so helps us to see what is intended …

The Reward Of The Righteous

Matthew 25:31-36

… Even on earth you will have the most enjoyment of Christ when you are most separated from this world! Rest assured, although the separated path does not seem …

The Soul-Winner

Proverbs 11:30

… They that run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize—and that one is generally he who had more strength than the rest. Certainly …

God's Work Upon Minister and Convert

Acts 26:16-20

… A companion of his who was awakened at the same time has found rest and is already rejoicing in the Light of God—but this young Brother finds …

Comfort To Seekers From What The Lord Has Not Said

Isaiah 45:19

… But why a Mediator, if God will not be at peace with man nor hear his prayer? Moreover, I see an Intercessor. I see the Son of God …

A Solemn Impeachment of Unbelievers

1 John 5:10

… And now I pray the Holy Spirit to rest upon my words while I treat, for a few minutes, upon the third and most awful point, namely, THE …

Psalm 129

Psalm 129

… c) Her mission is peace. d) Her very existence is the world's preservation. 2. An inveterate sinfulness indicated: "Them that hate Zion." For, whatever moral virtues they …

Kicking Against The Pricks

Acts 9:5

… Come and rest in Him. He will not cast you away. He has never cast any soul away, however filthy its previous life may have been, and He …

Pray For Jesus

Psalm 72:15

… Look through it and see the coming glory! Messiah's kingdom comes! The trumpet soon shall sound! Peace shall be proclaimed! His saints shall reign in joy! Before …

A Woman's Memorial

Matthew 26:13

… the table, dividing her services, Simon the leper, and Lazarus, and all the rest of the guests, have a share in her attention. I want to do something …

The Blind Man's Eyes Opened—or, Practical Christianity

John 9:3

… Glory in your infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon you! Rejoice that as your tribulations abound, so, also, shall your consolations abound by Christ Jesus …

The Power Of Aaron'S Rod

Exodus 7:12

… Dangers become honors, sacrifices pleasures, sufferings delights, weariness rest. Life he looks upon but as a loan and gives it back to Jesus Christ with interest. Look in …

Later Sermonettes

… Freedom from fear, — a settled peace. We have no ground for despondency or terror ; no bailiff can arrest us now, for our debt is fully paid. 4. Everlasting …

A Discourse For A Revival Season

Jeremiah 8:19

… shock to the man who rests on the Eternal Rock—God all-sufficient. Rest on that and be glad. Again, this question provokes another one. If God IS …

The Head of the Church

Colossians 1:18

… Thirdly, ON WHAT DOES THIS HEADSHIP REST? Very briefly, it rests on the natural supremacy of Christ's Nature. Who could be Head but Jesus? He is a …

Vessels Of Mercy—A Sermon Of Self-Examination

Romans 9:23

… You may rest assured that, without a doubt, your name was in the Lamb's Book of Life from before the foundations of the world—if you have …

“Helensburgh House” and Garden

… attraction to my beloved, for he felt the need of absolute quiet and rest after the labours and toils of the day ; and he found them here. We …

True Prayer—True Power!

Mark 11:24

… Oh! ye apostles of God—ye glorified martyrs—ye are asleep; ye rest in your beds; ye cannot hear my prayer. But will not the children answer? Are …

Personal Service

Psalm 116:16

… I take the liberty of concentrating your thoughts upon one particular, during the rest of my sermon. There is one important point which I wish to bring before …

The God of the Aged

Isaiah 46:4

… In joy, and peace, and thee”? Cannot you sing that now? Do you want any other city besides Jerusalem? Do you remember how they used to rise up …

Reminiscences as a Village Pastor

… a-sovereign, but I kept back half-a-crown, and I can’t rest of a night for thinking of it.” (Dr. D. A. Doudney, describing an interview …

Stambourne Meeting-House

… He was that prophet who spake more of Jesus Christ than all the rest.” At the distance of fifty-three years, I remember a little book which was …

Psalm 8

Psalm 8

… Space is too narrow for the Eternal's rest, And time too short a footstool for his throne. E'en avalanche and thunder lack a voice, To utter …

Christ Crucified

1 Corinthians 1:23-24

… To the rest of you who are called, I need say nothing. The longer you live, the more powerful will you find the gospel to be; the more …

Struggles of Conscience

Job 13:23

… I trust thou camest to save me, and here I am, sink or swim, I rest on thee. If I perish, I will perish trusting thee; and if …

On the Choice of a Text

… still, devout minds evermore desire that the choice of the text should rest with the all-wise Spirit of God, and not with their own fallible understandings, and …

Our Public Prayer

… He should bring the joys and sorrows of his people alike before the throne of grace, and ask that the divine benediction may rest upon his flock in …

Psalm 81

Psalm 81

… ways please the Lord he will make even our enemies to be at peace with us. Verse 15. The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto …

Psalm 98

Psalm 98

… at Christ's birth, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men, "(Lu 2:14); a song which the world never heard …

The Well-Beloved's Vineyard

… Even now, let us give ourselves up to meditation, gratitude, adoration, communion, rapture; and let us spend the rest of our lives in glorifying and magnifying the ever …

Swooning and Reviving Christ's Feet

… Where should the dying members rest but on the same couch with their once dying Head? “And behold, I am alive for evermore.” Yes, behold it, and never …

A Refreshing Promise

Isaiah 27:3

… were not true—"I will water it every moment." This leads us to rest assured of our final perseverance, since His perseverance in watering will produce our perseverance …

Bands of Love; or, Union to Christ

… Borrowing once more from the story of Ruth, we remark that Boaz, although one with Ruth by kinship, did not rest until he had entered into a nearer …

Hope for Your Future

… The day was not long enough for you in which to slay your sins! You felt inclined to bid the sun stand still and the moon rest so …

Pure Fun

… Frequently, at Mentone, or at some other place where the beloved author was combining rest and work, Mr. Passmore or Mr. Alabaster would be asked about the “Cock …

Early Religious Impressions

… Like young Samuels, we were lighted to our rest by the lamps of the sanctuary, and were awakened by the sound of the morning hymn. Many a time …

Memories of Maidstone and Newmarket

… I left that school, He led me to faith in Christ, and to rest in Him, and find eternal life; and I could not but thank God that …

The Sciences as Sources of Illustration

… But the comet came back all right; so their minds were set at rest, and Halley’s prediction was verified. Among the stories concerning comet-watching, there is …