In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of creating a nurturing environment for children in our homes. He encourages parents to be vigilant in monitoring what influences their children's minds, wills, emotions, and bodies. The speaker uses a diagram to explain that God created humans as tri-part beings, consisting of a physical body, a soul (mind, will, and emotions), and a spirit. He highlights the significance of parents guiding their children's minds, wills, and emotions, and shares examples of individuals who experienced a powerful transformation when the Holy Spirit entered their lives. The sermon concludes with a prayer for God's wisdom in raising children.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's ways and purposes in our lives. He acknowledges that there are things in us that need to be countered and burned up, but also recognizes that God's grace is at work in us, changing us and increasing our love for Him. The speaker uses the metaphor of furniture being brought into the house of God by an enemy, but God taking action to remove what doesn't belong. He highlights the need for us to align ourselves with God's purpose and be a suitable ground for His full expression. The ultimate goal is for God to be glorified in His people, and this explains why He allows us to go through suffering and discipline.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the humility of God, highlighting how the king of the kingdom is the greatest slave among them. The preacher emphasizes that God is constantly giving, caring, and watching over all, never sleeping. He uses the example of God's care for even the little sparrows, showing that God stoops in kindness and pity to meet the needs of others. The preacher encourages the audience to study the life of Jesus to understand what God is like, as Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God. The sermon concludes by discussing the importance of applying these teachings to everyday life and how the humility of God should impact our interactions with others.

This sermon by Derek Prince delves into the question of why God has tolerated evil and suffering for so long, emphasizing God's desire for a special people zealous for good works. It explores the concept of believers being God's temple and the importance of realizing the incredible value God has placed on humanity. The message highlights the need for Christians to have an eternal perspective, focusing on eternity rather than temporal desires, to avoid living in carnality and missing God's ultimate purpose for His redeemed people.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the negative impact of indulging in sinful behavior. He shares a personal story of someone who was deeply affected by watching inappropriate content and how it led to a powerful encounter with God. The preacher also addresses the issue of broken relationships within families and the negative influence it has on young people. He reminds the audience that they are constantly being watched by various entities, including God, angels, and even demons. The sermon concludes with a message of hope and victory through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the need for His power, grace, and forgiveness in overcoming struggles.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit and experiencing the presence of God in our lives. He encourages the congregation to watch and believe that God can bring about a transformation in their lives. The preacher also highlights the power of speaking the word of God into the hearts of others and the need to live in freedom in order to minister to others effectively. The sermon references the story of Ezekiel and the imagery of graves to illustrate the feeling of being trapped and dry, but God promises to open the graves and bring new life.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing that as believers, we are the temple of God, and God desires to dwell within us. It highlights the need to cleanse ourselves from sin, be filled with the Holy Spirit, and boldly share our faith, trusting in God's power to work through us. The sermon also stresses the significance of rejecting fear and relying on God's strength to be a light in the world, sharing the truth of Jesus Christ with others.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living in reverence for God and the need to maintain a healthy fear of God to gain wisdom. It highlights the significance of not refusing God's warnings and the importance of gratitude, sincerity, and righteousness in our actions. The message stresses the need to cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit to dwell with God as a consuming fire and perfect holiness in the fear of God.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of revival as a demonstration of God's power. He highlights the role of the Holy Spirit as the instrument of this power, referencing Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit. The preacher shares a story about two farmers who were unfamiliar with bananas to illustrate the need for understanding and utilizing the power of the Holy Spirit. The sermon also emphasizes the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of both unbelievers and believers, particularly in cultivating a desire for holiness and deepening fellowship with God.

George Whitefield preaches on the believers being the temple of the living God, emphasizing the importance of being separated from the world, devoted to prayer, and indwelt by the Holy Spirit. He challenges the audience to examine their hearts and strive for a deeper relationship with God, warning against mere outward religious practices without true spiritual transformation. Whitefield urges both the deceived formalists and the neglectful sinners to seek the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to become true temples of God, highlighting the necessity of faith and repentance for salvation.

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound mutual relationship between God and His people, where God is the possession of His saints, and they are His treasured people. This mutual interest fosters a deep consideration, as believers are reminded that God is always thinking of them, prompting them to reflect on how they can serve Him in return. The sermon highlights the importance of mutual fellowship, where God dwells within believers, and they walk in communion with Him. Spurgeon expresses a heartfelt desire for grace to fully embrace God as His own, to love and serve Him as He deserves, ultimately seeking a deeper relationship with the Lord. He calls upon God for help in achieving this spiritual connection, recognizing it as the essence of true fulfillment.

Charles William Butler preaches on how to obtain the blessing, emphasizing the importance of meeting the conditions laid down in the Word for each phase of salvation. He highlights the human side and divine side in every step, explaining that while meeting conditions does not save us, it prepares us to receive the divine side that brings salvation. Butler delves into the concept of consecration, stressing the need for a complete and definite consecration of body, soul, and spirit to God, leading to a full realization of His perfect will. He underscores that consecration is a love-covenant with God, not just for service but to be wholly and forever His, akin to a marriage covenant.

Isaac Penington preaches about the duty of man to fear God, keep His commandments, and be guided by the principle of God in his heart, which leads to life in all its dispensations. He emphasizes the importance of being visited by the light of life, obeying the true guide, and cleaving to the principle that gives life. Penington discusses the true church, the seed of Israel, and the covenant of faith, highlighting the need for obedience, the begetting of the seed, and the distinction between the true church and false resemblances. He encourages believers to wait for the true church to be revealed by God's Spirit and to focus on the inward life and power rather than outward marks.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the profound truth that Christ dwells within the regenerate believer, as affirmed by Scripture. He highlights the unity of the Godhead in the life of a believer, where the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit make their home in those who love and obey Christ. Tozer reflects on the historical belief of the Church regarding the dual nature of Christ as both fully God and fully man, a doctrine that has been foundational since the early Church. This indwelling presence of Christ transforms believers into true houses of God, embodying His essence and purpose. The sermon calls for a deeper understanding and appreciation of this divine relationship.

Colin Peckham delivers a powerful sermon on the importance of cleansing ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit to perfect holiness in the fear of God, drawing from 2 Corinthians where Paul passionately intertwines theology with personal experience. The promises of divine acceptance, adoption, indwelling, presence, protection, and possession form the basis of an intimate relationship with God, transcending national barriers and emphasizing the need for a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Paul's compassionate plea for separation and cleansing reflects his deep love for the Corinthians, urging them to avail themselves of God's transforming grace and power for a decisive, deliberate, divine, and definite cleansing.

John Chrysostom preaches about the significance of Christ as the Mediator of the New Testament, emphasizing how His death brought redemption and the promise of an eternal inheritance to believers. He explains the concept of a testament, illustrating how Christ's death secured the New Testament and purified believers. Chrysostom highlights the heavenly nature of believers and the need to rise above earthly concerns to dwell in spiritual heights. He encourages the congregation to pursue virtue and willfully choose the path to heavenly inheritance through Christ.

Phoebe Palmer emphasizes the unique role of humanity in the divine plan of salvation, highlighting how God commissions men to carry out tasks that even the highest archangels cannot perform. By taking on human form, Christ was able to effectively communicate with and save mankind, leaving behind His image in believers who are called to represent Him on earth. The redeemed, though still in the world, are not of the world, as their true citizenship is in Heaven, and they are empowered by the Spirit to do the will of God and participate in the work of saving souls.

David Wilkerson emphasizes the profound access believers have to God, contrasting it with the limited access of the Old Testament temple where only the high priest could enter God's presence once a year. He highlights that through Christ, we can approach God with boldness and confidence, as He has chosen to dwell within us despite our imperfections. Wilkerson reassures that the Holy Spirit sanctifies us, preparing our hearts to be God's dwelling place, and encourages us to boldly ask for the strength and grace we need. He reminds us that our holiness comes from the continual presence of the Holy Spirit, not from our own efforts. Ultimately, he calls Christians to rejoice in the fact that God is always with us, empowering us in our daily lives.

Andrew Murray emphasizes that believers are the temple of God, where the Holy Spirit dwells. He draws parallels between the physical Temple and the spiritual nature of man, highlighting the three parts of our being: body, soul, and spirit. Murray urges believers to recognize and yield to the Holy Spirit within, as this acknowledgment transforms our lives and empowers us to live in holiness. He stresses the importance of faith in the unseen presence of God within us, which leads to a deeper relationship and service to Him. Ultimately, he calls for a reverent worship and surrender to the Holy Spirit, who sanctifies and blesses us.

John Follette preaches on various spiritual insights, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to God, avoiding fear, and trusting in His love. He discusses the significance of mystical experiences in God, the destructive nature of the enemy, and the need to be content and independent in all circumstances. Follette also touches on the power of God's redemption, the importance of having the Word of God as authority, and the process of building godly character through testing and proving.

St. Symeon the New Theologian emphasizes the importance of faith, humility, and obedience in the journey of spiritual growth and union with God. He shares stories and teachings on the transformative power of true repentance, the necessity of detachment from worldly concerns, and the significance of purity of heart in experiencing God's grace. St. Symeon highlights the role of spiritual fathers in guiding individuals towards spiritual maturity and the challenges of discerning true virtue from hypocrisy in the spiritual path.

J.C. Philpot delves into the concept of walking with God, emphasizing the necessity of agreement between man and God for such a relationship to exist. He explores the impossibility of God and man walking together without alignment in love, hatred, and desires. Philpot highlights the need for man to adopt God's perspective on sin and righteousness, to mirror His affections and aversions, and to cultivate a heart that resonates with God's own. Through examples like Enoch, Abraham, and the Corinthian believers, he illustrates that agreement with God leads to a harmonious walk with Him, where His presence dwells within and they journey together in unity.

Allan Halton challenges the congregation to reflect on the difference between a Christianity that coexists with worldly idolatry, like professional sports and entertainment, and a Christianity that completely separates from such pursuits. He contrasts the modern acceptance of bringing Jesus into these idolatrous arenas with the powerful revival in Wales in 1905, where the love of God so captivated hearts that people abandoned former idolatrous activities. Halton emphasizes the need to discern the idolatry present in professional sports and entertainment, urging believers to come out from among them and be separate, as temples of the living God.

Thomas Watson preaches about the mystical temple of God, highlighting the spiritual union between Christ and believers using metaphors like the union between the head and the members, and the marital union. He emphasizes that the heart of every believer is God's temple, drawing analogies between a believer's soul and a temple. Watson urges believers to offer spiritual sacrifices like prayer, a broken heart, and praise, and to study temple purity by maintaining holiness. He comforts believers by assuring them of God's constant presence in their lives and the future glory awaiting them as glorious temples in heaven.

Andrew Murray emphasizes that the ruin of sin is countered by Christ's mission to restore our relationship with God, allowing Him to dwell within us as intended from creation. He explains that the Holy Spirit brings God's presence into our hearts, enabling us to experience a life filled with His fullness. Murray highlights biblical affirmations of God's abiding presence and encourages believers to recognize that God is meant to be their ultimate joy and life. The struggle to feel God's nearness stems from not understanding that He is all we need. Ultimately, we are created to have God as our portion and source of fulfillment.