In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing one's personal testimony of encountering Jesus Christ. He uses the example of the apostle Paul, who passionately shared his own testimony with others. The speaker highlights four discoveries that Paul made through his encounter with Jesus, and encourages the audience to reflect on their own experiences with the Lord. The sermon concludes with an invitation for those who have not yet discovered the Lord to do so, and a challenge to view difficult situations as opportunities to glorify God.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the Spirit-filled life for Christians. He highlights that it is not by human strength or power, but by the Holy Spirit that believers can confront the world with a message of life and power. The speaker also mentions some shocking statistics about how Christians spend their time, emphasizing the need for a greater focus on devotion to God. He then discusses the evidence of a Spirit-filled life, which includes being vocal about the Lord, joyful, thankful, and humble. The sermon references Ephesians 5 and encourages believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to honor Christ by submitting to one another.

This sermon emphasizes the need for faith in and for the Holy Spirit, focusing on the New Testament model of revival as a restoration to God's original plan for the church. It challenges the audience to believe in the power of the Holy Spirit for transformation and revival, highlighting the importance of faith, sincerity, and expectancy in experiencing God's fullness and anointing.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having the right attitude when encountering the word of God. He uses examples from the Bible, such as Daniel and Saul, to illustrate how encountering heavenly visions can both lift a person up and bring them to their knees in humility. The speaker believes that it is God's will for every believer to have a heavenly vision like the apostle Paul, as it can transform their life and give them purpose. He also highlights the significance of the church being a witness and testimony to Jesus, using the example of Peter's vision of the white sheet coming down from heaven.

In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes the scene of the apostle Paul dictating a letter from prison in Rome. Despite being chained to soldiers, Paul raises his hands and passionately declares that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask or think. The speaker also discusses the use of cassette tapes as a new way to disseminate God's truth and suggests that busy people can listen to sermons while driving. The sermon concludes with a humorous anecdote about a missionary conference and the benefits of using tapes for ministry.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Acts as a blueprint for the church. He emphasizes the importance of the early church's relationship with the Holy Spirit. The preacher encourages prayer for missionaries and workers who are spreading the gospel. He also highlights the need for a comprehensive church program that includes revival meetings, education, publishing, and missions. The sermon concludes with a comparison between the church of today and the early church, expressing concern about the lack of progress in winning souls for Christ.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the brevity of life and the importance of living for others. They emphasize the need to be faithful, pure, and to let others see Jesus in our lives. The speaker shares a personal experience of seeking to be filled with good works and knowledge of God's Word. They also mention a conversation with a woman who escaped from Cuba and witnessed the violence and oppression under Castro's regime. The sermon concludes with a prayer for the nation and a plea for Christians to be filled with the fullness of God.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding the truth of God's word. He encourages listeners to be witnesses for Jesus and to seek revival in their lives. The speaker also highlights the need to keep our focus on Jesus and to remain in the love of God. He then goes on to discuss the salutations and greetings mentioned in the book of Colossians, emphasizing the importance of unity and fellowship among believers. The sermon concludes with a reminder to delight in doing God's will and to be obedient to His requests.

T. Austin-Sparks explores the true meaning of being a Christian, emphasizing that it is not merely about adopting a religion, joining a church, or participating in a movement. He highlights that true Christianity begins with the realization of Jesus as a living person, followed by a commitment to His Lordship and the indwelling of Christ through the Holy Spirit. Sparks warns against the dangers of assuming religious identity without genuine transformation and stresses the importance of a personal relationship with Christ. The essence of being a Christian is encapsulated in the experience of Christ living within us, guiding our lives.

Charles Ewing Brown preaches on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the experiences of believers in the ancient church who were baptized and received the Holy Ghost through the laying on of hands. The sermon delves into various instances in the New Testament where believers were baptized with the Holy Spirit, highlighting the evidence of their prior conversion and regeneration. Brown discusses the significance of the disciples' journey towards sanctification and the need for believers to experience the second crisis of Spirit baptism for a deeper connection with God.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, distinguishing it as a separate experience from salvation. He illustrates how this baptism fulfills the deep spiritual thirst within every person, as Jesus invites those who are thirsty to come to Him for living water. Smith references biblical accounts, including the experiences of the disciples and the Samaritans, to demonstrate the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives. He encourages the congregation to seek a relationship with the Holy Spirit that overflows with love and power, urging them to not settle for less than God's promise of spiritual abundance.

David Shelby Corlett delves into the work and place of the Holy Spirit before and after His official advent on the day of Pentecost. He explains how the Holy Spirit has always been active in the world, from creation to the Old Testament period, preparing special messengers and working in the life and ministry of Jesus. Corlett emphasizes the significance of the Holy Spirit's manifestation and indwelling following Pentecost, highlighting the transformation and empowerment experienced by the disciples and early believers. He discusses various instances in the Acts of the Apostles where different groups received the Baptism with the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the importance of this second crisis experience for regenerated believers.

Ernest O'Neill preaches about the importance of having a clean heart before God, emphasizing that all sins, whether in thoughts, emotions, or words, stem from the heart. He explains that stealing someone's reputation, resentment, and other sins all originate from the heart, as Jesus taught. O'Neill highlights the need for continual repentance, refusing to accept sin as normal, and seeking the Holy Spirit to cleanse and dwell within, leading to a life of victory over sin and alignment with God's will.

John R. Rice addresses the tongues movement, acknowledging the sincerity and faith of its followers while critiquing the belief that speaking in tongues is the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importance of being grounded in Scripture and highlights the false teachings and arrogance that can accompany the tongues movement. Rice points out the lack of biblical support for tongues as the primary evidence of the Spirit's fullness and challenges the notion that it is a superior spiritual gift compared to soul-winning.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the necessity of being empowered by the Holy Spirit, which is a distinct experience from the indwelling of the Spirit that occurs at conversion. He explains that the Holy Spirit's empowering presence enables believers to be effective witnesses for Christ, flowing out of their lives to impact the world. Smith highlights biblical examples, such as the apostles and the Samaritans, to illustrate this separate experience of receiving the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to seek this empowering relationship, which he describes as an overflow of the Spirit, essential for ministry and transformation into the image of Christ. Ultimately, he challenges the congregation to reflect on whether they have experienced this empowering of the Holy Spirit in their lives.