In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the first verse of the book of Obadiah. The verse talks about a rumor from the Lord and an ambassador being sent to gather nations against Edom in battle. The speaker emphasizes the atmosphere of judgment and destruction that permeates the air in those Middle Eastern countries. The sermon is divided into three parts: the rumor heard among the people, the action set in motion among the nations, and the judgment that will be done to the heathen. The speaker also discusses the reverberating rumor that is sent from God against sin and heathenism, which will ultimately lead to the destruction of Edom.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of taking a stand against immoral influences in society. He shares a story about a man who took extreme measures to protest against movies, highlighting the need for Christians to speak out against such things. The preacher also condemns Playboy magazine and challenges anyone who doesn't see what's wrong with it to seek forgiveness from God. He encourages believers to be bold and unashamed in their faith, standing up for Jesus in all areas of life.

In this sermon, the speaker expresses his inability to fully comprehend and explain the significance of the chapter he is about to read. He emphasizes the importance of preserving the message that God has given him, even though he may not fully understand it himself. The speaker mentions a desire for a deeper understanding of the scriptures, comparing it to a hunger for knowledge. He encourages the audience to invest time and money in a "miracle school" that will help them become more knowledgeable and prepared in their faith.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing and sharing the story of Jesus. They question whether believers truly love to tell the story and are passionate about sharing it with others. The speaker encourages deep personal study of the Bible to truly know the story of salvation and rescue through Jesus Christ. They also emphasize the need to respond to this story and make it our own, as well as the responsibility to share it with those who do not know it.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dangers of getting caught up in the excitement and emotions of worldly competitions, such as sports games. He uses the example of a recent football game that everyone was talking about at his workplace. The preacher emphasizes that even though people may exalt themselves and feel secure, God can bring them down and execute judgment upon them. He also warns against allowing negative emotions and words to contaminate relationships, as this can lead to actions of wickedness and betrayal. The preacher concludes by reminding the audience of God's promise of deliverance and mercy for those who remain faithful.

John Piper preaches on the book of Obadiah, the shortest Old Testament book, which delivers a prophecy against Edom and focuses on the vindication of Israel and the establishment of God's kingdom. The prophecy reveals that God's oppressed people should take courage as wrongs will be righted through judgment, and God will rule openly with His people in safety forever. The message emphasizes the consequences of pride, the deceptive nature of pride, God's abomination of pride, the principle of reaping what is sown, and the promise of escape and salvation from God's wrath through humility and trust in Him.