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.

Andrew Murray emphasizes the vital connection between obedience to Christ's commandments and abiding in His love, illustrating that true faith involves surrendering to God's will and trusting in His strength to obey. He reassures believers that the call to keep His commandments is not an unattainable ideal but a promise of empowerment through Christ. Murray encourages a wholehearted commitment to living in accordance with God's will, which opens the door to experiencing His love. He highlights that while there may be uncertainties and involuntary sins, a sincere heart of obedience can still find grace and deliverance. Ultimately, he calls for a faith that acts in Christ's strength to truly abide in His love.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of surrendering control to God, asserting that true salvation requires acknowledging Jesus as both Savior and Lord. He stresses that our lives are filled with decisions that ultimately determine our eternal destiny, and that rebellion against God's authority is the root of sin. Tozer warns that those who refuse to submit to God's will face the consequences of their rebellion, which he describes as the essence of hell. He calls for a recognition of God's sovereignty in our lives, urging believers to embrace His guidance and control. The sermon serves as a reminder that true freedom is found in surrendering to God's will.

Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commandments, highlighting that regardless of our feelings or enjoyment, we are called to obey God's will for His sake. She encourages stepping out in obedience, trusting that God will provide the necessary disposition along the way. Tileston stresses that obedience is the test of love towards God, not just a matter of emotions, and that striving for good behavior leads to God granting good feelings as a gift.

John Gill emphasizes that true love for God is demonstrated through obedience to His commandments, which should not be seen as burdensome but rather as a joyful expression of faith. He explains that love is not merely a verbal profession but is shown in actions and truth, reflecting a deep sense of God's love in our lives. Gill reassures believers that, despite the challenges of the moral law, those who are in Christ find delight in following His commands, experiencing peace and communion with God.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oswald Chambers emphasizes the distinction between having a master and teacher versus being mastered and taught. He delves into the depth of having Christ as our Teacher, who knows us intimately, satisfies the deepest longings of our hearts, and has resolved all our doubts and uncertainties. Chambers reflects on the reluctance to be controlled by God's mastery, highlighting the importance of understanding obedience in the context of a loving relationship, as seen in the example of Jesus' obedience to the Father.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes the profound connection between love and obedience in his sermon on 2 John, illustrating that true love manifests through walking in God's commandments. He suggests that our feelings of distance towards others often stem from a lack of sincerity and transparency in our relationships. Meyer highlights that perfect love is rooted in truth, and that by removing insincerity, we can deepen our love for God. He encourages believers to recognize that genuine love is not merely an emotion but is demonstrated through obedience to God's will. The sermon concludes with a powerful reminder that those who truly love are those who obey.