In this sermon, the pastor encourages the audience to find joy and strength in the knowledge that Jesus will come again and make everything new. He emphasizes that despite the difficulties and suffering we may face in this world, our source of strength is Jesus Christ and His cross. The pastor shares a personal experience of being in a concentration camp and highlights the importance of holding onto Jesus' hand during deep times of struggle. He also mentions a movie called "The Hiding Place" that depicts both the happy moments and the suffering in the concentration camp, reminding the audience that even in the worst circumstances, the best remains. The sermon concludes with the pastor urging the audience to have courage and recognize the signs of the times, as Jesus' return may be imminent.

In this sermon, the preacher highlights the current state of the world, emphasizing the vast disparities and suffering that exist. He challenges the notion that God wants believers to be rich and live in luxury, instead urging them to focus on holy conduct and godliness. The preacher emphasizes the need for the church to wake up from its spiritual slumber and conform to the image of Christ. He draws inspiration from the book of Habakkuk, reminding believers that they must live by faith in order to survive and overcome the challenges of the world.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the love of believers and warns that in the end times, many Christians will lose their love for God. He expresses his deep concern and desire for believers to return to God's love. The preacher also mentions the increasing wickedness in the world, particularly through television, and urges believers to be vigilant and hold on to their faith. He concludes by encouraging believers to look forward to the return of Jesus and to be ready for the rapture.

This sermon from 2 Peter 3 discusses the impending day of the Lord, emphasizing the need for believers to be prepared and live in holiness and godliness. The message warns of coming catastrophes and the urgency to be diligent, peaceful, and blameless in anticipation of the Lord's return. It highlights the importance of faith, forgiveness, and being conformed to the image of Christ amidst the trials and tribulations of the world.

In this sermon transcript, the speaker acknowledges the excitement and need for something new or hyped up in conventions. However, he questions the motive behind bringing novel doctrines or understandings to establish oneself as an apostle. The speaker prays for the audience to have the stamina to listen to his prepared statement on the importance of doctrine in the church. He expresses concern about the neglect of doctrine and believes it needs to be restored. The speaker also mentions that this might be his farewell statement and expresses his distress over certain aspects of the proceedings.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the seriousness of sin by contrasting it with righteousness. He explains that to truly understand the sinfulness of our own lives, we must look to Christ and see His righteousness and purity. The preacher highlights that sin is lawlessness against God and originated with Satan. He also discusses how sin relates to Christ, ourselves, and Satan, emphasizing the continuous nature of sin. Overall, the sermon aims to help listeners grasp the gravity of sin and the need for Christ's redemption.

This sermon from 2 Peter 3 discusses the impending day of the Lord, emphasizing the importance of repentance and readiness for the coming judgment. It highlights warnings from various sources about catastrophic events and the need for spiritual preparedness in the face of uncertainty and global unrest.

In this sermon, the speaker describes a scene where an ordinary person is standing on the steps of a church, sharing their personal experience of God's grace and power. The speaker observes that people are listening intently, suggesting that there is a growing hunger for the things of God in New York City. The speaker emphasizes the importance of learning to stand and speak for God in the present moment, rather than waiting for some future time. They encourage the audience to be ready to speak and act when God prompts them, sharing a personal anecdote about being led by God in a late-night journey. The sermon concludes with a reminder to thank God for His constant presence and to be prepared to follow His guidance at any time.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual readiness and living a life pleasing to God. It highlights the need to be time-conscious, wake up from spiritual slumber, clean up from sin, dress up in the armor of light, grow up in behavior, lock up against fleshly desires, and act up by responding to God's Word.

Horatius Bonar emphasizes that God calls us to a completely new life, not just improvements in our current existence. This new life is made possible through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and it is the Holy Spirit who empowers this transformation within us. Bonar stresses that this new creation is not merely a retouching of the old but a radical change, where the old self is dead and the new self is alive in Christ. He warns against underestimating sin and highlights the importance of holiness, urging believers to live in a way that reflects their new identity in Christ. Ultimately, Bonar calls for a life that is wholly dedicated to God, embodying righteousness and holiness in every aspect.

Daniel Steele preaches about the remarkable change in believers brought by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, evident through the use of strong Greek words not found in the Old Testament or Gospels to describe the heavenly glory within believers. The indwelling Spirit has the power to guard Christians from stumbling into moral failures, emphasizing the possibility of living without sin through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Steele highlights the importance of striving for spotless and blameless lives, both inwardly and outwardly, as a testimony to the transformative work of Christ in believers.

David Wilkerson emphasizes that Jesus' sacrifice on the cross provides believers with peace with God, a peace that is unique to Christianity as it addresses the sin question that remains unresolved in other religions. He explains that Christ maintains this peace through the removal of sin's guilt, the joy and peace found in faith, and the hope of glory. Wilkerson highlights that true peace is the absence of fear, and Jesus actively intercedes for us, ensuring we remain in this peace despite our sins and the accusations of Satan. He reassures that Christ, as our high priest and advocate, protects us from being held captive by our conscience or fear. Ultimately, believers are called to be found in peace when Christ returns.

The preacher emphasizes the importance of being diligent, using the Greek word 'spoudazo' which conveys the idea of hastening to do something with intense effort and motivation, suggesting zealous concentration and diligent effort. This word is found 11 times in the New Testament, urging believers to give their utmost for God's highest, to be conscientious, zealous, and earnest in fulfilling their duties. The verb 'spoudazo' speaks of intensity of purpose followed by intensity of effort toward the realization of that purpose, calling for careful and persevering application in all tasks and obligations.

John Gill emphasizes the importance of being diligent in our faith as we await the coming of Christ and the establishment of the new heavens and new earth. He explains that believers must strive to be found in Christ, clothed in His righteousness, and living in peace, both with God and one another. Gill reassures that those who are reconciled to God through Christ will not face judgment with fear but with joy and satisfaction. He highlights that while sanctification is imperfect, believers are ultimately presented as faultless before God through Christ's sacrifice. The sermon encourages believers to focus on their spiritual state and relationships as they anticipate eternal glory.

David Wilkerson challenges believers to assess their growth in grace, emphasizing that true growth means becoming more like Jesus through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. He urges listeners to reflect on their reactions to trials over the past year, questioning whether they have responded with faith and love or with anger and self-pity. Wilkerson highlights the importance of maturity in Christ, encouraging self-examination and a commitment to spiritual growth, particularly in how we interact with others, including those who may hurt us. He reminds us that growth in grace is a continuous journey of increasing Christlikeness, driven by the Holy Spirit's power.

Aaron Hills preaches about the significance of Pentecost as emphasized by Jesus, St. Paul, and especially by Peter, the first leader of the apostolic band. Peter, like Paul, believed in the baptism with the Holy Ghost for sanctification, as evident in his speeches, epistles, and teachings. Through more than seventeen passages, Peter exhorts believers to be sanctified, purified, and without blemish, emphasizing the cleansing baptism with the Holy Ghost as the means to be holy and live a godly life.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the concept of spiritual sleep in his sermon 'Responding to the Wake-Up Call,' urging believers to awaken from their slumber. He references Ephesians 5:14, highlighting that the call to 'wake up' is directed not at sinners, but at the church, indicating that even faithful members can be spiritually asleep. Tozer explains that being spiritually asleep means being morally good yet unenlightened, and he warns that this state can lead to a disconnection from one's spiritual environment. He encourages listeners to recognize their condition and to seek awakening, as many may feel frustrated upon realizing their spiritual lethargy. The sermon serves as a call to action for Christians to become fully aware and engaged in their faith.