In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges and responsibilities of being a mother. She shares anecdotes of her own experiences, highlighting the constant demands and interruptions that come with motherhood. Despite the difficulties, she emphasizes that God has called all of us to share in the work of redemption and that we are not qualified in ourselves. The speaker also encourages listeners to trust in God's plan, even when they cannot see how certain situations could possibly be for their good. She concludes by mentioning a letter she received from someone who wanted to hear about how God met her through a time of heartache in South America.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of love and selflessness in the Christian life. He references the example of Jesus washing the disciples' feet as a demonstration of love and service. The speaker also highlights the need for believers to die to self and endure suffering for the sake of Christ. He encourages listeners to show empathy, forgiveness, and offer supplication in their relationships with one another. The sermon is based on the Gospel of John, particularly chapter 13, and includes references to other biblical passages.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes Paul's testimony in 2 Corinthians 5, illustrating the significance of the supernatural life that Christ imparts to our mortal bodies. He explains that while our physical existence is frail, it is through the life of Jesus that we find strength and endurance amidst trials and suffering. Simpson highlights that this divine power is not merely a concept but a reality that believers can experience daily through faith and dependence on Christ. He reassures that the struggles we face are part of the process of receiving this supernatural life, which ultimately leads to the promise of eternal glory. The message culminates in the hope of resurrection and the eternal life that awaits believers.

A.B. Simpson explores the profound question of life through Romans 8, emphasizing that true life is found in God, who is the source of all vitality. He explains how the Holy Spirit imparts life to believers, quickening their mortal bodies and enabling them to experience divine strength and healing. Simpson illustrates this through biblical examples, such as the creation, the life of Samson, and the ministry of Christ, asserting that the Holy Spirit's work is essential for both spiritual and physical vitality. He encourages believers to recognize the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence and to rely on Him for strength and healing in their lives. Ultimately, Simpson assures that the same Spirit that raised Christ will also quicken our bodies, offering a foretaste of the future resurrection.

Raymond Golsworthy preaches on the witness of Daniel and his companions, highlighting their exemplary lives as lights in a dark world, facing death but always manifesting resurrection life. The key principle emphasized is being 'resurrection men,' choosing the way of the cross and allowing Christ to be their all in all, leading to blessing through brokenness. This message underscores the importance of individuals and the church embodying Christ's resurrection, even in the midst of spiritual darkness like 'Babylon.'

Miles J. Stanford delves into the profound truth of the Cross, emphasizing not only Christ's atonement for sins but also the triumph over sin. He highlights the importance of moving beyond a contractual relationship with Jesus to a personal one, where identification with Christ's crucifixion leads to deliverance from the power of self, sin, and the world. Stanford stresses the significance of appropriating by faith the reality that our old self was crucified with Christ, enabling us to be free from the bondage of sin and live a life of victory.

Jonathan Edwards preaches about the importance of having truly gracious affections that are accompanied by a reasonable and spiritual conviction of the judgment, emphasizing the solid and effectual conviction of the truth of divine things. He explains that all true Christians have a thorough conviction of the gospel's great truths, ruling in their hearts and influencing their lives. Edwards warns against religious affections that lack a genuine conviction of the mind, highlighting the need for a spiritual belief founded on real evidence and a reasonable persuasion of the truth of the Christian religion.

Charles E. Cowman preaches about the cost of shining brightly for Christ, emphasizing that light only comes through burning and suffering. He highlights the importance of being willing to endure pain and suffering, as it often leads to a greater impact on others than our active service. Cowman encourages embracing times of suffering and submission, as they can be moments of greater blessing and influence. He uses powerful imagery of plants and animals to illustrate the concept of sacrifice and the beauty that comes from dying to self for the sake of others, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the ultimate example of sacrificial love and life-giving sacrifice.

Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about how the challenges and struggles we face in our daily lives, when endured with patience and meekness, prepare our hearts to be dwelling places for God, allowing His sacred loveliness to shine through us. Arthur C. A. Hall emphasizes that God has a specific purpose, work, place, influence, and likeness to His Son for each of us to fulfill. F. W. Faber highlights the importance of living in the present moment to understand God's eternal purposes, as His will is revealed to us in small fragments that we must piece together to fulfill our calling.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the transformative power of hope, describing it as a divine force that turns adversity into something precious. He illustrates how the Apostle Paul maintained joy and confidence even in the face of death, knowing that present troubles lead to eternal glory. Tozer highlights that hope, rooted in God's character and the work of Jesus, is a gift that enables Christians to navigate life's storms with assurance. He describes hope as a 'living hope' that is based on reality rather than mere wishful thinking, providing a solid foundation for faith and joy.