In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of keeping our minds focused on Jesus. He explains that when we keep our minds on Jesus, we are able to praise, love, and rejoice in Him, leading to victory in our Christian lives. The preacher also highlights the story of the thief on the cross who recognized Jesus' innocence and purity, and how this revelation led him to repent and ask for forgiveness. The sermon concludes with a reminder to express gratitude to the people God has used in our lives and to not take them for granted.

This sermon delves into the profound events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion, highlighting his obedience to the prompting of the Holy Spirit, fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, and the depth of his suffering on the cross. It emphasizes the importance of living by the leading of the Holy Spirit in every aspect of life, just as Jesus did, and the significance of recognizing God's specific plan for each individual. The sermon also draws lessons from Jesus' behavior towards those who ridicule him, his submission to God's will even in moments of deep suffering, and the restoration of his relationship with the Father. It concludes with the powerful impact of Jesus' sacrifice, symbolized by the tearing of the temple veil and the resurrection of saints, leading even a Roman centurion to acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and sins, drawing parallels between the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and the thief on the cross. It highlights the need to confess our sins, acknowledge our faults, and seek forgiveness from God, preparing ourselves for the judgment seat of Christ. The speaker urges listeners to focus on their own spiritual growth, learning from the thief's humility and readiness to take the blame, rather than blaming others. The message stresses the significance of being prepared for the second coming of Christ, encouraging a life of repentance and genuine transformation.

Zac Poonen preaches about the danger of justifying ourselves like the Pharisees, emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for our sins and mistakes without blaming others. He contrasts the Pharisee's self-justification with the humility of the thief on the cross who accepted his punishment. Poonen warns that those who justify themselves are on a path to destruction, as Jesus Himself condemned the Pharisees for their hypocrisy. He encourages believers to serve God with gratitude, holy fear, and brotherly love, seeking to cleanse themselves from Phariseeism and walk in godliness and mercy.

The preacher delves into the meaning of 'dikaios' which signifies manifesting right conduct in accordance with God's requirements, encompassing observable righteousness in all areas of life that cannot be condemned. This term is used in the New Testament to describe ethical behavior with integrity and uprightness, aligning with the law of rectitude. Believers are urged to live righteously, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, and to live sensibly, righteously, and godly in the present age.

K.P. Yohannan shares a powerful message about recovery after failure, emphasizing that it is not the magnitude of our sins that determines our restoration, but our response to them. He recounts the story of a well-known minister who fell into adultery but found redemption through sincere repentance and God's grace, contrasting it with others who falter in less significant ways and struggle to recover. Yohannan encourages honesty before God as the first step towards healing, followed by accepting His forgiveness and resisting the enemy's lies. He stresses the importance of believing in God's promises and the transformative power of faith in the journey of restoration. Ultimately, he reassures that God desires to turn our failures into something beautiful for His purposes.