In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding the descriptions of the heavenly scene in the Bible. He encourages believers to read chapters like Revelation 4 and 5, and Ezekiel 1 and 10, which describe the throne of God. The speaker highlights the awesomeness of God as the creator of the universe and the worship and acknowledgement of Him around the throne. He also mentions Isaiah's vision of the throne of God, which led him to see himself in a new light and offer himself to be sent by God. The sermon concludes with the reminder that when God touches our lives, He wants to use us to touch others and fulfill His work.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for humility and self-awareness in the presence of God. He references biblical examples such as Eli and Daniel, who recognized their own unworthiness and sinfulness when encountering God. The speaker poses a series of rhetorical questions to highlight the insignificance of human knowledge and abilities compared to God's wisdom and power. He emphasizes that God's purpose is to bring us to a point of realizing our own nothingness and dependency on Him. The sermon concludes with the reminder that when God appears to us, He brings us to our senses and reveals our true nature as sinful and in need of His grace.

This sermon emphasizes the sudden appearing of Christ, drawing parallels from the Old Testament temple encounters with God. It highlights the need for a deep inner working of the Holy Spirit, challenging prayerlessness, self-indulgence, and ungodly practices, leading to a transformation where Christ's glory is manifested. The message focuses on the cleansing, healing, and empowering work of Christ in our lives, leading to a childlike worship and a desire for God's name to be glorified through us.

Charles Finney discusses the nature of excitement in religious revivals, emphasizing that true excitement arises from clear manifestations of Divine truth rather than from emotional or sensational appeals. He illustrates that genuine experiences of God's presence can lead to physical prostration, as seen in biblical figures like Daniel and Saul of Tarsus, but these moments are characterized by calmness and clarity of mind rather than chaotic emotionalism. Finney warns against confusing this authentic spiritual excitement with the boisterous and often unintelligent excitement generated by loud preaching or emotional manipulation. He encourages discernment in evaluating such experiences, noting that true excitement will lead to a deeper understanding of God's truth and a transformed character. Ultimately, he advocates for a revival that is rooted in the Holy Spirit's revelation rather than mere emotional fervor.

Chuck Smith explores the profound question 'Who am I?' as posed by Moses after forty years of shepherding in the desert. He emphasizes that Moses' initial confidence, stemming from his royal upbringing, was transformed into humility and self-doubt, leading him to realize that it is not about who he is, but about who God is and His sufficiency. Smith highlights that God's call comes with His presence and empowerment, regardless of our perceived inadequacies. The sermon illustrates that true revelation from God often exposes our imperfections, yet it is through these humble vessels that God accomplishes His great work.

Jonathan Edwards discusses the effects of affections on the body, emphasizing that all affections, whether spiritual or not, have some impact on the body due to the close connection between the soul and body. He argues that great effects on the body do not necessarily indicate spiritual affections, as strong emotions can also arise from temporal or natural sources. Edwards challenges the notion that high spiritual affections cannot have a significant effect on the body, pointing out that divine revelations of God's glory can overwhelm the physical frame. He highlights biblical examples where intense religious affections led to bodily manifestations, suggesting that such bodily effects can be a sign of genuine spiritual experiences.

Zac Poonen preaches on the significance of new wine being put into new wineskins, symbolizing the life of Jesus in the church He builds. He emphasizes the need to wait on God, allowing our strength and self-efforts to come to an end so that God's power can manifest in our weakness. Poonen highlights the importance of brokenness, humility, and self-judgment in experiencing the new wine of Jesus' life and the new covenant blessings. He challenges believers to break free from religious traditions that hinder the work of God and to embrace God's ways in building the body of Christ.

Charles Finney addresses ministers of the Gospel, urging them to reconsider the prejudices against bodily prostrations and agitations that occur during religious experiences. He emphasizes that such physical responses can be natural reactions to profound spiritual truths and should not be dismissed as mere fanaticism or disorder. Finney calls for a deeper understanding of the connection between the mind and body, advocating for a more open acceptance of the Holy Spirit's work, which may manifest in various ways during revivals. He expresses concern that the church's resistance to these phenomena may hinder deeper and more transformative revivals. Ultimately, he encourages ministers to prepare the church for a powerful outpouring of the Spirit without fear of the physical manifestations that may accompany it.

D.L. Moody emphasizes the profound impact of encountering God, illustrating that true humility arises when one recognizes their own unworthiness in the presence of the divine. He references Isaiah, Daniel, and Job, who, despite their righteousness, were humbled and silenced upon seeing the Lord, realizing their own flaws and the need for repentance. Moody asserts that until individuals acknowledge their spiritual uncleanness, they will continue to boast of their own righteousness. The sermon highlights that true understanding of God's holiness leads to a necessary humility and silence before Him, as one cannot enter His kingdom without recognizing their own sinfulness.

Charles Finney addresses the nature of excitement in religious revivals, emphasizing that true spiritual experiences often lead to physical prostration due to overwhelming clarity of divine truth, as seen in biblical figures like Daniel and Saul. He distinguishes between genuine excitement from the Holy Spirit, which promotes clear understanding and calmness, and the chaotic, emotional excitement often generated by loud preaching or sensationalism. Finney warns against confusing these two types of excitement, advocating for discernment in recognizing the work of the Holy Spirit in individuals' lives. He shares a personal observation of a camp meeting where superficial excitement overshadowed genuine truth, underscoring the need for a focus on clear manifestations of God's truth rather than mere emotional displays.