But there must be a reception of the Lord Jesus; in all His offices of Prophet, Priest, and King, and a desire to submit to the guidance of His Word, and to be led by the gracious direction of His Spirit, as a foundation for that brotherly love in which we are commanded to live. LET me read to you the verse that comes before our text. I would frequently walk by them and shake my head, thinking, Thats not the way to bring that guy to the knowledge of the truth. They were trying to win an argument, but the doctrine of Gods free and sovereign grace is not something that you come to believe because you lost an argument. Love concentrates individual piety in intense beauty in the character of the Church, while it unifies and employs all the strength of the Church in its sacred mission on the earth. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). But they have not applied their knowledge personally, and so they are proud and unloving. KWeise. They did not tell them, "You must do this or that, or you will be punished; you must do this, and then you shall obtain a reward for it." Note: This may be too much material for one sermon. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up (1 Cor. There is no command to love yourself. That it was existent and active at the time when this Epistle was written appears from Hebrews 6:10. Fervent prayer for supplies of grace enabling us thereunto, with sundry others of a like nature. 5. Never! During the whole course of our life Jean-Pierre de CaussadeAbandonment to Divine ProvidencePaul and his Requests for Prayer (Continued)We announce the law of prayer as follows: A Christian's prayer is a joint agreement of the will and his cabinet, the emotions, the conscience, the intellect, working in harmony at white heat, while the body co-operates under certain hygienic conditions to make the prayer long enough sustained at high voltage to insure tremendous results, supernatural and unearthly.--Rev. Were like three-year-olds fighting over a toy! xiii. g. The author is saying, Dont let out of sight be out of mind. The teachings of Scripture.2. The captain, pleased with his generosity, sent for Tregoney, and gave him the berth. But, after all, the chief preservative of this characteristic grace of Christianity is, the love of Christ Himself, which will always necessarily expand in love for the brethren. Ignorance of the true nature, both of the grace and the exercise of it, in its proper duties.5. 1. The world most hateth saints, and that, in this very respect, because they are saints. Let us not give up our faith because we have perhaps stepped out of the path in which He would have led us. THE MAINTENANCE OF BROTHERLY LOVE. We are not beyond the reach of persecution or distress. In 13:2, 3, he shows two specific applications of biblical love that were especially appropriate to a church under persecution: Show hospitality to strangers; and, remember the prisoners and those who are ill-treated. Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14, Hebrews 10:23-25. The reproof came home to the feelings of the proud man, and he was silent; conscience whispering, meanwhile, how dim were his prospects of rising in the future world to an equality with the pious poor, if his Christian friend was in danger of falling below them.Brotherly love among the early ChristiansA striking instance of the brotherly love of the early Christians transpired in the great plague that raged round Alexandria, during the reign of Gallienus. Did you pray that God would increase your love for that difficult person in your family or at church or at work (see Phil. Bend therefore thy affections (will they, nill they) to so holy an exercise; assuring thyself, that it doth by so much the more please God, by how much Lewis BaylyThe Practice of Piety, The Two Covenants: the Transition"Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep, in the blood of the everlasting covenant, even our Lord Jesus, make you perfect in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ."--HEB. The sun itself must soon grow dim with age; the folding up of the worn-out Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 4: 1858The Unchangeable Christ"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." Let us not give up our faith because we have perhaps stepped out of the path in which He would have led us. As apprehension of God's love to us works love in us to God (1 John 4:19), so others' apprehension of our love to them will make them love us. We have seen a peninsula deluged with blood, and mutiny raising its bloody war whoop. The fountain from which it flows continues, and so also should the stream that flows from it. AugustineOn the Good of Marriage, Memorandum. Never!Hence, let us learn, my brethren, the extreme value of searching the Scriptures. --Hebrews 13:5. He has been called the greatest of Protestant commentators and theologians, and the inspirer of the Puritan exodus. Such is the life and vigour of brotherly love, as it puts on them in whom it is unto all duties. 1. He possest two of the greatest elements in successful pulpit oratory, self-reliance and authority. Christians are engaged in the same cause.5. Scripture not only contains Jesus' teaching that our attitude toward strangers reflects our attitude towards Him . 20, 21. Consider How to Stir Up One Another to Love. (2) The motive by which we are encouraged to perform this duty. We can sum it up: A friend of his, who was accustomed to measure everything according to the standard of this world, pleasantly rallied him on the subject of his associates; intimating his surprise that he should admit to his hospitality and friendship persons of so obscure origin, and of so little estimation among men. 9. 3. 5). xiii. A due consideration of the use, yea, necessity of this duty to the glory of God, and edification of the Church; and 5. For more than 20 years, Sermons That Work, a ministry of The Episcopal Church's Office of Communication, has provided free sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and other resources that speak to congregations across the Church. The promulgation of the law, enjoining it on man in innocence as a duty, was due to God's necessary dominion over the creatures of his power. With this last chapter the author focuses mainly upon exhortations concerning the practical aspects of Christianity. There may be a potent medicine in the great pharmacopia of Scripture, Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 8: 1863Twenty-Second Day for all who are in SufferingWHAT TO PRAY.--For all who are in Suffering "Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; them that are evil entreated, as being yourselves in the body."--HEB. He has been called the greatest of Protestant commentators and theologians, and the inspirer of the Puritan exodus. 8. xiii. II. This world s hatred of saints should the more stir us up to love them. Then listen to God's Word and take courage: "I will never leave you nor forsake you" ( Hebrews 13:5 ). The sun itself must soon grow dim with age; the folding up of the worn-out Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 4: 1858, The Unchangeable Christ"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." * * Preached at the house of one made a widow by her husband's desertion; who left her in straitened circumstances to provide for a young family. Heeding God's warnings means taking appropriate action A. V. WHY JESUS CHRIST IS THE PERFECT VOICE OF GOD. It is mandatory for every Christian to grow in love! Get your focus off of yourself and onto the needs of others. 2. I enjoy the humorous and often profound insights into human nature in the Peanuts cartoon strip. 1. 15, 16;) and therefore it is so displeasing to the devil, and so irksome to the flesh. It was not eternal; it was first made in the garden of Eden. We could not say to all the saints, "after this manner pray ye," for they would not know what they were asking; they have need to begin with something simpler, such as that sweet "Our Father, which art in heaven," Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 20: 1874The Immutability of ChristBut greater things have changed than we; for kingdoms have trembled in the balances. Its just part of my nature!. Unity in sentiment.2. By Ron Forseth on February 25, 2023 Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, Updated Edition The Lockman Foundation, Related Topics: Faith, Suffering, Trials, Persecution, Love, Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, 1992 through his retirement in December, 2018. Among different denominations of Christians this should be observed. One essential thing is highlighted in the first verse of the last chapter of that letter. We have seen a peninsula deluged with blood, and mutiny raising its bloody war whoop. In that beautiful prayer at the close of the Epistle to the Hebrews, "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead, our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do His will," the phrase, "make you perfect in every good work," literally means, it is said, "adjust you in every good work." The example of the early Christians.3. Sermon. The necessity for its cultivation continues, (1) You have need of it. Author: Dr. Neal Gray . Scripture: Hebrews . This world s hatred of saints should the more stir us up to love them. Name. The apostle so far commends love in this kind, as he maketh all things unsavoury and unprofitable without it (1 Corinthians 13:1-3). But now at the close, he turns from his carefully reasoned "sermon" to a series of short, ethical exhortations. In that beautiful prayer at the close of the Epistle to the Hebrews, "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead, our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do His will," the phrase, "make you perfect in every good work," literally means, it is said, "adjust you in every good work." An endeavour to grow and thrive in the principle of it, or the power of adopting grace. Think about them and meet their needs.. Sermon Manuscript Downloads. To Him be the glory forever. THE OCCASIONS OF ITS DECAY AND LOSS ARE 1. STREAM DOWNLOAD. The authors point is not that we should be hospitable to strangers in the hopes of meeting an angel. A sectarian spirit stems from pride and causes division. Union of effort.II. Biblical love will not continue unless we remove the common hindrances to it. Passage: Hebrews 13:1-6 There may be a potent medicine in the great pharmacopia of Scripture, Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 8: 1863Twenty-Second Day for all who are in SufferingWHAT TO PRAY.--For all who are in Suffering "Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; them that are evil entreated, as being yourselves in the body."--HEB. Let us live holy lives, even holier than angels, that our Father in heaven will be pleased with It had a beginning, it has been broken; it will be violated continually and will Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859A New Year's Benediction"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." 1:9)? 1. They can argue circles around the average believer. Hebrews 3:7-19. Now, there are a number of little causes, which, by being suffered to grow up in the bosoms of Christians, tend to narrow their affections, and restrain that brotherly love which ought to be their delight. This epistle's title bears the traditional Gree He often preached every day for weeks in succession. Eversley. xiii. B. Gouge. Fervent prayer for supplies of grace enabling us thereunto, with sundry others of a like nature. "Jesus Christ yesterday, to-day, and for ever" (Heb. 8 (high-priestly dress'), it has the AthanasiusSelect Works and Letters or Athanasius. 1-3 . Nothing less than the death of Christ was the close of the Old. THE OCCASIONS OF ITS DECAY AND LOSS ARE 1. 3 Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them, and those ill-treated as though you too felt their torment. They are keenly alive to all objects within their sphere; but their eyes are close to the surface, and their experience comes in shocks of sensation, and shreds of perception. An abuse of spiritual gifts, by pride on the one hand, or envy on the other.6. [1954] And this we do not so call a good, as that it is a good in comparison of fornication: otherwise there will be two evils, of which the second is worse: or fornication will also be a good, because adultery is worse: for it is worse to violate the marriage of another, than to cleave unto an harlot: and adultery will be a good, because incest is worse; for it is worse to lie with a mother than with the wife of another: and, The above Collection of Letters is complete upon the principle stated in the Introduction (supr., p. 495). Many a guest has proved as an angel to his entertainers, brightening the home by his presence, and leaving behind him precious memories and saving influences. We have seen a peninsula deluged with blood, and mutiny raising its bloody war whoop. Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-7. xiii. Bend therefore thy affections (will they, nill they) to so holy an exercise; assuring thyself, that it doth by so much the more please God, by how much Lewis BaylyThe Practice of PietyThe Two Covenants: the Transition"Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep, in the blood of the everlasting covenant, even our Lord Jesus, make you perfect in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ."--HEB. If, when thou art about to pray, Satan shall suggest that thy prayers are too long, and that therefore it were better either to omit prayers, or else to cut them shorter, meditate that prayer is thy spiritual sacrifice, wherewith God is well pleased (Heb. There may be a potent medicine in the great pharmacopia of Scripture, WHAT TO PRAY.--For all who are in Suffering "Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; them that are evil entreated, as being yourselves in the body."--HEB. 3. They did not tell them, "You must do this or that, or you will be punished; you must do this, and then you shall obtain a reward for it." Text: Acts 21:1-26 Sermon Series: On Mission. Love is an especial means of strengthening and establishing the kingdom of Christ. If you haven't been paying attention; I don't want to kill, I want to save and heal (Hosea 2:23, 14:1-9; Hebrews 4:12; Acts 4:12). Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Ignorance of the true nature, both of the grace and the exercise of it, in its proper duties.5. Dads, are you patient and kind towards your children? 20, 21. --Hebrews 13:8. THE DESIRABLENESS OR IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTIAN UNION.1. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth The Doctrine of Arbitrary Scriptural Accommodation Considered. He has been called the greatest of Protestant commentators and theologians, and the inspirer of the Puritan exodus. Homer W. Hodge We come to the request of Paul made to the Church at Ephesus, found in the latter part of Ephes. 1. This is the case in the interpretation of the sacred Scriptures, and in other matters. After the author defines faith, they put flesh on it in ways that both the intended readers and Christians today . The Blood of the Covenant Attempts for domination, inconsistent in a fraternity; which are all to be watched against. It unites the subjects and members of that kingdom in one, which is a means of great stability.9. THE MEANS OF ITS CONTINUANCE OR PRESERVATION ARE 1. 11:2 Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval . Again, THERE IS THE PURPOSE FORMED BY EACH LOVER OF THE SAVIOUR THAT BROTHERLY LOVE SHALL CONTINUE. When I get irritated and snap at my wife or kids, Im being unloving. 4. 5). But brotherly love is a sovereign antidote against the poison of the world's hatred, and a precious cordial to revive and support the saint's spirits.(W. Timothy was ordained a bishop of the church at Ephesus; and this epistle was written to him by St. Paul, his spiritual father, to teach him "how to behave himself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God." "Bear ye one another's burdens," etc. A due sense of the weight or moment of this duty, from the especial institution and command of Christ.3. Unbelief in the Wilderness. Gouge.1. John 13:34-35. As apprehension of God's love to us works love in us to God (1 John 4:19), so others' apprehension of our love to them will make them love us. Hebrews 13:1-3. (1.) "Now she that is a Widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day." (1.) There may be a promise in the Word which would exactly fit your case, but you may not know of it, and therefore miss its comfort. Almost all relational conflicts can be traced back to some degree of selfishness (James 4:1-3). 4. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth September 16. If I love the worlds things, I will be stingy and unwilling to give up those things for the sake of others. So the first and main thing is, focus on loving fellow believers. which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Search. Diligent heed that it be not insensibly impaired in its vital acts; such as are patience, forbearance, readiness to forgive, unaptness to believe evil, without which no other duties of it will be long continued.8. Love is one of the most comfortable graces that a man can have. THE MANIFESTATION OF BROTHERLY LOVE. The sun itself must soon grow dim with age; the folding up of the worn-out Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 4: 1858The Unchangeable Christ"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." 1845. Do you come to church to have your needs met or to meet the needs of others? Hebrews 13:5. But let me mention three things: Jesus Christ is our example of what Gods love looks like in human life.
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