In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of reaching out to the billions of people who have never heard the name of Jesus and are on their way to hell. He encourages listeners to take responsibility and make a difference in the world. The speaker shares a story of how a simple gospel tract led to the establishment of a church and highlights the impact that even small actions can have. He also challenges the audience to examine their materialistic and self-centered lifestyles and consider how they can use their resources to support mission work.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of applying the teachings of the Bible to our daily lives. He criticizes the exaggerated and artificial way some preachers speak, urging for a more genuine and authentic approach. The preacher highlights the division between the soul and spirit, as mentioned in Hebrews 4:12, and challenges the audience to understand and embrace this concept. He also emphasizes the significance of Jesus' repeated statement about being born again, suggesting that the devil tries to make people ignore it.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining a connection with God throughout our daily lives. He highlights the trap of separating our spiritual life from our normal life and reminds us that everything we have is a gift from God. The speaker also addresses the belief that we have a right to physical health and prosperity, cautioning against the health, wealth, and prosperity movement. He then focuses on the teachings of Jesus about losing our lives for His sake and finding eternal life. The sermon concludes with a mention of upcoming topics, including hearing the voice of God and praying without ceasing.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of hearing the voice of God and being connected with Christ. He emphasizes the need to renew our thinking patterns and let go of our old ways of life. The speaker highlights how Jesus motivated people with love rather than threats, and challenges the audience to examine their own behavior towards their spouses and children. He also mentions the misconception of thinking that selfishness and greed will bring happiness, when in reality, losing our lives for Christ's sake leads to true fulfillment. The sermon concludes with the reminder that although we are born of God, we still need to continually cleanse ourselves in order to remain receptive to God's voice.

This sermon from 1 Chronicles focuses on the story of David bringing back the Ark of God, highlighting the importance of seeking God's ways and submitting to His will rather than relying on human methods or wisdom. It emphasizes the need to follow Jesus and submit to His lordship, comparing rowing (self-effort) to sailing (submission to God's leading) in the Christian life. The speaker warns against dedicating our lives to God in a way that takes over His work, stressing the significance of abiding in Christ and allowing Him to lead us.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of healthy biblical doctrine and loving relationships within the body of Christ. It highlights the significance of small groups in fostering these relationships and the need for believers to strive together in prayer, wrestle against spiritual battles, and find rest and refreshment in community. The message encourages participation in small groups for mutual encouragement, sharing burdens, and multiplying joys in the journey of faith.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of allowing God to speak and move in our lives, rather than relying on our own efforts and strategies. He challenges the notion that ministry requires worldly success and recognition, stating that true ministry is found in serving others and waiting on God. The speaker then references the story of Lazarus in John chapter 11, highlighting how Jesus' powerful word brought liberation and resurrection to a man who was bound by death. He warns against living a self-directed life focused on personal gain, stating that such a life is temporary and ultimately leads to loss. Instead, he encourages listeners to surrender their lives to God and embrace a faith that is willing to go through the fire of service.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of reaching out to the billions of people who have never heard the name of Jesus and are on their way to hell. He encourages listeners to take responsibility and make a difference in the world. The speaker shares a story of how a simple gospel tract led to the establishment of a church and highlights the impact that even small actions can have. He also challenges the audience to examine their materialistic and self-centered lifestyles and consider how they can use their resources to support mission work.

This sermon emphasizes the call for self-denial in pursuing satisfaction in God, highlighting the need to deny oneself, take up the cross, and follow Jesus to find true life. It explores the concept that self-denial is not to limit pleasure in God but to prevent seeking pleasure elsewhere, combating the corruption of the human heart. The message stresses the ongoing necessity of self-denial to avoid being consumed by worldly pleasures and to embrace Christian joy through renouncing lesser goods for greater ones.

In this sermon, K.P. Johannon emphasizes the need for true discipleship and a genuine encounter with the real Christ of the New Testament. He challenges believers to examine their born-again experience and question whether it has led to personal sacrifice, separation from the world, and a hatred for sin. Johannon calls for a change in thinking and a reality check, urging Christians to live out their faith in a way that impacts the millions of people who do not know Christ. He references Luke 14:26, where Jesus calls his followers to love him more than their own family and even their own lives in order to be true disciples.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the 40 days that Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. He explains that during this time, Jesus trained His disciples to shift their focus from external things to internal revelation, from the flesh to the Holy Spirit, and from the law to life. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a turbulent airplane ride to illustrate the need for Christians to rise above fear and rely on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by urging the audience to prioritize their personal encounter with the Lord and the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit.

In this sermon by Basilia Shlink, the speaker shares a personal experience of building a chapel and motherhouse for a sisterhood. The project was challenging and demanding, but through prayer and commitment to Jesus, they found strength and joy in sacrificing their own lives for the work. The speaker emphasizes the importance of laying down one's life for the sake of Jesus and for the brethren, referencing the Bible verse 1 John 3:16. The sermon encourages listeners to embrace sacrifice and find blessings and abundant fruit in giving up and losing for the sake of Christ.

In this sermon, the speaker shares stories of individuals who have experienced suffering and how it has shaped their faith. One example is Dr. Rosevere, a white woman who was captured and brutally beaten during a rebellion in the Congo. Despite her pain, she found solace in the belief that she was sharing in the fellowship of Christ's suffering. The speaker also discusses a conversation with Adrian Rogers, who believed that the turning point in his ministry was the loss of his baby boy. The sermon emphasizes the importance of suffering in the Christian life, drawing from biblical passages that highlight Christ's own suffering and the lessons learned through it.

Zac Poonen emphasizes the second condition of discipleship, which is to hate our own self-life as Jesus taught. This involves denying ourselves, taking up our cross daily, and putting to death the self-life inherited from Adam. Our self-life, also known as 'the flesh', is the main enemy of the life of Christ, tempting us to seek our own gain, honor, pleasure, and way. Jesus reiterated the importance of hating our own life six times in the gospels, highlighting the need to give up our rights, privileges, reputation, ambitions, and interests to truly follow Him.

In this sermon on love, the preacher delves into the concept of 'phileo' love, which is a friendship type of love based on emotions and personal attachment. 'Phileo' is a love that expects a response and is often seen in relationships where there is mutual affection and delight. This type of love is described as a warm affection that requires attention and thrives on a reciprocal nature. While 'phileo' love is conditional and based on finding qualities in another person admirable, 'agapao' love is selfless and originates from a sense of the preciousness of the object loved.

Zac Poonen preaches about the danger of being led astray from devotion to Christ by the deceitfulness of Satan, who disguises himself as an angel of light. He warns against pursuing righteousness like the Pharisees without truly seeking God's interests and walking in the light of His Word. The essence of salvation lies in being saved from 'seeking our own', as seen in the contrast between the Old Testament gospel of personal blessings and the New Testament gospel of God's purposes and heavenly things.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the call of Jesus in Mark 8:34, urging believers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. He challenges the audience to reflect on their ambitions and the true value of their souls, highlighting that worldly gains are meaningless compared to eternal life. Smith explains that true fulfillment comes from submitting to God's will and losing one's life for Christ's sake, which ultimately leads to finding true identity. He encourages believers to stand firm in their faith, even in a world that may ridicule them for their beliefs.

Chuck Smith discusses the concept of the 'Death March' in relation to humanity's struggles and Christ's sacrifice. He highlights the plight of the four lepers and Esther's courageous declaration, emphasizing that while many face death due to their own sins, Christ's death march was for the sins of others. Smith points out that Jesus was abandoned by most of His followers during this time, yet He understood the true significance of His sacrifice and the promise of resurrection. He concludes by urging listeners to embrace their own 'death march' by dying to self in order to find true life in Christ.

John Wesley expounds on Matthew 16, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the signs of the times and the true nature of Christ's mission. He warns against the leaven of false doctrine and the spiritual blindness caused by worldly desires. Wesley highlights Peter's confession of Christ and the significance of self-denial and taking up one's cross to follow Jesus. He stresses that true discipleship requires a willingness to lose one's life for Christ's sake to gain eternal life. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the ultimate authority of Christ and the hope of His return.

Ignatius of Antioch, in his letter to the Church in Rome, expresses his desire to see them and hopes to be able to greet them as a prisoner in Christ Jesus. He urges the Church not to prevent him from attaining martyrdom, desiring to be sacrificed to God and become a pure bread of Christ. Ignatius emphasizes his willingness to die for God, fighting against the temptations of the world and seeking true life in Jesus Christ through martyrdom.

Paul Bramsen emphasizes the importance of commitment in following Jesus, drawing parallels between the Qur'an and the Bible in how Jesus called for unwavering dedication from His disciples. Jesus challenged His followers to prioritize Him above all else, even above their own lives, in order to be true helpers in the work of God. Despite the growing opposition and danger, Jesus' disciples remained committed, with most of them standing by Him through His arrest, trial, and crucifixion, showcasing their deep loyalty and faith.

John Nelson Darby explores the profound themes in Luke 9, emphasizing the identity of Jesus as the Son of Man and the necessity of self-denial for His followers. He highlights the significance of the Transfiguration, where Jesus reveals His glory, and the call for disciples to take up their cross daily. Darby stresses the importance of faith in recognizing Christ's power and the need to prioritize spiritual over earthly ties, illustrating the rejection Jesus faced and the implications for those who follow Him. The sermon concludes with a call to embrace the cross and the heavenly calling, reminding believers of the eternal significance of their choices in light of Christ's sacrifice.

J.H. Newman preaches on the dangers of being rich and living a luxurious life without caring for the poor, emphasizing the need for repentance, mortification, and self-denial to lead a Christian life. He highlights the importance of fasting, temperance, and dedicating oneself to God through prayer, alms, and selfless service. Newman urges clergy members to sanctify themselves first, to be zealous in their ministry, patient with their flock, and to avoid complacency or neglect in their duties. He stresses the significance of setting a holy example in speech, conduct, and the management of church resources, always keeping in mind their accountability to God.

David Wilkerson challenges us to expand our understanding of life by embracing the paradox of losing our lives to truly find them, as Jesus teaches in John 12:25. He emphasizes that to follow Christ, we must 'hate' our current way of living, not in a literal sense, but by rejecting our preoccupations with worldly concerns and immaturity. The sermon encourages believers to cry out for a deeper, more meaningful life in God's kingdom, highlighting that true transformation comes from a desperate hunger for God. Wilkerson reminds us that spiritual giants often emerge from crises that lead them to despise their former selves and seek a life of power and victory in Christ.

G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the individual application of Jesus' teachings in Luke 14, where Jesus critiques the social behaviors of the Pharisees during a Sabbath meal. He highlights the importance of humility and genuine hospitality, urging guests to seek the lowest places and hosts to invite the marginalized rather than those who can repay them. Morgan illustrates that many admire the Kingdom of God but make excuses to avoid entering it, revealing a disconnect between admiration and action. He warns that legitimate pursuits can become sinful when they distract from the highest calling of the Kingdom. Ultimately, he calls for a complete surrender to Christ, as true discipleship requires prioritizing the Kingdom above all else.