In this sermon, the speaker discusses the inner turmoil and self-disclosure experienced by the disciples of Jesus during the events leading up to his crucifixion. The prophecy of Simeon to Mary about the sword piercing her soul is seen as being fulfilled in the hearts of the disciples. The speaker emphasizes the importance of realizing our need for God's grace and salvation in our lives. The sermon also highlights the comforting fact that Jesus prayed for his disciples and continues to intercede for us, providing hope and assurance in difficult times.

This sermon delves into the heart of God as revealed through the life of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's Kingdom mysteries and seeing ourselves and God as intended. It explores the significance of Jesus coming to His own, praying for His disciples, and the unity among believers that brings glory to Christ. The message highlights the need to follow God's pattern in His Word, give attention to God's people, and keep them in relationship with God.

This sermon focuses on the profound claims of Jesus as the bread of life, water of life, and light of life, emphasizing that without Him, we cannot truly live. It delves into the importance of having a God-centered character and the necessity of a prayer life for spiritual growth and transformation. The sermon highlights Jesus' prayer for unity among believers and the significance of being chosen vessels of God.

This sermon reflects on the journey of 33 years, emphasizing the importance of looking back with gratitude and looking forward with hope. It highlights the need to compare ourselves with Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, rather than seeking worldly accomplishments. The sermon stresses the significance of surrendering to God, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and living a life that pleases the Father, focusing on unity, faith, and obedience.

This sermon emphasizes the oneness between Jesus and the Father, urging believers to strive for unity and humility in their relationship with God and each other. It challenges the congregation to move beyond superficial Christianity and embrace a deep, transformative faith that reflects the true presence of Christ in their lives. The speaker addresses the dangers of hypocrisy, lack of spiritual depth, and the need for genuine revival and repentance. The message highlights the importance of aligning one's thoughts, actions, and possessions with God's will, seeking a true unity that mirrors the unity between Jesus and the Father.

This sermon emphasizes the shift from an external righteousness based on the Old Covenant mentality to an inward righteousness of the New Covenant. It highlights the importance of seeking purity, inner transformation, and a wholehearted pursuit of God's kingdom. The speaker challenges the focus on external appearances, titles, and traditions, urging believers to prioritize their inner life, motives, and consistency in following Jesus.

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, the preacher reflects on a woman who drove her car to a river bridge and ended up in the hospital, hinting at her longing for something she never found. The preacher emphasizes the importance of coming to Jesus for rest and salvation, using the verse from Matthew 11:28-30. The preacher also references the story of Jesus turning water into wine in John chapter 2, highlighting the significance of Jesus' power to transform and bring joy. The sermon concludes with a reminder that in the presence of God, we can find both our lost and ruined condition and the perfect redemption through the seven drops of blood, symbolizing perfection.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of valuing communion and fellowship with God through prayer and reflection on the person of Jesus Christ. The speaker highlights the loneliness and sorrows that Jesus experienced during his time on earth, yet how God was glorified through his life. The sermon encourages listeners to recognize the voice of Jesus and approach his words with reverence and awe. The speaker also discusses the unity of believers and the power they have access to through Christ, urging them to delight in doing the will of God.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the hunger for knowledge that God has placed within us. He explains that we learn sequentially, acquiring knowledge one step at a time. This hunger for knowledge is expressed through the constant questioning of children, as they seek to understand the world around them. The speaker also emphasizes our limitations as finite beings compared to God's infinite knowledge. He concludes by highlighting the importance of recognizing our dependence on God and our inability to live His life on our own.

Charles Finney emphasizes the profound nature of Christian love, distinguishing between benevolence and complacency, and asserting that true love is the fulfillment of God's law. He explains that love can manifest as both an affection of the will and an involuntary emotion, and that perfect love leads to self-denial and obedience to God's will. Finney argues that love to our neighbor is intrinsically linked to love for God, and that all actions should stem from a heart filled with love, which is the essence of true Christianity. He warns against zeal without love, highlighting that genuine Christian zeal is characterized by kindness and a desire for unity rather than division. Ultimately, Finney calls for believers to strive for perfect love, which transforms both individual lives and society as a whole.

John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of the Lord's coming, highlighting that before Christ's arrival, there was little mention of heaven in scripture. He explains how Christ's presence brought a heavenly testimony and how believers should focus on heavenly things rather than earthly distractions. Darby reassures that the Lord Himself will descend from heaven, bringing hope and resurrection to His people, and encourages believers to live in anticipation of this glorious event. He stresses the importance of faith, love, and hope in the sight of God, and the need for believers to remain blameless until the Lord's return.

John Gill expounds on 1 John 2:2, emphasizing that Jesus is the propitiation for the sins of believers, Old Testament saints, and Gentiles, thus highlighting the universal scope of Christ's atonement. He clarifies that the term 'whole world' does not imply universal redemption for every individual but rather signifies a broader inclusion beyond the Jewish community. Gill argues that the comfort of Christ's advocacy and propitiation is specifically for those who believe, as the benefits of His sacrifice are received through faith. He addresses misconceptions about atonement in Jewish thought, contrasting it with the Christian understanding of Christ's role as the ultimate sacrifice. The sermon reassures believers of their justification and glorification through faith in Christ's sacrifice.

John Gill emphasizes the significance of Christ's intercession as a vital aspect of His priestly office, illustrating how Christ was appointed to intercede for His people, asking for their salvation and blessings from the Father. He explains that Christ's intercession is not only a present reality but has been active since before His incarnation, and it continues in heaven where He advocates for believers. Gill highlights that Christ intercedes specifically for the elect, ensuring their conversion, comfort, and ultimate glorification, while also detailing the types and prophecies that foreshadow this role. The sermon underscores the unique and perpetual nature of Christ's intercession, which is effective and essential for the believer's relationship with God.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes Jesus as our Model Intercessor, highlighting His unique role in praying for both sinners and the redeemed. He points out that Christ's prayer for forgiveness on the cross demonstrates His compassion for humanity, suggesting that if He prayed for sinners once, He continues to do so. Tozer explains that as the High Priest, Jesus intercedes effectively for those who believe in Him, while also praying for the lost world, which reflects His deep connection to humanity. This dual role of intercession underscores the importance of Christ's relationship with both the redeemed and the unsaved.

B.A. Cundiff delves into the topic of sanctification, exploring the different theories surrounding it. He discusses the relationship between original sin and conversion, emphasizing the need for repentance, faith, and the new birth. Cundiff highlights that conversion blots out actual sins, but does not remove original sin, leading to the understanding that sanctification is a separate process from conversion.

James Blaine Chapman delves into the theological distinctions between justification, regeneration, and adoption, emphasizing the prerequisites to holiness and the necessity of being restored to God's favor before seeking sanctification. He highlights the importance of being willing to obey God fully and walking in the light as conditions for cleansing and sanctification. Chapman stresses that those closest to God are the ones who first realize their need for sanctification, and encourages believers to claim their heritage and pray for refinement and sanctification.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the doctrine of eternal security, emphasizing the importance of understanding that once a person is saved, they can never be lost again. He addresses the misconceptions and misinterpretations of 'insecurity passages' in the Bible, highlighting that the believer's security is based on the unchangeable promises, power, and love of God. Chafer explains how the death, resurrection, intercession, and advocacy of Christ, along with the work of the Spirit, ensure the believer's eternal security, emphasizing that God's divine nature within the believer can never be disannulled.

Horatius Bonar emphasizes the dangers of loving the world, warning that its gain leads to the loss of the soul and that friendship with the world is enmity against God. He highlights that the world does not recognize or love Christ, and that believers are called to be separate from it, as it is ruled by Satan and filled with wickedness. Bonar urges Christians to focus on eternal treasures rather than the fleeting pleasures of this world, reminding them that their true home lies in the kingdom to come.

Thomas Bradbury preaches about the promise of the Holy Spirit given by Jesus to His disciples, emphasizing the Father's grace in sending the Comforter, the Saviour's intercession for His people, the Spirit's personality as the Spirit of truth, the world's ignorance and enmity towards the Spirit, and the Church's knowledge and love for the indwelling Spirit. Bradbury delves into the circumstances surrounding Jesus' words to His disciples, highlighting the humility and spiritual significance behind His actions. He draws parallels between the disciples' experiences and the spiritual truths revealed through the Holy Spirit's guidance.

Don Currin preaches on the biblical command for husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, emphasizing the sacrificial and unconditional love husbands are called to demonstrate. He challenges Christian men to reflect on whether they are truly loving their wives in the same manner that Christ loves His church, highlighting the importance of prayer, praise, purification, and preservation in expressing love towards one's wife. Drawing from biblical examples and exhortations, he urges husbands to spiritually nurture and protect their wives, mirroring the love and care Christ has for His bride.

John Follette emphasizes the transformative power of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, which brings to light both good and evil within us, leading to an interior revolution that should manifest externally. He highlights the Holy Spirit as the driving force behind God's work, from miracles in the Old Testament to preparing the Body of Christ for His ultimate plan. Follette stresses the importance of becoming witnesses unto God, submerged in the Spirit's power to be identified with Him, ultimately contributing to the building and completion of the mystical Body of Christ.

John Follette emphasizes the importance of touching Jesus when we struggle to understand the Bible, encouraging us to seek His will, know God, and understand His purpose through a deep fellowship with the Son of God. He highlights the uniqueness of each individual's prayer life, urging us to develop our own technique and method of prayer rather than relying on others. Follette reminds us that prayer is not about changing God or manipulating Him to act, but about aligning ourselves with His will and deepening our relationship with Him through conversation and intimacy.

Martin Luther preaches about the three walls built by the Romanists to defend themselves, hindering reform and causing corruption in Christendom. The first wall asserts the spiritual power's superiority over the temporal power, the second claims sole authority in interpreting Scriptures, and the third insists only the pope can call a council. Luther challenges these walls, emphasizing that all Christians are part of the spiritual estate and have the right to judge matters of faith. He calls for the removal of these walls to bring about true reform and uphold the authority of Scripture over man-made laws and traditions.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the significance of Christ's high priestly prayer in John 17:9, where Jesus states He prays specifically for His followers, not the world. Tozer clarifies that this does not imply Christ never prays for sinners, but rather highlights the context of His intercession as the High Priest who advocates for those who accept His atonement. He draws parallels to the Old Testament high priest, whose intercessions were limited to Israel, underscoring that Christ's prayer is for those who trust in Him. This sermon invites believers to understand the depth of Christ's intercession and the assurance it brings to those who are His own.