In this sermon, Brother Stephen Combs emphasizes the faithfulness, mercy, and love of God. He encourages the congregation to trust in God's ability to transform their lives, just as He transformed the apostle John into the apostle of love. Combs reads from the Gospel of John, specifically chapter 1, where John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God. He also references Matthew chapter 4, where the apostle Paul, despite his old age and physical limitations, urges believers to love one another. Combs concludes by highlighting the power of God to use individuals with different temperaments and personalities for His glory.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the essential apprenticeship unto the kingdom of God. He focuses on the significance of Jesus choosing twelve disciples, highlighting the diversity among them and the discipline they underwent. The speaker emphasizes the symbolism of the twelve foundations and apostles in the book of Revelation, representing a solid basis for the everlasting Kingdom. The sermon also touches on the number twelve as a representation of heavenly and earthly government, embodied in Jesus' acts.

This sermon focuses on how Jesus chose imperfect individuals as his apostles, highlighting their past failures and shortcomings. It emphasizes that the Scriptures are meant for our encouragement, not discouragement, and that even those who seem like failures can be transformed by God. The sermon also warns against missing out on God's plans due to clever deceit or hidden sins, using Judas Iscariot as an example.

Mike Bickle emphasizes the profound intimacy with God that John the Apostle experienced, highlighting John's threefold identity as the disciple whom Jesus loved, the one who leaned on Jesus' heart, and the one who received the secrets of God. Bickle urges believers to pursue this same intimacy, recognizing that the primary reward is not earthly achievements but the love and presence of God. He contrasts the secondary rewards that often distract believers with the primary reward of knowing and experiencing God's heart. Bickle encourages the congregation to align their mindset with biblical truths to overcome spiritual burnout and disillusionment, just as John did throughout his life.

Mike Bickle discusses the transformative journey of the Apostle John, emphasizing his evolution from a 'son of thunder' marked by pride to the 'apostle of love' through encounters with God's heart. Bickle highlights the common struggles of believers today, such as burnout and spiritual dullness, and stresses the importance of having a kingdom mindset to experience spiritual renewal. He illustrates how John's identity as the 'disciple whom Jesus loved' reflects a deep understanding of God's love and the necessity of leaning into that love for spiritual growth. The sermon encourages believers to prioritize their relationship with God as their primary reward, rather than secondary blessings, and to boldly seek the secrets of God's heart.

John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of companionship and unity among believers, highlighting the benefits of dwelling together in love and mutual support as opposed to isolation. He delves into the significance of Andrew's immediate sharing of the good news about Jesus with his brother Simon, showcasing the eagerness and zeal in spreading the message of Christ. Chrysostom also discusses the gradual revelation of Jesus' divinity through prophecies and the power of naming individuals in the Bible, such as Simon being called Cephas. Furthermore, he reflects on the honor and responsibility of being called Christians, urging believers to live up to the dignity of the title by imitating Christ in their actions and attitudes towards wealth and possessions.

Daniel Steele preaches about the life of the apostle John, highlighting his close relationship with Jesus as a first cousin, his youthful enthusiasm, intense insight, and special favor from the Lord. John, along with his brother James, possessed a fiery temperament and were known as 'sons of thunder' for their swift and vehement proclamation of the truth. John's perspective was focused on the divine side of events, seeing everything as contributing to the manifestation of the sons of God, the hope of the world, based on his personal experiences and revelations of the Son of God.