In this sermon, the preacher discusses the limitations of our physical bodies in experiencing the power of God. He explains that no man can look upon the face of God and live because our bodies are not equipped to handle such power. The preacher also shares a personal story about his mother's experience of receiving the joy of the Lord, which transformed her life. He emphasizes the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit and the evidence of this being the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. The preacher concludes by cautioning against mistaking noise for power and encourages the audience to seek the genuine power of the Holy Spirit.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of surrendering everything to God and receiving the fullness of the Holy Spirit. They admit to not knowing much about the Holy Spirit or the spiritual battle, but they emphasize the importance of accepting Christ for salvation. The speaker also highlights the sacredness of the relationship between God and believers, comparing it to the intimacy between a husband and wife. They express the need for reverence and worship towards God, acknowledging His holiness. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the power of the Holy Spirit and the importance of following Him in life.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of using our time wisely and seeking a meaningful relationship with God. He encourages the audience to prioritize their spiritual growth over worldly distractions. The speaker highlights the incredible truth that as believers, our lives are hidden in Christ and in God. He challenges the listeners to surrender their own desires and submit to God's authority, recognizing the need for discipline and studying the Word of God.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus and the impact it had on the people who witnessed it. He emphasizes the importance of using our time wisely and not wasting it on worldly distractions. The speaker encourages the audience to seek a meaningful relationship with God and to prioritize spiritual growth over worldly entertainment. He also addresses the fundamental questions of life, such as where we come from, why we are here, and where we are going, highlighting the need for a proper understanding of these questions in light of our faith.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of purity of heart and the need for God to cleanse us from sin completely. It delves into the concept of being crucified to the world and the world being crucified to us, leading to a life of holiness and spiritual health. The message highlights the joy and peace that come from a restored relationship with God, even in the midst of trials and tribulations.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a victorious, holy, and Spirit-filled Christian life, addressing the reasons why many Christians may not be experiencing the fullness of God. It highlights the need for personal revival through confession, forsaking sin, and crucifying the flesh, especially in areas like bitterness, gossip, unbelief, and sexuality. The speaker urges individuals to take a serious and honest approach in dealing with sin, seeking mercy and cleansing from God to walk in triumph and holiness.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Esther from the Bible. He begins by explaining the background of the story, including the king's unsuccessful adventure against Greece and his return home. The king decides to hold a beauty contest to find a new queen, as he misses his previous queen, Vastai. The speaker emphasizes the importance of obeying God's command to put our flesh to death and not making provisions for our sinful desires. He also highlights Esther's complete commitment to God, as she gathers the Jews to fast and pray before going to the king, saying, "If I perish, I perish." The speaker encourages the audience to have the same level of commitment in their own lives.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's eternal purposes, even when facing circumstances that are difficult to understand. It highlights the need to surrender the fleshly desires and fully rely on the Spirit of God for victory. The story of Esther is used to illustrate how God works behind the scenes, orchestrating events for His glory and the protection of His people.

Zac Poonen emphasizes the necessity of laying everything on the altar to experience a Spirit-filled life, drawing parallels between the Israelites' journey from Egypt to Canaan and the Christian's journey towards spiritual victory. He explains that the two baptisms the Israelites underwent symbolize salvation and the immersion in the Holy Spirit, which is meant to lead believers into a life of victory over sin. Poonen warns against seeking the Holy Spirit for mere experiences, urging believers to trust God fully and to confront the 'giants' of sin in their lives with faith. He highlights that true victory comes from recognizing our position in Christ and actively engaging in the battle against the flesh, rather than living in a state of religious complacency. Ultimately, he calls for a continuous surrender to God, encouraging believers to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in their daily lives.

In this sermon, the speaker warns the audience that the message will be uncomfortable and challenging. The main focus is on the need to rid oneself of sinful behaviors and attitudes. The speaker identifies five sins mentioned in chapter five and explains that they describe both individual qualities and relational issues. The sermon emphasizes the importance of personal application of biblical principles and the transformative power of being in union with Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, Jesus teaches the crowd by the lake using parables. He tells the parable of the sower, explaining that the seed represents the word of God and the different types of soil represent different responses to the word. Some people receive the word but it is quickly taken away by the enemy, others receive it with joy but fall away when faced with trials, and still others are choked by the cares of the world. However, those who receive the word with a good and honest heart bear fruit and multiply abundantly. The sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding the parable of the sower as it is fundamental to understanding the kingdom of God and the concept of change.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life fully surrendered to Christ, where our identity is hidden in Him and we bear the marks of Jesus in our thoughts, actions, and words. It challenges believers to let go of worldly pleasures and distractions, to embrace a life marked by the sacrificial love and commitment exemplified by Christ on the cross. The speaker urges listeners to consider the true cost of discipleship and the radical transformation that comes from being crucified with Christ, forsaking the allure of the world for the glory of God.

In this sermon, the speaker introduces the topic of being born again of the Spirit and discusses the three types of sinners: the careless sinner, the awakened sinner, and the convicted sinner. The speaker emphasizes that a born-again believer's nature is incompatible with the world and that they should have no use for it. The sermon also highlights the importance of avoiding worldly influences and continuously seeking God to maintain a holy lifestyle. Additionally, the speaker addresses the dangers of covetousness and the lust of the eye, emphasizing the need to resist illegal and illicit experiences.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the issue of watching movies and videos in the privacy of one's home. He argues that while there may be logical explanations for why certain prohibitions no longer apply, the most important thing is to live a life that pleases the Lord. The speaker emphasizes the importance of receiving the Lord's approval and choosing to live after the Spirit rather than the flesh. He also shares a story about Verdi and his operas to illustrate the significance of applause and recognition, suggesting that we should not discount the importance of passages in the Bible that we know well. Overall, the sermon highlights the need for a dynamic and pleasing life in accordance with God's expectations.

This sermon emphasizes the dangers of pride in various forms, contrasting the pride of nations like Britain and America with the humility found in repentance and tender hearts. It warns against religious pride and calls for a crucified life with Christ, seeking to be holy, peculiar, and zealous for good works, while praying for the removal of rebellion from the heart to avoid perishing in the wilderness.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of living according to the flesh versus living according to the spirit. He uses the illustration of grafting to explain how our sinful nature can be transformed through faith in Jesus. By believing in Jesus, our sins are washed away by his shed blood, and our dead spirit is quickened into new life. We are born again and receive the life of God, with Christ dwelling in our new spirit. The preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the symptoms of living according to the flesh, such as unbelief and disobedience, and the need to walk in the spirit to please God.

This sermon emphasizes the need for confession of sin and a return to a deep reverence for God's presence, highlighting the importance of recognizing and repenting of sin, as well as the transformative power of God's grace in the lives of even the most broken individuals. It calls for a revival of the fear of the Lord and a rediscovery of the majesty of God, leading to a heightened awareness of sin and a passion for reaching the lost with the message of the gospel.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of true repentance and living a life that reflects genuine faith in Christ. It warns against self-deception and highlights the need for a transformed life that aligns with God's holiness and grace. The speaker challenges the audience to examine their hearts and actions, stressing that true conversion involves crucifying the flesh and its sinful desires.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by recapping the previous chapter of Galatians, where Paul defends the doctrine of salvation by grace alone through faith alone. He emphasizes the importance of not only receiving information but also applying it practically. The speaker then focuses on Galatians 5:1-4, where Paul warns against adopting a works mentality and trying to approach God through legalism. He explains that this shuts off the experience of God's grace and emphasizes the offense of the cross, which is often overlooked in today's popular message of just being a good person.

In this sermon, the preacher warns the audience about people who claim to have some truth but fall short of fully embracing it. He emphasizes the importance of crucifying the flesh and having a pure heart in order to possess the land and understand the powers of darkness. The preacher criticizes those who teach a form of godliness but do not truly understand righteousness and holiness. He highlights the need to please the Father and bear the fruit of the Spirit, which includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The sermon concludes by cautioning against stopping at the belief in Jesus Christ without living a life of obedience and avoiding sinful behaviors.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living according to God's word and not pleasing our fleshly desires. He warns that Jesus is coming and will bring rewards or destruction based on our deeds. The preacher also highlights the significance of knowing and obeying God's law, as it reveals sin and the judgment and wrath of God. He emphasizes the need for discipline and repentance, stating that without discipline, we are considered illegitimate children in the eyes of God. The sermon encourages listeners to love the Lord with all their hearts and allow the Word of God to transform their lives.

In this sermon, Lloyd Jones emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's spiritual life. He compares it to playing tennis, where the ball is in our court once God saves us and puts the Holy Spirit in our hearts. He warns against spiritual lukewarmness and the tricks of Satan that can lead to discouragement and a lack of presence of God. Lloyd Jones also discusses the significance of combining the training for spiritual leadership with a global vision, as OM aims to amalgamate the great truths of the Word of God.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual capital punishment, which involves actively and militantly putting sin to death in the Christian's life. It explores the need for believers to understand their new identity in Christ and to proactively deny and resist all forms of sin. The sermon highlights the biblical concept of mortification, where believers are called to put off the old self and put on the new self in Christ, continually growing in holiness and sanctification.

This sermon delves into the importance of taking the Sermon on the Mount seriously, emphasizing the narrow gate and way that leads to life as taught by Jesus. It warns against false prophets who may appear as sheep but are actually wolves, focusing on the need to discern them by their fruits, particularly humility and love. The message stresses the crucial act of crucifying the self-centered nature inherited from Adam to truly belong to Christ and bear good fruit.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of deliverance from sin and the importance of recognizing the enemy in one's life. The speaker emphasizes that God reveals the enemy gradually, just as the Canaanites kept the land in trust until the Israelites were ready to conquer it. The speaker also highlights God's faithfulness and love, stating that He keeps His covenant with those who love Him and keep His commandments. The sermon concludes with a reminder to not make alliances with sin and to show no mercy to it.