In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being born again in order to enter God's kingdom. He shares the story of D.L. Moody, a renowned evangelist, who preached the same message of being born again for seven consecutive days. The speaker also highlights the significance of learning from children, servants, and beggars in understanding the Kingdom of Heaven. He encourages listeners to adopt the attitude of being poor in spirit, acknowledging their dependence on God. The sermon concludes with a reminder to not keep a score of the sins committed by others, but to live a life of love and forgiveness.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of loving God with all our minds. He lists seven or eight things that we should avoid in order to cultivate a love for God. The main focus is on engaging our minds to know God fully and treasure Him completely. The speaker encourages us to use our minds as a gift from God to deepen our affection for Him, and emphasizes the need for prayerful trust in God's gift of understanding.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of becoming like little children in God's kingdom, focusing on humility, dependence on God, transparency, teachability, and freedom from critical judgment and worldly ambitions. It encourages seeking the genuine fullness of the Holy Spirit to bring heaven into our hearts, leading to a life filled with the aroma of heaven. The speaker urges listeners to let go of pride, comparison, and pretense, and to approach God with childlike trust, simplicity, and eagerness to learn, ensuring a blessed and transformed life in the new year.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on 2 Timothy chapter 4 and verse 11. The speaker mentions that Paul had many companions during his missionary journeys, including Silas, Timothyus, and Luke. These companions helped Paul in various ways, such as writing letters on his behalf. The speaker also references a story from Acts where Paul is bitten by a venomous snake but remains unharmed. The speaker concludes by mentioning Peter's role as a teacher and pastor, as well as his gift of discerning spirits. The sermon ends with a brief mention of starting a new topic on the analysis of man in the following week.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom from God's Word, highlighting the need to diligently study the Bible to grow in heavenly wisdom. It stresses the significance of surrendering to God, searching for new revelations in Scripture, and developing a childlike heart while maturing in thinking. The speaker encourages deep prayer, seeking God with all one's heart, and being free from partiality to truly grow in wisdom and overcome sin.

Zac Poonen emphasizes the necessity of balancing our life and doctrine in the Christian faith, as both are essential for stability and salvation. He warns against the dangers of overemphasizing certain doctrines at the expense of others, which can lead to heresy and misunderstanding of God's truth. Poonen highlights the importance of diligent study of Scripture, guided by the Holy Spirit, to grasp the fullness of God's revelation, including the nature of Christ and the process of salvation. He also discusses the role of the church as the body of Christ, where every member contributes to its function, and stresses the importance of love and unity among believers. Ultimately, he calls for a commitment to the truth that liberates and transforms lives.

John Wesley addresses the balance of reason in faith, urging believers not to undervalue or overvalue reason in their spiritual lives. He emphasizes that while reason is a valuable tool for understanding and navigating the world, it cannot produce faith, hope, or love, which are essential for true happiness and virtue. Wesley warns against the extremes of dismissing reason as a hindrance to faith or elevating it to a divine status, advocating instead for a balanced approach that recognizes the limitations of human understanding. He encourages believers to seek divine gifts through prayer, highlighting that true faith and love come from God alone.

John Chrysostom continues his exhortation to the people, urging them to bear with fortitude the impending wrath of the Emperor. He refers to the examples of Job and the Ninevites to show that men should fear sin more than death. Chrysostom explains the importance of dying without sin and concludes with a strong dissuasive against the use of oaths, emphasizing the need for repentance and a change in moral character to avoid sin and its consequences.

John Chrysostom preaches on the manifestation of God's Name to humanity through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the Father's love for the Son and the unity between them. He explains how believers are entrusted to the Son by the Father, highlighting the importance of faith in Jesus. Chrysostom delves into the significance of keeping God's word by believing in Christ and the disciples' understanding of Jesus' teachings. He reflects on Jesus' prayer for believers, expressing His desire for them to comprehend the depth of God's love. Chrysostom also discusses the fulfillment of Scripture through the Son's relationship with His disciples and the importance of seeking heavenly treasures over earthly possessions.

St. Augustine preaches on the Psalms of David, focusing on the significance of the sons of Korah in the titles, symbolizing a great Sacrament and urging listeners to understand themselves in the Scriptures. He draws parallels between the crucifixion of Christ at Calvary and the mocking of children towards Elisha, emphasizing the importance of not mocking the Cross of Christ. Augustine highlights the humility and wisdom found in childhood, urging believers to imitate humility and avoid foolishness. He encourages Christians to see themselves as sons of the Bridegroom, destined for crowns by Angels, and to embrace the humility of the Lord without shame.

G.W. North emphasizes the tragedy of the Corinthians who, in their pursuit of wisdom, became carnal and misused spiritual gifts for selfish ends, leading to a hollow expression of faith. He highlights that true wisdom, represented as a pearl of great price, is unique and should not be debased by worldly desires. North teaches that to be a true Christian, one must embrace the crucifixion of self, as a crucified person is eternally alive in Christ. He warns that any wisdom or gifts not rooted in the power of the crucified Christ are ultimately ineffective and devoid of spiritual value. The sermon calls for a return to the understanding that true wisdom and power come only through the cross of Christ.

Derek Prince emphasizes the importance of coming under the discipline of God-given ministries listed in Ephesians 4:11, such as apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, for believers to attain maturity. He highlights the necessity of not remaining isolated but being part of a growing body of believers. Paul warns that without following God's program for maturity, believers will remain as infants, easily swayed by false teachings and deceitful schemes of men.

Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of childlikeness in receiving the Kingdom of God, emphasizing the need for perfect trust, resting in God's love, and living in His power. Childlikeness involves simplicity, joy, contentment in one's circumstances, singleness of intention, yielding of the will, and forgetfulness of self in favor of God's claims. To be childlike in the pure sense is to live in God as one's Father, Preserver, and Guide, recognizing His perpetual Presence and Providence.

Luke Howard addresses a letter to a friend in America, critiquing a posthumous treatise by Job Scott on 'Salvation by Christ.' Howard expresses concerns about Scott's unconventional views on regeneration, suggesting that Scott's doctrines may lack proper grounding in Scripture and may lead to confusion and division within the religious community. Howard highlights the importance of humility, charity, and a deep understanding of the teachings of Christ to avoid falling into doctrinal errors and self-righteousness. He urges for a sincere and spiritually minded approach to faith, emphasizing the need for practical application of Christian principles rather than mere intellectual assent to doctrines.

Richard E. Bieber preaches on the significance of the temple as a symbol of God's presence among His people. The temple thrived when the people were submissive to God but dried up when they rebelled. Ezekiel's vision of a new temple symbolizes God's dwelling place among His restored nation, with a river of life flowing from it. Jesus fulfills Ezekiel's vision as the dwelling place of God on earth, and through His death and resurrection, believers become part of this temple as living stones. The temple is where the wall of division is broken down, the word of God is distinct, and the work of God is being accomplished through His Spirit.

Richard E. Bieber preaches on the importance of breaking up the fallow ground in our lives, which represents areas of stagnation and unproductivity. He emphasizes that often, it takes a crisis or disruption to awaken us to the need for change and growth. Using examples from relationships, marriages, and fellowships, he illustrates how breaking up the fallow ground leads to new life and vitality. Bieber challenges believers to take responsibility for their spiritual growth, urging them to wake up, remember God's goodness, repent, and conquer by pursuing righteousness and overcoming the flesh through the Spirit.

John Wesley addresses the balance of reason in faith, urging believers not to undervalue or overvalue reason in their spiritual lives. He emphasizes that while reason is a valuable tool for understanding and navigating the world, it cannot produce faith, hope, or love, which are essential for true happiness and virtue. Wesley warns against the extremes of dismissing reason as a hindrance to faith or elevating it to a divine status, advocating instead for a balanced approach that recognizes the limitations of human understanding. He encourages believers to seek divine gifts from God, which are necessary for a fulfilling spiritual life.