In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from history and not repeating the mistakes of the past. He highlights the 400 years of captivity that the Israelites experienced under Pharaoh and how they failed to learn their lesson. The preacher also criticizes the ritualism and formality that had taken over their worship, emphasizing the need for true godliness. He calls on the audience to give their best to God and not prioritize worldly possessions or distractions. The sermon concludes with a warning about the current state of society, urging believers to stand up for righteousness and be willing to sacrifice for their faith.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the concept of dying to oneself in order to find spiritual power and fulfill the larger cause of Jesus Christ. He references the verse John 12:24, where Jesus talks about a kernel of wheat falling into the ground and dying to bring forth much fruit. The preacher emphasizes that this message is not just about Jesus' own death on the cross, but also about the need for believers to die to their own ambitions, plans, and personalities. He uses the story of Joseph in the Old Testament as an example of someone who had to die to various aspects of his life in order to fulfill God's purpose. The sermon concludes with a call to seek guidance from God and pray for a revival where many are converted.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for Christians in America to have a mindset of mission and to actively engage in spreading the gospel. He criticizes the complacency and welfare mindset that he believes is prevalent in American Christianity. The preacher urges believers to be rich in good works, ready to serve and communicate, and to lay down their lives for the sake of the gospel. He highlights the importance of being a doer of the word of God and emphasizes the need for Christians to shine their light through their good deeds. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and the need for believers to be prepared for His return.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the surpassing power of God that can overcome any challenges thrown against believers. He refers to verses 10 and 11, which talk about dying to oneself in order to find true life in Jesus. The speaker uses the analogy of tanks rolling over flower pots to illustrate the trials and difficulties believers face in life. Despite these challenges, the speaker encourages believers to trust in God's resurrection power and find encouragement in the fact that their own dying process can bring life to others.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a missionary who was brutally attacked while preaching the gospel. Despite the scars and the pain, this missionary continued to faithfully serve God. The speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer and encourages listeners to develop a disciplined prayer life. He also warns against mistaking obedience for legalism and urges believers to truly know and have a personal relationship with God. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the privilege of being born in a Christian home and the responsibility to support and pray for missionaries around the world.

In this sermon titled "Life Made Worth While" by Basil Eashling, the speaker emphasizes the need to build the kingdom of God in the midst of the growing darkness of our time. He highlights the concept of the narrow gate, explaining that only those who let go of their self-righteousness and worldly desires can enter into the kingdom of God. Sacrifice and love are emphasized as the keys to living out the heavenly kingdom and attracting others to it. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of repentance and recognizing our guilt towards God and others. Overall, the sermon encourages listeners to embrace a life of humility, sacrifice, and obedience to God's commandments in order to experience true and eternal life.

J.R. Miller emphasizes that true life is found in selfless love and sacrifice, illustrated by the parable of the grain of wheat, which must die to produce new life. He reflects on Jesus' own sacrifice, which seemed like a loss but became the source of hope and salvation for humanity. Miller warns against the temptation to prioritize personal comfort and ease over fulfilling our duties to others, asserting that in trying to save our lives, we ultimately lose them. He encourages believers to embrace the hard paths of service and love, as these lead to true fulfillment and eternal life. The sermon calls for a commitment to God's will over self-interest, highlighting that losing one's life in service is the path to true gain.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the critical importance of mentality in spiritual warfare, arguing that a wrong mindset can lead to defeat while a right mindset fosters victory. He warns against viewing Jesus merely as a source of personal gain, advocating instead for a mentality focused on giving everything to Him. Sparks also addresses misconceptions about the Christian life, the Church, ministries, and our relationships with others, urging believers to recognize their roles in the ongoing spiritual battle. He concludes that a proper understanding of oneself and others is essential for unity and effectiveness in the fight against spiritual adversaries.

Charles Finney emphasizes that true submission to God involves a complete surrender of selfish desires and a genuine acquiescence to His will, rather than a mere acceptance of punishment or indifference. He warns against the dangers of false hopes built on selfish motives and highlights that true submission requires obedience to God's moral law and a focus on the glory of God above personal interests. Finney explains that genuine submission is characterized by disinterested benevolence, where one's primary aim is to promote God's kingdom and the good of others, rather than seeking personal happiness. He concludes that true submission is essential for salvation and must be rooted in love for God and others, rather than fear of punishment or self-interest.

William M. Clow delves into the paradoxical statement of Jesus in Matthew 16:25, where saving one's life leads to losing it, and losing one's life for Christ's sake leads to finding it. He explains that Jesus is not referring to sacrificing a lower life for a higher one, but rather emphasizing a universal law of life where being eager to save life results in losing it, while being willing to lose it leads to finding it. This profound truth challenges the conventional wisdom of seeking self-preservation above all else.

Anton Bosch delves into the dangers of the modern gospel of self, emphasizing the absence of the concept of sacrifice and the focus on personal gain. He contrasts this with Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:1 to present our bodies as living sacrifices, highlighting that true sacrifice involves doing the hard things and giving up what we cherish most. Bosch stresses that only those transformed by the true gospel can make selfless decisions and surrender their lives for Christ, as Jesus taught in Luke 9:24 and John 12:24-25.

Selwyn Hughes preaches on the principle of self-sacrifice and losing one's life for the sake of Christ, emphasizing that true life and purpose are found in surrendering to God's will and serving others selflessly. He illustrates this with examples of a seed that must die to produce a harvest and a mother's sacrificial love for her child. Hughes highlights that sacrificial love is the most beautiful and elevating aspect of life, reflecting God's sacrificial nature seen in Jesus' death on the cross.

William MacDonald emphasizes the profound commitment of true discipleship to Jesus Christ, where life and death become secondary to glorifying the Lord. He reflects on the lives of martyrs like John and Betty Stam and Jim Elliot, who willingly surrendered their lives for the sake of Christ, embodying the principle that losing one's life for Jesus leads to true fulfillment. MacDonald argues that our lives do not belong to us, as they were bought with Christ's blood, and thus we should not cling to them selfishly. He encourages believers to adopt a martyr spirit, living fully for Christ, which ultimately leads to joy and eternal rewards. The sermon concludes with a call to prioritize eternal matters over worldly concerns, echoing the teachings of Jesus on the value of self-sacrifice.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the importance of having the right mentality in spiritual warfare, as outlined in 2 Corinthians 10:3-5. He warns against a self-centered approach to faith, where believers focus on what they can receive from Christ rather than what they can give to Him. Sparks highlights the need for Christians to recognize their role in a larger spiritual conflict, the true purpose of the Church, and the significance of ministries and relationships within the body of Christ. He encourages believers to cast down false imaginations and to bring every thought into obedience to Christ, fostering unity and purpose in the fight against spiritual adversaries.