In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the limitations of a brief encounter with people at a conference and expresses a desire for a conference solely focused on fellowship. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a frustrating encounter with someone that led to a moment of revelation from God. The speaker then transitions to discussing the importance of prayer and references Luke 18:1, emphasizing the need to pray continually and not lose heart. The speaker also highlights the deceptive nature of Satan, who portrays himself as an advocate but ultimately seeks to accuse and deceive.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of heeding the warnings in the book of Hebrews, highlighting the need for genuine faith in Christ, the danger of drifting away, and the necessity of holding fast to our confidence in Him. The speaker urges the listeners to fear falling away from God, to repent when drifting occurs, and to find assurance in Christ through constant meditation on His supremacy.

This sermon emphasizes the urgency and importance of missions, highlighting the need to reach out to unreached people groups around the world. It challenges believers to be willing to sacrifice and lay down their lives for the sake of spreading the gospel, drawing inspiration from the example of missionaries like Peter Cameron Scott and the missionary mandate found in John 10:16. The sermon also underscores the missionary nature of the doctrines of grace, encouraging a radical, risk-taking, and joyful approach to missions based on the foundational truths of Calvinism.

In this sermon, the preacher begins by giving a brief outline of the chapter and focuses on verse 40 as the text for his message. He emphasizes the importance of holding fast to our confidence in Christ until the end. The preacher then shares a personal story about his son going off to college and the challenges that young people face in maintaining their faith. He highlights the need for parents to have meaningful conversations with their children about spiritual matters without preaching at them. The sermon also references Hebrews 3:14 and discusses the concept of predestination and the assurance that God will not depart from His chosen ones. The preacher concludes by using an illustration from John 10 to further support the doctrine of God's faithfulness to His people.

Mike Bickle emphasizes the necessity of praying for the fear of God, drawing from Jeremiah 32 and 33, where God promises to instill this fear in the hearts of those who seek it. He encourages the congregation to contend for this divine gift, especially as they prepare for an upcoming conference with thousands of young people, believing that such prayer can lead to significant spiritual breakthroughs. Bickle highlights that the fear of God is not only a choice but also a gift and a character trait that can be cultivated through prayer and community. He warns against the dangers of spiritual complacency and the importance of recognizing God's watchfulness and the real consequences of our actions. Ultimately, he calls for a collective effort to seek the fear of God in their lives and ministries.

David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of setting our hearts on God, drawing inspiration from the life of the prophet Jeremiah, who sought the Lord and received His word. Despite being known as the weeping prophet, Jeremiah delivered messages of hope and the promise of the New Covenant, filled with mercy and goodness. Wilkerson highlights the deep brokenness behind Jeremiah's prophecies, as he lamented over the impending judgment on Israel, reflecting God's own sorrow for His people. The sermon calls for a diligent and determined pursuit of God, encouraging believers to immerse themselves in His Word to receive guidance and revelation. Ultimately, it is a call to recognize the urgency of our times and to seek God wholeheartedly.

Thomas Reade preaches on the special gifts of God, emphasizing the immeasurable worth of His gifts, including His Son, the Holy Spirit, a new heart, inward peace, the Holy Scriptures, and eternal life. He highlights the stability of the new covenant, assuring believers of God's unchanging promises and faithfulness. Reade stresses the importance of humility in contemplating Jehovah's purposes, pointing out that true wisdom comes from above and that pride leads to unholy speculations and vain deceit. He concludes by exalting the eternal love of God as the source of believers' happiness and the final glorification of the saints.

Phoebe Palmer preaches about the importance of entering into a perpetual covenant with God, using the analogy of a marriage ceremony to illustrate the depth of commitment and love required. She emphasizes the need for believers to surrender their whole being to Christ, entering into an eternal union with Him, and allowing their affections and interests to be centered on Him alone. Palmer encourages listeners to consider the blessedness of an enduring relationship with Jesus, highlighting the beauty of being captivated by His infinite love and loveliness.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound nature of God's covenant of grace, which He established out of His mercy to save mankind from eternal loss. This covenant assures that God will be our God, providing us with His attributes for our benefit, including grace, power, wisdom, goodness, mercy, and glory. Brooks highlights that this covenant is everlasting, with God promising never to turn away from doing good to His people, while also instilling a reverent fear in their hearts to ensure they remain faithful. The glory of this covenant lies in God's commitment to fulfill all that He requires from us, transforming our hearts and spirits to align with His will. Ultimately, it is a divine assurance of our eternal happiness and relationship with God.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound nature of the covenant of grace, which is God's merciful agreement to save sinful humanity. He explains that this covenant is rooted in God's free grace and mercy, providing believers with a new heart, the assurance of His goodness, and the promise of His presence. Brooks highlights the covenant's ability to meet the deepest needs of distressed sinners, offering them comfort, cleansing, and the strength to resist sin. He encourages listeners to recognize the covenant as a divine storehouse filled with everything they require for spiritual sustenance and peace. Ultimately, the covenant of grace reveals God's infinite love and care for His people.

Robert Hawker preaches about the divine power of God that keeps believers through faith for salvation, highlighting the humbling realization of the sinfulness within us and the gratitude for God's restraining grace that prevents sin from fully manifesting in our lives. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that it is God's power, not our own merit, that preserves us and the need to daily depend on God's faithfulness and grace. Through verses like 1 Peter 1:5, Jeremiah 32:40, and John 10:28, he encourages believers to rest in the assurance of their salvation, trust in the union with Christ, and rely on the indwelling Spirit to keep them from falling.

David Wilkerson emphasizes that before we can claim God's covenant promises, a transformative work must occur within us, initiated by the Holy Spirit. He references Jeremiah 32:40, explaining that God instills a holy fear in our hearts, which is essential for us to remain steadfast in our faith. This divine fear is not something we can manufacture; it is a profound awe of God's holiness that leads to a genuine change in our perspective on sin. The Holy Spirit empowers us to overcome sin and guides us towards fulfilling God's will, using the convicting power of Scripture as the means to instill this fear. Ultimately, this work is foundational for experiencing the fullness of God's promises in our lives.

David Wilkerson emphasizes the call to Christlikeness through the example of the prophet Jeremiah, who engaged his heart to seek the Lord and shared in God's burden of weeping for His people. Despite being known as the weeping prophet, Jeremiah also delivered messages of hope and glory, revealing the depth of his brokenness and the divine compassion he experienced. Wilkerson highlights that when we share in God's sorrow, we gain insight into His thoughts and the state of our times, ultimately leading us to a deeper understanding of Christ's heart. This connection allows believers to experience both the joy and pain of God's eternal heart, reflecting the essence of Christ in their lives.

James Smith preaches about the importance of the fear of God as a preservative against apostasy, highlighting how believers throughout history have found it to be a preventative to many sins. The fear of God acts as a watchman, guarding against temptations and sounding an alarm when evil approaches. A filial fear of God stems from a spiritual knowledge of Him as our Father, leading to a desire to please Him in all things and a deep longing to rest in His love. This fear not only causes believers to depart from evil for their own sake but also out of a desire to honor and glorify God in all they do.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives, as stated in Jeremiah 32:40. He highlights the struggle of relying on one's own strength and the need for divine assistance to overcome sin and self. Simpson encourages listeners to seek the presence of God within them, offering rest and empowerment through the Holy Spirit. He reassures that true power comes not from oneself but from the Holy Spirit, which is sufficient for all challenges. The sermon calls for a deep reliance on God's Spirit to lead and guide us in our spiritual journey.

J.C. Philpot preaches about the contrast between the spiritually-minded child of God and the carnally-minded worldling, emphasizing the separation between the church and the world as ordained by God. He highlights the importance of a powerful, searching ministry that brings revival to the soul through affliction, a revival of the spirit of prayer, and a renewed faith in Christ. Philpot addresses the decline in the spirit of prayer, reading the word of God, and numbness of conscience as symptoms of spiritual slumber, urging believers to seek a revival of these vital aspects of faith.

Thomas Bradbury preaches on the divine revelation and inspiration found in the book of Ephesians, focusing on the goodness of God as a Covenant Father to His children in Christ Jesus. He emphasizes the unique nature of this epistle, highlighting the intimate relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit with the believers. Bradbury delves into the mental culture of the writer, Paul, and the significance of being sealed by the Holy Spirit as a pledge of our eternal inheritance. He concludes by discussing the purchased possession, symbolizing Christ's victory over Satan and His eternal reign over His redeemed people.

George Fox emphasizes the importance of turning to the light of Christ, which unites believers and reveals the truth about the world and its vanities. He encourages the faithful to meet together in this light, which brings peace with God and knowledge of His glory, leading to victory over worldly temptations. Fox highlights that in the light, believers are transformed into the likeness of God and are called to walk in love, unity, and truth, while remaining vigilant against the deceptions of the world. He reassures the faithful that by abiding in the light, they will experience God's promises and eternal life. Ultimately, he calls for perseverance in faith and mutual encouragement among believers.