In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of fully believing and trusting in the word of God. He uses the example of the Israelites who, despite knowing what God had promised them, doubted their ability to conquer the land because they saw themselves as weak compared to their enemies. The preacher then shifts to the Apostle Paul, who endured numerous hardships and persecutions in his ministry to spread the gospel. Through Paul's example, the preacher highlights the depth of God's love and the power of God to deliver and transform lives. The sermon concludes with the preacher encouraging the congregation to testify to the freedom and deliverance they have experienced through Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of rejoicing in faithfulness during trials and afflictions. He refers to 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-14, which encourages believers not to consider trials as strange occurrences but to rejoice in them as they are partakers of Christ's sufferings. The preacher also highlights the purpose of these afflictions, stating that they are necessary to make believers more useful for God's service and a source of blessing to others. He further discusses the concept of unseen things, which are more real and eternal, and how suffering can make these unseen things more precious and dear to believers. The sermon concludes with a list of the Apostle Paul's sufferings, emphasizing the endurance and perseverance required in the Christian journey.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jesus walking on water and the disciples' reaction to it. He emphasizes the importance of having faith and not being afraid in the midst of storms. The preacher also highlights the need to be a testimony to others and bring them along on our spiritual journey. He encourages the listeners to trust in God's promises and not to be discouraged by the challenges they may face. The sermon is based on the passage from Isaiah chapter 24 and includes references to the miracle of the loaves and Jesus' conversation with the disciples on the ship.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the dedication and discipline of a young Chinese girl who practices diving for hours every day for five years. He uses this example to challenge the audience to examine their own commitment to spiritual growth and transformation. The speaker also highlights the need for a revival in the world, emphasizing that without a divine intervention, society is at risk of decline. He criticizes the reliance on entertainment as a substitute for true joy and emphasizes the importance of using one's resources wisely and being accountable for one's actions.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by asserting his qualifications as a minister of Christ, highlighting his experiences and hardships in serving the Lord. He shares instances of being persecuted, beaten, and shipwrecked multiple times. The speaker then transitions to sharing a personal story of witnessing to a man who had drifted away from the church. He prays for an opportunity to witness and catch an eight-pound pickerel, and miraculously, both prayers are answered when two rough-looking commercial fishermen offer him an eight-pound pickerel for free. The sermon emphasizes the importance of suffering and the power of prayer in witnessing and experiencing God's provision.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the sufferings and trials that the apostle Paul endured for the sake of spreading the word of God. He mentions how Paul was beaten, stoned, shipwrecked, and faced various dangers and hardships. The speaker contrasts Paul's experiences with the comfortable lives that many Christians lead today, emphasizing the need to learn from Paul's example and be prepared to face trials and rejoice in them. He also references biblical passages, such as 1 Peter 4:12-13 and John 14, to encourage believers to trust in God and look forward to the glory that awaits them.

In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the challenges and trials faced by the apostles and Christians. He emphasizes their role as fools for Christ's sake, contrasting their weakness with the strength and respect of some Christians. The preacher shares personal experiences of betrayal and the importance of relying on Jesus in difficult times. He then shifts the focus to Jesus himself, highlighting his sufferings and temptations as a qualification for his role as a merciful high priest. The sermon encourages listeners to find comfort in Jesus' understanding of their trials and to trust in his ability to help them overcome.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a shepherd to those who are knocked down and unable to get up in life. He shares personal experiences of feeling brokenhearted and having bad days, highlighting the need for someone to come alongside and provide spiritual nourishment. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus saw people as harassed and in need of guidance, protection, and nourishment. He encourages believers to actively participate in the harvest by working hard and asking God to send out more workers into the field.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on 2 Corinthians 4:6 and discusses the concept of being earthen vessels for God's glory. He emphasizes that God chooses to use weak and imperfect vessels to display His power. The speaker shares a poem that describes the pressure and challenges faced by the apostle Paul, highlighting how Paul's response to these pressures communicated God's power to others. The sermon encourages listeners to allow God to break and mold them, so that His power can be manifested through their lives. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of applying these truths to our own lives and not just observing them objectively.

In the sermon, Aggie visits a squalid apartment where she finds a seventy-three-year-old man who turns out to be her father. He expresses regret for giving her away, but Aggie reassures him that God took care of her. The man, however, feels abandoned by God and turns away. Undeterred, Aggie tells him a true story about a missionary who planted a seed in Africa, leading to the conversion of six hundred African people. Aggie reminds her father that Jesus loves him. The sermon also includes a reference to a visit to the Museum of American History and a story from The Herald of His Coming. The speaker concludes by discussing the importance of sacrifice and the need to follow the example of Paul and Peter in living a faithful life.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the challenges and perils faced by Christians in their journey of faith. He emphasizes the importance of staying committed to Christ despite the difficulties and temptations that may arise. The speaker also highlights the need for Christians to be aware of the inconsistencies and shortcomings of fellow believers, as well as the importance of following the teachings and lifestyle of the apostle Paul. Additionally, he discusses the training program in India that helps young people discern their calling and determine if they are suited for missionary work.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not being ashamed of the gospel. He draws inspiration from Hebrews 12:2, which states that Jesus despised the shame for the joy that was set before him. The speaker encourages listeners to overcome their feelings of shame by focusing on the power of the gospel to bring salvation. He warns against seeking approval from others and being a slave to their opinions. Instead, he urges listeners to follow Jesus' example of boldly facing shame and refusing to let it rule over them. The sermon also highlights how the preaching of the gospel can bring shame upon believers, but they should not be ashamed of it, as it is the power of God for salvation. The apostle Paul is cited as an example of someone who faced shame for preaching the gospel but remained unashamed.

Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of looking to recent spiritual heroes as examples of enduring persecution and martyrdom with patience and faith. He highlights the sufferings of Peter and Paul, who faced envy, labors, captivity, and martyrdom but ultimately received glory and rewards in heaven for their steadfastness in spreading the message of righteousness and faith to the world.

Stanley H. Frodsham shares the remarkable life of Smith Wigglesworth, a man who labored abundantly in faith, witnessing countless miracles and experiencing God's power in various nations. Wigglesworth's ministry was marked by a deep trust in God's promises, leading to extraordinary healings and manifestations of God's power, such as restoring sight to the blind and raising the dead. Despite facing challenges and doubts, Wigglesworth's unwavering belief in God's faithfulness allowed him to witness remarkable displays of God's glory, including healing the sick, ministering to thousands, and experiencing divine interventions in response to his prayers.

John Chrysostom preaches about the exemplary spirit of Paul, who faced the choice between departing to be with Christ or remaining in the flesh for the sake of others. Paul's selfless dedication to the progress and joy in the faith of his followers is highlighted, emphasizing the noble and sacrificial nature of his decision. Chrysostom urges the congregation to emulate Paul's unwavering faith and commitment to Christ, even in the face of adversity and persecution, as a testament to their salvation and steadfastness in the Gospel.

John Follette preaches on the spiritual application of being emptied from vessel to vessel, likening it to the refining process of wine-making. He emphasizes the importance of yielding to God's training in the Holy Ghost, allowing Him to take us step by step into growth and maturity. The sermon highlights the need for a broken and yielded spirit, as demonstrated by the Apostle Paul's life of trials and pourings, leading to a deep transformation and conformity to the image of Christ.

John R. Mott shares his journey of discerning God's calling to devote his life to the service of Jesus, despite initial plans for a legal career, through prayer, Bible study, and seeking guidance from trusted friends. He reflects on the struggle between worldly opportunities and the call to preach the gospel, ultimately choosing to follow God's will and pursue Christian work, particularly in the Y.M.C.A. and missionary endeavors, emphasizing the importance of consecration, faith, and obedience to God's leading.

John Follette preaches on the process of being 'emptied' like Moab in Jeremiah 48:11, using Paul as an example. Despite Paul's immediate surrender to God, he went through trials that broke and melted his natural spirit, leading to a broken, mellow spirit that poured out his life with heavenly joy. Paul's experiences, as described in 2 Corinthians 11:23-29, reflect the journey of being emptied from vessel to vessel. He learned to be content in all circumstances, not by becoming indifferent, but by becoming independent of his surroundings and making them serve him for spiritual growth.

Thomas Reade preaches about Paul's humiliating confession, the opposition he faced from the Jews, his reception by the apostles in Jerusalem, and the natural energy of his character. Reade emphasizes the importance of humility in acknowledging our sins and the transforming power of God's grace in Paul's life. He highlights Paul's boldness in preaching the Gospel despite persecution and encourages believers to have unwavering faith and courage in sharing the message of salvation. Reade urges Christians to be examples in love, faith, and purity, following Paul's dedication and zeal in serving the Lord.

Charles E. Cowman preaches about the trials and triumphs of faith using the story of Paul's voyage to Rome as an example. He emphasizes that the pathway of faith is often filled with hardships and challenges, despite God's extraordinary interventions. Through Paul's sufferings and endurance, we see that God's promises and providences do not exempt us from common trials but rather perfect our faith in practical ways, interweaving His love into our everyday experiences.

John Follette emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing trouble and testing in life as a means for God to prove our faith and shape our character. He highlights that trouble is a part of the divine arrangement and a sign of spirituality and growth, rather than a punishment for sin. Follette challenges the misconception that the Christian life should be void of trouble, emphasizing that tribulation is a word used in relation to saints and is a necessary element for building character and releasing potential power. He encourages believers to use trouble as a servant to bring forth the best in them, leading to a deeper surrender of spirit and the development of Christ-like character.

K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the reality of spiritual warfare faced by Christians, using the story of a discouraged leader who left a comfortable life to serve God. He highlights that the struggles and criticisms faced in ministry are part of the battle against darkness, much like the Apostle Paul's experiences. Yohannan encourages believers to abandon the pursuit of peace in favor of embracing the ongoing fight for the Gospel, reminding them that suffering is a normal part of their calling. He reassures that despite the hardships, God promises victory and strength to endure. Ultimately, believers are reminded that they are not their own, as they were bought with a price.