In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of doing more and giving more in order to have God's presence in our lives. He uses the example of Zacchaeus, who went above and beyond to make sure he didn't cheat anyone and experienced salvation as a result. The speaker also highlights the significance of keeping a good conscience and humbling oneself, as God gives grace only to the humble. He shares the story of a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years, trying unsuccessfully to be healed, until Jesus came and offered him healing without the need for any other person's assistance. The speaker concludes by urging listeners to surrender every aspect of their lives to God, as a demonstration of true faith and trust in Him.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trying and failing in order to learn valuable lessons. He draws parallels to the Israelites who tried and failed for fifteen hundred years before God sent his son, Jesus. The preacher explains that Jesus waits for us to come to the end of ourselves before intervening in our lives. He also highlights the story of the man at the pool of Bethesda, who tried for thirty-eight years to be healed but always missed the opportunity. The preacher concludes by urging the audience to surrender everything to God and to maintain a good conscience and humility.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of money in our lives. He acknowledges that while there is more to life than just money, it still holds importance as we spend a significant amount of time working to earn it. The preacher encourages saving, but also emphasizes the need to trust in God and be willing to give back to Him when called upon. He shares a personal testimony of his own struggles with education and reading, highlighting the power of God's grace in his life. The sermon also emphasizes the importance of not just knowing the truth intellectually, but also believing and experiencing it in our lives. The preacher uses the example of obeying and minding one's mother as a parallel to obeying and minding the Holy Spirit. The sermon concludes by highlighting the transformation of a poor church in Macedonia into a rich one, not just financially, but also spiritually.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the nature of the Bible as both a human and divine book. He explains that the Bible contains human words and can be analyzed like any other book. The preacher emphasizes the importance of obedience to God and highlights the need to surrender all aspects of our lives to Him. He shares examples of individuals, like D.L. Moody, who had a deep understanding of God's word despite their lack of formal education. The sermon concludes with a call to surrender to God and seek His help in living a life of obedience.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of both faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to the commandments as essential marks of a New Testament saint. He emphasizes that these two aspects should not be separated, as God has joined them together. The preacher also mentions the concept of overcomers, who are those who have wholeheartedly followed the Lord and overcome the spirit of the Antichrist throughout church history. Finally, the sermon highlights the need for the perseverance of the saints, as mentioned in Revelation 14:12.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of making Jesus the sole focus of our lives, above all other desires and distractions. It highlights the journey from considering Jesus a great person to making Him the main priority, ultimately reaching a place where Jesus is everything, the sole passion and focus. The speaker challenges the audience to seek a deep, personal relationship with Jesus, surrendering all other worldly desires and distractions to find true satisfaction and fulfillment in Christ alone.

This sermon delves into the story of Joseph in the New Testament, highlighting his obedience, faith, and action in response to the angel's instructions to protect Jesus. It emphasizes the importance of dynamic faith-driven action, obedience to God's word, and the transformative power of the cross in inspiring obedience and faithfulness in believers.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of resting in the Lord and allowing Him to work through us. He uses the analogy of a cluttered workspace to illustrate how rushing and being disorganized can hinder productivity. The speaker shares a personal experience in the jewelry business, where he learned the value of being calm and focused in his work. He also highlights the power of the Holy Spirit within believers and encourages listeners to present themselves as living sacrifices to God, allowing Him to use their bodies for His purposes.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of dedicating the Lord's Day solely to God, without mixing it with worldly pleasures or distractions. It warns against the danger of treating God's holiness lightly and the consequences of not honoring His commandments. The message calls for a deep examination of one's heart and actions to ensure that God is truly at the center of one's life.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a deep personal relationship with Jesus as the controlling force in our lives. The speaker shares a personal experience where they realized that their attachment to a person had become their first love, rather than Jesus. This led them to understand that if anything absorbs us to the point of losing control or causing worry, it has become our idol. The speaker encourages listeners to surrender themselves completely to Jesus, renouncing all that hinders their love for Him, and committing to keeping His word. The sermon emphasizes that in these difficult times, our love for Jesus is essential and will carry us through.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of believing and confessing God's promises, such as God's love, forgiveness, empowerment through the Holy Spirit, contentment, obedience to His commands, gratitude, freedom from fear, and being a blessing to others. It encourages believers to trust in God's control over all situations, reject fear and guilt, and live in the victory of Christ's defeat over Satan. The message highlights the significance of the blood of Christ, the word of God, the Holy Spirit, taking up the daily cross, and active participation in the local body of Christ for spiritual growth and impact.

This sermon delves into the life of King Uzziah from 2 Chronicles 26, highlighting his journey from seeking God and prospering to falling into pride and facing the consequences. It emphasizes the importance of staying humble, seeking God continually, and being open to correction and rebuke to avoid the pitfalls of pride and self-reliance. The examples of biblical figures like David, Christmas Evans, Hal Harris, and Anthony Norris Grove serve as cautionary tales of how success and compromise can lead to downfall when one strays from seeking God and His guidance.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking after the word of God and its role in guiding our moral duty. He highlights the Ten Commandments as the objective standard of moral duty. The speaker also expresses gratitude for the beauty of nature and prays for harmony and joy in our hearts. He discusses the connection between law and love, stating that love is the fulfilling of the law. The sermon emphasizes the need to find the objective standard of behavior in the scriptures rather than relying on subjective interpretations of love.

In this sermon, the speaker criticizes the preaching of the word of God that focuses solely on mass psychology and fails to provide a clear understanding of what to believe and why to believe it. He emphasizes the importance of teaching people what to believe and the result of believing it. The speaker then shifts the focus to obedience, stating that if we are going to obey, we must know what to obey. He suggests that obedience should be based on the law of God and emphasizes the need for a gospel of behavior alongside a gospel of belief.

Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the distinction between law and grace in the context of obedience, explaining that the law demands obedience to achieve life, while grace offers life that naturally leads to obedience. He highlights that true obedience stems from a relationship with Christ, where the Holy Spirit empowers believers to align their hearts with God's will. Beach encourages the congregation to seek the life of Christ in areas of disobedience, asserting that genuine transformation comes from a heart in communion with God. He concludes by urging believers to feed their souls with the Word of God and remain filled with the Spirit to experience a life of obedience.

Dick Brogden emphasizes the importance of complete trust and obedience in God, highlighting that disobedience is linked to disbelief, and when we stop believing, we stop obeying. He warns against rejecting God's counsel, as it leads to self-destruction and a descent into evil acts. Brogden stresses that trust in Jesus is essential in defeating the schemes of the devil, who seeks to undermine our faith. He encourages believers to give all their trust, obedience, strength, and thoughts to Jesus, as true happiness in Jesus comes from trusting and obeying Him alone.

Zac Poonen preaches on the revelation of God as a loving Father through Jesus, contrasting the false portrayals of God by the Pharisees and Satan. He emphasizes the importance of knowing God as a Father to experience the fullness of the new covenant, where God provides grace and help through the Holy Spirit. Poonen highlights the difference between the old and new covenants, where under grace, God enables believers to keep His commandments through Jesus as an Example and the Holy Spirit as a Helper. He warns against falling into legalism or false grace, stressing the need for partnership with Jesus in every aspect of life.

Hugh Black emphasizes the transformative power of love in obedience to God's commandments, highlighting how love makes obedience a joy rather than a burden. He explains that when we view God's law as an expression of His love for us, obedience becomes natural and sweet, contrasting obedience out of fear with obedience out of love. Black underscores the importance of developing a personal relationship with God, where we become co-workers with Him in shaping our moral character and fulfilling His will.

Samuel Davies preaches about the lack of love to God, emphasizing the essential nature of loving God in true religion and obedience for everlasting happiness. He highlights the rarity of the love of God among mankind, even among those who make professions of faith. Davies challenges the congregation to examine their hearts and lives to determine if they truly possess the love of God based on specific marks outlined in the sermon. He warns that lack of love to God results in a life of sin and disobedience, making one unfit for heaven, but offers hope through repentance and seeking God's love.

Andrew Murray emphasizes that Christ's friendship is evidenced through obedience to His commands, as stated in John 15:14. He explains that Jesus demonstrated His love by giving His life for us, and in response, we are called to obey His commands as a sign of our friendship with Him. Murray argues that the Christian community often prioritizes privilege over duty, neglecting the importance of implicit obedience as a condition of true discipleship. He encourages believers to embrace the joy of obedience, which stems from a deep personal relationship with Jesus, and to recognize that true friendship with Christ involves a commitment to do what He commands. Ultimately, Murray calls for a return to the understanding that our actions reflect our faith in His love and friendship.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes that true happiness for all moral beings is found in obedience to God, the Creator. He illustrates this by referencing Psalm 103:20, highlighting that even angels experience their highest joy in fulfilling God's commandments, viewing obedience not as a burden but as a delight. Tozer asserts that heaven is characterized by the surrender of its inhabitants to God's will, making it a realm of joy for His obedient children. He encourages believers to recognize that their fulfillment lies in aligning with God's purpose and commands.

H.J. Vine preaches on the profound love of the Father, the right given by the Son, and the witness of the Holy Spirit, which assure believers of their identity as children of God. Jesus exemplified the Father's eternal love while on earth, inviting us to abide in this love and enjoy the same intimate relationship. The hope of being like Jesus and dwelling with Him in the Father's house is a source of great joy and purification for believers, leading to increased love for one another and obedience to God's commandments.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the critical importance of loving obedience in the life of a disciple, arguing that modern Christianity often substitutes genuine discipleship with mere emotional affection for Christ. He warns against a superficial love that lacks the commitment to obey Christ's commandments, highlighting that true love for Jesus is demonstrated through our actions and adherence to His teachings. Tozer points out that feelings alone are not sufficient; rather, obedience is the true measure of our love for God, as stated in John 14:21-24. He calls for a return to a faith that is rooted in practical obedience rather than subjective emotional experiences.

Charles Finney addresses the distinction between true and false religion, emphasizing that many people practice a form of religion that is merely a yoke of bondage rather than a source of genuine liberty. He explains that true liberty is found in a relationship with Christ, characterized by love and joy, rather than legalistic observance. Finney warns against the Judaizers who sought to combine legalism with Christianity, asserting that true faith is based solely on justification by faith. He encourages believers to examine their hearts and ensure that their faith is not a burdensome obligation but a joyful expression of love for God. Ultimately, he calls for a return to the freedom that comes from Christ, urging listeners to reject the chains of false religion.

Zac Poonen preaches about the importance of obedience to God, emphasizing that under the new covenant, God writes His laws in our hearts so that we not only obey but love to obey Him. Obedience is essential for fellowship with God, and all of God's commandments stem from His perfect love for us, meant to set us free and lead us to maturity. Suffering is part of our spiritual education, designed to mold us into holiness and share in God's holiness, as seen in Jesus' life of obedience and suffering.