In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need to resist the devil and overcome his attacks. He compares the inability to physically fight or outrun the devil to the need to employ spiritual weapons. These weapons are identified as the Word of our testimony and the blood of the Lamb. The preacher also shares a personal story of a man who had bitterness and hatred in his heart towards the person who caused harm to his daughter, but through confession and forgiveness, he was able to overcome these negative emotions. The sermon concludes with the importance of recognizing the enemy and seeking to have our minds and hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience through faith and right thinking.

In this sermon, the preacher uses the analogy of a trapped elephant to illustrate how people can be programmed for failure and defeat. He describes how the elephant, despite its immense strength, does not attempt to escape because it has been conditioned to believe it cannot. The preacher relates this to how many Christians have been programmed to expect problems and defeat instead of victory. He emphasizes the importance of guarding our minds and not entertaining negative thoughts, as they can influence our entire outlook on life. The sermon also touches on the dangers of bitterness and shares a personal story of a man who experienced deep pain and anger after his daughter was killed by a drunk driver.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance and seriousness of breaking God's law. The law of God is seen as an expression of his character and nature, and it reveals to us who God is. The speaker references Deuteronomy 4, where God reveals himself to the people and emphasizes the importance of obedience and the forbidding of idolatry. The sermon also highlights the importance of loving our neighbors as ourselves, which is summarized in the second table of the Ten Commandments. The law is not meant to be a ladder for salvation, but rather a mirror that shows our need for a Savior and a map for ordering our lives. The sermon concludes with a prayer for the Holy Spirit to illuminate the Scriptures and for the listeners to love and serve Jesus.

Mike Bickle emphasizes the superiority of the New Covenant over the Old Covenant as articulated by Paul in 2 Corinthians 3. He explains that the New Covenant, established through Jesus' death and resurrection, offers a transformative glory that empowers believers to experience emotional liberation through the Holy Spirit. Bickle highlights the importance of confidence in this transformation, urging believers to engage with the Spirit and not settle for a diminished experience of faith. He reassures that even small, seemingly insignificant interactions with God can lead to profound changes in our hearts and emotions. Ultimately, Bickle encourages believers to embrace the New Covenant's promise of internal transformation and to actively participate in beholding God's glory.

Mike Bickle emphasizes the importance of beholding God's beauty and understanding His emotions as a means to deepen our relationship with Him. He highlights that the revelation of God's emotions is essential for a vibrant prayer life and for resisting sin, as it captivates our hearts and transforms us. Drawing from the examples of King David and Moses, Bickle encourages believers to seek a deeper understanding of God's character, which in turn awakens love and passion for Him within us. He asserts that the New Covenant offers a greater glory through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, enabling us to experience true liberty and transformation. Ultimately, Bickle calls for a shift in focus from merely seeking God's power to seeking a heartfelt connection with His emotions.

John F. Walvoord delves into the significance of the new covenant with Israel, highlighting its importance alongside the Abrahamic and Davidic covenants in determining the destiny of the nation. The sermon explores the promises, problems of interpretation, and provisions of the new covenant, emphasizing the differing views of postmillennial, amillennial, and premillennial interpretations. It concludes with a detailed analysis of the New Testament teachings on the new covenant, particularly focusing on the future fulfillment of the covenant with Israel after the second coming of Christ.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes God's covenant of grace, illustrating that while God has an 'iron memory' for the sins of the wicked, He chooses to forget the sins of the righteous. This divine amnesia signifies His mercy and the transformative power of His laws written on our hearts and minds. Brooks reassures believers that their iniquities are completely forgotten, highlighting the profound nature of God's forgiveness and the assurance it brings to the faithful.

Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of not conforming to the world but being transformed by renewing our minds, allowing us to discern the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. Worldliness affects our thinking and decision-making, hindering us from aligning with God's purposes. The renewal of our minds enables us to think as the Lord thinks, view situations from His perspective, and discern His will easily. This transformation comes through daily fellowship with God, meditating on His Word, and being sensitive to His voice.

Dr. Johnson delves into the concept of Covenant, explaining that God's unconditional promises to Abraham and David necessitate provision for sin, leading to the New Covenant of redemption through Jesus' sacrifice. Cleon Rogers describes covenant as a deep unity resulting in common purpose, loyalty, and mutual aid. The significance of covenant lies in its binding nature, symbolized by the shedding of blood, signifying a commitment to die to self and live for the covenant partner. The New Testament uses 'diatheke' to emphasize God's unilateral promises and the irrevocable decision made by Him, highlighting the covenant of grace.