This sermon emphasizes the powerful story of a woman by the River Ganges who tragically sacrificed her child in a desperate attempt to find forgiveness and solutions. It highlights the importance of sharing the message of Jesus' forgiveness and love, preventing such heartbreaking actions. The narrative is paralleled with Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, showcasing His deep concern for the lost and the urgency of sharing the Gospel with those who are in darkness and unaware of God's love.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking Jesus in everyday situations, allowing Him to transform our lives and fill us with His nature. Through the story of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding, the speaker highlights the need to admit our failures, ask for God's help, believe in His power to change us, and confess our sins. The message encourages a deepening relationship with Christ, leading to a life that glorifies Him and blesses others.

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.

Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the significance of recognizing the gift of God and understanding who Jesus is in our lives. He explains that true satisfaction comes from drinking the living water that Jesus offers, which quenches our deepest thirst and transforms our pursuit of purpose into a relationship with God. The sermon highlights that knowing God is the highest good, and through this knowledge, we can discover our purpose in life. Beach encourages believers to seek God above all else, as true fulfillment and understanding of life's purpose stem from a deep relationship with Him.

Samuel Davies preaches about the nature and danger of making light of Christ and salvation, emphasizing the need to value and earnestly pursue a saving interest in Jesus. He highlights how individuals often neglect the blessings of the gospel, despite the immense love and sacrifice Christ has shown towards them. Davies urges the congregation to consider their thoughts, actions, and affections towards Christ, pointing out the folly of prioritizing worldly pleasures over eternal salvation. He warns of the consequences of disregarding Christ, stressing the importance of awakening to the reality of judgment and the urgency of seeking a genuine relationship with the Savior.

John Brown preaches about the three-fold makeup of man, emphasizing the inseparable connection between the body, soul, and spirit, and how satisfying one cannot satisfy the other. He highlights the deep thirst within every person for God, explaining that Jesus offers the ultimate satisfaction for this need by providing living water that gushes out of believers' innermost being through the Holy Spirit. Brown challenges the congregation to examine if the Holy Spirit is truly overflowing in their lives, indicating a submission to the power of God's Spirit.

J.C. Ryle emphasizes that true happiness is found in a relationship with God, as expressed in Psalm 144:15. He recounts a confrontation between an atheist and an old woman who challenges him to consider his own happiness, highlighting that mere external appearances of joy do not equate to true contentment. Ryle outlines essential elements for genuine happiness, warns against common misconceptions, and ultimately concludes that only a true Christian can experience lasting joy, rooted in faith and a right relationship with Christ. He urges readers to seek happiness through repentance and faith in Jesus, as true fulfillment comes from being aligned with God's will.

St. Seraphim of Sarov emphasizes the importance of acquiring the Holy Spirit of God as the true aim of the Christian life, surpassing mere external religious practices. He explains that good deeds done for Christ's sake bring the fruits of the Holy Spirit, while those done for other reasons lack the grace of God. St. Seraphim illustrates the necessity of prayer in acquiring the Holy Spirit, highlighting its power to bring God's grace and communicate with Him. He urges believers to trade spiritually in virtues, accumulating heavenly riches through prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and other good deeds, all aimed at acquiring the abundant gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Ray Comfort shares his struggles with fear, particularly when faced with intimidating individuals he refers to as 'the man in the white cravat.' Despite his fears, he emphasizes the importance of sharing the Gospel boldly and not being hindered by intimidation or self-doubt, drawing inspiration from Jesus' example of injecting eternity into temporal conversations. Comfort recounts various encounters where he overcame his fears to share his faith, highlighting the urgency of reaching out to others with the message of salvation, regardless of personal fears or perceived barriers.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the joy of finding the lost, as illustrated in Luke 15, where the lost sinner is sought by Christ. He discusses the futility of seeking fulfillment outside of God, highlighting how people often waste their God-given resources on temporary pleasures, leading to spiritual emptiness. The sermon reflects on the moment of realization when one 'comes to himself' and recognizes the need for God's love and provision. Smith encourages listeners to confront their fears about returning to God, assuring them of His welcoming nature. Ultimately, the message is about the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.

Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the true pleasantness of being a child of God, contrasting the fleeting and false pleasures of the unconverted with the enduring joy found in Christ. He illustrates how, despite Christ's sorrows, He maintained a holy joy, and similarly, believers can experience profound joy amidst their struggles. M'Cheyne argues that true happiness comes from forgiveness, sanctification, and the eternal nature of God's promises, encouraging believers to live joyfully and to recognize the folly of seeking pleasure apart from Christ. He warns the unconverted of the temporary nature of their joys and the impending judgment they face without Christ.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the foundation of divine love is rooted in the concept of starting from zero, where human effort is insufficient and only God's intervention can bring about true transformation. He illustrates this through various biblical accounts, such as Nicodemus' need to be born again and the healing of the man at Bethesda, highlighting that God's love operates under the law of His glory, which is revealed through resurrection. The sermon stresses that we must recognize our spiritual bankruptcy and rely solely on Christ for life and sustenance, as true glory comes from God alone. Sparks concludes that our understanding of life and glory is contingent upon our faith in Christ, who is the source of all resurrection and life.