In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of faith and its application in the work of the Lord. He refers to various passages from the Bible, including Genesis, Romans, and Hebrews, to illustrate the importance of faith in the face of challenges and tests. The preacher emphasizes that just as Abraham faced tests of faith, so do believers today. He highlights the need to persevere and continue on the path of faith, even when circumstances seem to indicate otherwise. The sermon encourages listeners to trust in God's plan and have faith in His promises for enlargement and fulfillment.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praying honestly and openly to God. He uses the example of Moses praying to God on behalf of the Israelites. Moses reminds God of His covenant and promises, and pleads with Him to spare the people despite their sins. Moses boldly challenges God, stating that the Israelites are His people and that He brought them out of Egypt with His mighty hand. The speaker encourages listeners to have honest and frank conversations with God, believing that it will lead to more visible answers to prayer.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of choosing the Word of God over traditions and wrong teachings. He refers to the story of Abraham and how God promised him descendants as numerous as the stars. The speaker also highlights how some people try to boast in the flesh and control others. He mentions the enslavement of the Israelites in Egypt and how Moses received the law. The sermon concludes by mentioning a vision from the book of Revelation, where Jesus is described in glorious detail.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on God's appearance to Abram and the promise of land and offspring. God instructs Abram to look in all directions and confirms that he will give him the land. The preacher emphasizes that heaven is a real place, not just a beautiful Isle of Somewhere. God also tells Abram to walk through the land, and the preacher mentions a scroll called the Book of Lomac that describes Abraham's first-person account of the land. Abram then moves to the plain of Mamre and builds an altar to the Lord. The preacher highlights the significance of leaving a testimony and emphasizes the importance of communion with God.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Abraham and highlights the importance of obedience and trust in God. He emphasizes that God watches every transaction and attitude between people. The speaker also emphasizes the significance of giving up worldly possessions and rights to follow Christ. He uses the example of Abraham's willingness to help Lot, despite being cheated by him, as a demonstration of godliness. The sermon concludes by emphasizing the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises, as seen in the descendants of Abraham inheriting the land promised to him.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is not just a passive observer of our struggles and suffering. He takes action to deliver His people from their hardships. The preacher also highlights the importance of not getting too attached to material possessions, as they can easily be taken away. Instead, our focus should be on the things of the Spirit and God's eternal kingdom. The sermon references the story of Moses and the Israelites in Egypt, where they faced oppression and hardship, but ultimately God delivered them.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of faith in Christianity. He states that faith is the foundation, continuation, and confirmation of the Christian life. It is the key to salvation, spiritual progress, service, prayer, and the perfecting of believers. The speaker highlights Abraham as an example of someone with great faith, who believed in God's promises despite difficult circumstances. He mentions how God tested Abraham's faith by delaying the fulfillment of his promises, but ultimately rewarded him with the birth of his son.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the condition of a nation just before the judgment of God comes upon it. He highlights the presence of a conspiracy among the prophets, who have devoured souls and taken precious things. The priests have also violated God's law and profaned holy things. The speaker then references a parable in Luke chapter 10, where Jesus teaches about three types of people who encounter a man left for dead. The religious individuals pass by without helping, but the speaker emphasizes the importance of showing mercy and extending a season of mercy, as God desires to save the world through his son.

This sermon emphasizes the real power of the Holy Spirit, focusing on the importance of submission and faith in God's promises. It highlights the need for believers to surrender to the Holy Spirit, allowing God to produce the life of Jesus within them, just like how the earth yielded fruit at God's command. The message stresses the significance of believing in God's promises and the fulfillment of His word, drawing parallels between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant in terms of faith and supernatural possibilities.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of being in a spiritual battle as Christians. He emphasizes the importance of standing up for what is right and fighting for our beliefs. The preacher also reflects on the Old Testament story of Abram and how God delivered him from the cruelty of Egypt. He highlights God's faithfulness and promises to Abram, including the inheritance of land for him and his descendants. The sermon concludes with the preacher acknowledging the challenges and darkness of the world today, but expressing trust in God's guidance and faithfulness for the future.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of true conversion and change in the lives of believers. He highlights the need for a genuine relationship with Jesus and a transformation of the heart. The preacher encourages listeners to become faithful and persistent listeners to God's Word, allowing it to guide their lives. He also emphasizes the significance of seeking the Lord wholeheartedly, rather than simply going through the motions of religion. The sermon emphasizes the need to know and understand who Jesus is and to have a personal relationship with Him.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's lostness and the need for salvation. He asserts that God's grace is sufficient to save anyone who acknowledges their need for salvation. The preacher highlights four Bible truths that God uses to bring people to salvation, emphasizing that God loves people and is willing to save them. He also explains the significance of the word "for" in scripture, indicating that certain events or actions occur because of something else. The sermon concludes with the message that God's grace is available to all who recognize their desperate need for salvation and cry out to Him for help.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the desperate lostness of humanity and the need for God's intervention to save them. He explains that humans cannot save themselves and that God uses human means to bring people face to face with their lostness. The preacher also highlights the importance of recognizing one's lostness and crying out for mercy. He emphasizes that salvation is not guaranteed and that God has the right to give or withhold faith. The sermon references various Bible verses, including John 5, to support these teachings.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses how God brought the people of Israel to a specific place so that He could reveal Himself to them. The speaker emphasizes that God wants to be known and wants people to trust Him. The speaker references Exodus 7:4-5, where God states that He will bring the children of Israel out of Egypt through great judgments so that the Egyptians will know that He is the Lord. The speaker concludes by highlighting the importance of believers revealing God in their lives to others, as it can lead them to trust and know Him.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having strong family relationships for children. They mention a study that showed how children who had less contact with other children were less aggressive and anti-social. The speaker also discusses the temptation to evaluate the success of one's Christian efforts based on external factors, such as the number of people reached. They caution against getting caught up in worldly values and highlight the need to focus on obedience to God, using the example of Abraham who obeyed God's call to go to a new land. The sermon concludes with a reminder of God's promise to Abraham that he would have many descendants.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power of grace and how it can keep us from falling and present us faultless before God. He references the book of Jude and emphasizes the amazing ability of God to present us faultless before His glory. The preacher also mentions Matthew 25, where Jesus teaches about the importance of visiting and caring for those who are in prison or in need. He highlights the idea that we will be judged based on how we treat those who break the rules. The sermon concludes with a discussion on the significance of the church as a community and family, emphasizing the importance of coming together and supporting one another.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Abraham and his encounter with the Lord. Abraham, who had been waiting for 25 years for the promise of God to be fulfilled, encounters the Son of God along with two angels. The preacher suggests that this was a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ. The Lord reaffirms His promise to Abraham, telling him that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars in the sky. The preacher also highlights the challenges that Abraham faced, including negotiating with God to spare the city of Sodom and dealing with a famine. The sermon emphasizes the need for believers to break away from the ways of the world and trust in God's provision.

Zac Poonen warns against the dangers of relying on human reasoning in God's work, illustrating how Abraham and Sarah's attempt to fulfill God's promise through Hagar led to complications and strife. He emphasizes that God's plans do not require our assistance and that acting without divine guidance can lead to confusion and disobedience, as seen in the examples of Moses and Uzzah. Poonen encourages believers to seek God's will through prayer and to trust in His timing rather than relying on their understanding. The sermon highlights the importance of respecting God's boundaries and the unique roles He assigns within the church. Ultimately, believers are called to wait on the Lord and act only when directed by Him.

Zac Poonen preaches on the dangers of using human reasoning and trying to help God according to our own understanding, as seen in the stories of Abraham, Moses, and Uzzah. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's will and guidance in all decisions, rather than relying on man-made plans. Poonen highlights the consequences of stepping outside of God's boundaries and the need to trust in God's ways, even when they may not align with our own thoughts or methods.

A.B. Simpson expounds on the definition of faith as presented in Hebrews 11, emphasizing that faith is the present acceptance of God's promises rather than mere hope or sight. He illustrates that true faith believes in the unseen and the impossible, as exemplified by Abraham's unwavering trust in God's promise despite contrary evidence. Simpson further explains that faith recognizes God's creative power, enabling believers to trust Him to bring forth life and strength from nothing. He warns that failing to trust God is akin to practical atheism, as it undermines the reliability of His Word. Ultimately, Simpson calls for a faith that pleases God, rooted in the assurance of His promises and the recognition of His sovereignty.

Clement of Rome preaches about Abraham's faithfulness and obedience to God's call, highlighting how he left his country, kindred, and father's house to inherit God's promises. Despite challenges, Abraham believed God's words and was counted as righteous. Through faith and obedience, he received a son in his old age and was willing to offer him as a sacrifice to God.

T. Austin-Sparks concludes his sermon 'The Key of Faith' by emphasizing that God's plan for enlargement in our lives often comes through tests of faith, as exemplified by Abraham. He highlights that the enemy seeks to limit God's work, but true spiritual growth requires overcoming internal unbelief and external challenges. The testing of faith is not just a one-time event but a continuous process that leads to greater spiritual maturity and establishment in God's purpose. Sparks encourages believers to recognize that these tests are integral to realizing God's promises and to remain steadfast in faith despite trials. Ultimately, he asserts that God desires both enlargement and establishment in the lives of His people.