This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual warfare and the need for believers to be vigilant against the devil's schemes. It highlights the strategy of the enemy to target spiritual leaders and the importance of judging sin and walking in the government of Jesus Christ. The message calls for a demonstration of the Holy Spirit's power to bring about conviction, repentance, and a deeper commitment to living in obedience to God.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a servant of the Lord who faced opposition from a high official because his family members had embraced a simple lifestyle. The official tried to intimidate the servant by sending a police officer to the church. However, the servant, who was in prayer, told the officer to wait as he was talking to God. The speaker then encourages the listeners to examine themselves in three areas: looking up to God, looking inward to judge themselves, and looking outward to serve others. He emphasizes the importance of keeping our focus on God and being prepared for Christ's return.

In this sermon, the preacher describes a vision that the prophet Ezekiel had of four living creatures. These creatures had the appearance of a man but each had four faces and four wings. They also had straight feet that sparkled like burnished brass. The preacher emphasizes that Ezekiel used human language to describe these extraordinary beings. The sermon also discusses how God commissioned Ezekiel to be a watchman for the house of Israel, to hear and give forth the word of God.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance, humility, and seeking God's forgiveness to avoid becoming lukewarm in our faith. It highlights the need to constantly judge ourselves, forgive others, and maintain discipline in various aspects of our lives to stay on fire for the Lord. The speaker shares personal experiences and reflections on how to overcome lukewarmness by focusing on God's grace, seeking the filling of the Holy Spirit daily, and cultivating a selfless and unselfish attitude like Christ.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the consequences of selling one's soul for worldly desires. He warns against the dangers of straying from God's path and the negative impact it can have on one's life. The speaker shares personal experiences and highlights the importance of repentance and seeking forgiveness from God. The sermon also emphasizes the need to resist the devil and not give him any foothold in our lives.

Lewis Sperry Chafer preaches about the importance of living in vital union with the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that sin destroys spirituality and grieves the Spirit. He explains that a Christian's life either grieves or does not grieve the Holy Spirit, and that known sin must be confessed according to God's Word for true spirituality. The cure for the effects of sin in a Christian's life involves repentance, confession, and restoration, with the Bible providing seven major passages to guide believers in dealing with sin and seeking forgiveness and cleansing.

John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of judging ourselves before being judged by God, emphasizing the power of our words to reveal the condition of our hearts and souls. He warns against slander and idle words, highlighting that every word spoken will be accounted for in the day of judgment. Chrysostom urges self-reflection, urging listeners to sit in judgment upon their own conscience daily, seeking repentance and cleansing from sins. He emphasizes the need to prioritize the purity of the soul over worldly matters, urging the congregation to choose virtue over vice to attain both present and eternal blessings.

John Chrysostom preaches on Jesus' response to the Pharisees' accusation of casting out demons by Beelzebub, highlighting how Jesus refutes their claims by showing the absurdity of Satan casting out Satan and the consequences of a kingdom divided against itself. Jesus emphasizes the importance of unity and the power of the Holy Spirit in His works, warning against blasphemy of the Holy Spirit as an unpardonable sin. He urges repentance, self-examination, and the pursuit of righteousness through humility, prayer, almsgiving, and contrition to avoid eternal punishment and attain salvation.

Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes the importance of confession of sin and self-judgment in maintaining fellowship with God and effective ministry. He highlights the conditions for answered prayer, including abiding in Christ, having His Word in us, and praying in alignment with God's will. Chafer stresses the significance of priestly intercession in evangelism, where believers partner with God in seeking the lost. He underscores the need for believers to be cleansed from sin to experience God's power in salvation and ministry, drawing from Old and New Testament examples.

H.J. Vine preaches on the significance of salt in the Bible, drawing parallels between the use of salt in offerings in the Old Testament and the importance of grace and truth in the speech of believers. The combination of grace and truth, like salt in offerings, is essential for maintaining peace within and presenting divine grace to the world. Believers are encouraged to have self-judgment and peace internally, while demonstrating graciousness, wisdom, and zeal externally, in order to effectively share the gospel with others.

John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of humility, diligence, and self-reflection in the Christian life. He emphasizes the need to focus on one's own virtues and good works rather than judging others, urging believers to emulate the examples of faithful individuals like Noah, Abraham, and Job. Chrysostom warns against envy, jealousy, and pride, highlighting the significance of almsgiving, righteousness, and obedience to God's commandments. He uses the parable of the laborers in the vineyard to illustrate God's mercy and the reward of those who turn to Him, regardless of when they come to faith.

Andrew Murray emphasizes that judgment must start within the house of God, as seen in the prophetic vision of abominations in Jerusalem. He highlights that God is aware of the sins committed by His people, and His anger is directed towards those who take His grace lightly. The sermon stresses that the closer one is to God's holiness, the greater the accountability for sin, and that God's love for His people demands a response to His judgment. For believers to effectively witness to the world, they must first submit to God's judgment and allow the Holy Spirit to work through them.

E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of partaking in Holy Communion regularly as a way to dine with the King of Glory and prepare for heaven by examining ourselves and making necessary adjustments. Communion serves as a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice, granting us victory over life's challenges. Adeboye highlights the significance of taking the Lord's Supper in the right manner, free from strife, unforgiveness, or sinful habits, to avoid desecrating the sacred act and instead receive blessings and preparation for heaven.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the concept of seven distinct judgments described in the Scriptures, contrary to the common belief in a single final judgment. These judgments include the judgment of the cross where Christ bore the righteous judgment for sinners, the believer's judgment for persistent sin, the judgment of Israel at the end of the Great Tribulation, the judgment of believers' works at Christ's return, the judgment of nations, the fallen angels, and the Great White Throne judgment. The sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding these various judgments and their significance in God's plan for humanity.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of self-judgment for spiritual growth, asserting that a Christian's progress is directly linked to their ability to critically assess themselves. He references Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 11:31, highlighting that self-judgment can help us avoid God's critical judgment. Tozer argues that without a humble, self-critical spirit, practice alone will not lead to perfection but rather reinforce our faults. He encourages a learner's attitude of humility and willingness to be corrected, which opens the mind to improvement.

Richard Owen Roberts preaches about the urgent need for judgment to begin in the household of God, emphasizing the importance of believers judging themselves and maintaining God's holiness before others. He highlights the consequences of failing to judge sin in the church, drawing attention to biblical examples such as Nadab and Abihu, Moses, Samson, Eli, David, Uzziah, and Ananias and Sapphira. Roberts stresses the critical distinction between judgment for refinement and purification within the body of Christ, and the eternal penalty faced by the ungodly and sinners due to the church's failure to uphold God's standards.

Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in all aspects of life, urging self-examination and accountability before God. He reflects on Jesus' teaching that being faithful in small matters is crucial, as it reflects our character in larger responsibilities. Brengle challenges listeners to consider their faithfulness in finances, time management, speech, and personal conduct, reminding them that every action is observed by God. He encourages a life lived in God's sight, aiming to please Him in all things, and concludes with the promise of divine reward for those who are faithful. The sermon serves as a call to integrity and diligence in our daily lives.

Zac Poonen preaches about the dangers that come when the blessing of the Lord is upon our lives and labors. He highlights the risks of spiritual pride, unwillingness to receive correction, and exalting ourselves over others. Poonen emphasizes the importance of becoming increasingly Christlike as the infallible mark of God's blessing, rather than seeking personal glory or admiration. He warns against divisions and splits that can arise in ministry due to uncrucified pride and selfish ambitions, using biblical examples to illustrate the consequences of such behaviors.

Thomas Watson preaches about how the worst things, such as afflictions, temptations, desertions, and sins, can be overruled by God for the good of His people. He explains how afflictions work for good by teaching valuable lessons, refining character, and drawing believers closer to God. Similarly, temptations are turned into opportunities for prayer, self-examination, and reliance on Christ's strength. Desertions lead to a deeper appreciation of God's presence and a longing for heaven. Even the sense of sinfulness in the godly serves to humble, purify, and drive believers to seek God more fervently.

Paris Reidhead preaches on the importance of walking in the light as believers, emphasizing the need for genuine repentance, confession of sins, and forsaking of sinful ways. He shares a powerful testimony of a young woman who found true peace and restoration through sincere confession and repentance. Reidhead highlights the significance of judging oneself, forsaking sin, and calling sin by name in order to experience God's forgiveness and cleansing. The sermon focuses on the theme of 'Evidences of Eternal Life' as seen in 1 John, challenging believers to truly walk in the light and live in fellowship with God.