Sermons & Devotionals by William MacDonald
William MacDonald
MAY 12 - One Day at a Time
“For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.” (1 Cor. 1:21) Some in the church in Corinth were trying to make the Gospel intellectually respectable. Their preoccupation with the wisdom of this world m... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 13 - One Day at a Time
“But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” (Mt. 18:6) It would be difficult to imagine a more effective and foolproof method of drowning than this. The mi... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 14 - One Day at a Time
“Let there be no…silly talk, nor levity, which are not fitting.” (Eph. 5:4 RSV) Excessive levity should be avoided because it inevitably results in a leakage of spiritual power. The preacher deals with serious issues, with life and death, with time and eternity. He may deliver a masterpiece of a mes... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 15 - One Day at a Time
“Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer,” (1 Cor. 10:10) The Israelites were chronic complainers as they trekked through the desert. They complained about the water supply. They complained about the food supply. They complained about their leaders. When... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 16 - One Day at a Time
“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” (1 John 2:15) The world is presented in the New Testament as a kingdom that is opposed to God. Satan is its ruler, and all nonbelievers are subjects. This kingdom makes it... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 17 - One Day at a Time
“…whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea and will rejoice.” (Phil. 1:18) It is a common failing among men to acknowledge no good beyond their own private circle. It is as if they have a monopoly on excellence and refuse to admit that anyone else can be or... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 18 - One Day at a Time
“…he spake unadvisedly with his lips.” (Psa. 106:33) When the people of Israel grumbled about the lack of water at Kadesh, God told Moses that water would flow if he would speak to the rock. But Moses was fed up with the people by now, so he lashed out at them, saying, “Hear now, ye rebels; must we ... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 19 - One Day at a Time
“…the judgment of God is according to truth.” (Rom. 2:2) God is the only One in the universe who is perfectly qualified to judge. We can be everlastingly thankful that He has not entrusted the final judgment to us. Think of some of the disabilities under which an earthly judge works. It is impossibl... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 2 - One Day at a Time
“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.” (Matt. 4:23) A recurring problem among Christians is maintaining the proper balance between evangelism and social ... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 20 - One Day at a Time
“…no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish. But new wine must be put into new bottles, and both are preserved.” (Lu. 5:37, 38) The bottles referred to here were actually containers made from the hides of animals.... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 21 - One Day at a Time
“Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone; but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” (John 12:24) One day some Greeks came to Philip with the noble request, “Sir, we would see Jesus!” But why did they want to see Him? Perhaps they wanted to take Him back to Athens as... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 22 - One Day at a Time
“Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?” (Isa. 2:22) When we give a man or woman the place in our life that only God should have, we are in for a bitter disappointment. We will soon learn that the best of men are men at best. Although they might hav... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 23 - One Day at a Time
“That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.” (John 17:21) Twice in His great high priestly prayer, our Lord prayed that His people might be one (verses 21 and 22, 23). This prayer for unity ... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 24 - One Day at a Time
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished.” (Prov. 13:11) “You may have already won $100,000!” With this and similar come-ons, we are constantly barraged by the temptation to participate in some form of gambling. The housewife shopping in the supermarket is enticed by the latest sweepstakes. The ... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 25 - One Day at a Time
“…go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone.” (Mt. 18:15b) Someone has done or said something which has offended you or bothered you in some way. The Bible says to go and tell him his fault, but you don’t want to do it; it’s too difficult. So you start brooding about it. You begin rehears... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 26 - One Day at a Time
“Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” (1 Sam. 15:22) God’s instructions to King Saul were clear enough. Slay the Amalekites and destroy all their possessions. All of them. Don’t take any spoil. But Saul spared King Agag and the choicest of the sheep, oxen, ... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 27 - One Day at a Time
“…whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?” (Mt. 23:17) The scribes and Pharisees of Jesus’ day taught that if a man swore by the Temple, he wasn’t necessarily obligated to do what he promised. But if he swore by the gold of the Temple, then that was a different story. ... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 28 - One Day at a Time
“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Cor. 3:18) The Bible teaches that we become like what we worship. That important insight is found in today’s text. Let’s break it dow... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 29 - One Day at a Time
“Not that I speak in respect of want…” (Phil. 4:11) It is noteworthy that Paul never made his own financial needs known. His was a life of faith. He believed that God had called him into His service, and was utterly convinced that God pays for what He orders. Should Christians today publicize their ... Read More
William MacDonald
MAY 3 - One Day at a Time
“He that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption.”(Gal. 6:8) No one can sin and get away with it. The results of sin are not only inescapable, they are extremely bitter. Sin may look like a harmless pussy but it eventually devours like a pitiless lion. The supposed glamor of sin recei... Read More
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William MacDonald (1917 - 2007)
Was President of Emmaus Bible College, teacher, Plymouth Brethren theologian and a prolific author of over 84 published books. MacDonald refused to accept royalties for his books but established a fund for translating his work Believers Bible Commentary into foreign languages.Bill will be not only be remembered for the thousands upon thousands of lives he touched through his books, teaching and many personal letters, but for his Christ-like character and gentleness, yet powerful life lived by faith in Christ. One of his most impact-ful books is the small booklet called: "True Discipleship" it is recommended reading for every serious disciple of Christ.
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