All we have to do is to present our empty, broken self Roy Hession and Revel HessionThe Calvary Road, What have I to do with Idols?MUCH is said in reproof of Ephraim by the prophet Hosea. (b) They are seldom loudly professed, so seldom that a man professing loudly a given motive arouses suspicion that he is acting on some other, and only using this as a blind. Hast thou ever deeply loved parent, bride, husband, or child? (Admonition 5.) If we were asked this moment if we were filled with the Holy Spirit, how many of us would dare to answer "yes"? If religion consists in entering the service of a God who looks not on the outward appearance but on the heart, that religion will be the only true one which produces right dispositions towards Him of faithfulness in all things, the smallest as well as the biggest. Another spirit came and took the body of a poet and did his work. Be thine own judge? I. That is no religion which we cannot carry with us wherever we go; into our pleasures and sorrows, our business and closets.(J. To walk in the religion of the Lord Jesus (Micah 4:5; 2 Timothy 2:19; Matthew 10:22; Luke 21:17; Revelation 2:3, 13).7. The impiety of those who invoke Christ's name on their wicked courses. But what is it, that it is not enough for him to say, "Do ye put down all," but that he added the conjunction and said, "ye also?" Jesus gave you forgiveness of sins. For the confirmation of faith. "Ephraim is like a silly dove without heart." (3) Owing to a mixture of these we find Christian precept and practice widely sundered. While there are many falsehoods, Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 61: 1915Some General Uses. "GIVING THANKS INTO GOD AND THE FATHER BY HIM." (6) Such deep constraining motive is not usually displayed before men; but its existence is not easily concealed. If a man be a Christian, men will take knowledge of him that he has been with Jesus. "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful." It must therefore be concluded that He is not a creature, but very God. And so men satisfy themselves with being Christian hearers and heathen livers, without the least suspicion of inconsistency.3. Owing to this enormous abuses have sprung up under the shadow of the Church. Here, as in nature, the deepest is the stillest; but by this very stillness all who are observant know its depth. For when Adam and Eve, being created after God's own image, and placed in Paradise, that they and their posterity might live in a blessed state of life immortal, having dominion over all earthly creatures, and only restrained from the fruit of one tree, as a sign Lewis BaylyThe Practice of PietyChrist all and in All. 13.--"Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus." The key-note of this chapter is that religion is a life in Christ, so all-pervading and all. How can we do both at once without distraction study, speak, or do and think of Christ at the same time? cast a holy reverence round a sick room when we minister to Jesus? Such an object is consciously present when he chooses to reflect on it, but day by day in the toil and struggle he is not ever thinking of it, but he is pursuing it. A. (b) They are seldom loudly professed, so seldom that a man professing loudly a given motive arouses suspicion that he is acting on some other, and only using this as a blind. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; 7 casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you. A. Possible to eat and drink to the glory of God.II. (2) Our thanks cannot be grateful to the Father except addressed and presented by Christ. All our prayer and praises must be offered in the name of the Lord Jesus. He shows where we should seek Christ.5. Will not work be done carelessly? There is nothing left for me" And some one replied, "Ah! Has it these points? Or hast thou done anything for man's praise, feeling that the eye whose praise thou prizedst was upon thee? By this(1) Paul banishes, from our mind all unfruitful works of darkness, it being evident that we can do nothing that is opposed to His will. Paul here clearly gives to Christ the whole of life. Stewart.I begin to see that religion consists not so much in joyous feelings as in a constant exercise of devotedness to God, and in laying ourselves out for the good of others.(D. Their labor seems to crystallize and become its own memorial. Great, moreover, is the power of charity, beloved brother, which binds hearts one to another in mutual affection with the Saint Gregory the Greatthe Epistles of Saint Gregory the GreatHow Servants and Masters are to be Admonished. Westminster Abbey. How, then, can they be done? (4) Now suppose a man embrace Jesus as his Saviour let Christ's love become the acknowledged fact of His life, then it will become a constraining motive, and will not be contented with influencing some of his faculties, employing some of his time; from the nature of things it must have all Christ is mine, and I am His, and whatever I do, spiritual or secular, business or recreation, I must do all in His name. Christian families, founded on the holy bond of marriage, are appointed, in the divine order of things, to be the nurseries of the future generation. "Ephraim is like a silly dove without heart." 5 Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. It must have points of contact with every part of my life. Again, is it a sacred or a secular work when a young girl, under a deep sense of duty, consecrates her life to attendance upon a suffering mother? The Gospel Lived Colossians 3:1-17 A new life (1-4). (2) Observe how such motives act. As to daily life. Was this a hindrance? B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyText: Colossians 3, 12-17. Very many of those prayers are like letters with no name and address upon them, which never reach their destination. Great, moreover, is the power of charity, beloved brother, which binds hearts one to another in mutual affection with the, (Admonition 6). Artizan, labourer, soldier, slave, would learn the truth that God cared for him, and designed him for a glorious destiny. In the case of the former pursuit will lead away from, in the case of the latter it will lead to, the truth. able, it would lose immensely in its character for truth and its power for good.2. And who has not seen the dullest rain-cloud, when it turned its weeping face to the sun, change into glory, and, in the bow that spans it, present to the eyes of age and infancy, alike of the philosopher who studies, and of the simple joyous child who runs to catch it, the most brilliant and beautiful phenomenon in nature? (c)That we live in entire confidence in and dependence upon Him.4. Owing to this enormous abuses have sprung up under the shadow of the Church. Hast thou ever deeply loved parent, bride, husband, or child? 11 In Christ there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and . - Colossians 3:17 Thankfulness may not come easily in all situations in life. To Dominicus. A. Jacob, D. D.It is one of the most precious effects of Christianity that it gives interest and dignity to commonplace life. All we have to do is to present our empty, broken self Roy Hession and Revel HessionThe Calvary RoadWhat have I to do with Idols?MUCH is said in reproof of Ephraim by the prophet Hosea. Here you have a compend of the doctrine of the Scriptures. It is an admirable course to ask, "What would Christ have done in these circumstances?". 2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. The conceptions, affections, and resolutions of the soul refer to words and works as being the principles and motives of them. the best one has been left for you." 16 Let the Word Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. UNITY AND PEACE. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory. What people hate is being in earnest at all, and so they do not wish to pray for the grace of God lest they should have to be at the pains of using it. Here is one on Colossians 3:12 called "What Should I Wear?". WHERE IS THE EVIL IN THIS? He has consecrated what we call secular employments by Himself engaging in them. VERSES: Colossians 3:1-15. It is this: "Christ must live it in me." Do them as thou wouldest if thou sawest God by thee, with prayer that they may be done aright. Mallock. Others have a mighty Saviour, because they make Him to be great and mighty. Take any life, in any condition or time, and there is help and hope for it in Jesus. But our Lord, being God, became man, bore our sins and carried our sorrows, grew up through our life, and tasted death for every man. Here you have a compend of the doctrine of the Scriptures. To follow His example (Matthew 16:24; 1 John 2:6; 1 Peter 2:21-23).II. We ought to be more circumspect than others in our words and deeds: 1. For Charles KingsleyAll Saints' Day and Other SermonsMay 5. (2) Our thanks cannot be grateful to the Father except addressed and presented by Christ. Here you have a compend of the doctrine of the Scriptures. AugustineOn Continence, "But Now do Ye Also," Saith He, "Put Down All31. It is this that gives them the right and title they have in Christian morality. And who has not seen the dullest rain-cloud, when it turned its weeping face to the sun, change into glory, and, in the bow that spans it, present to the eyes of age and infancy, alike of the philosopher who studies, and of the simple joyous child who runs to catch it, the most brilliant and beautiful phenomenon in nature? "GIVING THANKS INTO GOD AND THE FATHER BY HIM." We take it for granted and so forget it.1. O wretched Man! If by a subtle process it is taken away, all become tarnished and discoloured.(W. 5 Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, passion, Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. By this(1) Paul banishes, from our mind all unfruitful works of darkness, it being evident that we can do nothing that is opposed to His will. This round world may therefore become to us a temple, and this little life a song of praise.II. Why is it that some of us look on church-going as an irksome task, and the hours spent in God's house as the most wearisome of our lives? Nothing so mean that it was thought unworthy of this monogram; nothing so glorious that it was considered unfit to have that excelling glory added thereto. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. How intensely secular they may become I How mean and perfunctory the spirit in which they may be performed! It is through Christ that life is worthy of the name of life. It is not in our power to act as we please, or for our own ends (Romans 14:7-8).2. how we can obtain it? 5 Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, passion, Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. WHY WE ARE TO DO IT.1. And apart from these who learns, in the midst of his conscious and acknowledged besetting sin, to ask for the grace of God? II. So in like manner the name of Jesus (Acts 4:7; Matthew 7:22; Matthew 24:5; Matthew 18:20). The church is full of half dead people who have been trying, like poor Nero, to slay themselves for years, and have not had the courage to strike the fatal blow. It is to them a mere night of stars to wonder and gaze at, not a sun to light them to their daily work, and warm their hearts with love. MEMORY VERSE: Colossians 3:2 "Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth." BOOK TO REMEMBER: 1 Corinthians. IIIWhat the Scriptures Principally Teach: the Ruin and Recovery of Man. Neale.Those old saints of the Middle Ages, how dearly they loved to set the name of Jesus forth everywhere, by all means, in every curious work of art not merely of Church art, mind you, but of household and domestic furniture. Think how it would bear on the obscure toilers of Ephesus, Corinth, or Rome. If we were asked this moment if we were filled with the Holy Spirit, how many of us would dare to answer "yes"? Very many of those prayers are like letters with no name and address upon them, which never reach their destination. Sunday, but not other six days. (6) Such deep constraining motive is not usually displayed before men; but its existence is not easily concealed. "If Ye Then be Risen" (Col. Iii. If we were asked this moment if we were filled with the Holy Spirit, how many of us would dare to answer "yes"? This implies three things.1. Because we cannot be accepted but by Him (Ephesians 1:6; Hebrews 13:15; Hebrews 5:1).4. When thou hast learned to do all things to Jesus, it will shed pleasure over all dull things, softness over hard things, peace over trial. If we were asked this moment if we were filled with the Holy Spirit, how many of us would dare to answer "yes"? act what we know in our souls, that we can do nothing good without God. Before we come to speak of some particular cases of deadness, wherein believers are to make use of Christ as the Life, we shall first propose some useful consequences and deductions from what hath been spoken of this life; and, I. All our prayer and praises must be offered in the name of the Lord Jesus. In the realm of spirit as of matter when we see a great result we know that behind it is a great cause; and we may search the world and we shall not find a power over human hearts comparable with that which lies in this name. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth, May 18. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory. For Charles KingsleyAll Saints' Day and Other SermonsMay 5. Here, as in nature, the deepest is the stillest; but by this very stillness all who are observant know its depth. Are above, not on the things that are upon the earth ; fornication, uncleanness passion! 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