Basilea Schlink emphasizes the necessity of 'first love' for Jesus, which is crucial for enduring the trials of our time. This love, akin to 'bridal love,' is a powerful force that enables believers to face suffering and persecution with courage and joy. Schlink illustrates that true discipleship stems from this intimate love for Christ, which should be undivided and prioritized above all else. She encourages believers to cultivate this love through personal devotion and worship, as it is the key to genuine happiness and fulfillment in their faith. Ultimately, she reminds us that Jesus, as our Bridegroom, desires a deep, loving relationship with each of us, inviting us to surrender our hearts fully to Him.

In this sermon, the preacher starts by sharing a personal anecdote about doodling an eagle and giving it away to someone who admired it. He then discusses the importance of being examples of God's workmanship and adorning the Gospel in our lives. The preacher emphasizes the need for power not just for success in ministry, but also for being holy parents and handling everyday challenges. He mentions a famous sermon by Robert G. Lee on receiving power from the Holy Ghost and shares a story about a young man inviting Lee to speak to his Saturday night group. Throughout the sermon, the preacher encourages listeners to reflect on their lives and strive to be positive examples of virtue and praise.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of disciplining our thoughts. He highlights that our thoughts play a crucial role in shaping our actions and words. The speaker encourages filling our minds with good and truthful things, rather than leaving them empty. He also discusses the discipline of meditation and the need to focus on things that are pure, lovely, and of good report, as mentioned in Philippians 4. The speaker acknowledges that disciplining our thoughts is not easy, but it is a necessary process in becoming disciples of Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of building a fence to protect oneself. He emphasizes the importance of filling one's mind with things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and of good report. The speaker encourages the audience to guard their minds and not allow anything that does not meet these criteria to enter. He also shares a personal story about a man who had been broken and poured out by God, living a life of continuous sacrifice. The sermon concludes with the speaker addressing the question of how to find motivation and heart for growth in the Lord, emphasizing the importance of seeking Jesus Christ and His face.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the 37th chapter of the book of Genesis, which introduces the story of Joseph. The preacher explains that there is more emphasis on Joseph than on Abraham or Isaac, and suggests that this is because there are numerous parallels and significant events in Joseph's story. The preacher also briefly mentions the importance of titles and how they can be meaningless, emphasizing that it is the individual who holds the office that truly matters. Overall, the sermon highlights the beginning of Joseph's story and the significance of his role in the family of Jacob.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing our emotions in order to align ourselves with the will of God. He uses the analogy of a pilot who ignores the instrument panel and crashes as a reminder to not let our feelings dictate our actions. The preacher then turns to the story of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane as an example of how Christ coped with his emotions. Jesus prayed to God, expressing his desire for the cup to pass from him, but ultimately surrendered to God's will. The sermon concludes with the reminder that while it is important to acknowledge and share our emotions, there are times when we must choose obedience to God's will over our feelings.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of retaining the knowledge of God and making dedicated efforts to know Him. He challenges the audience to examine their commitment to God and warns against engaging in activities that go against His teachings. The preacher highlights the consequences of not valuing the knowledge of God, which leads to a depraved mind and a life filled with wickedness and disobedience. He urges the audience to renew their minds and not conform to the patterns of the world, but instead be transformed by God's truth.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Genesis 49:2 and the dramatic scene of Jacob, the old man, sitting up in bed leaning on his staff. The speaker reflects on the inconvenience of death and how it interrupts our plans and appointments. Jacob then proceeds to address his sons, starting with Reuben, his firstborn. Jacob recognizes the importance of heredity and acknowledges both the strengths and weaknesses of his sons. He specifically mentions Reuben's sordid story and how it prevented him from excelling. The speaker also mentions a preacher friend who could have achieved more but was content with mediocrity.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of showing love and compassion to others. He uses a story of a man who is cold, hungry, and friendless, and how children come to him and offer empty words of comfort without actually helping him. The speaker then shares another story of a man who is beaten multiple times but continues to proclaim his love for his attackers. The speaker highlights the biblical truth that God is love and offers proof of this love through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He challenges listeners to be involved and show love through their actions, just as God did by laying down his life for us.

The sermon transcript discusses the importance of being spiritually minded and the dangers of being influenced by the world. The preacher emphasizes that the preaching and publishing of a discourse on being spiritually minded is timely and necessary for Christians in the present circumstances. The sermon highlights the need for individuals to be aware of the ways in which the world tries to impose itself on their minds and distract them from faith and obedience. The preacher also explains that being spiritually minded is essential for experiencing life and peace, and provides insights into the nature and requirements of this mindset.

In this sermon, the preacher expresses deep sorrow and confusion over the recent suicides of four young people. He questions why these tragedies occurred and wonders if their upbringing or external influences played a role. The preacher reflects on his shaken faith in human systems but maintains his faith in God. He emphasizes the importance of seeking heavenly things rather than earthly possessions and shares a story of a young preacher who faced financial difficulties but found consolation in trusting that God sees the end from the beginning.

In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of building a fence to illustrate the importance of guarding our minds and thoughts. He emphasizes the need to focus on things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and of good report. By surrounding ourselves with these "fence posts," we can filter out negative influences and distractions. The speaker also highlights the importance of seeking strength from Christ rather than relying on our own efforts, and encourages the congregation to prioritize seeking God, obeying His word, and ministering to others.

Neil T. Anderson addresses the pervasive issue of depression, sharing personal experiences and emphasizing the importance of understanding both the emotional and spiritual dimensions of mental health. He highlights the need for the church to be a place of mercy and grace, contrasting it with secular approaches that often lack true healing. Anderson encourages believers to recognize that depression can stem from distorted thinking and emphasizes the power of Christ to bring hope and transformation. He also discusses the biological aspects of depression, advocating for a holistic approach that includes both spiritual and medical support. Ultimately, he asserts that the truth of God's Word is essential for overcoming despair and finding freedom.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of purity, particularly sexual purity, in the Christian walk. It addresses the prevalent issue of sexual immorality among young people and the battle against impure thoughts and actions. The speaker urges individuals to make visible progress in their pursuit of sexual purity, highlighting the need for maturity and growth in this area of life. The sermon stresses the significance of setting the mind on pure and spiritual things to overcome impure images and thoughts, ultimately leading to a closer relationship with God.

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the short attention span of viewers and how it affects their ability to engage with biblical sermons. He emphasizes the negative impact of television on linguistic abilities and encourages viewers to develop a Christian mind. The speaker suggests that a key way to do this is through continual immersion in the Word of God. He also urges married couples to have an honest conversation about the role of television in their lives and how it is affecting them.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a man who had wire packed tightly in a jar and wanted to see what it was like to be free. He smashed the jar and set the wire free, and some of the wire pieces immediately sprang back into their original shape. The speaker then relates this to the concept of being transformed by the renewing of the mind, as mentioned in Romans 12:2. The speaker goes on to discuss Jesus' temptation by the devil and provides Jesus' formula for defeating the devil in one's thought life.

In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a man who was convicted of a serious crime and sentenced to 40 years in prison. The man decides to conduct an experiment on what it feels like to be free after being in bondage for so long. He collects pieces of wire and fills a bottle with them, symbolizing the entanglement and confinement he experienced in prison. Eventually, the man is released on parole, but when asked what it feels like to be free, he realizes he doesn't know yet. The story serves as a metaphor for how our lives can become shaped by the bondage and limitations we experience, and the need to truly understand and embrace freedom.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God. He mentions the virtues that are expected of believers, such as love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. The preacher highlights the ultimate goal of believers, which is to be presented before God without any blemish, fully transformed into the image of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that believers should work out their own salvation with fear and trembling, understanding that it is God who is working within them to accomplish His will. The preacher warns against turning the grace of God into laziness and emphasizes the responsibility of believers to actively participate in their own spiritual growth.

This sermon addresses the challenges faced by godly families in a world filled with various forms of entertainment, focusing on the negative impact of media like television, movies, modern toys, computer games, and reading material on children. It emphasizes the need for parents to be vigilant and discerning in what they allow their children to be exposed to, highlighting the dangers of desensitization to sin and the promotion of harmful behaviors and values.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of Canaan as a representation of religion. He argues that Canaan was never meant to symbolize heaven, as there are no negative elements like Canaanites or giants in heaven. The speaker emphasizes that the majority of people do not personally explore or experience religion, but instead rely on the reports and actions of others. He distinguishes between those who bring an evil report of religion, characterized by a dull and heavy spirit, and those who bring a good report, exemplified by Caleb and Joshua. The speaker concludes by urging Christians to act like Caleb and Joshua and bring a positive report of their faith through their daily lives.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of walking upright in a crooked world, focusing on avoiding greed, being cautious about unnecessary curiosity, and filling the mind with useful information that aligns with God's will. It challenges listeners to judge themselves, prioritize spiritual growth, and seek to live a life that glorifies God by being concerned about others and making decisions based on God's kingdom principles.

In this sermon, the speaker addresses four misconceptions of the Christian life that can lead believers astray. The first misconception is that the Word of God can change, but the speaker emphasizes that its principles remain constant. The second misconception is that if a believer is facing problems, they are unspiritual. However, the speaker points to Philippians 4:8-9, which shows that even true Christians face troubles but are not distressed, in despair, forsaken, or destroyed. The speaker warns against trying to find loopholes in God's principles by renaming things, and encourages believers to allow the Spirit of God to convict and guide them in specific areas of their lives.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of humbling oneself before God and seeking obedience. He quotes various Bible verses, including John 3:16, which highlights God's love for the world and His sacrifice of His Son. The preacher also discusses the role of Jesus as the mediator between God and man and the power and sound mind that believers receive from God. He warns against the temptation to focus on outward appearances and highlights the need to continually pursue and cherish one's spouse. The sermon concludes with a reflection on Jesus' baptism and his subsequent journey into the wilderness, where he faced temptation and demonstrated his strength and resilience.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of spreading a passion for the centrality and supremacy of God into people's lives, highlighting the negative influences of consumerism, materialism, and sexual content in mainstream media. The speaker reflects on the impact of media on thoughts and purity, urging the audience to focus on God's purity and presence amidst worldly distractions.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being watchful and discerning, as the enemy will try to destroy the work of God. When we dedicate our lives to the Lord, the enemy immediately goes on the offensive to hinder God's purpose in our lives. The speaker encourages Christians to remain steadfast and united, not allowing anything to separate them from God and from one another. They caution against being influenced by evil accusations and lies, urging believers to stand with those whom God has called and commanded to build His temple.