The following is an excerpt from the book, Sketches of Our Mountain Pioneers, edited by J. W. West, describing an event in the life of J. W. Masters (1854-1924). ——— After Brother Masters had been away from home for a month, he returned and was informed that a “red hot” revival meeting was in progress, […]
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When J. W. McGarvey toured the Holy Lands, one of the places he visited was Damascus, which had a large population of Mohammedans (Muslims). The following are a couple of interesting observations he noted: Damascus still contains an intensely bigoted Mohammedan population. As we were stepping over the countless dogs that lay asleep in the
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The following is an excerpt from the book, Lands of the Bible by J. W. McGarvey, taken from one of the letters he wrote while traveling to the Holy Land. The quote below describes his visit to Mars Hill in Athens. As soon as I had eaten my breakfast I started out alone, determined to
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The change of the year is peculiarly a season for self-examination. Let us examine ourselves, therefore, our plans of life, our schemes of friendship. Let us examine the various relations which we sustain to God and to the church of God, to man and to those of man particularly who are of our own flesh
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The following is an excerpt from the book, Meditations in Bible Lands by D. A. Sommer. After visiting Joppa, the author reflected upon the example of Dorcas and what can be done by individual Christians without needing to depend upon man-made organizations. Christianity was early introduced into this place. It was here that Peter was
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James A. Garfield (1831-1881) was the twentieth President of the United States, as well as a preacher of the gospel. In fact, he was the only minister to occupy the highest office in the land. He was a man of wisdom and character. Sadly, his life was cut short by an assassin. Below are some
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The following excerpt is from the book, Communings in the Sanctuary by Robert Richardson Doubtless, there are many who make a vain profession of the Gospel. Actuated by a transient sympathy, a momentary impulse; driven by fear, or attracted by visionary hopes, they become ostensibly members of the Church of Jesus Christ, yet remain forever ignorant
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The following excerpt is from the book, Biographies of Restoration Pioneers, Volume 1. It describes how tragedy led “Raccoon” John Smith (1784-1868) to leave “Calvinism of the purest sort” and begin preaching the truth. John Smith received the typical one room school education of those days, and armed with that and his faith he began
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The following is a sermon outline by A. W. Dicus GOD’S SCHOOL OF RELIGION Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15 I. Pupils. Babes in Christ. Heb. 5:12 A. Feed on milk. 1 Peter 2:2. 1 Cor. 3:1-2. B. Need first principles. Heb. 5:12. II. Students. 2 Tim. 2:15. A. Feed on solid food. Heb. 5:14. B. Exercise
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The following is a sermon outline by A. W. Dicus CHRISTIAN ECONOMICS Scripture: Eph. 5:14-20 I. Redeeming the time. A. Each week contains 10,080 minutes. B. What do people do with their time? II. A fairly active church member. A. Attends on Sunday, three hours = 180 min. B. Attends Wednesday night = 60 min.
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