In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not underestimating the power of small words. The goal is to align our lives with the example set by Jesus, who was a witness and a light to the world. The preacher highlights the mystery of the world's hostility towards Jesus, despite his innocence. He encourages Christians to understand that they belong to a different realm and have a different relationship with the world. The sermon concludes with the reminder to meditate on the life of Jesus and recognize that Christians are his younger brothers.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of breaking out of the prisons of isolation, cultural barriers, and personal insecurities to experience deep fellowship and unity in the body of Christ. It calls for a genuine care and compassion for one another, a willingness to reach out, and a commitment to building meaningful relationships within the church. The message highlights the need for divine enablement, supernatural work of the Holy Spirit, and a deep desire to experience the fullness of God's love and unity among believers.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of steady growth in the Christian life. He highlights the danger of pride and how it can lead to destruction, using the example of King Saul. The speaker also acknowledges that correct doctrine alone cannot save us, but rather it is a slow and steady progression towards becoming like Jesus. He encourages believers to strive for brokenness, humility, love, compassion, graciousness, and purity, as these are the qualities that reflect the character of Christ. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of following Jesus in evangelism, ministry, teaching, and shepherding, as Jesus himself was the greatest example in these areas.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a man to fill the breach caused by the power of evil. He highlights the importance of being a real Christian in a time of loose profession. The preacher also praises Jesus for his devotion and gracious words, citing examples from the Bible. He concludes by mentioning the opportunity to preach to a large audience and encourages the listeners to pray for the labor throughout the week.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of believing in and serving God wholeheartedly. He warns the young men and women in the audience about the dangers of going their own way and destroying their lives. The speaker uses a metaphor of being trapped in a burning home and encourages the audience to have faith and trust in God, even in difficult situations. He highlights the power of the Holy Ghost to work in us and bring us closer to Jesus, enabling us to do the impossible. The speaker also mentions the importance of prayer and the impact it can have on reaching and ministering to others.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of considering Christ as the first, last, and living one in our lives, urging believers to reflect on their spiritual condition and relationship with the Lord. It draws parallels from the rebuilding of the temple in Haggai to encourage introspection and surrender to God's will, highlighting the need to prioritize Christ above all else and live by His life within us. The speaker underscores the imminent return of Jesus and the necessity to be prepared by yielding fully to Him.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's strength in times of persecution and challenges, highlighting the need for believers to see victory in the midst of trials. It encourages listeners to trust in God's power within them, to step out in obedience, and to understand that what may seem like losing is actually winning in the kingdom of God.

This sermon focuses on the theme of spiritual weariness and fainting, drawing from Isaiah 40:28-31. It emphasizes the reality of weariness in the Christian life, the various challenges faced, and the need to wait upon the Lord for renewal and strength. The message highlights God's promise to empower the faint and weary, encouraging believers to view weakness through a biblical perspective and minister to those who are struggling.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of conflict in the Christian life and service. He highlights various challenges faced by the people in the book of Nehemiah, such as discouragement, opposition, and greed. The speaker emphasizes the power of prayer and the effectiveness of the word of God in overcoming these challenges. He also shares a powerful testimony of a young man who was saved through reading the word of God. Overall, the sermon encourages believers to be brave, prayerful, and faithful in their Christian journey.

Mike Bickle discusses God's loving discipline as depicted in Song of Solomon 3:1-5, emphasizing the relationship between the Shulamite maiden and King Solomon as a metaphor for the Bride of Christ and Jesus. He explains that the maiden's struggle to follow the Lord's call to a deeper intimacy reflects spiritual immaturity rather than rebellion, highlighting the importance of obedience and faith in our relationship with God. Bickle illustrates how God's discipline is a sign of His love, meant to awaken a deeper hunger for Him and to challenge us to let go of the things that hinder our spiritual growth. He encourages believers to seek God even in times of confusion and to recognize that their love for Him remains genuine despite struggles. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a commitment to pursue God wholeheartedly, even when faced with the discomfort of His discipline.

Octavius Winslow emphasizes the reality of indwelling sin in believers, explaining that while sin remains a struggle, it is through Christ's grace and the power of prayer that believers can find strength and comfort. He encourages believers to acknowledge their sinfulness and to seek a deeper relationship with God through prayer, which is essential for spiritual growth and sanctification. Winslow reassures that despite the trials and tribulations faced in life, God's love and grace are ever-present, providing hope and assurance of salvation. He highlights the importance of living a life filled with the Holy Spirit, which empowers believers to overcome sin and live in accordance with God's will.

John Owen emphasizes the promise of Christ regarding the church's preservation and the inevitable opposition it faces from the forces of hell. He explains that this opposition manifests through both persecution from the world and heretical teachings that seek to undermine the faith in Christ's person and work. Owen highlights that the church, built upon the foundation of Christ, will endure despite these challenges, as the gates of hell cannot prevail against it. He calls believers to remain steadfast in their faith and to recognize the importance of Christ's dual nature as both God and man, which is essential for the church's foundation. Ultimately, Owen encourages the church to uphold its confession of Christ as the Son of the living God amidst the ongoing spiritual battles.

Lewis Sperry Chafer preaches about the importance of living in vital union with the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that sin destroys spirituality and grieves the Spirit. He explains that a Christian's life either grieves or does not grieve the Holy Spirit, and that known sin must be confessed according to God's Word for true spirituality. The cure for the effects of sin in a Christian's life involves repentance, confession, and restoration, with the Bible providing seven major passages to guide believers in dealing with sin and seeking forgiveness and cleansing.

Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes the importance of confession of sin and self-judgment in maintaining fellowship with God and effective ministry. He highlights the conditions for answered prayer, including abiding in Christ, having His Word in us, and praying in alignment with God's will. Chafer stresses the significance of priestly intercession in evangelism, where believers partner with God in seeking the lost. He underscores the need for believers to be cleansed from sin to experience God's power in salvation and ministry, drawing from Old and New Testament examples.

Zac Poonen preaches on the warnings found in Daniel 11:31-35 regarding the spirit of the antichrist infiltrating the church, defiling it with impurity, opposition to holiness, and disregard for God's covenant. He emphasizes the importance of standing firm for holiness, righteousness, and against corruption within the church, even in the face of opposition and persecution. Poonen highlights the need for a Daniel-ministry that leads others to righteousness and warns against a Lucifer-ministry that sows discord, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a daily sacrifice, facing persecution with faith, and trusting God's judgment on those who defile the church.

David Servant preaches about the importance of holding fast to sound doctrine in a time when many within the church are turning away from the truth to embrace false teachings and easy beliefs. He emphasizes the need to boldly preach the word, reprove, rebuke, and exhort with patience and instruction, following Paul's example to endure hardship and fulfill one's ministry. Paul's exhortation to Timothy to 'not grow weary and lose heart' serves as a reminder for all believers to persevere in faith and love Christ's appearing, striving for the 'crown of righteousness' that awaits those who remain faithful.

G.D. Watson preaches about the experience of soul-fainting, likening it to the fainting of the body, and highlights various feelings that may lead a Christian heart to faint, such as loneliness, feeling caged in, a heavy bearing down in the soul, and paralysis of faculties. He emphasizes the importance of considering Jesus who endured, not despising the chastening of the Lord, and seeking the manifestation of Jesus to the inner spirit as remedies to prevent soul-fainting.

Ed Wrather preaches about the importance of refocusing our lives on seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, as stated in Matthew 6:33, to ensure that all other aspects fall into place according to God's plan. By considering Jesus' endurance in Hebrews 12:3, we are reminded of the dangers of losing focus and becoming weary and discouraged in our souls. The sermon emphasizes the need to realign our priorities with God's Word, especially in times of busyness and distraction, to avoid negative consequences and experience God's blessings.

John Owen emphasizes the necessity of conformity to Christ as the ultimate goal of a believer's life, highlighting that true faith and love manifest in a desire to emulate Christ's internal grace and holiness. He explains that believers are called to reflect Christ's image, which is revealed through the Gospel, and that this transformation requires both a spiritual understanding of Christ's virtues and a heartfelt love for them. Owen outlines the dual aspects of this conformity: the internal grace of Christ and the external obedience to His example, stressing that genuine imitation of Christ involves both mortification of sin and growth in grace. He concludes that the life of God in believers is fundamentally about becoming like Christ, which is essential for true Christian living.

Charles E. Cowman preaches on the importance of bearing misunderstandings and unkind judgments with grace, highlighting how trials reveal the true nature of our character. He emphasizes the need to trust in God's blessings hidden within our struggles, echoing David's response to cursing. Cowman warns against being consumed by grievances and enemies, urging listeners to focus on their life-work instead of petty warfare. He encourages embracing the spirit of Christ, who endured suffering without retaliation, committing Himself to God's righteous judgment.

Richard E. Bieber preaches about the importance of walking in the light and addressing the darkness within us. He emphasizes the need to cleanse our hearts from unforgiveness, covetousness, and lust in order to truly have fellowship with God and minister effectively. Bieber highlights the cleansing power of Jesus' blood for forgiveness of sins and the refining fire of God to purify us from unrighteousness, urging believers to embrace the process of purification and discipline as a means to share in God's holiness.

The preacher delves into the concept of hostility, describing it as a word spoken against or defiance against authority, often involving strife and enmity. The term 'antilogia' is explored in various biblical contexts, emphasizing contradiction, controversy, and verbal defiance. The sermon highlights the endurance needed in the face of hostility, drawing parallels to historical figures like Winston Churchill and urging believers to never give up, but to consider Jesus who endured hostility from sinners. The importance of not growing weary and losing heart in the Christian walk is emphasized, with insights on how to find strength and hope in God's promises amidst spiritual weariness.