In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a powerful experience of being moved by the presence of God during a community service. They express their deep emotions and desire to live a life that pleases God. The speaker also shares about a ministry that is working in 14 countries and training their own workers. They emphasize the need for revival in churches and the importance of aligning with God's plans. The sermon includes references to the book of Ezra and highlights the impact of a pastor's preaching on the congregation.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes that a true Christian harbors a profound and deadly hatred for all sin, recognizing that every sin attacks God's holiness and undermines the happiness of the upright. He illustrates that sin is a universal evil that has led even the most righteous figures, like Noah, Abraham, and David, to fall. An upright heart, therefore, rises in arms against all forms of sin, viewing them as traitors to the glory of God. In contrast, an unsound heart may resist some sins while clinging to others, highlighting the need for complete rejection of sin in the life of a believer.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of divine enlightenment for understanding redeeming truth, asserting that all men are inherently heretics without the illumination of Scripture. He warns against the dangers of compromising truth for the sake of social harmony, urging believers to correct errors rather than ignore them. Tozer likens the responsibility of Christians to that of lighthouse keepers, who must not yield to darkness but instead guide others towards the light of God's Word. He stresses that personal intelligence or experience is insufficient; only the Scriptures can provide the ultimate truth and understanding.

Bakht Singh delves into the apparent contradictions in the Bible regarding loving the world, highlighting the need to understand the different meanings of the word 'world' in different contexts. While John 3:16 emphasizes God's love for mankind, 1 John 2:15 warns against loving the sinful attractions and pleasures of the world. Singh explains that loving the world hinders one's ability to love what God loves, leading to failures in spiritual growth and evangelism. He stresses the importance of hating sin while loving sinners, as God does, in order to truly embody God's love and compassion.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the Christian's universal conflict against sin, highlighting that true believers detest all forms of sin, regardless of their perceived severity or pleasure. He illustrates how sin has led even the most righteous figures in the Bible to downfall, instilling a deep hatred for all sin within the believer's heart. Unlike the wicked, who selectively combat certain sins while embracing others, the Christian desires the complete eradication of all sin from their life. This passionate struggle against sin reflects a commitment to God's holiness and a longing for personal peace and comfort. Brooks calls for a holistic approach to sin, urging believers to seek justice against all transgressions.

Thomas Watson preaches about the beauty of grace, emphasizing the connection between grace and peace, the meaning, author, necessity, and various aspects of grace. He delves into the necessity of grace for communion with God and provides an exhortation, examination, and direction for attaining grace, highlighting the soul-quickening, enriching, adorning, and cleansing excellencies of grace, among others. Watson encourages believers to seek true grace, test its authenticity, and rely on God's power and promises for its perpetuation and abiding presence in their lives.

Chip Brogden preaches on the importance of holy hatred, emphasizing that alongside holy love, there is a need for a holy hatred towards sin, evil, hypocrisy, and false ways. He highlights the concept of loving what God loves and hating what God hates, stressing the necessity of choosing to serve and love the Lord above all else. Brogden delves into the idea of discipleship as a love/hate relationship, challenging believers to prioritize being true disciples of Christ over simply seeking salvation. He also explores the significance of hating self and embracing the Cross for eternal life, as well as the importance of aligning our hearts with what pleases and displeases the Lord.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes that true holiness is accompanied by a 'holy hatred' towards all forms of sin, as every sin is an affront to God's holiness and glory. A holy individual perceives sin as a direct attack on the nature of God and the sacrifice of Christ, leading to a passionate desire for its eradication. Brooks warns that even one favored sin can lead to spiritual ruin, comparing it to various biblical examples of downfall due to a single transgression. He contrasts the motivations of a holy heart, which detests sin for its defilement, with an unholy heart, which may only resent sin for its consequences. Ultimately, Brooks calls for a complete rejection of sin, urging believers to recognize its destructive nature and the necessity of a holy hatred towards it.

Jack Hyles preaches on the necessity of having love accompanied by hate, emphasizing that true love cannot exist without hating its opposite. He explains that qualities like patience, courage, gentleness, and kindness must be paired with their potential opposites to be genuine. Hyles highlights the importance of hating what God hates, including quitting, false ways to Heaven, empty ritual, evil thoughts, lying, idolatry, vain thoughts, and pride. He encourages Christians to hate the societal evils that threaten their communities and personal sins that cause heartache.