Some say that thou art…Elias,' and others, Jeremias (Mat 16:14) Elijah—A Prophet of Wrath; Jeremiah—A Prophet of Tears It is of the deepest interest to discover what was the common impression about Jesus, and in this report conveyed by the disciples we get a hint of the utmost value. "Whom do men say that I … Continue reading Elijah or Jeremiah
Sermons
Creation’s Witness to the Youth of Jesus
"Thou hast the dew of thy youth." (Psa 110:3) By taking a bit of liberty with these poetic words, we shall apply them, without any prelude, to the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. Now, there are two expressions in our text to which we shall give attention, and the first of these is youth: … Continue reading Creation’s Witness to the Youth of Jesus
Limiting God
"They... limited the Holy One of Israel." Psa 78:41 Sometimes we fall into the sin of limiting God to the greater hours of our life. I take it that all of us are so tempted. When the Syrians were fighting Israel they found they were always beaten on the hills, from which they gathered that … Continue reading Limiting God
The New Song
"He hath put a new song in my mouth." (Psa_40:3) When anybody sings it is an outward token of an inward happiness. Despondent people very seldom sing. When a man sings as he walks the country road it means that he has a heart of peace. When he sings while he is dressing in the … Continue reading The New Song
What’s Not Preached Anymore
Salvation Essentials Such As The New Birth, Repentance, Resisting The Devil; Christ is God, Hell is Real, and The Power of Prayer. Regarding Prayer: Stories of A Mighty Prayer Warrior in Georgia; A Praying Pastor, And The Healing of Barbara Cummiskey Snyder. Scripture: Matthew 17:5 https://youtu.be/odovSCB3op4
Self-Ignorance
"Who can understand his errors?" (Psa_19:12) It is the true desire of every earnest heart that preceding the Communion Service our thoughts should be turned inward in self-examination. Every astronomer worthy of the name is constantly careful to keep his lenses clean. But when he is on the verge of some great hour, then he … Continue reading Self-Ignorance
The Problem of Pain
"But now, against the background of the glory, our light affliction is but for a moment." Neither shall there be any more pain (Rev_21:4) The problem of pain, I think, is in its full intensity a modern problem. There is today a sensitiveness to pain which in past ages was unknown. When you go back … Continue reading The Problem of Pain
He Knocks
Behold I stand at the door, and knock (Rev_3:20) We are all familiar with the picture by a well-known artist which portrays Christ standing at the door. It is one of the few pictures on a text of Scripture which has caught the imagination of the people. We see the door hanging on rusty hinges … Continue reading He Knocks
Have You Tried the Way of Love?
He that dwelleth in God, and God in him (1 John_4:16) In a thoughtful book I came across a striking suggestion about Jesus. It is that the question He is always asking is, "Have you tried the way of love?" His teaching was infinitely varied and exquisitely adapted to the moment. He couched it in … Continue reading Have You Tried the Way of Love?
The Omniscience of Love
For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things (1 John_3:20) There are some texts of Scripture, and this is one of them, which are very generally misinterpreted. This does not speak of a condemning God, but of a God whose name and character we love. As commonly … Continue reading The Omniscience of Love
