In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unchanging truth that God is good, regardless of the evil and darkness present in the world. He encourages listeners to experience God's goodness for themselves by seeking Him and taking advantage of His open door. The preacher shares his own personal testimony of how God's grace and forgiveness have transformed his life, highlighting that it is God's goodness, not our own goodness, that brings about positive change. The sermon concludes with a reminder that God's goodness is a factual truth, just like the multiplication table, and it remains constant throughout our lives.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that all the attributes of God are different aspects of one God in three persons. He encourages the listeners to think right and align their thoughts with the truth of God's nature. The preacher also discusses the wonders of God's creation and contrasts it with the limitations of human inventions. He highlights the power of God's word in upholding and sustaining the universe. Additionally, the preacher emphasizes that God desires His people to find joy and pleasure in Him, and He came to heal and restore all the brokenness and pain in our lives.

Jim Cymbala emphasizes the priceless nature of God's unfailing love and the refuge it provides, likening God to a protective bird under whose wings we can find safety. He explains that true trust in God is demonstrated through prayer and running to Him in times of need, highlighting that many people fail to experience this refuge due to a lack of genuine faith. Cymbala encourages believers to seek God's presence, especially during times of trouble, as it is there that they can find peace, direction, and healing. He reminds the congregation that God invites everyone to come and hide under His wings, offering protection from life's challenges and the enemy's accusations. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deeper reliance on God through prayer and a recognition of His constant love and care.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having the life of Jesus flowing in believers. He highlights the need for a new kind of evangelism that can combat the death and darkness in the world. The preacher calls for a church that is filled with the resurrection life of Jesus Christ, rather than relying on strategies and methods. He encourages believers to manifest the life of Jesus in their bodies and be a testimony of His power and joy. The sermon concludes with a reminder that when Jesus' life is released in believers, they will experience rivers of pleasure and abundant life.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful analogy of a dying bee that was revived by being given sugar water. He relates this to the spiritual hunger and thirst that people have, and how it is our responsibility to provide them with the living water of God's word. The speaker expresses a deep desire for his own life to be a source of strength and nourishment for those who are seeking and dying spiritually. He challenges himself and the listeners to examine whether they are truly able to provide answers and strength to those who come seeking the truth.

Thomas Brooks passionately expresses the profound longing for the love of Christ, likening it to the delightful kisses of His mouth, which are more satisfying than wine. He emphasizes that once a soul has experienced Christ's love, it craves more, desiring an abundance of His grace and mercy. Brooks illustrates that true love for Christ leads to an insatiable thirst for deeper communion with Him, where nothing else can fulfill that longing. The sermon encourages believers to seek and cherish the intimate relationship with Christ, recognizing that His love is beyond comprehension yet essential for spiritual fulfillment.

Horatius Bonar emphasizes the excellence of God's loving-kindness, illustrating how it is genuine, deep, and invaluable, surpassing all earthly treasures. He explains that this divine love is the foundation for human trust, inviting sinners to find refuge under God's protective wings. Bonar highlights the common misconceptions and distance that humanity has from God, urging a return to the understanding of God's true character as a loving and gracious protector. He reassures that through the cross of Christ, God's love is revealed, removing all reasons for distrust. Ultimately, Bonar calls on all to seek shelter in God's loving-kindness, especially those aware of their need for salvation.

Mike Bickle preaches on the attainability of holiness through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need to draw on His strength and power. Holiness is not about achieving perfection on our own, but about enjoying God and finding satisfaction in Him. Bickle urges believers to resist the temptation of fleeting pleasures by being preoccupied with a superior fascination - a deep fascination with God that leads to a life of holiness and fruitfulness.

Julian of Norwich preaches about a spiritual vision where she sees God's homely loving nature, portraying Him as everything good and comforting, like clothing that wraps us in tender love. She reflects on a hazel-nut-sized object representing all of creation, emphasizing God's love as the sustaining force behind all things. Julian highlights the importance of recognizing the littleness of earthly things and seeking ultimate rest and bliss in God, who desires for us to find our rest in Him alone.

John Henry Jowett beautifully illustrates the tender and gracious image of finding refuge under the shadow of God's wings, symbolizing warmth, shelter, and rest in God's loving embrace. This refuge offers protection from all harm, including the devil's attacks, ensuring complete security for those who seek shelter in God. Just like sheltering chicks behind their mother's wings, we are invited to sing and praise God for His great mercy and protection.

John Henry Jowett emphasizes the importance of dwelling in the secret place of the Almighty, contrasting those who merely pay courtesy-calls to God with those who have a deep, intimate relationship with Him. He illustrates the difference between a flirtatious visitor and a settled friend who finds satisfaction in a close bond with God. The reward of abiding under the shadow of the Almighty is highlighted, where the soul is continually protected and surrounded by God's grace and love.

Favell Lee Mortimer reflects on the burst of joy heard on Mount Olivet as a faint picture of the raptures of heaven, where an innumerable multitude will praise God for His mightiest work. Despite overwhelming moments of reflection on God's deliverances and mercies, some saints on earth cannot help but exclaim the excellence of God's loving-kindness. While many in the crowd on Olivet later cried out 'Crucify him,' there were a few, like blind Bartimaeus, Lazarus, and Mary, who praised the Lord wholeheartedly, contrasting the Pharisees who refused to honor Jesus despite witnessing His miracles.

Thomas Reade preaches about the unsearchable riches of Christ, using the transformation of Saul of Tarsus as an example of the amazing work of conversion. He emphasizes the importance of making Christ Crucified the central theme of preaching, as it is the foundation of the Church and the source of all divine influences. Reade highlights the infinite Holiness of God and the exceeding sinfulness of sin, urging believers to seek the unsearchable riches of Christ for wisdom, strength, and eternal salvation.

Thomas Reade preaches about the preciousness of Christ to believers, emphasizing the value of faith in receiving Christ into the heart and the importance of recognizing our need for a Savior. He highlights the necessity of coming to Jesus in self-despair, acknowledging our sinfulness, and receiving full forgiveness and reconciliation through faith in His blood. Reade urges believers to watch against spiritual lukewarmness, maintain a daily dependence on Jesus, and strive for a burning love for the Savior, lamenting any coldness in their hearts. He emphasizes the need to devote ourselves to God, recognizing His love and mercy in providing for our present and future happiness.

Anne Dutton preaches about the longing to have a pure, fervent love for God, despite the struggles with sin and mortality. She finds hope in the promise of perfect holiness and immortal glory, knowing that God will complete the work He has begun in her. Anne expresses a deep desire for an increasing knowledge of Christ, conformity to Him, and dedicated service for Him, seeking forgiveness for her shortcomings. She encourages the congregation to rest in God's unfailing love, mercy, and faithfulness, finding peace, security, and fullness in Him through all of life's trials and sorrows.

Anne Bradstreet reflects on the changing seasons of life, likening them to the transition from winter to spring, expressing joy and gratitude for the healing and restoration brought by God's presence. She acknowledges the past struggles and storms, but finds comfort and refuge in God's faithfulness, knowing that even if challenges return, she can run to Him for help. Bradstreet finds solace in God as her shelter, shadow, and access to His throne, recognizing His greatness and blessings throughout her life.

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the precious lovingkindness of God as highlighted in Psalms, emphasizing how it draws hearts to seek God's protection and satisfaction in His fullness. He contrasts the spiritual bankruptcy of man with the abundance and sufficiency found in God, stressing the need for humble dependence on God's resources. Despite being born in sin, God offers forgiveness and salvation to meet our desperate needs. The new man must find satisfaction in God's fullness, just as David did, to experience spiritual abundance and joy.

George Whitefield preaches about the comprehensive blessings believers have in Christ Jesus, who is made unto them wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. He emphasizes the eternal love of God the Father as the fountain from which all blessings flow to the elect through Jesus Christ. Whitefield urges believers to humbly acknowledge their dependence on God's everlasting love and to seek sanctification through Christ, who offers complete redemption for body and soul, leading to eternal happiness and glory in heaven.