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TextA Clothing Discourse; Luke 9:23
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon addresses the importance of self-denial for women seeking a religious profession, emphasizing that self-denial prevents one from falling victim to religious enemies, and explaining that entering into a religious life is the best form of religious penance.This sermon addresses the importance of self-denial for women seeking a religious profession, emphasizing that self-denial prevents one from falling victim to religious enemies, and explaining that entering into a religious life is the best form of religious penance. -
TextA Discourse on the Passion of our Lord J.C.; no verse
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon cautions against questioning the decisions of God based on the limited knowledge and reason of humanity, specifically in regards to the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.This sermon cautions against questioning the decisions of God based on the limited knowledge and reason of humanity, specifically in regards to the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. -
TextSermon for the 1st Sunday of Advent, "On the General Judgement
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon cautions against growing complacent in the face of the fear invoked by considering the day of Final Judgement and encourages Christians to keep in mind the eventual day that their immortal souls will stand before God for Judgement.This sermon cautions against growing complacent in the face of the fear invoked by considering the day of Final Judgement and encourages Christians to keep in mind the eventual day that their immortal souls will stand before God for Judgement. -
TextA Clothing Discourse; no verse [Revised]
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon celebrates the transition of a group of women to join a religious order and take up the habit, outlining the virtues of such a choice and the level of dedication to Christ that is needed to undertake such a spiritual journey.This sermon celebrates the transition of a group of women to join a religious order and take up the habit, outlining the virtues of such a choice and the level of dedication to Christ that is needed to undertake such a spiritual journey. -
TextFor a Religious Profession; Deuteronomy 26:7
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon examines the importance of choosing God as a Christian and the meaning behind being given that choice.This sermon examines the importance of choosing God as a Christian and the meaning behind being given that choice. -
TextA Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Lent; Thessalonians 4:2
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon explores the concept of love and forgiveness for all mankind as taught by Jesus Christ and conveyed by the apostle Paul.This sermon explores the concept of love and forgiveness for all mankind as taught by Jesus Christ and conveyed by the apostle Paul. -
Text16th Sunday after Pentecost, "On Good Example;" Luke 14:1
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon explores Jesus Christ in his role as a teacher through acting as an example, demonstrating the virtues that Christians should strive to emulate.This sermon explores Jesus Christ in his role as a teacher through acting as an example, demonstrating the virtues that Christians should strive to emulate. -
TextA Discourse for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost; Luke 14:3
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon outlines and explains the commandment of God in regards to proper observance of the Sabbath (Sundays) and other designated holy days.This sermon outlines and explains the commandment of God in regards to proper observance of the Sabbath (Sundays) and other designated holy days. -
TextA Sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost; John 4:46
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon considers the dynamics of a Christian family, including the proper relationship dynamics between parents and their children, as well as godparents and their godchildren.This sermon considers the dynamics of a Christian family, including the proper relationship dynamics between parents and their children, as well as godparents and their godchildren. -
TextA Discourse on the Religious State; John 6:15
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon discusses the ways in which women who choose to join a religious order must isolate themselves from the world in order to achieve a truly religious spirit.This sermon discusses the ways in which women who choose to join a religious order must isolate themselves from the world in order to achieve a truly religious spirit. -
TextA Profession Discourse; Luke 9:23
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon addresses the importance of self-denial for women seeking a religious profession, emphasizing that self-denial prevents one from falling victim to religious enemies, and explaining that entering into a religious life is the best form of religious penance.This sermon addresses the importance of self-denial for women seeking a religious profession, emphasizing that self-denial prevents one from falling victim to religious enemies, and explaining that entering into a religious life is the best form of religious penance. -
TextA Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost; Luke 5:8
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon examines the virtue of humility, explaining what true humility consists of, outlining methods by which one can become humble, and emphasizing the importance of humility in gaining salvation.This sermon examines the virtue of humility, explaining what true humility consists of, outlining methods by which one can become humble, and emphasizing the importance of humility in gaining salvation. -
TextA Discourse for Trinity Sunday; Matthew 28:19-20
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon addresses the Holy Trinity, being the Father, Son, and holy ghost.This sermon addresses the Holy Trinity, being the Father, Son, and holy ghost. -
TextA Discourse for the Religious Profession; Canticles 2:16
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon celebrates the choice of a woman to join a religious order and denounce worldly possessions and vocations.This sermon celebrates the choice of a woman to join a religious order and denounce worldly possessions and vocations. -
TextA Discourse for the 3rd Sunday of Lent; John 20:23
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon examines the importance of confession, explaining that the confession of one's sins in their entirety is necessary to receive forgiveness from God, and demonstrating the proper practice of confession.This sermon examines the importance of confession, explaining that the confession of one's sins in their entirety is necessary to receive forgiveness from God, and demonstrating the proper practice of confession. -
TextDiscourse for the 1st Sunday of Lent; Matthew 1:4
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon celebrates the manner in which Jesus Christ could understand the word of God, describing different calamities and symbols and their significance in the bible.This sermon celebrates the manner in which Jesus Christ could understand the word of God, describing different calamities and symbols and their significance in the bible. -
TextSermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Matthew 22:21
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon examines the sin of theft, explaining the different kinds of theft and injustice, and the obligation and conditions of restoration for theft.This sermon examines the sin of theft, explaining the different kinds of theft and injustice, and the obligation and conditions of restoration for theft. -
TextA Discourse for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany; Matthew 8:1-2
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon addresses the importance of truthful prayer, emphasizing that sinners who have the intent on sinning again disgrace the practice of prayer.This sermon addresses the importance of truthful prayer, emphasizing that sinners who have the intent on sinning again disgrace the practice of prayer. -
TextOn Christmas Eve; Luke 2:10. Bruges 1789
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon addresses the humble birth of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of virtuous humility and revering Jesus's love for humanity.This sermon addresses the humble birth of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of virtuous humility and revering Jesus's love for humanity. -
TextA Sermon for Quinquagesima Sunday; Luke 18:34
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon addresses the linked concpets of Ignorance and False Conscience, cautioning against the desire to seek knowledge of the eternal when it has not been permitted for you to know.This sermon addresses the linked concpets of Ignorance and False Conscience, cautioning against the desire to seek knowledge of the eternal when it has not been permitted for you to know. -
TextA Discourse for a Religious Profession; Psalms 83:1-2
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon discusses the temptations that lead christians away from God, advising how women who seek a religious profession can avoid these temptations and revering their choice to enter into a religious profession.This sermon discusses the temptations that lead christians away from God, advising how women who seek a religious profession can avoid these temptations and revering their choice to enter into a religious profession.