This sermon delves into the profound truth of adoption as children of God, emphasizing the higher privilege of adoption over justification, highlighting the intimate relationship with God as our Father. The speaker reflects on the immense love and grace displayed in God's act of adoption, challenging listeners to appreciate and grasp the depth of this doctrine in their lives.

This sermon delves into the concept of Spiritual Blessings in the Heavenly Places as outlined in Ephesians. The speaker highlights the source, necessity, position, recipient, kind, examples, and heavenliness of these blessings. Emphasizing the union with Christ, the sermon underscores the blessings bestowed upon believers to reflect God's glory and the praiseworthiness of God for His salvation plan. It challenges listeners to recognize their heavenly citizenship and the spiritual blessings they possess in Christ.

Mike Bickle emphasizes the significance of understanding our spiritual identity in Christ, asserting that believers are new creations and that their standing before God is based on Jesus' righteousness rather than their own actions. He explains that the enemy seeks to distort this truth, leading to feelings of condemnation and insecurity, but reminds us that God does not count our sins against us. Bickle encourages believers to present themselves to God as alive and accepted, rather than guilty and condemned, fostering a deeper intimacy with the Lord. He highlights that our confidence in God's acceptance is rooted in the finished work of Christ, which allows us to approach God without fear. Ultimately, he reassures that our identity as lovers of God, despite our struggles with sin, is what defines us.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the profound nature of God's Fatherhood, which is revealed through Jesus Christ. He explains that true sonship comes not from creation or adoption, but through the new birth and union with Christ, making believers partakers of God's divine nature. Simpson highlights the privileges of being children of God, including intimacy with the Father, His protective provision, and the promise of an eternal inheritance. He encourages believers to trust in God's love and to embrace their identity as His beloved children, which brings comfort and assurance in times of trial. Ultimately, Simpson calls for a response of love and obedience to God as our Father.

John Gill expounds on the doctrine of adoption, emphasizing that it is a distinct act of God's grace, separate from justification and regeneration. He explains that believers are adopted as children of God through Christ, highlighting the profound love and sovereign will of God in this process. Gill contrasts civil adoption with spiritual adoption, noting that while civil adoption requires the consent of the adopted, spiritual adoption is solely an act of divine grace. He also discusses the privileges and responsibilities that come with being adopted into God's family, including heirship and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, Gill illustrates that adoption is a gift that assures believers of their eternal inheritance and relationship with God.

G.W. North emphasizes the glorious liberty of the sons of God, explaining that while believers experience spiritual freedom from sin and death, the physical body remains unredeemed until the resurrection. He highlights the importance of living in this liberty, which is a manifestation of God's love and predestined purpose for His children. North calls for believers to be spiritually alive and aware of the creation's groaning, urging them to embrace the Spirit's work in their lives to become intercessors. He stresses that true understanding of this liberty and the Spirit's role is essential for the church to fulfill its calling. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to recognize their identity as sons of God and to live in the fullness of the Spirit.

G.W. North emphasizes that the life of Jesus, characterized by the law of the Spirit of life, frees us from the law of sin and death. He explains that while we are not under the Mosaic law, we are still governed by the law of righteousness and life, which allows us to live free from sin. North highlights the importance of walking in the Spirit to experience the fullness of Christ's life, as this is the only way to embody the moral intelligence and personality that God intends for us. He asserts that the Holy Spirit enables us to live as children of God, witnessing our sonship and leading us in the life of Christ. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to embrace their identity in Christ through the Spirit.

George MacDonald preaches about the deep significance of calling God 'Father' from a full heart, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing the spirit of adoption as true sons and daughters of God. He challenges the traditional doctrine of Adoption, highlighting the need for a personal, heartfelt relationship with God as our Father, rather than a legalistic or distant concept of adoption. MacDonald stresses the essential role of love, faith, and honest skepticism in seeking to know God as our Father, encouraging believers to question and seek a genuine connection with God as his children.

Thomas Bradbury preaches on the profound spiritual teachings found in the Book of Proverbs, emphasizing the importance of seeking divine guidance and understanding through the Holy Spirit to grasp the true meaning of Solomon's proverbs. He delves into the revelation of Christ throughout the book, from His eloquent speech to His role in the everlasting covenant of grace, highlighting the central theme of the testimony of Jesus in Proverbs. Bradbury explores the divine order of the books written by Solomon in the Bible, from Proverbs to Ecclesiastes to the Song of Solomon, illustrating the journey from understanding moral maxims to the realization of vanity and the ultimate joy found in Christ's love and salvation.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the profound nature of God's Fatherhood, explaining that true sonship comes through Jesus Christ and the new birth by the Holy Spirit. He highlights that believers are not merely adopted but are born into God's family, sharing in the divine nature and privileges of being His children. Simpson elaborates on the intimate relationship believers have with God, including access to His love, protection, and the promise of inheritance. He encourages the congregation to embrace their identity as children of God, trusting in His everlasting love and guidance through life's challenges.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that Christ, as the Heavenly Man, embodies eternal life, which is the essence of His being and the foundation of redemption. He explains that eternal life was part of God's original intention for humanity, and through Christ, believers can access this divine life, which is not merely about existence but a transformative nature. The sermon highlights that redemption is not just a return to a previous state but a progressive journey towards maturity in Christ, where the life of God is continually at work within believers. Sparks also illustrates that the Church represents the treasure God seeks to recover, emphasizing its centrality in God's eternal purpose. Ultimately, he calls believers to embrace and lay hold of eternal life in their daily lives.

Raymond Golsworthy preaches on the profound revelations of God's glorious design and purpose for His people, which are beyond human comprehension but are unveiled by the Holy Spirit through the Scriptures. The sermon delves into six aspects of the Christian's calling: being called to God's eternal glory, heirs of God, kings, judges of angels, the bride of Christ, and adoption as sons of God. Each aspect reveals the depth of God's love and the exalted position believers have in Christ, culminating in the importance of loving God to fully embrace and understand these divine callings.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the dual nature of the Christmas story, highlighting both the human aspect of Christ's birth and the divine significance of God giving His Son. He explains that Jesus, the only begotten Son of God, was given to redeem humanity after sin marred God's original plan for fellowship and harmony. Through His life and teachings, Jesus reveals the truth of God and serves as the only way to restore our relationship with the Father. Smith underscores that God's love is the driving force behind the gift of His Son, intended to bring joy and healing to a broken world.

Christopher Love preaches on the doctrine of predestination, emphasizing that those appointed by God for salvation can be assured of their election and should strive to make it sure through sanctification and obedience. He refutes the idea that a person can be certain of damnation, highlighting God's unchangeable decrees and the assurance of salvation for the elect. Love explains that God's decrees are limited to a small number of mankind, yet this does not make Him cruel, but rather showcases His sovereignty and mercy. He concludes by encouraging believers to pray for sanctification and the fruits of predestination, as the work of election is already completed.

Olin Alfred Curtis preaches about the human side of conversion, emphasizing the practical aspects of repentance and faith in the Christian journey. Repentance is described as a personal sorrow for personal sin against the Holy God, involving self-consciousness, moral disturbance, and a realization of being hostile to God. Faith is portrayed as a personal venture where one creates confidence in an ideal necessary for complete satisfaction. The sermon delves into the nature of faith, different kinds of faith, and the faith that saves a sinner, focusing on the importance of surrendering to Jesus Christ as the divine Savior. The divine side of conversion is explored through justification, regeneration, and adoption, highlighting the practical relations of these experiences in the Christian life.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the assurance of God's rest and satisfaction in Christ, highlighting that believers are adopted as sons through Jesus, which brings glory to God. He discusses the importance of the exaltation of Christ as the foundation of the Church's assurance and the danger of internal disintegration caused by doubt and suspicion, which the enemy uses to undermine confidence. Sparks illustrates that true assurance comes from recognizing the value of Christ's blood and the rest it provides, leading to a victorious Christian life. He calls for believers to focus on their identity in Christ, as the spiritual house is built upon Him, and to maintain a positive outlook on their fellowship with one another. Ultimately, the Church exists to glorify God, reflecting His grace and the transformative power of Christ in their lives.

R.C. Sproul emphasizes the crucial theological assertion that regeneration precedes faith, a key distinction from semi-Pelagianism which believes man can accept God's grace without regeneration. Jesus, in His conversation with Nicodemus, highlights the necessity of being born again before believing in Him to see or enter the Kingdom of God. Regeneration is viewed as a supernatural, monergistic, immediate, and effectual work of God, rescuing individuals from sin's bondage and enabling them to have saving faith in Christ, leading to justification and adoption into God's family.

Barnhouse explains that 'huiothesia' means 'the placing of a son,' emphasizing the believer's position as a son or daughter with full rights and privileges in God's family. Detzler highlights the intimate relationship believers have with God as 'Abba, Father,' emphasizing the concept of adoption as sons. Paul reveals in Romans the past, present, and future aspects of adoption, showing that believers are chosen by God's grace to be His children. The Holy Spirit serves as the witness of our adoption, assuring believers of their relationship with God and freedom from fear. Adoption into God's family erases our old life, making us new persons with a clean slate before God.

Derek Prince emphasizes the predestination of believers to adoption as sons by God through Jesus Christ, with the ultimate purpose of being conformed to the image of Jesus. He highlights that Jesus is the pattern Son we must emulate to reach maturity, drawing from Hebrews and Romans. Despite facing all forms of temptation, Jesus remained sinless due to His unwavering commitment to the Father's will, as seen in Psalms and the Gospels. Jesus' motivation to fulfill the Father's will was the driving force behind His ministry, setting an example for believers to prioritize God's will above all else.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the urgency of spiritual maturity in his sermon 'The Incentive to Maturity', highlighting that the New Testament is primarily focused on urging believers towards full growth in Christ. He explains that maturity is essential not just for personal development but for fulfilling God's divine purpose, which includes governance over the world to come. Sparks points out that the letters of Paul address various aspects of spiritual growth, stressing that immaturity hinders believers from realizing their calling and inheritance as children of God. He underscores the importance of understanding our identity in Christ and the necessity of pressing on towards maturity to fulfill God's eternal purpose. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deep commitment to spiritual growth as a response to God's grace and purpose.

David Wilkerson emphasizes that God has chosen to be a loving Father to us, inviting us to see Him in this intimate role. He highlights that while God is the Almighty ruler, in these last days, He desires a personal relationship with us as our Father. Jesus exemplified this relationship, living in the assurance of His Father's presence and love, which empowered Him to face trials without fear. Wilkerson encourages believers to embrace their identity as children of God, adopted into His family, and to recognize the protective and nurturing nature of the Father. Ultimately, God desires us to cry out to Him as 'Abba,' affirming our unique relationship with Him.

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound relationship between God and His people, who are both His creation and His adopted children through Christ. He highlights the privilege of addressing God as 'Our Father,' which carries both authority and affection, urging believers to respond with loving obedience rather than servile fear. Spurgeon illustrates the depth of a father's love, asserting that just as earthly fathers care for their children, our heavenly Father provides and protects us with even greater devotion. The sermon calls for a joyful and willing service to God, recognizing His mercy and love as the foundation of our relationship with Him. Ultimately, the term 'Father' encapsulates all our needs and desires, offering a glimpse of heaven itself.

E. Stanley Jones emphasizes the inherent capacity and necessity of love within us, highlighting that self-interest and other-interest are both inherent in children, with happiness found in being other-interested. Our destiny is to love, and living against this destiny leads to unhappiness for ourselves and those around us. By choosing to be people of love, we align with the universe's design and fulfill our destiny, making love our central life purpose.

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound love of the Father in adopting us as His sons, despite our inherent corruption and struggles. He reflects on the privileges and responsibilities that come with this relationship, highlighting the care and tenderness expected from a father. Spurgeon reassures believers that even in their lowest moments, they are still recognized as sons of God, encouraging them to live by faith in Christ rather than their feelings or circumstances. He reminds us that our current state does not define our future, as we will ultimately be transformed to be like Him when He appears.

William Barclay, Swindoll, and Spurgeon delve into the significance of the term 'Abba' in addressing God, emphasizing the warm, intimate, and personal relationship between believers and God as their Father. Jesus used 'Abba' in His prayer in Gethsemane, reflecting the trust and intimacy in His relationship with God. The use of 'Abba' signifies a new covenantal relationship initiated by Jesus, allowing believers to address God with closeness and endearment. The term 'Abba' expresses a childlike trust and dependence on God, reflecting the believer's adoption as sons and daughters of God through faith.