In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the prodigal son to illustrate God's love for the lost. He asks the audience to put themselves in the shoes of a father whose son chooses a life of sin and rebellion. The preacher emphasizes the father's integrity and the son's decision to distance himself from that integrity. The sermon highlights the contrast between God's love and mercy for sinners and the lack of compassion shown by the religious leaders of the time. Overall, the sermon aims to reveal a glimpse of God's heart and his overwhelming love for the lost.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God alone for healing, comfort, and faith, even in the face of cruelty and challenges. It shares the inspiring story of John Wesley's unwavering faith amidst persecution and how God used him to bring a town to salvation. The sermon highlights how God can use difficult circumstances, even thorns in the flesh like people or family members, to strengthen our faith and lead us to greatness.

This sermon delves into the concept of the profit motive and the story of Esau trading his birthright for a bowl of pottage, highlighting the temptation to prioritize immediate gains over eternal blessings. It emphasizes the value of faith heritage and the danger of undervaluing spiritual blessings for temporary satisfaction. The speaker urges against falling into the trap of worldly gains at the expense of losing out on the priceless salvation and empowerment offered by God.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of embracing the cross of Christ, highlighting the necessity of self-denial, taking up one's cross, and following Jesus. It addresses the tendency to avoid the cross, the offense it brings, and the need to prioritize spiritual matters over earthly concerns. The speaker warns against being enemies of the cross and encourages a deep commitment to following Christ despite societal pressures and temptations.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a close relationship with God. He compares it to the intimacy between Abraham and God, as well as the Apostle John leaning on Jesus' bosom. The speaker highlights that many Christians lack God's heart for the world because they have not gotten close enough to Him. He emphasizes that knowing and loving God requires investing one's life and being willing to give up everything. The sermon also addresses the need for a genuine relationship with Jesus, as well as the consequences of living a spiritually bankrupt life. The speaker quotes from Isaiah 55, urging listeners to seek God and not waste their efforts on things that do not satisfy. The sermon concludes with a powerful statement from George Whitfield, highlighting the importance of preaching about a real and felt Christ.

Mike Bickle addresses the challenges of responding to reproach and slander, emphasizing that such trials are opportunities for growth and spiritual promotion. He encourages believers to maintain a proper perspective, respond with love, and not yield to fear or anxiety when facing accusations. Bickle highlights that these experiences can reveal personal deficiencies and strengthen one's character, ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with God. He reminds the congregation that standing for truth may lead to slander, but it is a privilege to bear reproach for Christ's sake. The sermon concludes with a call to respond in love and prayer rather than engaging in a spirit of accusation.

J. Wilbur Chapman preaches about the presence of enemies in the life of a good man, emphasizing that having enemies is a sign of being a friend of God. He illustrates this with an old Roman custom where victorious soldiers would feast in the presence of their bound enemies. Chapman highlights that our worst enemies often come from within, such as temper, pride, and unholy thoughts, but through complete submission to Christ, we can experience deliverance and victory over them.