The Six Sorrows of St. Paul – David James Burrell (historic sermon 1844-1926)
"If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern my infirmities." -I Cor. 11-30 The Sanhedrin was the governing body of Israel. It embraced within itself legislative, executive and judicial functions. It made the laws and enforced them and it was the court of last appeal.…
King Saul At the Witch’s Cave – David James Burrell (historic sermon 1844-1926)
"Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and inquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at En-dor." -I Samuel 28:7 It is said, "There…
The Precious Blood of Christ – J. Wilbur Chapman (historic sermon 1859-1917)
"....the precious blood of Christ." Peter 1:19 I am preaching tonight on what I believe to be the most important subject in the Bible. Of course, anything that has to do with Jesus Christ is of vast importance. My text is found in the First Epistle of Peter 1:19— "The…
The Treasures of the Snow – David James Burrell (historic sermon 1844-1926)
"Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow?" -Job 38:22 I am sorry for city people who never have known the delights of rural life. "God made the country, man made the town." What do they know about the singing birds and flowing brooks, the blooming fields and golden…
Sowing and Reaping – J. Wilbur Chapman (historic sermon 1859-1917)
I am bringing to you what I think is a very solemn subject. I have no apology for speaking on solemn themes, for we are living in a day when many people seem to be turning to light and trifling things. We have reached a time when men regard God…
The Christ Child and the Emperor – David James Burrell (historic sermon 1844-1926)
"Then go and search diligently for the young child: and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him." -Matthew 2:7-8 The Incarnation was an invasion. God crossed the border into the territory of Earthly Power. No trumpets were heard, no roar of…
The Waning Pulpit – J. Wilbur Chapman (historic sermon 1859-1917)
A message delivered to preachers at the beginning of the 20th century. This is a day when the minister is under sharpest fire. By some his motives are questioned, his spirit is censured, and his failure to secure such results as came in days gone by, when the gospel was…
Christ Revealing the Father – F.B. Meyer (historic sermon 1847-1929)
“Philip saith unto Him, Lord, shew us the Father and it sufficeth us. Jesus saith unto him, He that hath seen Me hath seen the Father." -John 14:8-9 The longing of the universal heart of man was voiced by Philip, when he broke in, rather abruptly, on our Lord's discourse…
Tragedies and Triumphs of the Human Will – Louis Albert Banks (historic sermon 1855-1933)
"Ye will not come to me, that ye might have life." —John 5:40 "If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself." —John 7:17 We are face to face here with the direct teaching, in…
Eternity – J. Wilbur Chapman (historic sermon 1859-1917)
My text this evening is one word. Ever since I have been a minister I have asked God to help me say two words and say them properly. It is said that Whitefield used to say "Oh!" in such a fashion that his hearers were convicted of sin and some…
