In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the joy and humor of a lovely little girl and the realization of his own aging as a grandparent. He reminisces about his own childhood and the stories his grandparents told him about their experiences in Egypt. The speaker then discusses the temptation of worldly pleasures and the ease of making vows that are difficult to keep. He emphasizes the need for true repentance and surrender to God's grace, highlighting the limitations of human efforts. The sermon concludes with a reference to the story of Rip Van Winkle and the importance of engaging in meaningful discussions and arguments.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of building our lives with either wood, hay, and straw or gold, silver, and precious stones. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on our inner walk with God and allowing everything to flow from that. The speaker also highlights the difference between the old covenant and the new covenant, using the story of Mary and Martha as an example. He encourages believers to prioritize serving God and living selflessly, rather than being consumed by external actions. Additionally, the speaker mentions a booklet called "God Needs Men" that he believes was directly inspired by God and discusses the need for true discipleship in today's world.

In this sermon, Pastor Chesky discusses the importance of reading and recommends a biography called "To the Golden Shore" about a man named Judson. He mentions that people today are reading less due to the prevalence of iPods and MP3 players. Chesky also shares a story about a woman who visits prisoners and provides them with food in a private manner. He describes the distressing conditions in the prison, with over 100 prisoners cramped in one room during the hot season. Additionally, Chesky highlights Judson's leadership qualities and his tendency to view things in a negative light, contrasting him with another prisoner named Jonathan Price who remained optimistic.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being willing in the day of God's power, calling for a readiness to step out in faith and experience freedom, healing, and vision from God. It highlights the need for believers to be vessels of God's power, bringing hope and deliverance to a world in need. The message encourages a willingness to fight for those who are captive, to speak boldly for God, and to believe that this is a pivotal moment in history for the church of Jesus Christ.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the role of faith as a guiding light during dark times, using examples from the Old Testament such as Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, and Samuel. Each figure exemplifies different aspects of faith, from Gideon's strength in weakness to David's ability to wait for God's timing. Simpson illustrates that true faith often emerges in adversity and is not reliant on human strength or circumstances. He encourages believers to trust in God's promises and to act in faith, as demonstrated by these biblical heroes. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a faith that listens to God and speaks His truth to the world.

Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of being anointed by the Holy Spirit to serve the Lord effectively, drawing examples from the judges in the book of Judges. He emphasizes the need for believers to seek the continuous empowerment of the Holy Spirit rather than relying on emotional experiences or natural gifts. Poonen highlights the cycle of backsliding, repentance, and deliverance seen in the book of Judges, urging believers to break free from this pattern by living under the constant anointing of the Spirit.