In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of being lost on a mountain controlled by terrorists. They prayed for direction and heard a bell and a little boy's voice leading them to a village called San Mateo. Despite the fear of potential danger, they followed the boy and entered the village. The speaker then discusses the concept of the bondage of the will, explaining that a lost person cannot respond to God just as a dead person cannot respond to a doctor. They also talk about the importance of having a willing heart and how God changes and strengthens believers. The sermon concludes with the speaker emphasizing that heaven will not be boring because of the continuous joy and delight in the presence of God.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the book of Daniel. He emphasizes that every trial in our lives is a missionary trial, meant to showcase God's redemption. The preacher highlights the importance of Christians walking in liberty with the Son of God, as it attracts others who are looking in. He also mentions Nebuchadnezzar's dream of two kingdoms, with the second part of the dream symbolizing the destruction of the worldly kingdom and the establishment of God's kingdom. The sermon encourages young Christians to resist the allure of the world and not bow down to its pressures.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the encounter between Joshua and the captain of the Lord's host. Joshua is surprised to see a man with a drawn sword standing opposite him near Jericho. The man reveals himself as the captain of the host of the Lord and instructs Joshua to remove his sandals because he is standing on holy ground. The preacher emphasizes that this encounter was a real and frightening experience for Joshua, highlighting the importance of being open to God's surprises in our lives. The sermon also briefly mentions the key events in Israel's redemptive history, including the crossing of the Jordan, the establishment of the base at Gilgal, the taking of Jericho, and the defeat and subsequent victory at Ai.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses a passage from the book of Joshua where Joshua encounters a man with a drawn sword. Joshua asks if the man is on their side or the enemy's side, but the man responds that he is the captain of the host of the Lord. Joshua falls on his face and asks what the Lord has to say to him. The preacher emphasizes that only Jesus can lead us to Jesus and highlights two principles that Joshua learned that day: surrendering everything to God and being transparent and true to oneself.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's will and allowing Him to work in our lives. He uses the analogy of a person wriggling and kicking against God's plan, and encourages listeners to submit to His leading. The speaker also discusses the power of the Word of God, describing it as a sharp sword that can discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. He highlights the need for our whole being - spirit, soul, and body - to be surrendered to God.

Charles Finney emphasizes the necessity of faith over works in the pursuit of sanctification, arguing that many Christians mistakenly rely on their own efforts to achieve holiness rather than fully embracing Christ's role as their Savior and sanctifier. He critiques the 'religion of works' that leads believers to think they can earn God's favor through good deeds or preparatory distress, rather than coming to Christ as they are. Finney calls for a radical shift in understanding, urging Christians to receive Jesus in all His functions, including as their King and source of wisdom, to truly overcome sin and grow in holiness. He warns that without this complete reliance on Christ, the Church will remain spiritually stagnant and ineffective. Ultimately, he encourages believers to draw upon the promises of God found in Scripture for their sanctification and spiritual growth.

Thomas Bradbury preaches about the believers' union with Christ, emphasizing that all wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption come from God through Christ Jesus. He highlights the covenant relationship between God and His chosen ones, where God reveals His covenant to those who fear Him. Bradbury explains that those in Christ are secure, saved, and blessed, and that their salvation is solely based on Christ's work and not on human efforts. He delves into the struggles of the flesh versus the spirit, the ongoing sanctification process, and the ultimate glorification of believers in Christ.

J.C. Philpot preaches on the profound declaration made by Jesus Christ about eternal life being found in knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent. This knowledge is not merely intellectual, but a deep, spiritual revelation that leads to possessing life everlasting. The sermon emphasizes that true eternal life begins on earth, sown in grace and harvested in glory, through a personal and intimate knowledge of God and Jesus Christ. Philpot highlights the exclusive and precious nature of this knowledge, which is a divine gift granted only to those chosen by the Father, and its critical role in salvation and eternal happiness.

Thomas Bradbury preaches about the profound truth that believers are dead to self and alive in Christ, hidden and secure in God. He emphasizes the importance of being taught by God and led by the Holy Spirit to fully understand and experience the depths of God's love and salvation. Bradbury highlights the necessity of being dead to the world and alive to God through Jesus Christ, finding true life and purpose in Him alone.

J.C. Philpot preaches on the eternal God being our refuge and the everlasting arms underneath us, promising to thrust out the enemy before us and charging us to destroy them. He explains the significance of God as our refuge in the midst of trials, afflictions, and temptations, emphasizing the need to fully surrender our sins to God. Philpot highlights the eternal nature of God's love, wisdom, and power, and encourages believers to trust in the Lord's strength to overcome their enemies within. The sermon beautifully illustrates the journey of grace from seeking refuge in God to destroying our sinful nature with His help.

Jonathan Edwards preaches about how gracious affections arise from the mind being enlightened to understand divine things. Holy affections are not merely emotional but are rooted in spiritual knowledge and understanding of God and Christ. Affections that do not stem from spiritual enlightenment are not genuine. Spiritual understanding is a supernatural discernment of divine things that natural men do not possess, and it primarily involves perceiving the beauty and excellence of God's moral perfection.