In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being able to hear and recognize the voice of God. He compares Christians to a generation that is odd and different from the world. The speaker highlights the historical separation between the church and the world, but notes that in modern times, it has become difficult to distinguish between Christians and non-Christians. He concludes by stating that true Christians are those who are touched by God, hear His call, and respond to His message.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the process of receiving the word of God. He emphasizes the importance of being awakened to the danger of self-love and selfishness, and being convicted of one's sins. The preacher explains that when the Holy Spirit seals believers, they are able to receive the broadcast from the antenna of Calvary, which leads to repentance and faith. He also highlights the different types of faith, including head faith (intellectual ascent), dead faith (religious rituals), and heart faith (totality of being). The sermon encourages listeners to have a genuine, heartfelt faith in God.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Noah and his sin of getting drunk. The purpose of this story being recorded is to show the weakness of the flesh and to encourage the children of Israel in their journey to the land of Canaan. The preacher emphasizes that although we may not struggle with the same sin as Noah, we can still be displeasing to God if we live in the flesh. The sermon also touches on the misconception of life and the universe, highlighting the excessive spending on space exploration while neglecting spiritual matters.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the significance of being a child of God and highlights the divine intervention that occurs in the process of new birth. The common misconception of placing the responsibility of the new birth on man is addressed, with the speaker emphasizing that it is a result of God's intervention from heaven. The speaker also mentions the suffering that Mary, the mother of Jesus, experienced as a result of her obedience to God's word. The sermon concludes with the idea that the cross reveals the true thoughts and intentions of people's hearts.

This sermon delves into the crucial concept of being born again as emphasized in the Bible, highlighting the necessity of true repentance and understanding of sin for genuine salvation. It addresses the misconception of salvation based solely on good deeds or religious practices, stressing the foundational importance of being spiritually reborn through the Holy Spirit. The message draws from the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, illustrating that even a morally upright and religious person like Nicodemus needed to experience a spiritual rebirth to enter God's kingdom.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the condition of our spirit in our spiritual life. He asks the audience to reflect on the state of their spirit, whether it is filled with bitterness, unforgiveness, jealousy, or bondage. He encourages them to seek a spirit of love, courage, sound mind, wisdom, and humility. The speaker also highlights the significance of having a right spirit before entering into conferences or gatherings, as it determines our ability to receive grace and overcome the attacks of the enemy.

In this sermon, the preacher poses six questions to determine if someone has truly been born again. The questions include whether the Holy Spirit lives in them, if they have become a new creature, if they love the brethren and the church, if they love the word of God, and if they experience chastisement when they do wrong. The preacher references Hebrews 12:8, which states that those without chastisement are not true sons. He also shares personal anecdotes about individuals who made professions of faith and the importance of preaching on specific topics, such as sin and hail. The sermon concludes with a call for preachers to stand up.

This sermon emphasizes the profound relationship with God as our Father that is established through the Holy Spirit at the moment of spiritual birth. It highlights the importance of recognizing God as our Father through the lens of Calvary, rejecting the notion of revisiting past traumas for inner healing, and embracing the new identity as a child of God with supernatural possibilities. The sermon challenges believers to live out their new vocation in the kingdom of God with a transcendent perspective, understanding the violent spiritual battle for their place in the kingdom and the necessity of a desperate, violent pursuit of God's purpose.

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.

This sermon delves into the creation of man, the purpose of God in creating humanity, the choice between living for oneself or living for Christ, the battle between the spirit and the soul, and the importance of defeating the enemy in our lives to fulfill God's purpose. It emphasizes the need to live for Christ, even in the face of difficulties, and to allow the life of Christ within us to grow and mature, enabling us to be used by God to overcome the works of the enemy.

This sermon delves into the creation of man, the purpose of God in creating humanity, the struggle between the spirit and the soul, the importance of living for Christ, and the ultimate victory over the enemy through the life of Christ within believers. It emphasizes the choice between living for oneself or living for God, highlighting the need to surrender to Christ and allow His life to grow within, leading to maturity and victory over sin.

In this sermon, a father and son engage in a conversation about the purpose of life. The father repeatedly asks the son why they are alive, but the son is unable to provide an answer. The father attends his son's graduation and sees a sign that says "the search for truth," which he believes is the purpose of the university. The father continues to ask his son about his studies, hoping to find an answer to the question of why they are alive. The sermon concludes with the message that God, as a loving father, knows every aspect of our lives and is constantly working to guide us towards our unique purpose. The speaker emphasizes the importance of getting to know God in order to discover our true calling and achieve eternal life.

Watchman Nee addresses the latent psychic force within humanity, emphasizing that while Adam possessed miraculous abilities at creation, these powers became hidden after the fall. He warns that Satan seeks to control and exploit this latent power, leading to confusion between divine miracles and those produced by human psychic abilities. Nee highlights the importance of discerning between the workings of the Holy Spirit and the manipulations of the enemy, urging Christians to rely on God's spirit rather than their own soul power. He concludes by stressing the need for vigilance against deception in spiritual matters, as the enemy continues to exploit human abilities for his purposes.

John Nelson Darby explores the first epistle to the Corinthians, emphasizing the distinction between being 'sanctified in Christ Jesus' and merely calling on the name of the Lord. He highlights the importance of the local church in Corinth as a representation of the broader Christian community, addressing both their gifts and shortcomings. Darby notes that while the Corinthians were enriched with spiritual gifts, they lacked grace and were warned about their behavior. He underscores the faithfulness of God in confirming believers to the end, despite their current failings, and stresses the necessity of recognizing the true nature of wisdom and understanding in relation to God. Ultimately, he presents a comprehensive view of what it means to be a Christian, rooted in Christ's wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.

G.W. North emphasizes the glorious liberty of the sons of God, explaining that while believers experience spiritual freedom from sin and death, the physical body remains unredeemed until the resurrection. He highlights the importance of living in this liberty, which is a manifestation of God's love and predestined purpose for His children. North calls for believers to be spiritually alive and aware of the creation's groaning, urging them to embrace the Spirit's work in their lives to become intercessors. He stresses that true understanding of this liberty and the Spirit's role is essential for the church to fulfill its calling. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to recognize their identity as sons of God and to live in the fullness of the Spirit.

G.W. North emphasizes the transformative power of Christ's death and resurrection in the life of Paul, illustrating how Ananias' laying on of hands allowed Paul to receive the Holy Spirit, leading to his complete renewal. This act signified not just a change in Paul but a profound identification with Christ's death to sin, enabling him to live a new life free from the dominion of sin. North explains that this identification is essential for all believers, as it connects them to the redemptive work of Christ, allowing them to partake in His death and resurrection. The sermon highlights the necessity of the Holy Spirit in this process, as He empowers believers to live in accordance with God's righteousness. Ultimately, North conveys that true salvation involves both the death to sin and the life of Christ operating within us.

Oswald J. Smith emphasizes the necessity of the Holy Spirit's power for effective ministry, arguing that true success in evangelism comes not from talent but from divine empowerment. He reflects on the historical impact of the Spirit on the apostles and the need for modern ministers to seek this same anointing through deep prayer and humility. Smith warns against relying on human abilities, asserting that without the Spirit, ministry is ineffective and lacks spiritual fruit. He calls for a return to earnest prayer and a genuine pursuit of the Holy Spirit's presence to witness true conversions and revival. The sermon serves as a challenge to preachers to evaluate their reliance on the Spirit for their effectiveness in ministry.

Oswald J. Smith shares his heartfelt yearning for revival, recounting his personal experiences and struggles during the years 1917 and 1918. He emphasizes the necessity of Holy Spirit conviction and the power of prayer in achieving true revival, expressing his deep desire for souls to be saved and transformed. Through his diary entries, he reflects on his failures in prayer and service, while also celebrating moments of breakthrough and the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of individuals. Smith's journey illustrates the importance of persistent prayer, humility, and reliance on God's power to bring about lasting change. He concludes with a fervent plea for God to pour out His Spirit and ignite a revival that leads to genuine repentance and salvation.

T. Austin-Sparks explores the relationship between Elisha and the sons of the prophets, emphasizing their spiritual immaturity and the need for true understanding of God's ways. He highlights the transition from priestly to prophetic ministry, where the sons of the prophets were trained to declare God's mind directly, contrasting their initial flippancy towards Elisha with their eventual recognition of his authority. Sparks warns against spiritual pride and the dangers of relying on human reasoning rather than the power of resurrection life embodied in Elisha. He illustrates the necessity of spiritual discernment and the importance of being grounded in Christ to fulfill their prophetic ministry effectively. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deeper acceptance of the implications of resurrection life in the believers' lives.

Watchman Nee emphasizes the transformative power of regeneration through faith in Jesus Christ, explaining that when a sinner believes in Him, they are spiritually reborn and receive eternal life. This regeneration establishes an unbreakable relationship between God and the believer, akin to that of a father and son, ensuring that once saved, a believer remains saved forever. Nee highlights that the Holy Spirit enters the believer's spirit, mingling God's eternal life with theirs, which cannot be lost. He contrasts the believer's former state 'in the flesh' with their new identity 'in the spirit,' affirming that this new birth is a divine act of God through the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, the believer's spirit is alive because of righteousness, despite the body's mortality due to sin.

Watchman Nee emphasizes that true deliverance from the flesh comes through the cross of Christ. He explains that while regeneration occurs through belief in Jesus' substitutional death, believers must also experience co-crucifixion with Christ to overcome the flesh's desires. Nee highlights that the flesh cannot be educated or cleansed but must be crucified, allowing believers to walk in the Spirit. He encourages those new in faith to understand the significance of the cross and the necessity of dying to the flesh to live victoriously. Ultimately, the path to freedom from the flesh is through identifying with Christ's death and resurrection.

Watchman Nee discusses the distinction between being spiritual and being soulish, emphasizing that after regeneration, believers possess both a soulish life and a spiritual life. He explains that while the spiritual life is strong, the soulish life often dominates unless one willingly surrenders it to allow the Holy Spirit to operate fully. A spiritual Christian lives by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, while a soulish Christian remains influenced by the mind and emotions, failing to draw strength from the spiritual life. The sermon highlights the necessity of allowing God's nature to rule over our being for spiritual growth.

John Gill preaches on the doctrine of sanctification, emphasizing that it is a progressive work initiated by regeneration and carried out by the Holy Spirit. He explains that true sanctification is distinct from mere moral virtue or external conformity, as it involves a transformation of the heart and mind, leading to a life that reflects God's holiness. Gill highlights that sanctification is essential for salvation, as it prepares believers for communion with God and is a mark of their election and redemption. He also discusses the roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the sanctification process, underscoring that it is ultimately God's work in the believer's life.

John Gill addresses the corruption of human nature, emphasizing that all individuals inherit a depraved nature from Adam's sin. He argues that this universal corruption is acknowledged by both heathens and scripture, asserting that no one is born pure and that all are under the dominion of sin. Gill explains that this inherent sinfulness manifests in every aspect of human life, from thoughts to actions, and highlights the necessity of redemption through Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. He concludes that understanding this corruption is crucial for recognizing the need for salvation and the transformative power of God's grace.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the ongoing conflict between the natural and supernatural realms, arguing that what humanity often deems 'natural' is, from God's perspective, 'unnatural.' He highlights the necessity of supernatural intervention for redemption, beginning with the miraculous birth of Christ, which signifies a new order of humanity. Sparks asserts that the works of Christ, including His miracles, are not merely acts of power but profound signs that reveal His divine nature and authority. The sermon underscores that true salvation and transformation can only come through the supernatural, as the natural man cannot comprehend the things of the Spirit. Ultimately, the message calls for recognition of the supernatural in both the birth and works of Christ as essential to understanding the fullness of the Gospel.