In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of losing his first love for God while being caught up in the busyness of ministry. He emphasizes that past obedience is not enough and that repentance is necessary to avoid God's discipline. The speaker also highlights the importance of every believer in sharing the gospel and declares that the church is the hope of the world. He encourages listeners to be obedient to God's calling and to trust in His power to deliver them from trials.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the idea that as believers, we have a choice to make each day. We are not capable of making someone spiritual or taking them to heaven, but we can show them the way. The speaker highlights the concept of being a new person in Christ and not feeding the desires of our old flesh. He uses the analogy of two dogs inside our hearts, one black and one white, and explains that the outcome of the battle between them depends on which dog we choose to feed. The sermon also references the tabernacle and its significance in representing salvation and the different parts of our relationship with God.

In this sermon transcript, the speaker recounts a situation where their church won first place in a contest. The speaker then describes a proposal made by the superintendent to engage in a competitive attendance contest with other churches. The speaker expresses their disagreement with using carnal motivation to drive attendance and questions the principle behind it. The speaker emphasizes their desire for a spiritual walk and life, and their belief that true motivation should come from a genuine relationship with God.

In this sermon, Rev. Stephen F. Oldford emphasizes the importance of recognizing the reality of the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. He highlights the impact of the resurrection on various aspects of society, such as the legal system and philanthropic institutions. The sermon also addresses the fraud theory, which was invented by Jewish leaders to explain the empty tomb. Rev. Oldford encourages the audience, particularly young people, to hold onto the truth of the resurrection and apply it to their lives.

John Gill emphasizes the significance of Christ's burial as the final act of His humiliation, fulfilling scriptural prophecies and types. He explains that Christ's burial was necessary to demonstrate the reality of His death and to signify the complete atonement for sin. Gill highlights that Christ's body was laid in a rich man's tomb, symbolizing both His lowly state and the glory of His resurrection. The sermon also reflects on the implications of Christ's burial for believers, illustrating how it sanctifies the grave and signifies the burial of their sins. Ultimately, Gill reassures that through Christ's burial, believers can find hope and assurance in their own resurrection.

C.I. Scofield preaches on the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the triumph that began with His sacrificial death and the authentication of His resurrection through various witnesses, including Paul. The resurrection affirms the truth of Jesus' claims, confirms our justification through His sacrifice, and assures believers of their own resurrection. It is a pivotal event in human history, providing hope and victory over death.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the distinction between being a disciple as a student versus an apprentice, highlighting Jesus' practical training of His disciples for His work. He delves into the three phases of discipleship in the New Testament: the general call, being chosen, and being put into His business with the great commission. The sermon explores how Jesus chose disciples for the work of His Kingdom, symbolized by the number twelve, representing the Kingdom. It also discusses the basis of the new spiritual Kingdom, which is heavenly and divine life, focusing on the quality and characteristics of this life.

W.H. Westcott preaches on the triumphant victory of God over Satan through Christ, despite the enemy's persistent efforts to thwart God's work by leading man into sin, rebellion, and rejection of Christ. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead reveals God's ultimate power over evil, establishing goodness and truth at His right hand. The Holy Spirit's coming at Pentecost fulfills the promise of God, empowering believers to bear witness to Christ's life and forming a unified body of diverse individuals transformed from sinners to children of God, anticipating Christ's return and the ultimate defeat of evil through the Rapture.