In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of four essential steps in the process of finding justification in God. The first step is repentance, where individuals acknowledge their sins and ask God to take back the ground from the devil. The second step is equipping oneself with scripture to fight against the devil's temptations. However, the speaker acknowledges that even after taking these steps, some people still fail. The final and crucial step is making a new covenant with Christ, committing to no longer have secrets with the devil and seeking victory over secret sins. The speaker encourages couples to have open and honest conversations about their struggles and temptations, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues within marriages.

Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the transformative process of maturing in Christ, highlighting that it is God who initiates and performs our salvation. He explains that the Holy Spirit reveals God's will to us, creating both knowledge and desire to align with it. This journey involves recognizing our sins and inconsistencies, and willingly consenting to God's work in our lives. Beach stresses that understanding the finished facts of our salvation is crucial for growth, as it allows us to face our shortcomings without despair. Ultimately, the goal is conformity to Christ, achieved through our cooperation with the Holy Spirit.

James Stalker preaches about the possibility of rising after falling into sin, emphasizing that through Christ, one can overcome besetting sins and be washed, justified, and sanctified by the Spirit of God. He encourages those who feel fallen to believe that they can rise, citing examples of individuals who were once deeply fallen but found redemption. Stalker acknowledges the doctrine's potential for abuse but stresses its relevance for those seeking deliverance, drawing inspiration from St. Augustine's concept of using past sins as stepping stones towards perfection. He highlights David's repentance in Psalm 51 as a model for turning transgressors back to God.

Watchman Nee emphasizes that victory over the world is rooted in the accomplished work of Christ, who has already overcome the world. He explains that while God's facts are established by His works, our faith is essential to appropriate these truths in our lives. The experience of victory is not achieved through human effort but through acknowledging and claiming the grace God has provided. Nee illustrates this with the example of the Corinthian church, which, despite being sanctified in Christ, failed to live out that reality due to a lack of faith. Ultimately, the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in transforming God's facts into personal experiences for believers.

J.C. Ryle introduces Daniel Rowlands, a lesser-known yet significant spiritual leader of the 18th century, whose powerful preaching transformed the spiritual landscape of Wales. Despite his humble beginnings and limited recognition outside Wales, Rowlands drew enormous crowds and had a profound impact on his congregations, awakening many to the realities of sin and salvation. His ministry, marked by a deep commitment to the gospel, faced challenges, including his eventual ejection from the Church of England, yet he continued to preach with fervor and effectiveness until his death. Rowlands' legacy is characterized by his dedication to the spiritual growth of his community and the establishment of societies that fostered ongoing discipleship. His life exemplifies the power of the Holy Spirit in transforming lives and communities through faithful preaching.

Olin Alfred Curtis delves into the significance of Christian sacraments, emphasizing their personal intention, symbol of grace, and means of grace. Each sacrament serves as a token of personal Christian intention, symbolizing events in grace such as regeneration and redemptional union with Christ, and acting as a means to open up one's inner life to the Spirit of God for Christian growth. The discussion also touches on the number of sacraments, the formula of Christian baptism, the mode of baptism, and the mystical experience of communion in the Lord's Supper.

Dougan Clark emphasizes the doctrine and experience of entire sanctification as clearly taught in the Holy Scripture, from the patriarchs to the apostles, highlighting God's requirement for His people to be holy now and the provision made through Christ for them to be made holy. He explains that the sanctification of believers is through the truth and the work of redemption by Christ, emphasizing the need for cleansing from all sin to be entirely sanctified. Clark also addresses the relationship between entire sanctification and the baptism with the Holy Ghost, stressing that they are coetaneous experiences that should not be separated.

Charles William Butler preaches about the importance of understanding holiness as an integral part of God's salvation provision, directly related to the blood of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that holiness is as much a part of salvation as forgiveness and should not be relegated to a secondary role. Butler highlights the need for genuine evangelism to precipitate conviction and realization of sin's remedy in personal experience, urging believers to spread Scriptural holiness persistently and insistently as a central idea of Christianity.

Phil Beach Jr. reflects on Paul's grief over the church in Corinth, emphasizing the danger of closing our hearts to the Lord's interests and the consequences of falling away from His Word. Paul's open heart and mouth towards the Corinthians reveal his deep care and willingness to share God's love and truth. The lack of room in the Corinthians' hearts led to division, envy, and a departure from God's wisdom to human wisdom, causing suffering and deception. Beach urges listeners to examine their hearts, ensure they prioritize the Lord's interests, and be filled with the love of God to serve selflessly and sacrificially.

J.B. Galloway preaches on 'The Didache,' the oldest church manual in existence, believed to be from the first century. It contains instructions on church rites, baptism, fasting, and the Lord's Prayer. The document emphasizes holiness, urging believers to flee from evil and embrace meekness, long-suffering, and goodness. The 'Didache' highlights the sanctified ones as the true Church of God, praying for deliverance from evil and perfection in love. Additionally, Apostolic Constitutions and Canons provide insights on ecclesiastical ordinances, emphasizing spiritual worthiness and the importance of the Holy Spirit in church officers.

John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of love, reconciliation, and unity among believers, urging them to rejoice, be perfected, comforted, be of the same mind, and live in peace, knowing that God's love and peace will be with them. He highlights the significance of showing love through deeds, as God Himself demonstrated through His actions of reconciliation and mercy towards us. Chrysostom encourages believers to imitate God's love and to strive for a pure conscience, unity, and peace among each other, knowing that God delights in these virtues and that they lead to salvation and blessings.

John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of not associating with those who engage in sinful behaviors, especially within the Christian community, emphasizing the need to maintain purity and righteousness. He explains that while it may seem impossible to completely avoid sinners in the world, it is crucial to distance oneself from fellow believers who persist in ungodly ways. Chrysostom highlights the need for self-examination and the avoidance of sins like fornication, covetousness, idolatry, drunkenness, reviling, and extortion. He encourages believers to seek justice within the Christian community and not to rely on worldly courts for dispute resolution, reminding them of the ultimate judgment by God. Chrysostom urges Christians to endure wrongs, forgive those who harm them, and trust in God's justice and rewards, emphasizing the eternal blessings that come from bearing injustices with grace and praying for those who wrong them.

David Servant delivers a powerful sermon contrasting the hidden sins of a 'Peeping Tom' with the hypocritical behavior of a supposed follower of Christ who indulges in sexually-explicit content. Through vivid scenarios, he emphasizes the importance of true repentance, genuine transformation, and consistent holiness in the life of a believer. Drawing from Ephesians and Matthew, he highlights the severe consequences of immorality and impurity, stressing that those who practice such sins will not inherit the kingdom of God. Servant exposes the dangers of hypocrisy, selfish motives, and false conversions, urging Christians to pursue genuine purity in thought, word, and deed.

John Chrysostom preaches about the significance of repentance and the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven, as proclaimed by John the Baptist in the wilderness of Judæa. He explains the purpose of Jesus' baptism after thirty years, emphasizing the fulfillment of all righteousness through obedience to the law. John's baptism symbolizes repentance for the remission of sins, urging people to acknowledge their sins, humble themselves, and seek God's grace and forgiveness.

Jane Lead emphasizes the importance of maintaining uninterrupted, pure conversation with God, highlighting the need to observe specific times and seasons for this purpose. Drawing parallels to the Mosaic priests who wore distinct garments for approaching God, she stresses the necessity of putting on a spiritual habit of righteousness, symbolized by the white linen Ephod, to be sanctified and draw near to God as true worshippers. Lead reveals that through Christ, the great High Priest, the everlasting testimony within the heavenly Ark and Tabernacle will be unveiled to those adorned in spiritual purity, reserved for those consecrated for this divine purpose.

Horatius Bonar emphasizes the call to live a holy life by following Christ, the ultimate model of holiness. He explains that believers are redeemed to be holy and are to imitate Christ in faith, prayer, hope, holiness, love, and zeal. Bonar highlights that Christ's meekness and gentleness should inspire both obedience in believers and an invitation to the unbelievers to come to Him. The sermon encourages Christians to reflect Christ's character in their lives, aiming for transformation into His likeness. Ultimately, Bonar reassures that Christ's open invitation is extended to all, regardless of their past.

Selwyn Hughes emphasizes the transformative power of true conversion through Jesus Christ, contrasting it with superficial forms of spiritual change found in other religions. He shares a powerful anecdote from India that highlights the unique impact of encountering Jesus in a life marked by immorality, showcasing the unparalleled ability of Christ to bring about lasting change and redemption. Hughes underscores the essential nature of Jesus as the ultimate Savior who not only forgives sins but also delivers individuals from the bondage of sin, offering a profound sense of gratitude for His unmatched grace and transformation.

Thomas Bradbury preaches about the comprehensive justification provided by God through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the triumph of redeeming love over sin, death, and hell. He highlights the role of the Kinsman-Redeemer, Jesus Christ, who entered heaven to intercede for His people, sending the Holy Spirit to complete the canon of Scripture and comfort believers. The sermon delves into the universal proclamation of the Gospel to gather all objects of God's everlasting love, showcasing the diverse testimonies of believers from different backgrounds coming to bow before Jesus and receive blessings from the covenant of grace.

Thomas Bradbury preaches on the profound grace of God revealed in the 1st Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians, showcasing how God's sovereign grace shines brightly in the lives of those who were once given up to sin. He emphasizes the transformation brought about by God's rich and distinguishing grace, as seen in the Corinthian Christians who were washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus. Bradbury delves into the concept of believers belonging to Christ and Christ belonging to God, highlighting the intimate relationship and possession God has in His people. He explores the believer's inventory, where all things, including ministers of the Gospel, the world, life, death, things present, and things to come, are declared to be theirs in Christ.

James Bourne emphasizes the importance of God speaking to us through His word, which testifies of His love in Christ Jesus, equipping believers for good works and spiritual warfare. Reflecting on the offerings made by the princes in Numbers vii., Bourne sees them as types and shadows of Christ's love, highlighting the need for all that we have and are to be offered before the Lord, symbolized by fine flour mingled with oil, representing Christ's sacrifice and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Bourne warns against a half-hearted profession of faith and mingling with worldly influences, stressing the necessity of true sanctification and justification in the name of the Lord Jesus.

In this sermon by Daniel Steele, he addresses the concept of believers seeking a 'further work of purification' in their hearts, emphasizing the need for a crisis similar to conversion to attain a life without condemnation and fullness of love. Steele questions whether believers should aim for definite heart purity or an indefinite work of purification, highlighting the importance of faith in the process. He critiques the idea of seeking purification without emphasizing the work and testimony of the Holy Spirit as the basis of assurance, leaving seekers empowered but not fully purified or sanctified.

Greg Herrick delves into the term 'soteriology,' which focuses on the biblical doctrine of salvation, exploring various views on the nature of the atonement throughout church history. From the Recapitulation view to the Penal Substitution view, each theory offers unique insights into Christ's death and its significance. The sermon also covers the extent of the atonement, discussing the debate between general redemption and limited redemption, ultimately emphasizing Christ's sacrifice for the elect. Furthermore, the process of salvation is detailed, including Unconditional Election, Effectual Calling, Regeneration, Conversion, Union with Christ, Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, Perseverance, and Glorification, highlighting the intricate journey of believers from election to eternal glory.

Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of sanctification as a second work of grace after regeneration, using the First Epistle to the Thessalonians to illustrate the need for believers to pursue holiness. The text emphasizes God's role in sanctifying believers completely - body, soul, and spirit - preserving them blameless until the return of Jesus. The sermon highlights that sanctification is a work of God's grace, instantaneously freeing believers from sin and exalting them to holiness of heart and life.

Arthur Vess passionately preaches about holiness, emphasizing its scriptural foundation as a Bible doctrine that stands alone without the need for additional doctrinal proof. He highlights holiness as a great privilege promised in the Scriptures and as an imperative commandment from God, rooted in both the Old and New Testaments. Vess connects holiness to various aspects of the Bible, including Types and Shadows, the moral law, the ceremonial law pointing to a 'better sacrifice,' the prophets' joyful fulfillment, and the radiance of the Holy of Holies. He also links holiness to the life, teachings, and mission of Jesus, as well as the miraculous works and parables of Jesus, presenting it as the essential preparation for the Bridegroom's return.

J.W. Alexander preaches about the necessity of the whole Church humbling themselves before God in prayer for a mighty revival. He emphasizes the importance of seeking the Holy Spirit through fervent supplication, as the Spirit is the key to all blessings and the source of revival and sanctification. Alexander urges believers to pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, highlighting the power, influence, and necessity of the Spirit in regeneration, sanctification, and successful ministry. He calls for unwavering faith in God's ability to bring about a great awakening, leading to the conversion of many, especially those in desperate need of salvation.