In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of worshiping the living God. He highlights that no religion or human effort can substitute for a genuine relationship with God. The preacher shares his personal testimony of how he was once an atheist but was led to believe in God through a powerful experience in Jerusalem. He also references a biblical passage in which God confounded the enemies of his people when they worshiped and praised him. The sermon concludes with the preacher emphasizing the transformative power of worship and the need for a genuine heart connection with God.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spending time with God and loving Him above all else. He encourages listeners to focus on their relationship with God rather than on their actions or achievements. The speaker also highlights the significance of sacrificial love, where one willingly gives up everything for the sake of God's kingdom. He concludes by reminding the audience of the holiness of God and the righteousness they have through Christ. The sermon encourages believers to understand and apply the teachings of the Bible in their lives.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the new covenant and its significance in our lives. He emphasizes that the grace of God is the help we have to achieve our goals. The preacher also highlights that the requirements placed on individuals under the new covenant are greater than those under the law of Moses. He explains that the transformation brought about by the new covenant is first seen in our behavior and then in the people we interact with. The preacher references 2 Corinthians chapters three and four to support his points and encourages memorizing verses that speak of the transformation and the knowledge of God's glory through Jesus Christ.

Asa Mahan preaches about the struggle of Christians to maintain a childlike, affectionate, and obedient spirit towards God, which can only be achieved through complete surrender to Christ's control and reliance on His promises. He emphasizes the inefficiency of human resolutions in producing true heart transformation, urging believers to rely on Christ's ability to shed abroad perfect love in their hearts. Mahan highlights the new covenant's promises of complete obedience, forgiveness of sins, Divine presence, and sanctification, emphasizing that Christ offers believers the fullness of redemption and sanctification through faith.

Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about Moses' desire for the Spirit of God to help bear the burden of the people, highlighting the importance of the Holy Spirit in fulfilling Israel's calling to be a holy nation and a kingdom of priests. The Old Testament prophecies in Isaiah, Ezekiel, Joel, and Zechariah foretell the future outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon Israel, leading to their national cleansing, new birth, and sanctification. These prophecies emphasize that the Spirit will be given to Israel in the day of their restoration and manifestation of the Lord, awaiting their repentance and recognition of the once rejected Messiah.

Samuel Alexander Danford preaches about the will of God, emphasizing the importance of presenting ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, and being transformed by the renewing of our minds to understand and fulfill His perfect will. He also highlights the commandments of God, urging believers to walk in holiness, love, and service to the Lord with all their hearts. The sermon further explores the promises of God, including sanctification, purification, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon those who seek Him. It delves into the blessings sought through inspired prayer and the atonement provided by Jesus Christ, leading to redemption, sanctification, and the preparation for heaven.

Thomas Cook preaches on the Scriptural terms 'holiness,' 'perfect love,' and 'perfection,' explaining that they all refer to the same state of grace. He emphasizes that perfect love represents the moral atmosphere in which a sanctified Christian lives, while perfection signifies spiritual completeness achieved when all internal struggles are overcome. Cook discusses the importance of understanding the term 'perfect' in a spiritual context, as it is frequently used in the Bible to describe human character under the influence of grace. He clarifies that while absolute perfection belongs only to God, evangelical perfection is attainable in the present life through continuous growth and development in love and service to God.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes God's unwavering support and guidance throughout life's journey, as illustrated in Deuteronomy. He highlights that God carries His people with love and compassion, ensuring they are never alone, even in challenging times. Meyer also discusses the importance of obedience to God's commandments and the blessings that come from serving Him with joy. He warns against the dangers of pride and the necessity of humility, urging believers to remember their dependence on God's grace. Ultimately, Meyer reassures that God desires a deep, loving relationship with His people, encouraging them to trust in His promises.

Daniel Steele preaches against the confusion between evangelical perfection, which consists of supreme love to God, and ideal perfection, focusing on outward perfection achieved through enlightened conscience. He emphasizes that God requires supreme love as the central element of perfection, made possible by God's work in removing depravity and filling the soul with love. Steele argues that absolute, ideal perfection is unattainable in this life, contrary to the belief that one can fulfill the whole law without the merits of Christ. He highlights the ongoing need for Christ's atonement for voluntary transgressions, omissions, and shortcomings, rejecting the notion of sinless perfection.

G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes in 'The Message of Deuteronomy' that God's love for humanity is the foundation of His governance, while man's love for God is the driving force behind obedience. He explores how Moses, through his intimate relationship with God, articulates the importance of love in the laws and history of Israel, highlighting that true obedience stems from a heart that loves God. The sermon underscores that God's laws are expressions of His love and that love is the only sufficient motive for obedience. Morgan calls for a response to God's love through knowledge, love, and obedience, illustrating that this relationship is reciprocal and transformative.

Robert Wurtz II preaches on Abrahamic Faith, emphasizing the importance of transferring our confidence and trust from our fallen human nature to God, just as Abraham did. This faith involves worshiping God in the Spirit, rejoicing in Christ Jesus, and having no faith in the flesh, understanding that righteousness is imputed to us through genuine repentance and faith in the promised Seed, Jesus Christ.

Daniel Steele preaches on the concept of Christian perfection, emphasizing that love for one's enemies is the essence and evidence of Christian perfection, as demonstrated by Paul's sacrificial love towards his foes, even to the point of being willing to give up his own life for them. Paul's love reflects divine love, walking the earth incarnated in human form, and exemplifying perfect love by surrendering his life for others. His universal love extends to enemies, fellow believers, spiritual infants, backsliders, and even strangers, showcasing a selfless and sacrificial love that mirrors Christ's love for the church.

Dougan Clark preaches about the distinct states of grace - regeneration and sanctification, emphasizing that they can be imparted close together in time. He refutes the unscriptural idea that all Christians are sanctified at conversion, using examples from Corinthians, Galatians, Thessalonians, and Hebrews. Clark highlights that sanctification is a work of the Holy Spirit, separate from growth in grace, and can be experienced after conversion, as seen in the examples of the disciples at Pentecost and the Samaritans. He encourages believers not to be discouraged by the challenges of daily life but to seek holiness, trust in God's provision, and resist temptations with the help of the Spirit.

Daniel Steele preaches about the unity between the Old Testament and the New Testament, emphasizing that they are not two different religions but one in different stages of development. He highlights the essential principle of Judaism and Christianity as supreme love to God, which is summarized in the command to love the Lord with all one's heart, soul, and might. Steele delves into the theological question of whether genuine love can be evoked by command, exploring the concept of heart-circumcision as a supernatural interposition by God to remove carnality and enable the upspringing of love. He discusses the necessity of spiritual circumcision through the new birth for perfect love to exist, pointing to the role of Christ in providing this purification from sin.

Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of sanctification and holiness, emphasizing the need to surrender fully to God for a joyous and hopeful assurance of salvation. The sermon delves into the concept of the 'old man' as described in Romans, highlighting the various names given to this indwelling sin and the destructive influence it has on individuals. The preacher urges believers to understand the significance of being holy like God, as commanded in 1 Peter, and the necessity of seeking sanctification to experience true joy and victory in the Christian life.

Charles Finney emphasizes the grave consequences of forfeiting one's birthright blessings, using Esau's story as a cautionary tale. He illustrates how Esau, despite knowing the immense value of his birthright, traded it for immediate gratification, leading to irreversible loss. Finney warns that both parents and children can lose these blessings through contempt, delay, ignorance, or presumption, and he stresses the importance of valuing the spiritual heritage passed down through generations. The sermon serves as a poignant reminder of the eternal implications of our choices regarding God's covenant and blessings.

Jonathan Edwards emphasizes that true religion largely consists of the affections, highlighting the necessity of fervent and lively engagement of the heart in religious matters. He stresses that lukewarmness in religion is unacceptable, as true religion is powerful and requires strong exercises of the heart. Edwards compares the business of religion to intense physical exercises like running, wrestling, and fighting, illustrating the vigor needed in spiritual pursuits. He concludes that genuine believers have their hearts and wills strongly inclined towards God, with these holy affections prevailing over worldly desires.

Edward Davies preaches about the possibility and desirability of holiness in this life, emphasizing that God's commands, prayers, promises, and the work of redemption all point towards the attainability of holiness. He highlights that God is both able and willing to sanctify His children completely, and that there is nothing in the nature of man that can prevent this transformation. Drawing from biblical examples and the history of the Church, he affirms that holiness is achievable and desirable, leading to a life that reflects God's image, brings heavenly joy, enables impactful ministry, and secures eternal blessings.

Isaac Penington preaches about the essence of Quaker religion, emphasizing the discernment between the seeds of enmity and love, flesh and Spirit, and the journey of the soul from bondage to freedom in God's mercy. He describes the struggles of the soul in recognizing its sinful state, longing for deliverance, and the hope that springs from the true seed within. Penington illustrates the process of judgment, deliverance, and the ongoing battle between the flesh and the Spirit, highlighting the need for surrender, faith, and obedience to Christ's inward work of regeneration and sanctification.

Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of perfect love in the Christian faith, emphasizing that love and fear are the essence of religion, with Christianity being the only religion based on love. He delves into the text from 1 John 4:17-18, discussing the significance of love made perfect in casting out fear, leading to boldness in the day of judgment. Steele explains the exegesis of the text, highlighting the distinction between God's love toward us and our love toward God, ultimately pointing to the possibility of living in a state of perfect love devoid of fear.