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Sermons on Important Subjects ... Fifth edition. In three volumes. To which are now added, three occasional sermons, not included in the former editions, memoirs and character of the author (by David Bostwick), and two sermons on occasion of his death, by the Rev. Drs. Gibbons and Finley. [Edited by Thomas Gibbons. With “Sermons on Important Subjects ... An additional volume, from the author's manuscripts, never before published ... Vol. IV.”]

Samuel DAVIES (President of Princeton College, New Jersey.)

Published: 1804

Total Pages: 458


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Excerpt from Practical Sermons: To Be Read in Families and Social Meetings Several years have elapsed since the author promised to a few friends, that, if life and health should be continued, he would endeavour to prepare a volume of sermons on practical subjects, to be circulated by the Presbyterian Board of Publication. Incessant occupation in professional duties, occasioned the postponement of the fulfilment of this promise from time to time; until recently, when he was informed that the Board of Publication were desirous to put such a volume into circulation; especially for the benefit of families who were deprived of the opportunity of attending on the preaching of the gospel. At first it occurred to him, that for the purposes of the Board, such a volume had better be composed of a collection of sermons contributed by different ministers of our church. But upon reflection, he was persuaded that it would be found difficult to get the proper persons to furnish discourses on the topics which might be prescribed. And he has observed, that when the sermons of several persons are included in the same volume, there is a disposition in many readers to make invidious comparisons between the authors; and while some discourses are highly valued, others are neglected. Upon the whole, it seems best that every author should make his own book; and to obtain a desirable variety, more volumes of sermons than one should be put into circulation. The author being aware that books of sermons are not in as much demand as publications of another kind, would not have consented that the Board of Publication should run the risk of an edition of this volume; but this objection was obviated by the generous proposal of the friends referred to above, to bear the whole expense of stereotyping the work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Cancer. Suicide. The death of a child. As much as we wish we could avoid tragedies like these, eventually they will strike your church community. When they do, pastors must be ready to offer help by communicating the life-changing message of the gospel in a way that offers hope, truth, and encouragement during these difficult circumstances. Those asked to preach in the midst of tragedy know the anxiety of trying to say appropriate things from God’s Word that will comfort and strengthen God’s people when emotions and faith are stretched thin. This indispensable resource helps pastors prepare sermons in the face of tragedies by providing suggestions for how to approach different kinds of tragedy, as well as insight into how to handle the theological challenges of human suffering. Each topic provides a specific description of the context of the tragedy, the key concerns that need to be addressed in the message, and an outline of the approach taken in the sample sermon that follows. Topics addressed include: abortion; abuse; responding to national and community tragedies; the death of a child; death due to cancer and prolonged sickness; death due to drunk driving; drug abuse; and suicide. Bryan Chapell, author of Christ-Centered Preaching, has gathered together messages from some of today’s most trusted Christian leaders including: John Piper, Tim Keller, Michael Horton, Jack Collins, Dan Doriani, Jerram Barrs, Mike Khandjian, Robert Rayburn, Wilson Benton, Bob Flayhart, and George Robertson. Each chapter provides you with the resources you need to communicate the life-giving hope of the gospel in the midst of tragedy. In addition, the appendices provide further suggestions of biblical texts for addressing various subjects as well as guidance for conducting funerals.
Excerpt from Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 2 of 3: To Which Are Now Added Three Occasional Sermons, Not Included in the Former Editions; Memoirs and Character of the Author, and Two Sermons on Occasion of His Death Now the Judge is come, the judgmentvfeat is erec ted, the dead are raifed. And what follows? Vlhy the univerfal convention of all the fons of men before the judgment-feat. The place of judgment will pro bably be the extenfive region of the air, the moft ca pacious for the reception of fuch a multitude for St. Paul tells us, the faints {hall he caught up together in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. I T heff. Iv. 17. And that the air will be the place of judicature, perhaps, may be intimated when our Lord is reprefented as coming in the clouds, and fitting upon a cloudy throne. Thefe expre ions can hardly be underflood literally, for clouds which conflit of vapours and ra rihed particles of water, feem very improper maferials for a chariot of flate, 'or a throne of judgment but they may very properly intimate that Chrift will make his appearance, and hold his court in the regi on of the clouds; that is, in the air 5, and perhaps that the rays of light and majeftic darknefs lhall be f0 blended around him as to form the appearance of a cloud to the View of the wondering and gazing world. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."