In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of turning Scripture into practical discourse under the influence of God's Spirit. He encourages the audience to set aside their prejudices and listen with an open mind. The sermon focuses on the doctrine of God's immutable love and the concept of God choosing individuals for salvation. The preacher aims to prove the truth of this doctrine and explore its effects and tendencies, addressing different positions and stations within the Church.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of giving and listening, drawing from the story of St. Louis and the significance of prayer amidst distractions. It highlights the value of listening to others' tragedies and joys before speaking, reflecting on the experience of prisoners who learned to listen during their confinement. The message encourages a posture of humility and attentiveness, prioritizing listening to God and others before speaking or preaching.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of listening to God's voice through the Holy Spirit to make decisions in life, both in ministry and personal choices. It highlights the significance of developing a habit of listening to God by reading and meditating on the Bible daily, allowing one to discern God's voice amidst the many distractions. The speaker encourages a disciplined tongue that speaks words of help and encouragement to those in need, emphasizing the power of listening to God's guidance throughout the day and even in dreams.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of the tongue and its potential for both life and death. He urges listeners to speak truthfully and to restrain themselves in conversation, allowing reason to rule over emotions. The speaker highlights the issue of disunity within the fellowship and how the indiscipline of the tongue can contribute to it. He references the book of Proverbs, which emphasizes the importance of thinking before speaking, listening to others, and avoiding gossip. The speaker also shares advice from his mother about considering the impact of our words on others before speaking.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of unity and harmony in the local church. He begins by using the analogy of an orchestra in the pit, highlighting how they are unified under the direction of a conductor. The speaker then turns to Acts chapter 4, where the early believers faced opposition but remained united in prayer. He emphasizes that shepherding God's sheep is a difficult task, but with the help of the Holy Spirit, it is possible. The speaker concludes by distinguishing between unity and harmony, explaining that harmony is achieved when believers have the same mind and are equal in soul. He also acknowledges the tendency to rely on human effort rather than true dependence on the Lord, and encourages believers to prioritize prayer and seeking God's guidance in maintaining unity and harmony in the local church.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of new emerging missionaries from sending countries in evangelizing the world. They emphasize the need for more research, listening to one another, and being open to change in order to effectively spread the gospel. The speaker also mentions the tension between short-term and long-term missions and how this will be addressed during a six-day congress. The invitation to hold this congress came from South African leaders who are passionate about advancing world missions. Additionally, the speaker mentions the challenge of balancing social concern with the goal of reaching people with the gospel.

Thomas a Kempis emphasizes the importance of not yielding to every impulse and suggestion, but rather carefully considering things in the light of God's will. He warns against speaking evil of others and encourages perfect men to be discerning and not readily believe gossip. Kempis advises against acting rashly, clinging obstinately to opinions, and spreading gossip, highlighting the wisdom in seeking counsel from wise individuals and being humble and subject to God for true wisdom and peace.

Zac Poonen addresses the behavior of the Pharisees who sought to trap Jesus with their questions, particularly regarding the lawfulness of divorce. He draws parallels to modern-day believers who, instead of seeking truth, aim to catch others in their words to accuse them. Poonen emphasizes that true love involves interpreting others' words charitably, unlike the Pharisees who misrepresented Jesus' teachings. He encourages listeners to follow Jesus' example of not judging hastily based on appearances or hearsay.

Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of not only speaking kind words but also listening with grace and attention. She highlights the different ways people may struggle with truly listening, such as being distracted, interrupting, or making conversations about themselves. Tileston encourages bringing these challenges under the sweet influences of religion to cultivate a heart of kindness and genuine listening.

Frederick William Faber emphasizes the importance of kind listening and speaking, highlighting how attentive and compassionate listening can lead to gracious and thoughtful speaking. He warns against various negative listening behaviors such as being distracted, interrupting, or making conversations about oneself, stressing the need for gentle and considerate listening as a form of interior mortification. Faber connects kind listening to kind speaking, suggesting that those in positions of authority must practice both to avoid offending God and falling into secret sins.