In this sermon, the preacher discusses the manifestation of God's love towards humanity through the sending of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into the world. The preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the concept of sin and how it has become a popular topic in today's society. He explains that while our old nature remains unchanged, God implants a new nature in us through His Son. The preacher highlights three ministries of Jesus Christ in helping us solve the sin problem: His death for our sins, His indwelling presence in believers, and His promise to return for us. He concludes with a prayer for forgiveness and salvation for those who trust in Jesus Christ.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding the heart of God when reading the Bible, highlighting the longing and grief God expresses for His people to follow His commandments. It delves into the significance of recognizing God's personal interest in individuals and the need to seek the heart of God in Scripture to find blessings and answers to life's problems. The sermon also addresses the topic of sexual purity, urging young people to guard their hearts and minds, emphasizing the importance of fearing God in the face of temptation.

This sermon focuses on the purpose of Jesus Christ coming into the world to save sinners, emphasizing the need for His righteousness to enter heaven. It highlights the power of Jesus to break the bondage of sin and the deception of Satan, who seeks to hold people captive. The message encourages surrendering to Jesus, who can set individuals free and bring about a transformation in their lives.

In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a horse that was harnessed with a cow and had lost its wings. A student wanted to buy the horse and when he touched its mane, the horse regained its wings and became powerful. The preacher uses this story to emphasize the importance of not being unequally yoked with unbelievers and to encourage believers to separate themselves from the unclean things of the world. He also mentions the wrath to come and how Christ came to take away our sins and preach the gospel. The sermon concludes with a reminder to praise the Lord and to spread the good news to every creature.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and living a life of holiness, contrasting the significance of genuine repentance and faith over mere works or gifts. It warns against false prophets who may focus on outward displays of miracles and gifts but lack true transformation and obedience to God's will. The message stresses the need for believers to bear good fruit, reflecting a heart that is aligned with God's will and free from sin, as the ultimate criterion for entering God's kingdom.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of staying within the boundaries set by God. He refers to the verse in Joshua that outlines the specific boundaries for the people of God. The speaker also highlights the need for believers to tread where God has promised, rather than venturing off on their own. He emphasizes that salvation is not a blank check and that it requires faith and patience to inherit the promises of God. The speaker also shares the example of David Brainerd, who preached to Native Americans about the need for thorough transformation and disregarded his own health in the process. The sermon concludes with the reminder that faith comes by hearing and that believers must actively pursue the promises of God.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the contrast between the heavenly family and the unseen world. He emphasizes the importance of not living a sinful life and breaking God's law. The preacher also acknowledges that as Christians, we may be misunderstood by others, just as Jesus was. He encourages believers to show love and kindness through their actions, rather than just through words. The sermon concludes by highlighting the themes of life and love found in the epistle being discussed.

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the unparalleled personality of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the perfect blend of grace and truth that defined His character. His graciousness and truthfulness were evident in every aspect of His life, attracting people of all ages and genders. Jesus Christ's sinlessness sets Him apart from all other historical figures, with His foes, friends, and His own life testifying to His purity. The Christian Church's emphasis on Christ's sinlessness is crucial as it underpins the claim of Christianity to deliver from sin, making Him the unique Redeemer of mankind.

Zac Poonen preaches about the importance of choosing to walk on God's Highway of Happiness in the realms of sex, love, and marriage, emphasizing the need for obedience to God and respect for His boundaries. He warns against the consequences of breaking through God's fences, using the example of Eve being deceived by the Devil in the garden of Eden. Poonen highlights the significance of inviting Jesus into marriages, allowing Him to solve problems and meet needs, as seen in the wedding at Cana where Jesus manifested His glory. He encourages couples to obey God's commands, transforming the ordinary aspects of married life into something precious and valuable.

David Servant preaches about the significance of Christ's death, emphasizing how it was preordained, prefigured by sacrifices, and predicted by prophets. The birth of Jesus was the fulfillment of God's eternal plan, with Jesus becoming a man to redeem humanity and offer salvation through His sacrificial death. Jesus' baptism symbolized His identification with sinners and foreshadowed His ultimate purpose of dying for humanity's sins. His death was the primary reason for His incarnation, as He lived a sinless life to qualify as our substitute and fulfill God's plan for salvation.

John Wesley preaches on the purpose of Christ's coming, emphasizing that Jesus was manifested to destroy the works of the devil, which are sin and its consequences. He argues that human efforts to attain virtue are insufficient without divine intervention, as true change comes only through faith in God. Wesley explains that the Son of God not only reveals the nature of sin but also provides the means to overcome it, restoring humanity to its original state of righteousness and holiness. He stresses the importance of recognizing that real religion involves a complete transformation through Christ, not merely adherence to moral codes or rituals. Ultimately, Wesley encourages believers to trust in Christ's power to deliver them from sin and to seek a genuine relationship with God.

Ernest O'Neill discusses the historical context of human existence, highlighting the restless drive for survival and the need to prove worth to others, leading to a perversion of our nature. He emphasizes the Creator's intention for us to depend on Him, contrasting the world's selfish and anxious state with the ideal of relaxed, kind people guided by their Creator. O'Neill delves into the unique birth of Jesus Christ, a man who claimed to be the Son of God and lived a sinless life, challenging the perception of His divinity and perfection amidst human history.

Barton W. Stone preaches about the true purposes of Christ's coming into the world, emphasizing that Christ's death and blood were displays of God's love, grace, and mercy to a lost world. He explains that through faith in the blood of Jesus, believers are reconciled, atoned, and propitiated unto God, drawn by the cords of love. Stone refutes the idea of Christ being a substitute in our place, clarifying that Christ's death was to display God's glory and love, leading sinners to repentance and reconciliation with God.

John Gill emphasizes the manifestation of Jesus Christ as the Son of God, who took on human nature to take away the sins of humanity through His sacrificial death. He explains that Christ, being sinless, was the perfect sacrifice, fulfilling the requirements of the law and providing reconciliation for believers. This act of love and sacrifice should compel Christians to live righteously and avoid sin, as Christ's purity serves as a model for their lives. Gill also highlights the importance of understanding that Christ bore our sins, which should motivate believers to pursue holiness and good works.

Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of choosing Christ over sin, highlighting that to choose sin is to reject Christ and to be ashamed of following His commands is to deny Him. She warns against being guilty of willful deadly sin, equating it to crucifying Christ afresh. Tileston encourages believers to do what pleases God, avoid what displeases Him, and diligently guard against anything that may tamper with their conscience. William Hay M. H. Aitken adds that we cannot hold onto besetting sins while trying to hold onto Jesus Christ; true discipleship requires reckoning oneself dead to all forms of sin to follow Jesus.

St. John of Kronstadt, born in 1829, was a man of great prayer and compassion, known for his extraordinary ministry in Kronstadt, where he helped thousands with spiritual and material aid. He emphasized the importance of true prayer and spiritual warfare in the Christian life, acknowledging the constant battle against the enemy and the need for vigilance and self-discipline. His diary, 'My Life In Christ,' serves as a manual for spiritual warfare, highlighting the power of prayer, faith, and service to God and others.

Andrew Murray emphasizes that Jesus was manifested to take away our sins, not just in terms of guilt but also in delivering believers from the power of sin. He explains that while believers have a sinful nature, they can abide in Christ, who keeps them from actual sinning. The key to a holy life lies in a close and continuous union with Jesus, who empowers believers to resist sin. Murray encourages Christians to trust in Christ's ability to keep them from sinning in the present moment, rather than being discouraged by past failures. He concludes that through faith and dependence on Christ, believers can experience victory over sin and live a life that glorifies God.

Samuel Chadwick delves into St. John's teachings on sin, emphasizing that sin is lawlessness and that Jesus Christ came to take away sins. He highlights the distinction between the children of God and the children of the devil, stating that those born of God do not continue in sin. Chadwick explores the complexity of sin, explaining that it is an attitude within the heart, not just actions, and that God provides forgiveness and cleansing for those who confess their sins. He clarifies that while Christians can fall into sin, their overall stance is against sin, as they have been made partakers of the divine nature.

Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of progressing in our relationship with God and fellow believers in the new year, emphasizing the need for forgiveness, justification, redemption, access to God's presence, peace with God, and continual cleansing through the blood of Christ. He highlights that Christ's blood purchased the pardon for all sins, but it is only received through repentance, trust, and acceptance. Believers are encouraged to walk in victory over conscious sin and rely on Christ's blood to cleanse unconscious sins, enabling unbroken fellowship with the Father and victory over Satan's accusations.

John Gill emphasizes that while all humans sin, those who make a habit of sinning are aligned with the devil, reflecting his nature and influence in their lives. He explains that the devil has sinned from the beginning, tempting humanity and leading them into rebellion against God. The purpose of Jesus' manifestation was to destroy the works of the devil, including sin and death, highlighting the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice. Gill encourages believers to recognize the seriousness of sin and the importance of living a life that reflects Christ rather than the devil.

Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the transformative power of Jesus Christ in the sermon 'Death of The Old Man,' explaining that Christ came to take away our sins and destroy the works of the devil. He highlights the necessity of both justification and entire sanctification, asserting that believers must confront the 'old man' or 'carnal mind' that remains after conversion. Brengle encourages Christians to seek a deeper work of grace through obedient faith, which can lead to a complete cleansing from sin and the fruits of the Spirit. He passionately affirms that this salvation is not only possible but is a profound reality for those who trust in Jesus. The sermon concludes with a call to faith, urging believers to recognize the fullness of salvation available through Christ.

John Gill expounds on 1 Peter 2:22, emphasizing that Christ, though appearing in the likeness of sinful flesh and bearing the sins of humanity, was without sin both in nature and action. He highlights that Jesus faced accusations and suffering without any deceit or wrongdoing, serving as a model for patience in the face of suffering. Gill argues that if Christ, who was entirely innocent, endured such trials, then sinful humanity should also strive to bear their own sufferings with patience and grace.