In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Proverbs chapter 3 and emphasizes the importance of following God's counsel. He highlights five admonitions given by God in this chapter. The first admonition is to learn God's Word, emphasizing the importance of studying and understanding the Bible. The second admonition is to obey God's will, acknowledging Him in all aspects of life. The preacher also emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's guidance and not leaning on our own understanding. Lastly, he encourages listeners to fear the Lord and depart from evil, emphasizing the blessings and protection that come from following God's counsel.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual progress and becoming more like Jesus Christ each year. It highlights the need to forget past accomplishments and focus on continuous growth in humility, service, and freedom from worldly desires. The key is to be filled with the Holy Spirit, allowing His fire to burn up all fleshly desires and to make our lives brighter and brighter like the light of dawn.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the topic of backsliding and explores four types of backsliders described in Luke chapter 15. The speaker emphasizes that God's perfect will for believers is to never backslide, as stated in Proverbs 4:18. However, the speaker acknowledges that many believers are not wholehearted and radical, leading them to backslide. The sermon delves into the story of the lost sheep as an example of one type of backslider and highlights the importance of repentance in avoiding backsliding.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of a man who was lame and begged for alms at the beautiful gate of the temple. Peter and John encounter him and instead of giving him money, they heal him in the name of Jesus. This miraculous healing leads to the salvation of many who heard the message, with the number of believers reaching about 5,000. The speaker emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to reflect Jesus in their lives and to go about doing good, just as Jesus did.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of one person's influence. He uses the examples of Daniel and Noah to illustrate how even a small group or family can have a significant impact on others. The speaker encourages listeners to be fully committed to God, even if no one else is interested in the high standards they preach. He also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a constant and unwavering spiritual fire, rather than fluctuating in one's faith. The sermon concludes with a reminder that God freely gives His blessings and thoughts to His people, and that doubts and grumblings should not arise when faced with challenges or delays in receiving healing or blessings.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of seizing the opportunity to live a life that counts for God, to let our light shine in darkness, and to seek after Him wholeheartedly. It challenges listeners to prioritize God above all else, to pursue His will, and to trust in His promises for a bright future. The message encourages a life of passion, purity, and perseverance in faith, knowing that God will bring His work to completion in us.

Walking in the light is emphasized as the path to finding joy, a clear conscience, and a close relationship with God. The sermon highlights the importance of addressing any darkness in our hearts, as it hinders our spiritual growth and effectiveness in God's kingdom. It warns against the deception and destructive nature of hidden sins, urging believers to step into the light for repentance and restoration.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spiritual reality over mere religious practices. He highlights the tendency for people to focus on urgent tasks and externalities, rather than prioritizing the deeper, spiritual aspects of their faith. The speaker encourages listeners to move beyond surface-level religion and seek the heart and reality of what God desires. He also mentions the significance of the Lord's table and the need to approach worship with a genuine, experiential connection to Jesus.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a living demonstration of the truth of the Bible and the reality of a risen Christ. He highlights three key qualities that Jesus exemplified: humility, love, and sacrifice. Jesus' obedience to the point of death on the cross is highlighted as the ultimate act of sacrifice. The speaker challenges listeners to examine their own lives and consider if they have made similar sacrifices for the sake of serving others in Christ's name.

This sermon emphasizes the transition from the old covenant to the new covenant, highlighting the need for honesty and true transformation through the Holy Spirit. It discusses the importance of living a life that reflects the light of Jesus, growing in purity, humility, and love. The speaker urges listeners to seek genuine repentance, embrace the new covenant where glory increases, and strive to be a light in the world like Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of wisdom and understanding in one's life. He encourages listeners to seek wisdom and not to forsake the instructions of a father. Pastor Chuck explains that the discovery of wisdom leads to happiness and that it is more valuable than silver. He also emphasizes the importance of doing good to others when one has the ability to do so. Throughout the sermon, Pastor Chuck references biblical passages, particularly from the book of Proverbs, to support his teachings on wisdom and righteousness.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of daily surrendering to God, seeking His wisdom, and becoming more like Jesus Christ each day. It highlights the need to listen to God's voice daily, respond to His leading, and seek His approval at the end of each day. The message encourages turning to the Holy Spirit to remove veils of sin, legalism, and judgmental attitudes, allowing us to see Jesus clearly and be transformed into His likeness from glory to glory.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of giving back to the Lord and how everything we have comes from Him. He emphasizes the importance of launching out into the deep and not staying in the shallow waters of life to avoid problems. The preacher also highlights the reaction of Simon Peter when he saw the glory of Jesus, realizing his own unworthiness. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the tragedy of a wasted life and the need to translate the teachings into action.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God. He references Proverbs 4:18 and Revelation 3 to illustrate that the path of the righteous shines brighter and brighter as they continue to persevere and press on. The preacher then shifts the focus to the topic of the home and the role of parents in transmitting the Christian faith to their children. He highlights the significance of a godly courtship and the need for parents to be born again. The sermon concludes with the recognition that it is a miracle for two individuals with different backgrounds and experiences to come together in marriage and emphasizes the importance of relying on God's guidance in this journey.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need to market and promote the project of spreading the word of God more effectively. They mention the existence of numerous videos that most people, including those on OM (presumably referring to Operation Mobilization), have never seen. The speaker expresses excitement about an audio tape that can be listened to in the car, acknowledging the difficulty of watching a video while driving. They also highlight the effectiveness of evangelism on the ship called Lagos, which has an extra auditorium and is constructed in a way that allows for more outreach. The ship's impact is demonstrated through media coverage, radio, television, and front-page testimonies, leading to people recommitting their lives to Jesus Christ. The speaker acknowledges some weaknesses, such as language barriers and limited time for in-depth relationships with volunteers, but emphasizes the positive response and interest from people who witness the ship's work. The sermon concludes by highlighting the growing missionary movement in Latin America and Asia and the need for everyone to receive and embrace the vision of spreading the gospel.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life of righteousness, sincerity, and gratitude in the fear of God. It highlights the need to cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in reverence for God, to dwell with the consuming fire of God. The message stresses the continuous burning of purification in our lives, rejecting unrighteous gain, stopping ears from hearing evil, and shutting eyes from looking upon evil, to walk in the light and live with sincerity and honesty.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living in reverence for God and the need to maintain a healthy fear of God to gain wisdom. It highlights the significance of not refusing God's warnings and the importance of gratitude, sincerity, and righteousness in our actions. The message stresses the need to cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit to dwell with God as a consuming fire and perfect holiness in the fear of God.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the return of Christ, focusing on the need for personal sanctification and service to the Lord. It highlights the dual hope of seeing Jesus and becoming like Him, encouraging believers to purify themselves daily until they attain Christ's standard of purity. The speaker stresses the significance of serving the Lord in all aspects of life, leading others closer to Christ, and living in readiness to meet the Lord with boldness and confidence.

John Gill preaches a sermon occasioned by the death of Mrs. Mary Fall, emphasizing the importance of following God's guidance in times of distress. He draws from Isaiah 30:21, illustrating how the Lord directs His people to walk in His ways, especially during trials. Gill reassures the congregation that God's word provides clear direction and comfort, encouraging them to trust in Christ as the only way to salvation and eternal life. He highlights the significance of spiritual nourishment through the word of God, which leads to peace and strength for believers. The sermon serves as a reminder of the hope and assurance found in Christ, even amidst sorrow and loss.

Zac Poonen emphasizes the necessity of being broken to exchange our self-life for Christ's life, illustrating this through the life of Jacob. He explains that true transformation occurs when we allow the Holy Spirit to crucify our self-centeredness, enabling Christ to manifest His glory within us. Poonen highlights Jacob's journey from deceit and self-reliance to a place of brokenness and dependence on God, culminating in his blessing at Peniel. The sermon underscores that the pathway to the fullness of life in Christ is through the cross, where we must confront our weaknesses and surrender to God's will. Ultimately, Poonen encourages believers to seek God's power through brokenness and honesty, assuring them that God is faithful to complete His work in their lives.

Zac Poonen preaches on the paths of the righteous, emphasizing that unlike the fluctuating experiences of Old Testament figures, the life of a believer should be a steady ascent towards holiness, akin to the rising sun. He illustrates that true righteousness is not about adhering to rules but about a transformative relationship with God through faith and the Holy Spirit. Poonen encourages believers to trust in God's promises, asserting that faith is essential for experiencing the fullness of life in Christ. He contrasts the old covenant's limitations with the new covenant's promise of internal transformation, urging listeners to judge themselves and seek a deeper walk with God. Ultimately, he affirms that a life of continuous growth in righteousness is not only possible but God's will for every believer.

A.W. Pink explores the concept of faith as the 'eye' that perceives the reality of God, as illustrated by Job's declaration of seeing God after overcoming self-righteousness. He emphasizes that faith, like the eye, is passive, directing, quick, capacious, assuring, impressing, wondrous, and tender, allowing believers to perceive spiritual truths and navigate their lives. Pink draws parallels between the physical eye and faith, highlighting how faith enables Christians to see beyond the material world and grasp the eternal promises of God. He encourages believers to cultivate their faith, which grows deeper and clearer over time, leading to a transformative relationship with Christ.

J. Wilbur Chapman preaches about the believer's journey through death into the presence of God, emphasizing the calm and composed walk of the dying saint who trusts in God's guidance and promises. The valley of death is portrayed as a place of peace and transition into immortality, where the believer can find rest and emerge into glory. Chapman urges the listeners to reflect on the significance of their lives in light of eternity and to live each day in a way that aligns with their ultimate destination.

Thomas Cook preaches about the importance of purity of heart and maturity in Christian character. He distinguishes between purity of heart, which is an instantaneous work of the Holy Spirit cleansing us from sin, and maturity, which involves a gradual process of growth in virtues. Cook emphasizes that purity is the removal of anything adverse to God, while maturity refers to the ripeness and fullness of Christian virtues. He highlights the need for believers to seek both a clean heart and spiritual growth in order to experience the fullness of God's grace and to continually progress in knowledge, love, and conformity to Christ.

Thomas Cook preaches on the concept that holiness is not just a state but a way, a highway where believers walk with Christ by consecration, faith, surrender, and trust, growing more like Him each day. Walking with God involves companionship, fellowship, and progress, where believers experience the real presence of Christ, engage in intimate friendship with Him, and steadily progress in their spiritual journey, never going back but always moving forward towards becoming more like Christ.