In this sermon, the speaker shares their personal experience of being in China and looking after mules while others listened to a woman named Jeannie tell stories about Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the importance of giving everything to God, just as Gladys Aylward did when she was called to go to China. They explain that God is not asking for bits and pieces of ourselves, but for our complete selves. The speaker also shares how they longed to know the women in the village but were bound to a small courtyard, until they decided to surrender themselves to God and buy a child, which eventually led to them having 40 children.

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 leaving biblical history as it is and not spiritualizing it. He encourages listeners to see the working of God in ordinary, everyday human life. The speaker also mentions the Mount of Transfiguration as a mountaintop experience that disciples had only once, but emphasizes the importance of obeying what was learned there. The sermon also references a story from the Bible about a servant looking for a wife and highlights the qualities he was seeking, including a hard-working and courteous woman.

Zac Poonen preaches about the importance of seeking God's will in choosing a life partner, emphasizing the need to listen to God's leading and not rush into marriage decisions. He highlights the significance of being certain of God's choice, forming a balanced assessment of a potential partner, and seeking parental approval where possible. Poonen stresses the need for love, compatibility, and unity in spiritual matters, while cautioning against factors like dowry, race, culture, and haste in decision-making. He encourages waiting on God's timing, surrendering desires to Him, and maintaining a humble and patient attitude while seeking a life partner.

Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance in choosing a life partner, highlighting that God has a specific plan for each of His children, including in the area of marriage. Poonen warns against entering into a marriage outside of God's will, stressing that it is better to remain single than to make such a crucial decision without God's leading. He uses the example of Abraham's servant seeking a bride for Isaac to illustrate the concept of God's direct involvement in bringing two people together for marriage.