In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not just asking what is lawful, but also what is profitable in our lives. He encourages believers to be cautious and avoid doubtful things, as they are likely to be dirty. The preacher also highlights the need for parents to be involved and present in their children's lives, offering guidance and love. He emphasizes that a strong and godly home is the foundation for effective ministry in the church. The sermon references verses from Isaiah and 1 Timothy to support these teachings.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining a pure testimony for God, distinguishing between a large testimony like Babylon and a pure testimony like Jerusalem. It highlights the need for wholehearted dedication over relying on gifts or resources, urging believers to prioritize character over external success. The speaker stresses the significance of surrendering to God's will, leading a life of righteousness, and guiding one's family in the ways of the Lord to experience God's promises and blessings.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being a dwelling place for God, focusing on the need for holiness rather than grandeur. It highlights the concept of God's dwelling place being full of fire, symbolizing purification and continuous refinement. The message encourages believers to embrace a life of continual burning, seeking purity, forgiveness, and mercy in their relationships and interactions, ultimately reflecting God's character in their daily lives.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the characteristics of a righteous man as outlined in Isaiah 33:14-17, highlighting that true righteousness involves walking uprightly, speaking truthfully, rejecting corruption, and avoiding evil. He illustrates how the presence of God, depicted as a consuming fire, brings both fear and the promise of blessing to those who meet the moral and spiritual conditions of righteousness. The righteous man is assured of exaltation, security, sufficiency, a larger vision, and the glorious liberty of God's fullness. Simpson encourages believers to examine their lives against these standards and to seek a deeper relationship with God, who promises to reveal His beauty and blessings to those who walk in His ways.

T. Austin-Sparks delves into the profound symbolism of Ezekiel's prophecies, focusing on the visions of the Throne in Heaven, the Cherubim, and the wheels. The Cherubim symbolize holiness and life, emphasizing the inseparable connection between holiness and life, and their role in proclaiming the holiness of God's Throne. The wheels represent movement with purpose, signifying the energetic and active nature of God's Throne in fulfilling His divine purposes. The sermon highlights the importance of holiness in God's government and the perfect intelligence of His Throne, which operates with complete knowledge and vision, seeking to bring glory through holiness.

Jonathan Edwards preaches a powerful sermon warning sinners in Zion about the fearful consequences that will surprise them in the future, emphasizing the terror of being cast into a devouring fire and everlasting burnings. He distinguishes between true godly individuals and sinners in Zion, who are hypocrites, and highlights the severe judgments and wrath of God against the latter. Edwards urges sinners in Zion to repent and seek refuge from the wrath to come, especially during the present outpouring of the Spirit, as missing this opportunity may lead to eternal damnation.

Thomas Watson preaches on the Doctrine of Repentance, emphasizing the essential nature of repentance as a grace of God's Spirit that humbles and reforms sinners. He highlights the six special ingredients of repentance, the importance of true loathing of sin, the dangers of counterfeit repentance, the consequences of persisting in sin, and the necessity of developing a holy antipathy against sin. Watson also discusses the power of tears in repentance, the dwelling places of Satan, the comparison of sin to affliction, the loss of shame in sinners, and the destructive nature of sloth as the cancer of the soul.

Thomas Watson preaches about the preciousness of the soul, emphasizing that the soul is more valuable than the whole world. He delves into the intrinsic worth and immortality of the soul, highlighting its spirituality and its eternal nature. Watson warns against abusing the soul by degrading, selling, poisoning, or starving it, stressing the importance of safeguarding and not losing the soul, as its loss is foolish, irreparable, and results in eternal damnation.

Thomas Vincent delivers a powerful sermon on the certainty and dreadfulness of the burnings of hell, emphasizing that they are prepared for the wicked and graceless individuals as their deserved portion. He highlights the various reasons why people remain secure and senseless of their danger, including atheistical beliefs, denial of hell's existence, misconceptions of God's mercy, and false hopes in future repentance. Vincent vividly describes the intolerable pain and everlasting torment of hell, urging sinners to awaken to the imminent danger they face and consider the sureness, nearness, and everlastingness of the punishment they will endure if found among unbelievers.

John Owen emphasizes the necessity of a proper understanding of God as the ultimate judge in relation to the doctrine of justification. He argues that recognizing God's greatness, holiness, and authority is crucial for understanding how one can be justified before Him. Owen illustrates that both sinners and saints, when confronted with God's majesty, are led to self-abasement and reliance on divine mercy rather than their own works. He warns against the dangers of self-conceit and the false security that comes from relying on personal righteousness. Ultimately, Owen calls for a humble approach to justification, rooted in the acknowledgment of God's grace and the sacrifice of Christ.

Samuel Davies preaches about the urgency of awakening out of spiritual sleep, emphasizing the importance of seizing the present time for repentance and devotion to God. He highlights the nearness of salvation and the need for Christians to rouse out of lethargy and engage in the duties of true religion with vigor. Davies warns both sincere Christians and impenitent sinners of the risks of neglecting the present time, urging them to awaken to righteousness and not delay their spiritual growth and preparation for eternity.

James Smith preaches a solemn sermon on the threatenings of God, emphasizing the seriousness of sin and the certainty of God's wrath. He warns about the dangers of hypocrisy, highlighting the hypocrites' fear and alarm when faced with God's judgment. Smith delves into the eternal punishment awaiting sinners, describing the torment of everlasting burnings and the dreadful destiny of those who reject salvation. He urges listeners to examine their hearts, repent, and flee from the wrath to come by seeking refuge in the Lord Jesus for eternal salvation.

Joseph Parker preaches about the contrasting truths of God's power and restraint, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing both aspects. He illustrates how God's power, like fire and water, can bring destruction or devastation when misused, yet can also provide warmth, refreshment, and life when properly regulated. Parker highlights the need for individuals to build their character with foresight and wisdom, just as they would build a house to withstand all seasons. He urges listeners to prepare for the rough seas of life by acknowledging God's judgment and righteousness, and to trust in His guidance and provision, especially in times of weakness and need.

Zac Poonen emphasizes the qualifications necessary to dwell with God, the consuming fire, as outlined in Isaiah 33:14-15. He highlights the importance of walking righteously and speaking sincerely, warning against the dangers of hypocrisy in our spiritual lives. Poonen also stresses the need to reject unjust gain, illustrating how the love of money can lead believers away from God. Furthermore, he encourages shutting our ears to gossip and our eyes to evil, as these are vital in maintaining a pure relationship with the Lord. Ultimately, he calls for a commitment to allow God to consume all that is worldly within us, preparing us for eternal fellowship with Him.

Thomas Brooks delivers a powerful sermon titled 'From Burning to Burning!' emphasizing the extreme and unparalleled torments of hell compared to any earthly suffering. He vividly describes hell as a place of darkness, sorrow, and unending pain, where the damned will experience eternal torment without relief. Brooks warns that those who indulge in sin will transition from the burning of their sinful desires to the burning of hellfire, highlighting the absence of joy or comfort in that dreadful place. He contrasts the horrors of hell with the joys of heaven, urging listeners to recognize the gravity of their choices and the salvation offered through Christ. Ultimately, he calls for exaltation of Christ, who saves believers from the wrath of hell.

James Smith preaches about the importance of being zealous for the truth of the gospel, living in earnest, and adorning the teaching of God with a consistent and holy walk. He emphasizes the need to be faithful stewards of God's blessings, to be diligent in using our resources for His glory, and to avoid the bad companions of poverty, pain, and procrastination. Smith also reflects on the wondrous grace of God, the necessity of drawing near to Jesus in times of trial, and the danger of living at a distance from the Lord. He warns against the folly of murmuring at God's ways and the arrogance of questioning His wisdom, while urging believers to be well pleased with all that God appoints for them.

Zac Poonen preaches about the concept of God as a consuming fire, emphasizing the need for balance in our understanding of God's nature. He highlights the importance of living righteously, rejecting unjust gain, avoiding bloodshed, and shutting our eyes from evil to dwell with the consuming fire of God. Poonen stresses the significance of humility, sincerity, and faithfulness in money matters as qualifications to live with God's consuming fire, warning against hypocrisy and insincerity. He encourages believers to love the truth about themselves, seek salvation from sin, and embrace humility to avoid being deceived and to experience God's refining fire.

Thomas Brooks delivers a powerful sermon on the dire consequences of rejecting Christ, emphasizing the eternal torment awaiting the ungodly as depicted in Matthew 25:41. He describes the horror of being cast away from God's presence, highlighting the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels, and the unending curses that will befall those who scorn the gospel. Brooks warns that the agony of hell is not only in its severity but also in its permanence, as the damned will suffer without relief forever. He urges listeners to consider the weight of their choices and the importance of repentance to avoid such a fate. Ultimately, he reminds us of the hope found in Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the characteristics of the righteous man as outlined in Isaiah 33:14-17, who walks righteously, speaks uprightly, and avoids corruption. He illustrates how the presence of God, depicted as a consuming fire, brings both fear and the promise of blessing to those who live righteously. The sermon highlights the blessings that come to the righteous, including exaltation, security, sufficiency, a larger vision, and the glorious liberty found in God's fullness. Simpson encourages believers to examine their lives against these standards and to seek a deeper relationship with God, who promises to reveal His beauty and blessings to those who are faithful. Ultimately, the righteous man is assured of God's protection and provision as he dwells in His presence.

Samuel Davies preaches about the solemn, tremendous, and glorious scene of the universal judgment, where all people will be commanded to repent as God has set a day for the world to be judged with justice. The righteous will receive eternal life in a kingdom prepared for them, while the ungodly will face eternal punishment in a fire prepared for the devil and his angels. The sermon vividly describes the separation of the righteous and the wicked, the trial of every hidden thing, the passing of final sentences, and the destruction of the present heavens and earth by fire, emphasizing the urgency and necessity of repentance before the impending judgment day.