God’s Chosen Witnesses
Sermons urging God's kingdom above material aims for national life and explaining the Church's role as God's witness: Jews involuntary, Christians voluntary in testimony and mission.
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God’s Chosen Witnesses
The True Inspiration of Life
Three sermons praising Scripture's surpassing value, urging life inspired by faith in Christ, and reflecting on the thief's prayer and Christ's promise of Paradise.
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The World’s Best: Vanity
The Holy Spirit initiates and directs the church's missionary expansion from Jew to Gentile (Acts 13), inaugurating the Church as a worldwide missionary body.
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The Relation of the Pastor to Missions
Includes an essay drawing moral wisdom from humble creatures (proverbs 30) and an address urging pastors to lead in missions by personal outreach and missionary preaching.
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“Free Church” or Rented Pews
Three pieces: Foss argues Christ's resurrection is the crucial proof of Christianity. Hall debates free seats versus pew-rents and church funding. Parker shows prayer turning sorrow into praise.
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True Freedom
Two sermons: one finds comfort in the valley of death (Psalm 23:4); the other proclaims true freedom from sin through Christ's atonement (John 8:36) and urges perseverance.
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Speaking and Eloquence
Essays on Christ's obedience as our model, the nature of eloquent preaching, and warning against worldliness eroding conscience. Stresses sincere personal piety and faithful ministry.
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Believing and Confessing
Three sermons on God-given pastors as shepherds, the link of heart-belief to confession, and the blessing of drawing near to God for spiritual nourishment and insight.
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Self-Preservation in Church
A January 1887 issue offering a sermon on prayer answered (Elijah at Carmel), essays on church self-preservation and stewardship, and practical direction for leading prayer meetings.
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Bible Evidence
Sermons urging steadfast Christian living, presenting historical evidence for Scripture, and calling believers to trust Christ as the remedy in life's trials.
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The True and the False
Sermons urging Christian hope, trust, and growth: rejoice in hope through the Holy Spirit (romans-15), distinguish true from false happiness, and grow in salvation by God's Word.
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Trust and Beneficence
Essays on Christian hope, trust, charity, and prayer: an exposition of Romans 15, exhortations to trust and serve the needy, and a warning against presumptuous, unguided prayer.
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Pulpit Truths for the Times
Discusses Christ's gentleness toward the weak, urges scripture-centered, heartfelt preaching, and highlights Dr. Chalmers' model of urban mission and visitation to minister to the poor.
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Thoughts for a Communion Sabbath Morning
Pieces on Christ's gentleness toward the weak, guidance for Communion preparation and edification, and a Sunday-school lesson on the manna (Exodus 16).
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God’s Institutions Man’s Best Gifts
Three sermons addressing venerable age and pastoral loss; God's institutions (Sabbath, labor, conscience, family); and warnings about the busy age eroding rest, depth, and home life.
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Preachers and Their Subject
Sermons urging faith in the Scriptures' transforming power, Christ-centered preaching, humble ministers, and patient, persistent labor toward spiritual awakenings and revivals.
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The Efficiency of the Congregation
Reports the plight of the French Reformed church after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes and analyzes congregational efficiency—elders, presbytery oversight, pastoral choice, and finance.
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Genuine Benevolence and Its Reward
Affirms Christ's kingship through his resurrection and exaltation, urging worship and remembrance. Exhorts practical Christian benevolence: give in faith to the poor, which God will reward.
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Points on Temperance
Articles on Christ's kingship and sacrificial service: Christ exalted at the resurrection, the Savior who gives Himself to serve and atone. Also practical counsel on temperance and Sunday-school teaching.
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Spiritual Sacrifices, Acceptable to God by Jesus Christ
Devotional meditation on true worship: God seeks worshippers who worship in spirit and truth. Calls for holiness, heart-purity, and heartfelt devotion to the Father.
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