In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful story about a man who led the attack on Pearl Harbor but later became a follower of Jesus. The preacher emphasizes the transformative power of love and how it conquers all. He also discusses the importance of joy and peace that come from a relationship with God, regardless of earthly circumstances. The preacher highlights the ministry of the Holy Spirit in glorifying Jesus and contrasts it with the prevalent focus on self in today's evangelical world.

In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of relying on the power of the Holy Spirit in his ministry. He emphasizes the importance of having a connection with the river of God, which is always full of water, to effectively serve in any calling. The speaker initially desired to be an evangelist but realized that God had called him to be a teacher instead. He compares his ministry to pumping water from a hand pump, requiring great effort to obtain a small amount, while desiring to experience the effortless flow of a river. The sermon also references the disciples' encounter with the risen Jesus and the receiving of the Holy Spirit, highlighting the need for believers to continually seek the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a woman who visited prisoners and showed them kindness by bringing them cookies and a New Testament book. The prisoners were puzzled by her kindness and she explained that it was because of a prayer her parents had prayed before they were killed as missionaries in the Philippines. One of the prisoners, Mitsuo Fushida, came across a New Testament and started reading it. When he read the story of Jesus' crucifixion and His prayer for forgiveness, he was deeply moved and accepted Jesus as his Savior. He then dedicated his life to preaching the gospel around the world. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit's role in glorifying Christ and warns against the prevalent focus on self in today's evangelical world.

Denis Lyle delves into the topic of whether God performs miracles today, exploring the concept of sign gifts and the historical context of miracles in the Bible. He emphasizes that while God is capable of miracles, the purpose of miracles in the Bible was to authenticate messengers of God and confirm His Word, particularly during specific periods like the days of Moses and Joshua, Elijah and Elisha, and Christ and the apostles. Lyle addresses the misconception that miracles should be a normal experience for believers today, highlighting the unique nature of the apostolic age and the specific purpose miracles served in confirming God's messengers and His Word.