Collection: Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit Volume 30

The Spirit of Bondage and of Adoption

January 1, 1970

THE SPIRIT OF BONDAGE AND OF ADOPTION.   “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” — Romans viii. 15, 16.   THESE two verses are full …

Romans:8:15-16

Commendation for the Steadfast

January 1, 1970

Commendation for the Steadfast   “I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the …

Revelation:3:8-10

High Doctrine and Broad Doctrine

January 1, 1970

HIGH DOCTRINE AND BROAD DOCTRINE.   “All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” — John vi. 37.   THESE two sentences have been looked upon as representing two sides of Christian doctrine. They enable us to see it from two stand-points — the …

John:6:37

Knowledge. Worship. Gratitude.

January 1, 1970

KNOWLEDGE. WORSHIP. GRATITUDE.   “So that they are without excuse: because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful.” — Romans i. 20, 21.   THOSE who boast of their knowledge betray their ignorance. Knowledge is not a possession to be proud of, since it brings with it so great a responsibility that …

Romans:1:20

Concerning Saints

January 1, 1970

Concerning Saints   “All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee.”—Psalm cxlv.10.   Do not throw yourselves back in your seats, and say, “This will be a sermon for saints, and therefore we may be excused from attending to it.” Do you not see that the first clause gives you a fair word …

Psalms:145:10

Faith Among Mockers

January 1, 1970

FAITH AMONG MOCKERS.   “He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.” — Psalm xxii. 8.   DAVID experienced what Paul afterwards so aptly described as “cruel mockings.” Note the adjective cruel: it is well chosen. Mockings may not cut the flesh, but they tear the heart; they …

Psalms:22:8

The Great Birthday of Our Coming Age

December 21, 1884

The Great Birthday of Our Coming Age    “Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: but when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might …

Galatians:4:3-6

Jonah’s Resolve, or “Look Again”!

December 14, 1884

Jonah's Resolve, or "Look Again"!   “Then I said, I am cast out of thy sight; yet I will look again toward thy holy temple.”— Jonah ii. 4.   WHAT a complex creature is man! Those who fancy that they can fully describe him do not understand him. He is a riddle and a contradiction. As says Ralph Erskine— “I’m …

Jonah:2:4

A Wonder Explained by Greater Wonders

December 7, 1884

A Wonder Explained by Greater Wonders   “Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.” —Lamentations iii. 57.   How different are our experiences from our fears! This man of God had said, “When I cry and shout he shutteth out my prayer.” He had said again, “Thou hast covered thyself with …

Lamentations:3:57