
Stephen Kaung
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1 Corinthians - Symptoms of the Carnal Life
9.4K53:351CO 2:1In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of God's faithfulness and the importance of staying faithful to Him. The preacher emphasizes that the world is becoming increasingly wicked and unrighteous, which can influence God's people. The preacher also highlights the issue of believers accusing and prosecuting one another, even going to Gentile judges for resolution. The solution to these problems, according to the preacher, is to recognize the fullness of Christ's provision, including His crucifixion, and to ask the Lord for deliverance. The sermon references various passages from the Bible, including 1 Corinthians chapters 2 and 6, to support these teachings.
(Heavenly Vision) 1 - the Necessity of Heavenly Vision
8.1K1:18:31GEN 1:3PRO 29:18ACT 9:32CO 4:6In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that every person has a master, and that master is God. He explains that we are born into this world with a purpose, which is to serve God's will. However, many people fail to understand this and live their lives for their own satisfaction, forgetting about God. The preacher highlights the importance of having a heavenly vision and being united in purpose as children of God. He also mentions the transformative power of God's grace, comparing it to a heavenly light that illuminates our lives and guides us out of darkness.
A Look at Authority 1: Spiritual & False
6.1K1:19:22Authority1SA 15:22MAT 28:18MRK 10:45ROM 13:12CO 10:8EPH 4:12In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of authority in serving. He refers to Mark 10:45, where Jesus states that he came not to be served, but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many. The disciples were arguing about who was the greatest, and Jesus teaches them that in his kingdom, greatness is found in being a servant to all. The preacher highlights the importance of understanding true authority and how it should lead to humility and serving others. He also mentions the need for authority in building up the church and joining people together.
1 John - Grace of Fellowship
4.7K59:04FellowshipMAT 6:33EPH 5:81JN 1:51JN 1:7In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of young people knowing and understanding the word of God. He explains that as believers grow in their faith, they will inevitably face conflicts, but they can overcome them because of the strength they receive from the word of God. The preacher also highlights how Satan uses the world to tempt and deceive believers, specifically through the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life. He then reads from 1 John 1:5-10, emphasizing the need for believers to walk in the light and confess their sins to receive forgiveness and cleansing through the blood of Jesus Christ. The preacher concludes by reminding listeners that spiritual growth is a gradual process and cannot be achieved instantly.
A Pure Heart
4.3K1:02:51PSA 139:23MAT 5:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being sensitive to the Lord and not being deceived by sin. He warns against the love of the world, which includes the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. The preacher highlights that we cannot serve both God and man, and that the enemy will try to use the world to trap us. He also discusses the power of the Word of God, which can penetrate our inner beings and discern our thoughts and intentions. The sermon concludes with a call to purify our hearts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace.
2 Corinthians - Paradoxes of the Spiritual Life
4.1K54:07In this sermon, the speaker discusses the struggle of a person trying to overcome sin and the realization that their flesh is inherently sinful. They come to accept the sentence of death that God has given them and cry out for deliverance. The speaker emphasizes the need for the grace of God to lead individuals into experiencing this acceptance of their sinful nature. Additionally, the speaker mentions the Apostle Paul's sufferings for Christ's sake and highlights the concept of believers being earthen vessels containing the treasure of Jesus Christ.
A People Prepared for the Lord
4.0K1:00:10PreparationLUK 3:1LUK 3:8JHN 3:3In this sermon, a retired missionary to a foreign land is given the opportunity to speak on repentance. The audience, consisting of religious and learned individuals, had become confused by the various definitions of repentance presented by different doctors. The missionary emphasizes the need for a true understanding of repentance and the hunger and thirst for God's presence among the people. He compares the current religious state to the days of John the Baptist, where there was religiosity but no true power or reality. The missionary predicts a change from religiosity to spirituality and urges the crowd to bear good fruit and live out their faith through acts of kindness and generosity.
A Further Look at Authority 2: Delegated Authority
3.7K1:21:28MAT 8:9JHN 5:19JHN 8:28ROM 13:1EPH 5:21In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges of being in authority and being under authority. They emphasize that being in authority is not easy and can be even more difficult than being under authority. The speaker uses the example of Jesus exercising his authority in the temple and how his authority was challenged. They also highlight the importance of submitting to authority, as it is ordained by God. The sermon references Bible verses from Romans 13 and Matthew 8 to support these teachings.
1 John - Ground of Fellowship
3.6K1:00:36MAT 3:1JHN 1:29JHN 1:381JN 1:51JN 2:291JN 4:71JN 5:6In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that we are currently living in the last days, which are characterized by difficult times and a lack of love for God. The speaker also highlights the danger of false teachings and the temptation of the world that the church faced during the time this letter was written. The central theme of the letter is fellowship, and the speaker divides it into three parts: an introduction that lays the ground of fellowship, the condition or practice of fellowship, and the importance and value of fellowship. The apostle John, in his closing years, prioritized sharing this central and precious message with the church.
(Heavenly Vision) 2 - the Two Aspects of the Vision
3.5K1:01:08ACT 9:6ACT 9:9ACT 9:17ACT 9:20ACT 9:26In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having the right attitude when encountering the word of God. He uses examples from the Bible, such as Daniel and Saul, to illustrate how encountering heavenly visions can both lift a person up and bring them to their knees in humility. The speaker believes that it is God's will for every believer to have a heavenly vision like the apostle Paul, as it can transform their life and give them purpose. He also highlights the significance of the church being a witness and testimony to Jesus, using the example of Peter's vision of the white sheet coming down from heaven.
1996 Christian Youth Conference - Question and Answer
3.5K1:10:32MAT 10:37MAT 28:19JHN 3:16ROM 10:9EPH 4:41JN 1:9In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of surrendering his life to God and his decision to attend Bible school. He emphasizes the importance of counting the cost before following Jesus and the need to fully commit to discipleship. The speaker also discusses the struggle he faced in college and how God began to work through him to start a meeting in his city. He concludes by encouraging the audience to be honest with God and to offer themselves for service in whatever capacity God calls them to.
(Heavenly Vision) 3 - Vision and Calling
3.5K1:06:15MAT 6:33ACT 26:19EPH 5:27COL 1:26In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of responding to the heavenly vision that God gives us. He uses the example of Abraham, who obeyed God's call to leave his idolatrous city and follow Him. The preacher also highlights that the heavenly vision transforms our lives and should be the testimony of our lives. He mentions that the heavenly vision consists of two parts: seeing the just one (Jesus) and hearing His voice. The Apostle Paul, in his declaration before King Agrippa, testifies that he was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, which completely changed his life.
1 John - the Glory of Fellowship
3.5K1:00:04PSA 40:8JHN 20:311JN 2:291JN 3:7REV 19:8In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude to God for the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. The focus of the sermon is on the importance of practicing righteousness and doing the will of God. The speaker emphasizes that as children of God, we should strive to resemble our Heavenly Father by living a righteous life. The sermon also highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and transforming believers, as well as the significance of having a clear conscience before God.
A Neccesity Is Laid Upon Me
3.3K1:19:41ROM 12:71CO 9:16In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of spiritual responsibility and how it determines our destiny. He uses the parables of the minas, talents, and the good and faithful servant to illustrate this point. The preacher explains that life is a training period, and as we grow, we learn to use our abilities and fulfill our responsibilities. He also highlights the necessity of proclaiming the good news and the reward that comes with willingly carrying out this responsibility. The sermon concludes with a reminder to follow life and worship the Lord, as this solves the matter of spiritual responsibility.
1996 Christian Youth Conference - Testimony
3.2K1:19:26MAT 6:33PHP 3:121TH 5:24REV 3:16In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth, just as Jesus commanded. He compares the 33-year period of the Book of Acts to the lifespan of Jesus on earth, highlighting the Holy Spirit's four moves that led to the spread of the Gospel. The speaker also addresses the concern of the Gospel dwindling in subsequent generations and offers advice on remaining faithful to what the Lord has revealed. He mentions that the Gospel is a three-fold message of grace, salvation for sinners, and discipleship in the kingdom of God.
The Eternal Purpose of God - Part 1
3.2K09:38PSA 103:7This sermon delves into the eternal purpose of God as revealed in Ephesians 1:9-14, emphasizing how God's purpose is not distant but intimately connected to each individual. It highlights the importance of understanding God's will and purpose as the key to truly knowing God, drawing parallels between the knowledge of God's acts and knowing His ways. The speaker encourages the audience to seek a deeper understanding of God's eternal purpose as a means to know Him more intimately.
Acts #1: Birth of the Body of Christ
3.2K1:17:15ACT 1:1ACT 2:1In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of looking back to the beginning when approaching the end. He emphasizes the need for God's people to go back to the book of Acts to understand how the Lord formed His body and continued to work and speak. The preacher also highlights the significance of the day of Pentecost, where the disciples were gathered together and experienced the coming of the Holy Spirit. He describes the miraculous events that took place, such as a sound from heaven and tongues of fire appearing on each of them, leading them to speak in different languages as the Spirit enabled them. The preacher concludes by referencing Jeremiah 18 and the analogy of the potter and the clay, emphasizing the need for individuals to surrender to God's molding and shaping in their lives.
Aaron & His Sons: The Holy Priesthood
3.2K1:15:13PriesthoodEXO 19:1EXO 28:1EXO 28:40EZK 44:15In this sermon, the speaker discusses the qualities of a man after God's own heart. He emphasizes the importance of being what God wants us to be, a man in Christ, in order for God to work through us. The speaker then explores three aspects of being a man after God's own heart: standing before God to present the fact and the blood, entering into God's sanctuary to minister and keep His charge, and teaching God's people to discern between holy and profane. The sermon references Exodus chapter 19 to highlight God's call for the Israelites to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.
A Poured Out Life
3.0K1:08:19LUK 10:382TI 4:8In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of a man named Washington who had a powerful conversion experience and dedicated his life to the Lord. Despite being a brilliant person with a planned future, Washington struggled to fully surrender to Jesus because he knew it meant giving his whole self to the Lord. Eventually, through prayer, he was moved by the realization of his sins and the love of Christ, leading him to fully surrender. After graduating from college, Washington lived a humble and sacrificial life, serving the Lord with all his strength. The speaker also highlights the story of a sister who understood the worth of Jesus and poured out everything she had upon him, even when others questioned her actions. The sermon emphasizes the contrast between the world's mindset of gaining and storing, and the example of complete surrender and pouring out for the Lord.
Acts #2
3.0K1:13:59JOL 2:32ACT 2:17ACT 2:33ACT 2:361CO 12:12In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the significance of the body of Christ. He explains that while Jesus physically preached and performed miracles during his time on earth, he continues to do so through his church today. The speaker highlights the event of Pentecost, where 120 believers were baptized into one body by the Holy Spirit. This baptism resulted in the believers becoming a unified body, rather than just a congregation. The speaker also mentions the sound and fire that accompanied the event, emphasizing the need to understand the deeper meaning behind these manifestations.
John's Ministry of Recovery
2.9K59:01Life in ChristRecoveryJHN 1:4JHN 3:16JHN 10:10JHN 11:25JHN 14:6JHN 20:311JN 1:11JN 4:91JN 5:13REV 1:17Stephen Kaung emphasizes the significance of John's ministry as a ministry of recovery, focusing on the themes of life and light found in Christ. He explains that John's approach leads believers back to the beginning, where true life is found in Jesus, the Word made flesh. Kaung illustrates how John's ministry addresses the spiritual decline by restoring the testimony of Jesus through life, love, and light, urging the congregation to seek life in Christ above all else. He encourages believers to ask whether their actions and beliefs align with the life of Christ, as true recovery comes from returning to Him. Ultimately, Kaung reassures that life triumphs over death, as demonstrated in the book of Revelation.
Seeing Christ Through Apostasy
2.8K1:15:55ApostasyJUD 1:22In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the seriousness of falling away from the faith that was delivered to the saints. He urges believers to stand on the grace of God and allow it to sanctify their lives completely. The preacher warns about apostasy and describes the characteristics of apostates, who are dreamers that defile the flesh, despise worship, and speak against dignities. He draws parallels between the book of Jude and 2 Peter, highlighting the similarity in their descriptions of apostates. The sermon also references biblical examples of judgment against those who turned away from God, such as the destruction of those who did not believe in the Lord's deliverance from Egypt and the eternal punishment of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Life of Watchman Nee
2.7K1:35:42Watchman NeeMAT 28:19In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of how he sits, walks, and stands with the Lord. He mentions a book called "Sit, Walk, and Stand" and encourages the audience to understand the significance of these actions in their relationship with God. The speaker also talks about the burden of building up believers as a testimony to the Lord Jesus, based on the Great Commission in Matthew 28. He shares a personal struggle with going to movie theaters and how he made a promise to God not to go, but eventually broke that promise. The sermon concludes with a prayer for surrendering to God's will and seeking His kingdom.
How Can We Be Ready Spiritually?
2.7K1:12:33Second ComingMAT 24:40MAT 24:44In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the coming of the Son of Man. He references Matthew chapter 24, where Jesus speaks about the faithful and prudent servant who is entrusted with the responsibility of taking care of his household. The preacher highlights the need for believers to be faithful and wise in using the gifts and opportunities that God has given them for the advancement of His kingdom. He warns against laziness and neglect, reminding listeners that everything we have is not for ourselves but for the service of the Lord.
Christ in Genesis #1: Adam's Tree
2.5K59:57GenesisGEN 1:26GEN 2:8ROM 5:19In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the soul and how it relates to human existence. He explains that when God breathed life into man, he became a living soul, with the ability to think, feel, and make decisions. The preacher emphasizes that all humans are under the sentence of death due to living according to the knowledge of good and evil. However, he highlights the hope found in Christ, who came to offer life to mankind through his crucifixion on the cross. The sermon also explores the idea that God's purpose is not just for individuals, but for a corporate body of believers who will reveal God's trademarks to the world. The preacher mentions that the book of Genesis focuses on the biographies of eight individuals, each representing a specific characteristic or symbol of what God has done in their lives. These eight persons together form a type of Christ, the man after God's own heart.