In this sermon, the preacher shares personal experiences and biblical examples to emphasize the importance of holding onto personal words from God. He highlights that God often speaks to individuals in a unique and personal way, giving them specific promises and instructions. The preacher also acknowledges that serving the Lord may involve challenges and sacrifices, but assures that the rewards and blessings from God far outweigh any difficulties. He concludes by emphasizing the distinction between the written word of God and personal words from God, encouraging listeners to trust in both as their foundation of faith.

In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a boy named Johnny who struggles to understand basic math concepts. Through this story, the preacher highlights the lack of cooperation and understanding in the world. The sermon then shifts to a personal anecdote about the preacher's friend, Bob Keyes, who suffered a heart attack and needed open heart surgery. The preacher emphasizes the importance of loyalty and friendship, urging the congregation to support and help those in need. The sermon concludes with a call for unity and a prayer for the congregation to learn to dwell together in harmony.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the simplicity of being a New Testament church. He encourages the audience to focus on the Lord Jesus and not get caught up in the complexities of organizing a church. The preacher reminds the listeners that when two or three are gathered in the name of Jesus, He is present among them. He also urges the congregation to approach church fellowship with faith and not judge others based on their gifts or abilities.

Shane Idleman emphasizes the necessity of tough love in the church, drawing from the Apostle Paul's example of speaking the truth in love. He argues that the current state of the nation and the church is due to a failure to balance truth and love, leading to either harsh condemnation or overly permissive grace. Idleman warns against the dangers of embracing sin while claiming to be a Christian, stressing that true followers of Christ should desire to break free from sin rather than embrace it. He highlights the importance of humility, obedience, and the need for spiritual power in the lives of believers, urging them to respond to God's rebuke with repentance and a desire for deeper relationship with Him. Ultimately, he reminds the congregation that the greatest demonstration of love is found in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.

St. Augustine preaches on Psalm 43, highlighting the connection between the suffering of the Martyrs and the Passion of Christ, emphasizing the endurance and faith of believers amidst persecution. He delves into the past experiences of God's deliverance and the hope for future victory over enemies. The Psalmist expresses the deep sense of abandonment and shame faced by the faithful, questioning God's apparent absence in times of trouble. Despite the trials and humiliations, there is a call for God to awaken, help, and redeem His people for His Name's sake, acknowledging that salvation and strength come from Him alone.

Anton Bosch emphasizes the importance of not adding to the Scriptures, highlighting the severe curses pronounced by God, Moses, Jesus, and Paul on those who do so. He warns against the trend of adding traditions, church council decisions, and other extra-biblical teachings that distort the truth. The sermon underscores the need to test all teachings against the Word of God, rejecting anything that cannot be supported by clear and unequivocal Scripture, regardless of how appealing it may sound.

Robert Wurtz II delves into the imperfections of historical figures like Martin Luther and John Calvin, emphasizing that even great leaders in Christianity were flawed humans with sinful tendencies. He highlights the importance of not idolizing these figures but learning from their mistakes and progress in God's plan for His Church. Wurtz discusses how the Church's history, including violent acts like the Crusades, has tainted its reputation and hindered the sharing of faith, especially with the Jewish community. He points out the need to acknowledge the sins of past leaders like Luther's anti-Semitic writings and Calvin's violent actions, urging believers to focus on God's sovereignty and biblical teachings rather than human errors.