In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of truth in the church. He believes that the truth to which God calls the church is not just external or doctrinal, but a deep and spiritual essence. The speaker challenges the congregation to recognize the seriousness of their role as the church of God and to be a true reflection of the realities of the gospel. He also acknowledges his own fatigue and lack of discretion in his speech, but believes that the message he received from God is personal and specific to the congregation.

In this sermon, the speaker addresses a controversy within their fellowship involving a charismatic believer who had different expectations. The speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking the counsel of the Lord and not projecting our own ideas onto God. They warn against false prophets who speak falsehoods and lying divinations, claiming to speak for God when they have not been sent by Him. The speaker also highlights the history of Israel and the consequences they faced for their disobedience, emphasizing the seriousness of God's judgment.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and faithfulness of God. He assures the listeners that if they obey God's commands, He will take responsibility for their actions and guide them through any difficulties. The preacher encourages the audience to have faith in God's ability to fulfill His promises, using the example of the future conversion and restoration of the Jews. He urges them to expect the unexpected and engage in great endeavors for God, relying on His omnipotence. The sermon concludes with the importance of personally experiencing and embracing the truth of God's power and faithfulness, rather than simply acknowledging it intellectually.

C.H. Spurgeon, in his sermon 'Limiting God,' emphasizes the tendency of humanity to restrict God's power and grace through dictation, distrust, and despair. He highlights how people often prioritize sins against others over their offenses against God, failing to recognize the gravity of unbelief and lack of love for the Creator. Spurgeon urges believers to abandon their limitations on God's sovereignty, reminding them that God's ways and timing are beyond human understanding. He calls both saints and sinners to trust in God's boundless mercy and to persist in prayer, regardless of circumstances. Ultimately, he encourages all to embrace God's infinite love and grace, asserting that no one is beyond the reach of His salvation.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding God's presence and power in our lives, highlighting the need to believe in the power God has already shown us, especially through Jesus. It challenges the common prayers of asking for God's presence when He has promised to always be with us, urging believers to learn how to receive His power. The message also addresses the lack of understanding in waiting on the Lord and the necessity of teaching God's people to experience His strength and presence in their daily lives.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses four ways in which God's ways differ from our expectations. The first area is failure, where the speaker explains that failure is essential for our spiritual growth and humility. They use the example of Peter's preaching on the day of Pentecost, where 3,000 people were saved in just 15 minutes. The speaker also mentions the incident where Peter is released from prison while James had already been killed, highlighting the mystery of God's ways. They caution against preachers who don't understand God's ways and distort scripture. The speaker emphasizes the importance of balance and truth in various aspects of the Christian life, such as love for God and man, the fruit and gifts of the Spirit, and the kindness and severity of God.

This sermon focuses on acknowledging God as our teacher and the source of truth that sets us free. It emphasizes seeking God's face, thanking Him for His wisdom in creating male and female, and the importance of conforming to God's image. The speaker highlights the need to align our thoughts with God's Word to shape our beliefs and identity, rather than being influenced by worldly views. The message also addresses the misconception that God's ways are restrictive and the importance of prioritizing God's transformation of our hearts over solving problems.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeing the bigger picture in life, trusting God's wisdom even when things seem dark and hopeless. It highlights the danger of trying to counsel God through prayer and becoming upset when prayers are not answered as expected. The message encourages perseverance through difficult chapters, knowing that God's ways are beyond our understanding and that He will work things out for our good in the end.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God through prayer. He references James 4:8, which encourages believers to draw near to God and promises that God will draw near to them. The speaker shares his desire to be like the great prayer warriors in the Bible who dedicated hours each day to prayer. He also discusses the trials and testings that have driven him to his knees in prayer, highlighting the need for seeking God's help in times of need. The sermon concludes with the exhortation to prevail in prayer together as the body of Christ, believing that lives will be changed, children will be converted, and churches will flourish spiritually through earnest prayer.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering all aspects of our lives to God, focusing on the need to shift our priorities from earthly possessions and recognition to serving God wholeheartedly. It highlights the significance of fighting spiritual battles against the devil and establishing the victory of Christ in every area of our lives. The speaker encourages humility, faithfulness, and a deep trust in God's perfect ways, even when faced with challenges, misunderstandings, or suffering.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a man named Dave who was saved during the breaking of bread. Dave's emotional response to the bread being passed led him to stand up and speak, expressing his gratitude for the prayers of the congregation and his wife. The speaker emphasizes the mysterious ways in which God works and the importance of the breaking of bread as a moment of salvation. The sermon also highlights the idea that heaven will be a place where God's dealings with his people will be unveiled, and where the wonders of the spiritual world will be revealed.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of renewing the mind and bringing every thought into obedience to Jesus Christ. He highlights how a single negative thought can lead to a cascade of damaging thoughts that can hinder our faith and distance us from God's presence. The speaker encourages believers to discipline their minds and transform their thought patterns through the power of the Holy Spirit. He references the apostle Paul's exhortation to think on things that are true, honest, pure, just, lovely, and of good report, emphasizing the importance of focusing on positive and uplifting thoughts.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life that is fully surrendered to God, drawing insights from the book of Job and other biblical examples. It highlights the need to understand God's thoughts, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and to be a burning bush that shines brighter and brighter in serving one's generation. The speaker challenges the listeners to be men and women of God who fearlessly live before God's face, influencing others and standing firm against opposition and legalism.

In this sermon, the speaker describes a typical church meeting filled with predictable rituals and expressions. He emphasizes that while these cultural practices may be familiar and comforting, they lack true glory and healing. The speaker admits to initially having no message until he is called upon to speak and shares a vision of a true church that does not limit the Holy One of Israel. He challenges the audience to take responsibility for what they have heard and warns against engaging in religious activities for personal gratification or to alleviate guilt. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of waiting for the power of the Holy Spirit and living as witnesses for God, rather than pursuing our own ambitions.

The sermon focuses on the willingness of God to come to humanity in weakness, as seen in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's strength in our weakness, the need for a heart open to God's ways, and the call to hasten towards witnessing and partaking in God's truth. The message highlights the significance of being willing vessels for God's glory, praising Him for His miraculous work in our lives, and being open to a transformed life that testifies to God's goodness and power.

This sermon delves into God's unfolding plan for the church, highlighting the significant role of individuals like Saul of Tarsus and Peter in the early church. It explores the divine intervention in bridging the gap between Jewish traditionalism and Gentile inclusion, emphasizing the need for openness to God's new work and discernment amidst deception. The message underscores the importance of seeking the Lord's ways, which are higher than our own, and aligning with His purposes even when they challenge our preconceived notions.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that it is not human effort that can change us, but rather the power of God inside of us. The sermon addresses the struggle of believers who feel trapped in sinful behaviors and ways of thinking. The preacher refers to the Prophet Jeremiah, who spoke about God's thoughts towards His people, assuring them that God has thoughts of good and not evil for them. The sermon concludes by discussing the example of a powerful man in the Old Testament who had a problem and how God can bring freedom from the power of sin in unexpected ways.

In this sermon, Basilis Shlink discusses the importance of aligning our will with God's will and surrendering to His timing. He shares a personal experience of struggling to understand God's actions and questioning why He allowed suffering. Through introspection, Shlink realizes that as a created being, he cannot fully comprehend God's will and timing. He emphasizes the power and release that comes from dedicating our will to God's and testifies to the peace and joy that result from aligning our time standards with His. Shlink encourages listeners to commit their wills and wishes to God in order to experience His love and receive all that He wants to give.

This sermon delves into the theme of trusting God even when faced with trials, questions, and uncertainties. It emphasizes the importance of faithfulness, God's provision, and the need to rely on His strength in difficult times. The speaker shares personal experiences and reflections on how God's faithfulness and grace sustain believers through challenges.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of choosing our alliances wisely. He uses the story of a king who hired mercenaries to go into battle, but a brave prophet warned him that God was not with them. The preacher warns against forming alliances with godless individuals, even if they may be charismatic or family members. He encourages the congregation to seek God's guidance and surround themselves with people who will speak into their lives and help them receive God's blessings.

In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about five young men who were saved from the Atlantic Ocean after being stranded for thirteen days. They prayed together and made a promise to pay God back in His way. They approached the preacher and gave him an envelope with a contribution to his church funds, as a way of fulfilling their promise. The preacher reflects on the concept of marriage and how saying "I will" to the Lord Jesus Christ unites believers with Him and makes all His blessings and salvation their personal possession.

John Henry Jowett emphasizes the importance of patience in trusting the Lord's mysterious ways to achieve His ends, even when the means seem contrary to the desired outcomes. Just like how a delicate porcelain is formed through a rough mortar, our afflictions and trials are shaping us for glory, leading us from discord to harmony, opposition to union, and adversities to peace. We must not mistake the process for the end result, as the Lord's ultimate goal is filled with compassion and tender mercy.

Francois Fenelon preaches about the importance of surrendering to God's will in receiving blessings, emphasizing the need to let go of self-love, pride, and personal preferences in order to fully embrace the mercies of God. He challenges the congregation to examine their hearts and question their resistance to the Holy Spirit, urging them to humbly receive God's gifts regardless of the manner in which they are bestowed, emphasizing that true faith requires dying to self and embracing God's will wholeheartedly.

K.P. Yohannan addresses the struggle of reconciling our failures with God's perfect will, emphasizing that God's perspective transcends our understanding of time and circumstances. He explains that God views our lives from an eternal standpoint, seeing both our failures and our ultimate redemption simultaneously. Yohannan encourages believers to trust in God's greater plan, reminding us that our lives are a preparation for eternity rather than mere temporal achievements. He urges us to believe in God's promises without needing to fully comprehend them, as doubt can hinder our transformation. Ultimately, he calls us to let go of past mistakes and embrace the present as a gift from God.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of beginning with God to truly understand the purpose and satisfaction in life. He laments the many who miss out on the joy of believing in God's goodness and the importance of seeing everything in its proper context through a relationship with Him. Tozer critiques the overemphasis on intellectual knowledge in Christian circles, advocating for a balance that prioritizes God's wisdom. He asserts that even the newest believer possesses profound truths through their relationship with God, which surpasses mere academic knowledge. Ultimately, Tozer calls for conversion and acceptance of Jesus Christ as the foundation for true understanding and fulfillment.