In this sermon on Romans chapter 5, verses 12 to 21, the preacher discusses the contrast between grace and sin, and the obedience of Christ versus the disobedience of Adam. The main conclusion drawn from this passage is that through Adam's disobedience, many were made sinners, but through the obedience of Christ, many can be made righteous. The sermon emphasizes that our Christian life should not be focused on our own efforts to change our actions, but on recognizing that God has done it all for us. The preacher also highlights the importance of having a personal revelation and knowing in our hearts that our sins are forgiven through Christ.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the purpose of God in creation, which was to have a race of men who could commune with Him through the gift of the spirit. This race was meant to cooperate with God in defeating the enemy and undoing his evil works. The death of Jesus plays a crucial role in achieving this purpose, as it brings about a thorough understanding of the cross and leads to a place of dependence on God. Through the atonement, our sins are forgiven, but there is still a work to be done to bring us into possession of the life of God and fulfill His purpose. By receiving Christ as our life, we can attain what Adam never possessed and bring God's purpose within reach of fulfillment.

In this sermon, the preacher explores the concept of being in the flesh and the inability of man to please God in his carnal state. The sermon draws from Romans 7, highlighting the transition from verse 3 to verse 4, where it is revealed that it is the woman who dies, symbolizing freedom from the law. The preacher emphasizes that while the law remains, it loses its claim upon those who have died with Christ. The sermon also delves into the struggle of a believer who, after consecrating themselves to God, finds difficulty in consistently obeying His will and questions their own experience.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of believing in the intangible facts of the spiritual realm rather than relying solely on the tangible facts of the natural realm. He explains that deliverance from sin does not mean that sin is eradicated completely, but rather that it is rooted out as a principle within us. The preacher uses examples from everyday life, such as painting a landscape or telling a story, to illustrate that complete accuracy is often difficult to achieve. However, he highlights the reliability of arithmetic as a fact that remains consistent regardless of location or time. The sermon concludes by addressing the temptation to doubt the divine facts and emphasizes the need to hold firm to the truth revealed by God's word.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that the preaching of the word of God is not something new, but a revelation of what has already been given. The speaker highlights the importance of understanding that through faith in Christ, there is no need to repeat the struggles and willpower displayed in Romans 7. Instead, by trusting in God and allowing Him to act, believers can enter into a different law, the law of the spirit of life. The sermon also emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in imparting the blessings and grace that God has provided through Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of breaking bread together as a way to remember the Lord. He shares the story of Lee Lung and his wife, who started breaking bread together and felt the presence of the Lord. The speaker also talks about the obedience of Lee Lung and how he yielded to the Lord's love and accepted Jesus as both his Savior and Lord. The sermon emphasizes the unity of brothers and sisters in consecrating their lives to the Lord and the importance of praying for others before preaching the gospel to them.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of substitution in the Christian life. He explains that there are two substitutions: one on the cross, where Jesus died in our place for our forgiveness, and one within us, where Christ lives His life in us for our victory. The preacher refers to the first eight chapters of the Epistle to the Romans as a practical and experimental guide to understanding the normal Christian life. He highlights the importance of recognizing that God's answer to every human need is His Son, Jesus Christ, and that Satan's accusations can be overcome by putting our faith in the precious blood of Jesus.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of true commitment to God. He explains that when we offer ourselves to God, He takes it seriously and begins to break and transform us. This process may involve challenges and difficulties, but it is necessary for us to be useful to both the world and God. The speaker also highlights the concept of consecration, where we recognize that our whole life and all our faculties belong to God. This includes presenting our bodies as instruments for His use. The sermon references biblical passages such as Luke 15 and John 12:24 to illustrate the purpose of God in bringing many sons to glory and the importance of redemption for attaining that glory.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of truly giving oneself to God. He explains that when we offer ourselves to God, He will break us in order to bless and use us for His purposes. This process may involve difficulties and challenges, but it is necessary for us to fulfill God's plan for our lives. The ultimate goal of God's creation and redemption is to bring glory to Himself and to His children.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the work of God in our lives is mysterious and beyond our understanding. He explains that through the new birth, we receive a new and divine life that is separate from our natural life. This new creation in Christ is made possible through the cross and resurrection of Jesus. The preacher encourages believers to abide in Christ and rest in the fact that God has placed them in His Son. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on Christ rather than trying to produce fruit, as it is God's work to fulfill His promises in our lives. The sermon also highlights the distinction between the kingdom of this world, dominated by Satan, and the kingdom of God. The preacher urges believers to have faith in the objective facts of the Gospel, which will transform them and make them fruitful in their Christian walk. The key message is to continually look to Christ and see ourselves in Him, rather than focusing on our own efforts or circumstances.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance and baptism as conditions for receiving forgiveness of sins. Repentance is described as a change of mind, where one's perspective on sin and the world is transformed. Baptism is seen as the second condition for forgiveness. The sermon also highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian experience, emphasizing that the Spirit is given by God as a gift and is essential for true conversion. The preacher references verses from Romans to support these teachings and also shares the personal experiences of Charles Finney and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in his life.

Watchman Nee emphasizes the power of prayer in opposing Satan, illustrating how believers can invoke God's authority to curse, bind, and rebuke the devil. He references biblical instances where God’s judgment and Jesus’ authority over Satan are demonstrated, encouraging prayers that ask God to silence the enemy and annul his works. Nee highlights the importance of recognizing Satan's defeat at the cross and the necessity of prayer to reinforce that victory in our lives. He encourages believers to pray for God's intervention against the evil one, reminding them of the effectiveness of the Lord's rebuke. Ultimately, Nee calls for a proactive stance in prayer to ensure victory over spiritual opposition.

Watchman Nee emphasizes the necessity for believers to recognize their spirit, as it is the primary means through which God communicates with humanity. He explains that many Christians confuse the functions of the spirit with those of the soul, leading to a limited understanding of spiritual communion. Nee outlines the three main functions of the human spirit: conscience, intuition, and communion, asserting that true worship and knowledge of God occur in the spirit, not the soul. He warns that without discernment, believers may remain trapped in soulish experiences, hindering their spiritual growth. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper understanding of the spirit to foster a genuine relationship with God.

Watchman Nee discusses the three stages of a believer's life following regeneration: the stage of the flesh, the stage of the soul, and the stage of the spirit. He explains that after being regenerated, believers may still struggle with sin and doubt their salvation, not realizing they are still in the flesh. As they grow, they may feel joy and engage in spiritual practices, mistakenly believing they are spiritual, yet they remain governed by their emotions. True spirituality is achieved when the Holy Spirit takes control, allowing believers to live in accordance with the spirit rather than their flesh or soul. This progression emphasizes the importance of spiritual maturity in the Christian journey.

Watchman Nee emphasizes the necessity of understanding and walking by the Spirit to engage in spiritual warfare against the powers of darkness. He explains that the human spirit is the organ through which the Holy Spirit operates, and that many Christians fail to recognize the distinction between the spirit and the soul, leading to a soulish walk rather than a spiritual one. Nee urges believers to cultivate a strong spirit, which is essential for victory over sin and Satan, and to maintain a clear and unclouded spirit to discern God's will. He highlights the importance of ruling the spirit and being in constant cooperation with the Holy Spirit to experience true spiritual authority and power. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deeper understanding of the spirit life and the active choice to walk in the Spirit daily.

Watchman Nee emphasizes the profound truth of the believer's crucifixion with Christ, asserting that just as Jesus and the thieves were crucified, so too are we crucified with Him on the same cross. This reality is not dependent on our feelings but is a divine fact established by God. Nee explains that true deliverance from sin comes not from our strength but from recognizing our weakness and accepting that we have been removed from the power of sin through Christ's sacrifice. He encourages believers to see their old selves as crucified, leading to a life of freedom and grace. The message is that sanctification is as much a gift of grace as initial salvation, requiring acceptance rather than effort.

Watchman Nee emphasizes the necessity of separation from the world and dedication to God as foundational principles of Christian living. He illustrates the stark contrast between Babylon, representing worldly values, and the New Jerusalem, symbolizing holiness and divine purpose. Nee argues that true understanding and revelation of God's plan require a spiritual ascent, urging believers to build a moral barrier against worldly influences. He highlights that the Cross of Christ signifies the world's judgment and calls Christians to recognize their crucifixion to the world and the world's crucifixion to them. Ultimately, he asserts that spiritual deliverance comes from seeing the world as doomed and aligning oneself with God's eternal purpose.

Watchman Nee emphasizes the profound freedom that Christ provides through His sacrifice on the cross, highlighting three aspects of this freedom: forgiveness, authority, and liberation from bondage. He warns that many Christians remain entangled in sin and fear, unable to fully embrace the liberated life that Jesus offers. Nee explains that the power of sin and our old ways have been defeated, and encourages believers to adopt a mindset of faith in this truth. He also addresses the role of suffering, urging Christians to discern between trials that come from God and those that stem from the enemy, advocating for a rejection of anything that oppresses their spiritual growth. Ultimately, Nee calls for a life lived in the freedom of the cross, empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Watchman Nee emphasizes the Christian life as a spiritual warfare, focusing on the necessity of understanding the distinction between the spirit, soul, and body. He highlights the importance of the cross of Jesus as central to overcoming sin, the world, and the devil. The sermon encourages believers to engage in spiritual cultivation through prayer, faith, and the application of biblical teachings, particularly from Romans 6. Nee asserts that true victory in the Christian life comes from recognizing and differentiating the spiritual from the self. This message serves as a guide for all Christians seeking to deepen their spiritual walk and effectively combat spiritual challenges.

Watchman Nee discusses 'The Fall of Man,' emphasizing the unique creation of humanity with a spirit, soul, and body, and the freedom of choice given by God. He explains how Adam and Eve's choice to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil led to a reversal of the intended order, resulting in spiritual death and the subjugation of the spirit to the soul and body. Nee highlights that the fall was not just a physical act but a profound spiritual rebellion against God, leading to a loss of communion with Him. He warns that the pursuit of knowledge outside of God's will can lead to spiritual death, and stresses the importance of recognizing the distinction between the spiritual and soulish life. Ultimately, he calls for a return to dependence on God to restore the intended order of spirit, soul, and body.

Watchman Nee emphasizes the Church's role as a thorn in Satan's side, highlighting the increasing spiritual challenges faced by believers in a world that is becoming more subtly evil. He warns that the Church must be vigilant against the distractions of worldly concerns, such as food, marriage, and commerce, which can lead to spiritual entanglement and confusion. Nee points out that while these aspects of life are not inherently sinful, they can be manipulated by demonic forces to draw Christians away from their true purpose. He calls for a detachment from worldly desires, urging believers to hold their material possessions lightly and to seek God's kingdom above all else. Ultimately, he encourages the Church to remain alert and spiritually detached to fulfill its divine calling.

Watchman Nee emphasizes the critical relationship between the believer's identification with Christ's death and the necessity of continual cleansing from sin. He explains that while believers may understand their union with Christ, they often overlook the ongoing need for cleansing due to the defilement caused by sin, both from within and without. Nee illustrates that just as the ashes of the red heifer were used for cleansing in the Old Testament, the blood of Christ must be continually applied to maintain communion with God. He stresses that true cleanliness of heart and life is essential for fellowship with God, and that believers must remain vigilant against the defilements of the world. Ultimately, the message calls for a faith-based approach to both crucifixion of the old nature and the application of Christ's cleansing blood.

Watchman Nee explores the intricate relationship between the spirit, soul, and body, emphasizing that the soul serves as a medium through which the spirit communicates with the body. He explains that the spirit is the God-consciousness, the soul is the self-consciousness, and the body is the world-consciousness, each playing a vital role in human existence. The soul, being the personality of man, must yield to the spirit for true spiritual governance, while the body acts as a servant to the soul's commands. Nee highlights that the spirit provides knowledge and understanding, which the mind alone cannot achieve, and that the soul's condition can affect one's relationship with God. Ultimately, the sermon underscores the importance of allowing the spirit to rule over the soul and body for a harmonious life in alignment with God's will.

Watchman Nee emphasizes the significance of understanding our identification with Christ's death, asserting that believers have already died with Him on the cross. He explains that this truth is a divine fact, and rather than striving to crucify ourselves, we should apply this reality through faith, recognizing our death in Christ. Baptism serves as a public acknowledgment of this truth, and by reckoning ourselves dead to sin, we can experience the transformative power of Christ's death in our lives. Nee highlights the Apostle Paul's experience as a model for believers, illustrating that true dying with the Lord comes through faith and acceptance of this fact. Ultimately, he calls believers to embrace this truth to live victoriously in Christ.

Watchman Nee emphasizes that sanctification is not a personal achievement but a divine work accomplished by God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He explains that while believers are sanctified through Christ's blood, as stated in Hebrews, this sanctification must be actively applied in their lives to become a lived experience. Nee highlights the call to holiness in 1 Peter, indicating that believers must embrace their sanctified status to truly reflect it in their daily lives. The sermon underscores the importance of recognizing and applying the sanctification provided by Jesus to experience its transformative power.