TOPICAL SERMONS IN OUTLINE # THE BIBLE: WHEREIN IT DIFFERS FROM ALL OTHER BOOKS INTRODUCTION. -- The Bible stands absolutely alone. It is an entirely unique book. It is not a book, it is THE Book. Wherein the Bible differs from all other books: I. In its Depth. The Bible is the unfathomable and inex... Read More
Use III. A Suasive to Contentment. It exhorts us to labour for contentation; this is that which doth beautify and bespangle a Christian, and as a spiritual embroidery, doth set him off in the eyes of the world. But methinks I hear some bitterly complaining, and saying to me, Alas! how is it possible... Read More
Three things inserted by way of Caution. In the next place, I come to lay down some necessary cautions. Though I say a man should be content in every estate, yet there are three estates in which he must not be contented. 1st. He must not be contented in a natural estate: here we must learn not to be... Read More
Obedience to Christ Gives Assurance of the Truth of His Doctrines by Archibald Alexander (1772—1851) "If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine—whether it be of God." John 7:17 The truth of the Gospel is established by two kinds of evidence; external and internal. The former is hist... Read More
The Compassion of Christ to Weak Believers By Samuel Davies, 1724-1761 "A bruised reed shall He not break, and smoking flax shall He not quench." Matthew 12:20 The Lord Jesus possesses all those virtues in the highest perfection, which render him infinitely amiable, and qualify him for the administr... Read More
What is Your Burden? George Mylne, 1864 Who has not a burden to bear in this world of burdens? All men have some burden or another — and they have the heaviest burden who think that they have none to bear. Do you ask me, reader, what I mean? Why, is not sin a burden — unpardoned sin? What man has su... Read More
The Christian's Glorious Prize William Nicholson, 1862 "I press toward the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14 The service of God is not an empty one. It produces great bliss in this life — and it shall be crowned with everlasting honors. How cheering wa... Read More
Prayer for the Divine Presence and Influence William Nicholson, 1862 "May the LORD our God be with us, as He was with our fathers. May He not leave us nor forsake us, that He may incline our hearts to Himself, to walk in all His ways, and to keep His commandments and His statutes and His judgments, ... Read More
Power Given to the Faint Preached at Zoar Chapel, London, on July 20, 1845, by J. C. Philpot " He gives power to the faint ; and to those who have no might he increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall; but those who wait upon the Lord shall re... Read More
The Cross and SELF Arthur Pink "Then said Jesus unto His disciples—If any will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." Matthew 16:24 Before developing the theme of this verse, let us comment on its terms. "If any": the duty enjoined is for all who would join Chris... Read More
How to Work for Christ: Book 3: Preaching and Teaching the Word of God, Chapter 6
The Art of Divine Contentment: Chapter 10
The Art of Divine Contentment: Chapter 12
Obedience To Christ Gives Assurance Of The Truth Of His Doctrines
The Compassion Of Christ To Weak Believers
What Is Your Burden?
The Christian'S Glorious Prize!
Prayer For The Divine Presence And Influence
Power Given To The Faint
The Cross And Self