In this sermon, the preacher encourages the audience to invite the Holy Spirit into their lives and to be filled with His presence. He leads them in a prayer of repentance and surrender, asking Jesus to cleanse them and deliver them from the power of sin. The preacher emphasizes the importance of not being afraid of the devil and shares the story of Gideon as an example of God's power to overcome the enemy. He then references 1 Corinthians 12, highlighting the diversity of spiritual gifts and their purpose in building up the body of Christ. The sermon concludes with a personal testimony of experiencing the loveliness of Jesus through the Holy Spirit and the desire for His return.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the conversation between Jesus and His disciples recorded in John chapters 14, 15, and 16. The disciples were feeling lost and sorrowful as they sensed that Jesus was leaving them. Jesus comforted them by giving them a powerful promise. The sermon then delves into the letter to the Galatians, which highlights the essential elements of the gospel: grace, faith, and the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit in leading believers into truth and reality, and how the Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment.

This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of revival, sharing stories of individuals who sold possessions, repented, and dedicated their lives to missions after experiencing revival. It highlights the impact of revival on churches, communities, and individuals, showcasing how God works through ordinary people like a truck driver and farmers. The sermon also discusses the importance of humility, selflessness, and walking in the light, spirit, and love as key aspects of revival.

This sermon emphasizes the reliance of the church on the Holy Spirit rather than on human structures like in the West. It shares the challenges faced by rural underground churches in China, highlighting their unwavering faith, dedication to prayer, sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and uncompromised love for God and one another. The Chinese believers demonstrate a deep commitment to prayer, deliverance from demonic activity, and a profound connection with God through the Holy Spirit, contrasting the Western church's reliance on committees and methodologies with the Chinese church's dependence on the leading of the Holy Spirit.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of redeeming the time and understanding the will of God. He shares personal anecdotes about being on the phone while doing various activities, such as walking the dog or playing golf, and how it can lead to distractions and forgetfulness. The speaker emphasizes the need to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to rely on God's power to overcome struggles and failures. He also highlights the significance of scripture memory in renewing the mind and living a life of purity. Overall, the sermon encourages listeners to make a deeper commitment to Jesus Christ and to turn away from doubt, fear, and the lies of the devil.

Michael Koulianos emphasizes the significance of the Holy Spirit as the 'Spirit of Life,' urging believers to cultivate a deeper dependency on Him. He shares a personal experience of fear during a flight, which revealed his heart's attachment to earthly things rather than heavenly realities. Koulianos stresses the necessity of being spiritually minded and disconnected from worldly distractions to truly experience God's presence and power. He encourages the congregation to embrace a lifestyle of humility, repentance, and devotion to God, highlighting that true strength comes from a heart aligned with Christ. The sermon concludes with a call to let go of worldly attachments and allow the Holy Spirit to lead and transform lives.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the critical role of the Holy Spirit in spiritual growth as outlined in the letter to the Galatians. He explains that the Holy Spirit is received through faith, not by works, and is essential for both the beginning and continuation of the Christian life. The Spirit empowers believers for service and assures them of their inheritance as children of God. Sparks encourages believers to walk and live by the Spirit, highlighting that true spiritual maturity and the fruit of the Spirit stem from this relationship. Ultimately, he asserts that all aspects of the Christian life, from initiation to service, are sustained by the Holy Spirit through faith.

Miles J. Stanford preaches on the importance of walking in the Spirit to overcome the desires of the flesh. He emphasizes that while faith clears us before God through the Cross, the growth ministry of the Holy Spirit is needed to clear us from ourselves. By realizing our position in the Father's presence through faith, we are drawn closer to Him without depending on our senses. Faith allows us to claim our abundant title to be near and happy with God, even when our natural conscience may suggest otherwise. The preacher highlights that walking by sight takes us outside of faith, and God desires us to continually rely on faith for every moment, as it is the evidence of things unseen.

T. Austin-Sparks delivers a powerful sermon focusing on the significance of the Cross in God's divine plan for redemption and restoration. Starting with the Letter to the Romans, the Cross is portrayed as the means by which God clears the way for His Church, dealing with sin and creating a new foundation for His building. The radiating lines from the Cross extend to the Corinthians, emphasizing the application of the Cross to believers' lives and the restoration of testimony within the Church. Moving to Galatians, the Cross is shown to produce a life in the Spirit, leading to a true spiritual Christianity. The sermon concludes with insights from Ephesians and Colossians, highlighting the central role of the Cross in gathering all things in Christ and restoring the fullness of God in His Church.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of waiting on God rather than being overly busy in religious activities. He critiques the tendency of Christians to rush into action without seeking divine guidance, using the example of Peter who was instructed to wait for the Holy Spirit before preaching. Tozer suggests that the Church would benefit from a period of inactivity to truly listen for God's direction, similar to the waiting period before Pentecost. He encourages believers to pause and seek God's will, recognizing that true power comes from being spiritually prepared. The sermon calls for a deeper reliance on God rather than mere busyness in ministry.

David Wilkerson emphasizes the necessity of surrendering to the Holy Spirit's guidance in our lives, asserting that true clarity and purpose come from walking in the Spirit. He illustrates how early Christians, like Peter, were directed by the Holy Spirit in their decisions, leading to a life free from confusion. Wilkerson highlights the practical benefits of this guidance, including direction in daily matters and the power to confront evil. He encourages believers to seek the Holy Spirit's presence, which reveals the deep truths of God and fosters a relationship where direction flows naturally. Ultimately, he calls for a heart set on seeking God, promising that through praise and trust, deliverance will follow.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the critical need for Christians to recognize the spiritual foundation of their faith, warning against the tendency to slip into a mere formalism that lacks true spiritual vitality. He highlights Paul's letters to Timothy as a call to remember the original anointing and the essential role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life. Sparks urges believers to understand the distinction between the natural and the spiritual, asserting that true spirituality is a fundamental change in one's being, enabled by the Holy Spirit. He points to the Gospel of John as a reminder of the necessity of being born of the Spirit to grasp the deeper truths of Christianity. Ultimately, he calls for a return to the sovereignty of the Spirit in the life of the Church, emphasizing that all growth and understanding must come from the Holy Spirit's work within us.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the critical need for sensitivity to the Holy Spirit in the lives of young men and women raised in Christian environments. He expresses a deep desire to maintain this sensitivity, valuing it above physical well-being. Tozer laments that many individuals, despite their Christian upbringing, lack a genuine connection with God and fail to respond to His voice. He warns that without the Holy Spirit's influence, these individuals cannot be effective Christians. The sermon calls for a revival of spiritual sensitivity to ensure a vibrant faith.

Richard E. Bieber preaches about the transformative power of baptism, using the stories of Jesus and the Ethiopian man to illustrate the concept of dying to oneself and rising to new life in the Spirit. He emphasizes the need for believers to abandon themselves to God, just as Jesus did in his baptism, in order to experience the fullness of God's anointing and power. Bieber challenges the congregation to move beyond viewing baptism as a mere ritual or spiritual insurance, but rather as a personal covenant with God that requires a daily commitment to die to self and live in alignment with God's will.

Fr. Gabriel Rochelle preaches about the life and teachings of St. Seraphim of Sarov, highlighting how saints are not officially certified by an institution but are those set apart for service to God. St. Seraphim exemplified a life dedicated to prayer, recognizing God's presence in all of creation and humanity, and emphasizing the importance of faith accompanied by good works. His focus on acquiring the Holy Spirit through prayer, discipline, and acts of mercy serves as a model for Christians striving to deepen their relationship with God and impact those around them.

David Wilkerson emphasizes the necessity of surrendering to the Holy Spirit's guidance in our lives, illustrating that walking in the Spirit leads to clarity and confidence in decision-making. He reflects on the early Christians who were directed by the Spirit in every aspect of their lives, contrasting their clarity with the confusion often experienced today. Wilkerson shares his personal experience of being called to establish a church in New York City, highlighting the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit for detailed instructions. He encourages believers to seek the Spirit's direction to avoid clouded decisions and to live a life fully surrendered to God's will.

John Follette preaches about the importance of living a life in the Spirit, emphasizing the need to keep our spirits open and sensitized to God's continuous flow and movement over us. He encourages believers to allow the Spirit to bring a deposit of God-likeness and spiritual reality into their inner consciousness, transforming them over time. Follette highlights the necessity of coming into an inner consciousness of the vast realm of the kingdom of God and discovering the laws and principles in the spiritual realm for a fulfilling life. He urges listeners to be practical in the natural realm while living with God in the spiritual realm, making discoveries of truths and principles through diligent pursuit and study.

Andrew Murray emphasizes the vital role of the Holy Spirit in understanding and experiencing the Word of God, asserting that while the flesh is of no profit, the Spirit brings life. He explains that Jesus' words are not merely for intellectual comprehension but are meant to be received into the very life of believers, requiring a spiritual nature to truly grasp their meaning. Murray warns against the errors of seeking the Spirit without the Word and vice versa, urging believers to recognize that the Spirit quickens the Word, making it alive and powerful. He encourages a deep reliance on the Holy Spirit to reveal the truths of Scripture, highlighting that true understanding comes from a life transformed by the Spirit. Ultimately, he calls for a humble approach to Scripture, acknowledging the need for the Spirit's guidance in all interactions with God's Word.

Greek Word Studies delves into the concept of 'kenodoxia', which refers to empty conceit or vain glory, describing the pursuit of personal praise and self-promotion that lacks eternal value. This sermon emphasizes the dangers of seeking empty glory, contrasting it with humility, as seen in individuals like Diotrephes who sought preeminence over others. The Scriptures warn against selfish ambition and empty conceit, highlighting the importance of humility and considering others as more significant than oneself.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the necessity of supernatural power and direction in Christian service, asserting that our works are not our own but are prepared by God through the Holy Spirit. He illustrates that true effectiveness in ministry comes from dying to self-reliance and receiving divine empowerment, as exemplified by biblical figures like Moses and Paul. Simpson warns against the dangers of acting on personal impulse rather than waiting for God's guidance, highlighting the importance of aligning with His divine plan. He concludes that even the smallest acts of service, when done in the Spirit's strength, can yield significant results for God's kingdom. Ultimately, he calls believers to seek God's specific purpose for their lives to avoid wasted efforts.

Major W. Ian Thomas preaches about the need for sinners to seek forgiveness and redemption in Christ, emphasizing that Jesus is all that a guilty sinner needs for salvation. By putting our trust in Him, we can be saved and receive His indwelling Holy Spirit, experiencing true life in Him. Walking in the Spirit involves taking one step at a time, listening for Christ's guidance in every situation, and acknowledging His sufficiency in all circumstances. True godliness is manifested when our hearts declare Jesus Christ as the only explanation for our lives, unwaveringly affirming His adequacy and sufficiency.

J.C. Philpot preaches on Romans 8:1, highlighting the contrast between walking after the flesh and walking after the Spirit. He explains that walking after the flesh involves following the desires and inclinations of our fallen nature inherited from Adam, whether in gross sins or false religious practices. Conversely, walking after the Spirit entails being led, guided, and taught by the Holy Spirit in pursuing Christ, truth, prayer, faith, hope, love, contrition, comfort, spiritual-mindedness, and separation from the world. Philpot emphasizes the necessity of walking after the Spirit for true godliness, happiness, and assurance of salvation, warning against the dangers of walking after the flesh even for believers.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes that God created humanity to worship Him, and that sin disrupted this natural inclination, leading to a loss of perfect fellowship with the Creator. He points out that while people instinctively seek to worship, they often choose what to worship based on personal preference, effectively judging God's intentions. This tendency has given rise to a blend of psychology and humanism masquerading as religion, where individuals elevate themselves above divine authority. Tozer asserts that true worship cannot occur without the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who restores the rightful place of worship in the hearts of believers.

Andrew Murray emphasizes the vital role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers as children of God, asserting that true assurance of faith comes from surrendering to the Spirit's leading. He explains that the Spirit not only directs our inner lives but also helps us grow spiritually, much like a tree grows through the life given by God. Murray encourages believers to trust in the Spirit for guidance in prayer, sanctification, and fulfilling God's will, highlighting the importance of faith and obedience in experiencing this leading. He stresses the need for silence and attentiveness to hear the Spirit's gentle voice amidst the distractions of the world. Ultimately, Murray calls Christians to recognize their identity as temples of the Spirit and to rely on His daily guidance to please the Father.

G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the believer's responsibility to respond to the progressive revelation of Christ through the Holy Spirit. As the Spirit unveils new aspects of Christ, it demands obedience from us, urging us to walk in the light we receive. Morgan illustrates that failing to respond leads to spiritual decline, while obedience transforms us into the likeness of Christ. He encourages believers to actively cooperate with the Spirit, recognizing that our duty is to answer the call of truth and allow the Spirit to work dynamically within us. Ultimately, our response to the light we receive shapes our witness to the world.