In this sermon, the speaker expresses frustration and disappointment with the length and content of previous speakers at a gathering. He questions the prioritization of entertainment over the preaching of the word of God. The speaker refuses to preach for only 10 minutes, insisting on delivering a full sermon. Despite initial resistance, the audience eventually allows him to speak, and he passionately delivers a sermon that moves the young people in attendance. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not burying the word of God for the sake of entertainment and urges the audience to consider their methods of spreading the message.

In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the state of humanity and their longing for something more. He observes that people from all walks of life, whether intellectual or materialistic, seem to be content with superficial things. However, he feels a deep sense of urgency to save and offer his life for their salvation. The preacher also mentions the importance of being detached from worldly distractions and focusing on the bright and morning star, which represents Jesus Christ. He draws inspiration from the apostle Paul, who found joy and purpose even in the midst of imprisonment and persecution.

In this sermon, the speaker welcomes the audience to a communion service and emphasizes the importance of worshiping God with thanksgiving and music. The speaker highlights the need for both clean hands and a pure heart for admission to heaven, but also emphasizes the importance of having dirty hands and a warm heart in preparation for it. The speaker encourages the audience to be willing to be used by God to lead others to Jesus and to be humble links in a big chain. The sermon also emphasizes the need for the indwelling Holy Spirit in our lives and the importance of being crucified with Christ. The speaker shares a powerful story of a minister and his wife who took in two girls and shared the gospel with them, highlighting the importance of reaching out to those in need.

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the rise of a new generation of ministers who are focused on building large complexes that offer various amenities and entertainment. While these ministers may be intelligent and capable, their emphasis on non-threatening, contemporary approaches and coping with life's problems does not align with the heart of God. The speaker emphasizes that God's patience with such approaches should not be mistaken for approval. The core message of the sermon is that salvation and entry into heaven can only be attained through Jesus Christ and his sacrifice on the cross. The speaker highlights the sin-sick state of society and the invitation of Jesus to find rest and freedom from the chains of sin.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He highlights how the early church was transformed by their rediscovery of a risen and living Savior. The message of the early church centered around the resurrection and the indwelling presence of Christ. The preacher encourages believers to focus on Jesus and the truth of the gospel, as it is through Him that true life and transformation are found.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by praying for understanding and guidance from God. He then reads from Luke chapter 14, where Jesus speaks about the requirements of being his disciple. The speaker shares a personal story about a moment of prejudice and how God challenged him to love others as himself. He emphasizes the need for the cross of Jesus to work in our lives, bringing about a transformation in our attitudes and actions towards others.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing our unworthiness and the value of the cross. He states that if we feel good about ourselves and believe we deserve everything we have, the message of the cross will not resonate with us. The preacher encourages believers to see every good thing in life as a result of Christ's sacrifice on the cross and to boast in the cross as the source of all blessings. He uses the image of a beam of light shining on us to represent the good things in life and urges believers to boast in the cross as the means by which these blessings were purchased. The sermon concludes with a reminder to exalt in the cross and to find hope and joy in God.

In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a boy who was deeply moved by the message of Jesus. The preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus rather than the preacher himself. He expresses his desire to preach about a beautiful savior rather than delivering a beautiful sermon. The preacher also highlights the significance of avoiding any display of the flesh in the ministry and church work, as God does not approve of it.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of Christians being conformed to the image of Christ. He highlights that Christ's nature and character should be reflected in the lives of believers. The preacher also emphasizes the significance of Christ's cross, stating that it is inseparable from understanding who Christ is. He encourages Christians to bear their own crosses and follow Christ's example. The sermon concludes with the preacher discussing the ultimate reward for believers who are conformed to Christ's image, including sitting at his right hand and receiving the Father's approval and delight.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of God's grace and the need to focus on Him rather than seeking approval from others. It highlights the astonishment at turning away from the grace of Christ to a works-based gospel, stressing the eternal condemnation for distorting the true message of salvation. The speaker underscores the priority of pleasing God over pleasing people and the significance of baptism as a public declaration of faith and association with Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of applying the teachings of the Bible to our daily lives. He criticizes the exaggerated and artificial way some preachers speak, urging for a more genuine and authentic approach. The preacher highlights the division between the soul and spirit, as mentioned in Hebrews 4:12, and challenges the audience to understand and embrace this concept. He also emphasizes the significance of Jesus' repeated statement about being born again, suggesting that the devil tries to make people ignore it.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the evidence of Jesus' crucifixion and the significance of the wounds he endured. The speaker mentions that experts and anatomists have examined a linen cloth that contains over 200 lash marks, which were made visible through a photographic negative created by coagulated blood. The wounds on Jesus' body, including lash marks, bleeding on the scalp, and other signs of torture, are seen as a testament to his love and sorrow. The speaker also reflects on personal experiences and encounters with individuals who reject or misunderstand the message of the cross. The sermon emphasizes the importance of embracing the cross of Jesus Christ and warns against compromising one's faith in the face of increasing temptation.

This sermon delves into the profound courage, faith, and love displayed by the apostle Paul as seen in his letter to the Galatians. It explores how Paul's unwavering commitment to the message of the cross and his identification with Christ's crucifixion shaped his perspective on the world and his sacrificial love. The sermon emphasizes the transformative power of fully surrendering to Christ and the radical nature of living out the gospel message.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of preaching the word of God with authenticity and power. He emphasizes that preaching is not about charisma or personal character, but about delivering the message of God. The preacher shares his own experience of initially being hesitant to listen to a sermon due to the speaker's accent and poor grammar, but being compelled by the life and power in the message. He highlights the significance of the veil being torn in the holiest place, allowing believers to boldly enter into God's presence. The sermon also touches on the need for a continuous supply of God's word and the importance of preaching with a sense of dread and reverence for the weight of the moment.

In this sermon, the speaker describes a man who is burdened by a "body of death" and is desperate to be set free. He encounters a friend who offers to liberate him, but only on the condition that the truth was spoken. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being accountable for what is heard and urges the listeners to have a passionate love for Jesus. He also prays for the well-being of a brother and his wife and asks God to ensure that the message spoken does not fall on deaf ears. The sermon concludes with a reference to the Apostle Paul's dedication to spreading the message of salvation to all people.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of truly knowing God as He is, rather than creating a distorted image of Him based on our own desires and fantasies. The speaker suggests that many Christians have avoided the true message of the cross, which is essential for separating ourselves from the seductive and sinful world. The failure to embrace the cross has led to a woeful condition in the lives of believers and in the church as a whole. The speaker calls for a radical apprehension of God and a genuine understanding of the suffering and death of Jesus on the cross as the true reflection of God's image.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his love for the church despite its chaos and conflicts. He ponders on how to bring about change and make the church work as God intends. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being steadfast in spirit and fixing one's heart on God. He also shares his experience at a conference where he learned about church design and reaching lost people, but felt overwhelmed by the task. The speaker ends by questioning why God gave him the desire for change without providing the necessary skills and vision to fulfill it.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the theme of the closing of the book in failure in the Old Testament. He explains that the New Testament introduces a new humanity brought in by Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that the Apostle Paul had a profound vision of Jesus Christ, which revealed four important things to him. These include the place and destiny of humanity after Christ, the nature of a life ministry during the period between Jesus' ascension and second coming, and the fact that Satan's activities can be used by God for His purposes. The sermon concludes by highlighting the failure of the old humanity in the Old Testament and the transition to the new humanity in the New Testament.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for both the Constitution and the Bible to come alive in our lives. He compares the external appearance of freedom in government to an embalmed body, lacking vitality. The preacher also highlights the importance of living by the Bible and not just possessing it as a book that gathers dust. He shares a story about a soldier's willingness to die for his country, drawing a parallel to our commitment to Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes with a reminder to submit to authority and use our freedom responsibly as servants of God.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the cross and the message of Jesus Christ. He questions the lack of conversation about Jesus in a meeting where plans and desires were discussed. The speaker shares an example of visiting a slum in Brazil and the poverty he witnessed there. He challenges pastors and Christian workers to be determined and resolute in their focus on the cross of Jesus Christ in their ministry.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of surrendering our will to God's will. He encourages listeners to let go of their own ambitions and plans and instead seek God's guidance in every aspect of their lives. The speaker highlights Jesus as the ultimate example of surrendering to God's will, even unto death on the cross. He urges listeners to make a daily commitment to die to their own desires and allow God to determine how they spend their time, money, and resources. The speaker also emphasizes the blessings that come from choosing God's will over our own and the assurance that behind every cross there is a resurrection.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of knowing Jesus and His teachings. He highlights that Jesus not only spoke about His teachings but also lived them out in His actions. The preacher challenges unbelievers to try and compose a narrative that harmoniously blends Jesus' divine and human nature, showcasing the authenticity of the four Gospels. The sermon concludes by emphasizing that Jesus gave Himself completely for humanity, sacrificing His crown, throne, and even His life on earth, making Him the soul of salvation.

In this sermon, Mike Cleveland discusses the difference between human achievement and divine accomplishment in relation to achieving heaven. He emphasizes that Christianity teaches that we cannot do anything to achieve heaven, as it has already been accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Cleveland explains that although we are responsible for sin, the victory over sin has already been gained through the cross. He shares his personal experience of being a slave to sin for fifteen years and how he found freedom through Christ. The sermon encourages listeners to seek victory over sin and offers resources to help in this journey.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing the beauty of the floats in a parade, using it as an analogy for the passing of time. He then transitions to discussing the importance of the cross and how the New Testament points us to what God has done for us, rather than what we can do for God. He emphasizes that boasting in our own righteousness is futile and that true righteousness comes from exceeding the righteousness of the Pharisees. The speaker concludes by mentioning Jesus' illustrations that challenge the physical interpretation of the law and highlight the importance of understanding it in a spiritual sense.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the consequences of sin and the freedom that comes from following God's commandments. He highlights the power of God to save and sanctify individuals from the wrath and power of sin. The preacher challenges the idea of categorizing Christians into spiritual, carnal, and lost groups, stating that the Bible teaches there are only spiritual and carnal lost individuals. The sermon concludes with a call for self-reflection, urging listeners to examine their thoughts, desires, and obedience to God's commands.