In this sermon, the speaker shares about the persecution and revival happening in China. He and his brother have been imprisoned multiple times for their faith. Despite the persecution, they continue to share the gospel and see the kingdom of God expanding. The speaker's younger sister was recently arrested, but through prayer, she was protected and able to escape. The message emphasizes the importance of laying down our lives for the gospel and fulfilling the great commission of Jesus.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful encounter with a street child who wandered into their church service. The child, barefoot and filthy, mistakenly believed he was the conductor of the choir. Despite his appearance, the child showed kindness by cleaning wilted flowers and offering them to the speaker. This encounter deeply impacted the speaker, highlighting the plight of street children and the suffering church in restricted countries. The speaker emphasizes the need for action and returning to the principles of God's word to make a difference in these situations.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of showing mercy to others, just as God is merciful with us. They also encourage having a genuine interest in other people's work and problems, in order to develop a balanced view and avoid generalizations and dogmatism. The speaker urges for involved intercession, highlighting the biblical truth that when one member suffers, we all suffer, and when one rejoices, we all rejoice. They also mention a book called "Lessons from a Sheepdog" that teaches about being under the wrong management and how Jesus comes into our lives with love and tenderness, seeing beyond our sins. The sermon concludes with a plea for unity and victory across all fields of work, and a call to prayerfully consider the message and take appropriate actions.

In this sermon, the speaker highlights the issue of natural reasoning replacing the voice of the Holy Spirit in the church. He criticizes the practice of appointing individuals to positions of authority based on their worldly influence and financial contributions, rather than their genuine heart for God. The speaker encourages believers to rise up, strengthen one another, and put on the whole armor of God to combat the spiritual battles they will face. He also references biblical passages that speak of God's ability to bring forth water in the desert and restore the broken and suffering. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the need for spiritual discernment and unity among believers in order to experience true fruitfulness in their lives.

John Gill emphasizes the essential duties of church members towards one another, highlighting love as the foremost obligation, as it fosters unity and reflects Christ's command. He outlines the importance of maintaining peace, mutual support, and sympathy in all circumstances, urging members to communicate both materially and spiritually. Gill also stresses the need for accountability, encouraging members to watch over one another and bear each other's burdens, while also advocating for prayer and the importance of assembling together. He concludes by reminding members to uphold the faith and be examples of holiness, ensuring that their conduct glorifies God and strengthens the church community.

Valsan Thampu preaches on the importance of developing a positive and spiritually sound attitude towards sickness and caring within the family. He emphasizes how sickness, though often viewed negatively in secular culture, can deepen relationships, sharpen appreciation, and activate the logic of reciprocity within families. Thampu highlights the significance of illness in prompting a re-examination of life, fostering inter-dependence, and deepening compassion and love. He underscores the spiritual aspect of sickness, linking healing with faith and the ministry of caring for the sick as a sacred task within the family.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the House of God serves as a training ground for believers, akin to Abram's trained men who were prepared for spiritual warfare. He highlights that spiritual training occurs within the community of faith, where believers learn to love, support, and fight for one another, especially for those who falter like Lot. The sermon underscores the importance of enduring spiritual discipline and the necessity of being equipped to face spiritual conflicts, as Abram did when he rescued Lot. Sparks reminds us that true training involves not just knowledge but the embodiment of biblical truths through shared experiences in the household of faith. Ultimately, he encourages believers to embrace their role in God's household, prepared for every good work through the Holy Spirit's guidance.

T. Austin-Sparks preaches on the importance of eternal life as the evidence of God's witness, emphasizing the need for believers to have a personal experience and awareness of this life within them. He explains that eternal life is not just about living forever but about a new consciousness, direction, and power that comes from Christ. This life also leads believers to true fellowship with other Christians, highlighting the unity and interconnectedness of all believers in Christ.

Cyprian of Carthage, through a letter from the Roman clergy, is reminded of his duty to shepherd the flock during his absence, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in the faith amidst persecution and idolatry. The clergy urge Cyprian to be a good shepherd, not a hireling, and to exhort the brethren to repent and remain steadfast in their beliefs, even if faced with fear and danger. They stress the need to care for the fallen, the sick, widows, prisoners, and catechumens, and to ensure the proper burial of martyrs and others, highlighting the rewards of faithful service and the importance of unity and support within the Church.

John Chrysostom preaches about the dangers of arrogance and the pursuit of worldly honors, highlighting the folly of seeking glory, wealth, and power as they lead to enslavement to passions and vices. He emphasizes the importance of humility, simplicity, and freedom of the soul, using the example of a little child as a model for true greatness in the kingdom of heaven. Chrysostom warns against offending the humble ones, stating that severe punishment awaits those who harm them, and encourages a focus on virtue and genuine love for others over the pursuit of worldly success.

Denis Lyle preaches on 'The Discipline of Defeat' using the story of Achan's sin in the Bible to illustrate how even the smallest sin can have significant consequences, affecting not only the individual but the entire nation. He emphasizes the causes of defeat such as self-confidence, prayerlessness, and disobedience, highlighting the importance of depending on God and maintaining a life of prayer. Lyle also discusses how sin is always exposed before God's watchful eye, and the necessity of identifying and confessing sin to experience victory and restoration.

James Smith preaches on the importance of being zealous for the Lord, emphasizing Jesus' zeal for us and how we should reciprocate that zeal in our lives. He urges believers to be zealous for the truth of the gospel, to defend, adorn, and spread it with love and firmness. Additionally, Smith highlights the need to be zealous for the Lord's people, encouraging, assisting, and uniting them in love. Lastly, he stresses the importance of being zealous for the Lord's cause, supporting and increasing it with our resources and efforts, in contrast to the zeal of Satan, lost sinners, and false teachers.

John Chrysostom emphasizes the humility and purity required for the priesthood, highlighting the dangers of arrogance, vainglory, and uncontrolled anger that can lead to spiritual downfall. He stresses the importance of avoiding the desire for authority and power, as well as the need for priests to be vigilant, discerning, and free from the love of glory. Chrysostom warns against the perils of seeking the priesthood for personal gain or recognition, urging priests to be selfless and focused on serving others with humility and grace.