Sermons in Strength

A Paradox

November 4, 1888

A Paradox   “When I am weak, then am I strong.” — 2 Corinthians xii. 10.   THE expression is paradoxical, and seems somewhat singular; yet it was the experience of the apostle Paul, a man of calm spirit, by no means fanciful, a wise man, and far removed from a fanatic. It was the experience of one who …

2 Corinthians:12:10

Shoes of Iron, and Strength Sufficient: a New year’s Promise

March 29, 1888

Shoes of Iron, and Strength Sufficient: a New year’s Promise   “And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil. Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.” — Deuteronomy xxxiii. 24, …

Deuteronomy:33:24-25

Strength and Recovery

September 18, 1884

Strength and Recovery   “And I will strengthen them in the Lord: and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the Lord.”— Zechariah x. 12.   THIS text is pitched in the royal key. It has nothing of the caution and doubting of man about it. Where the word of a king is there is power, …

Zechariah:10:12