Sermons & Devotionals by Archibald Brown

Christ's Own Joy, is Our Joy! Archibald G. Brown, June 9th, 1872, East London Tabernacle "I am coming to You now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of My joy within them!" John 17:13 The precious words of this prayer, and of the three previo... Read More

The Face of Jesus Christ Archibald Brown East London Tabernacle; August 8, 1875 "The face of Christ!" 2 Corinthians 4:6 ALTHOUGH I have selected these words for our meditation this morning, I have no intention of dwelling on them as they stand in connection with the previous part of the verse. I hav... Read More

A Wise Work! Archibald G. Brown, Stepney Green Tabernacle "He who wins souls is wise." Proverbs 11:30 The book of Proverbs may well be compared to a basket of pearls; to a collection of glittering gems cast together in richest profusion, without any connecting links between them. Search in any part ... Read More

Do Not Sin Against the Child! Archibald G. Brown, April 10th, 1870, Stepney Green Tabernacle "Do not sin against the child!" Genesis 42:22 Moses proclaimed a great truth in the ears of the Israelites, when he warned them to be sure their sin would find them out . However long the period after the co... Read More

My Banner! Archibald G. Brown, December 5th, 1869, Stepney Green Tabernacle "And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah Nissi . [The LORD is My Banner]" Exodus 17:15 Murmuring is sure to lead to trouble, and rightly so. Those who murmur about everything must not be surprised if God ... Read More

The Royal Procession! Archibald G. Brown, November 7th, 1869, Stepney Green Tabernacle "We have seen Your procession, O God — even the procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary!" Psalm 68:24 This sublime, comprehensive, and beautiful psalm was without doubt composed in commemoration of the t... Read More

A Sermon to Debtors! Archibald G. Brown, January 15th, 1871, Stepney Green Tabernacle "Therefore, brethren, we are debtors ." Romans 8:12 No sin is more hateful to God or hideous in man, than pride . It is against this sin that some of the strongest invectives of Scripture are hurled; and the saint ... Read More

Jannes and Jambres Archibald G. Brown, East London Tabernacle "Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth — men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected!" 2 Timothy 3:8 "Jannes and Jambres — whoever are they?" This is a question I can i... Read More

Worship Archibald Brown, September 6, 1891, Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington, London. "God is a Spirit, and those who worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth ." John 4:24 We shall only dwell on the one word 'worship'. I can almost imagine that I hear someone saying, 'Only one word? Wil... Read More

His Great Love! Archibald G. Brown, October 29, 1894, East London Tabernacle "But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ!" Ephesians 2:4-5 His great love is our great theme this morning — b... Read More

God-given Quietness Archibald G. Brown, 1896, East London Tabernacle "When He gives quietness, who then can make trouble? And when He hides His face, who then can see Him, whether it is against a nation or a man alone?" Job 34:29 Last Thursday was a day of sore trouble to some of us, and sorrow seem... Read More

Peace Versus War! Archibald G. Brown, July 17th, 1870, Stepney Green Tabernacle [Editor's note: Brown is referring to the French-German War, July 19, 1870 - May 10, 1871] "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you His peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all." 2 Thessalon... Read More

How Lovely Is Your Sanctuary! Archibald G. Brown, August 13th, 1871, Stepney Green Tabernacle "How lovely is your sanctuary, O LORD Almighty!" Psalm 84:1 Although David's name does not appear in the heading of this psalm, there is but little if any doubt that it was from his pen that the sweet verse... Read More

Sweet Sleep Archibald G. Brown, March 14th, 1869, Stepney Green Tabernacle "Our friend Lazarus sleeps." John 11:11 Sorrow had visited yonder cottage in the village of Bethany, for the beloved brother Lazarus had been stricken with sickness. His two sisters, Mary and Martha by name, loved him well — ... Read More

A Rough Night at Sandown Archibald G. Brown, November 6, 1892, East London Tabernacle "Hitherto shall you come but no further — and here shall your proud waves be stayed!" Job 38:11 The night was a wild one on the southern shore of the Isle of Wight. Throughout the day the wind had been blowing with... Read More

What Do I Still Lack? A Sermon to Young Men Archibald G. Brown, February 13th, 1870, Stepney Green Tabernacle "The young man said to Him: All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?" Matthew 19:20 These are the words of the young ruler, who running to our Savior, and kneeling d... Read More

The Conversion of Children Archibald G. Brown, April 30th, 1871, Stepney Green Tabernacle "A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out: Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession!" Matthew 15:22 "It is not fitting to take the childr... Read More

"White-Sunday" What Our Churches Need! Archibald G. Brown, May 19th, 1872, East London Tabernacle "What does this mean?" Acts 2:12 This was a question that leaped from the lips of thousands, and was asked in almost every then-known language under the sun. We do not marvel at the amazement that promp... Read More

Pity the Poor Blind Archibald G. Brown, February 21st, 1869, Stepney Green Tabernacle. In aid of the funds of the Christian Blind Relief Society "They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the villa... Read More

Growing Faith Archibald G. Brown, May 9th, 1869, At Stepney Green Tabernacle "We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly." 2 Thessalonians 1:3 Selfishness is prone to mingle not only with our prayers — but with our praises also. Just as ... Read More