Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Luke 16:25
DISCOURSE: 1549THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUSLuke 16:25. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.THE more strongly the discourses of a minister bear upon the prevailing vices of the day, the more will they, whose besetting sin is pointed out and reprobated, pour contempt upon the preacher and his word. Our blessed Lord had spoken the parable of the unjust steward, in order... read more
Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Luke 16:16
DISCOURSE: 1548PRESSING INTO THE KINGDOMLuke 16:16. The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.WHEREVER the Gospel is preached with fidelity and earnestness, the places of worship are, for the most part, well attended. And this is often made a ground of joyful congratulation. But if, instead of comparing the attendance of persons at such places of worship with that which is seen at other Churches, we were to compare... read more