In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the deep and indescribable joy experienced by the heavenly family. He contemplates the significance of the star of Jacob and how all other stars derive their brilliance from him. The preacher then shares a powerful encounter with a martyr of God who, despite being driven from his home and comforts, finds solace in the midst of suffering. The sermon takes a dramatic turn as the preacher vividly describes the scene of judgment day, where all individuals are held accountable for their actions. The hope of the world to come is emphasized as the ultimate source of comfort and motivation for Christians, preventing them from living miserable lives.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude to God for the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. The focus of the sermon is on the importance of practicing righteousness and doing the will of God. The speaker emphasizes that as children of God, we should strive to resemble our Heavenly Father by living a righteous life. The sermon also highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and transforming believers, as well as the significance of having a clear conscience before God.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discipline in prayer. He shares that 60% of his commitment to prayer is not based on desire, but on the commitment to discipline. He acknowledges that there are times when he doesn't feel like praying, but he still gets on his knees before God, recognizing that without God's presence, nothing will happen. The speaker also highlights the significance of living a Christian life that creates a supernatural explanation and draws others into a deeper relationship with God. He encourages leaders to be great followers and to create a vacuum in their relationship with God that attracts others to seek Him.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of keeping our minds focused on God and our responsibilities. He warns against allowing our thoughts to wander and be influenced by worldly distractions. The speaker mentions the three avenues that Satan uses to tempt us: the lusts of the flesh, the lusts of the eye, and the pride of life. He encourages listeners to analyze their thoughts and be disciplined in their thinking, pointing to the need for God to sanctify our minds and hearts. The sermon references the book of Philippians and highlights the need to change our thinking patterns and align them with God's will.

This sermon delves into the importance of being clothed in the righteousness of Christ to stand before God, emphasizing the distinction between forgiveness and justification. It highlights the need to humbly rely on Christ's righteousness, the process of progressive sanctification, and the transformation by the Holy Spirit. The sermon also explores the significance of humility, discernment, and the balance between knowing God's word and experiencing His power. Jesus' responses to various challenges underscore the principles of rendering to Caesar what is his, loving God with all our being, and loving our neighbors as ourselves.

Zac Poonen emphasizes the necessity of living by the power of God rather than relying on human soul-power, which can lead to deception and superficiality in Christian life and ministry. He illustrates how Jesus exemplified complete dependence on the Father through prayer and the Holy Spirit, rejecting the allure of human abilities and charisma. Poonen warns against the counterfeit practices in Christendom that mimic genuine spiritual gifts but ultimately serve to elevate human personalities instead of glorifying God. He encourages believers to recognize their weakness and seek the true power of God for effective ministry, highlighting that only what is done through God's power will endure. The sermon challenges listeners to evaluate whether they are truly living and laboring by the power of God.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the transformation that God brings to our lives, illustrating how He took a lost and polluted people and made them beautiful through His covenant. He reminds us of our former state of spiritual death and aimlessness, highlighting the grace of God that washes us clean and anoints us with His Spirit. Smith explains that we are now clothed in righteousness and adorned with the beauty of Christ, reflecting His glory in our lives. The sermon serves as a powerful reminder of God's love and the abundant life He offers to His church.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the importance of being found in Christ, rejecting self-righteousness as mere 'filthy rags' and instead embracing the perfect righteousness that comes through faith in Him. He illustrates that legal righteousness is inadequate, likening it to a beggar's coat, while Christ's righteousness is described as pure, spotless, and glorious. Brooks encourages believers to focus on this royal robe of righteousness, which allows them to stand before God without blemish, highlighting the transformative power of faith in Christ.

John Gill emphasizes the significance of Christ's burial as the final act of His humiliation, fulfilling scriptural prophecies and types. He explains that Christ's burial was necessary to demonstrate the reality of His death and to signify the complete atonement for sin. Gill highlights that Christ's body was laid in a rich man's tomb, symbolizing both His lowly state and the glory of His resurrection. The sermon also reflects on the implications of Christ's burial for believers, illustrating how it sanctifies the grave and signifies the burial of their sins. Ultimately, Gill reassures that through Christ's burial, believers can find hope and assurance in their own resurrection.

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the beauty and completeness of the white robes that the saints will wear in heaven, symbolizing their perfect character and purity. He contrasts the varied strengths and weaknesses of believers on earth with the flawless nature of their heavenly garments, which will shine brightly and attractively. These robes represent the manifold wisdom of God and will cause the redeemed to shine like stars, admired by all, including God Himself. Spurgeon highlights that the transformation through the blood of the Lamb results in a glory that will continually amaze even those who have witnessed it for ages.

George Fox preaches about the importance of submitting to earthly authorities and watching against sin and evil in our hearts. He emphasizes the need to obey magistrates for the punishment of evil doers and to live a godly and peaceable life. Fox encourages believers to be vigilant in their faith, to resist unrighteousness, and to demonstrate their testimony against evil. He also urges them to preach Christ's kingdom and truth to all, showing forth His light, life, and righteousness in their lives.

George Fox preaches about the power and wisdom received through Christ, emphasizing the heavenly treasures of wisdom, knowledge, grace, and truth that come from Him. He urges the congregation to partake in the heavenly food and water of life, symbolizing the spiritual nourishment found in Christ. Fox encourages the believers to be vigilant, keeping their lamps trimmed and candles lighted, to serve God and Christ effectively. He stresses the importance of conducting all things in peace, love, and unity, guided by the wisdom of God, to glorify the Father.

Jane Lead preaches about the significance of the glorious Ark as a symbol of the new Covenant and the new Creation, where God will be known through a living Testimony. She emphasizes the need for believers to be clothed in the white Raiment, symbolizing purity and readiness for the Wedding-Supper with Christ. Lead discusses the importance of the Spirit working in harmony with a suitable Body, free from sin and empowered to act without hindrance, ultimately leading to full redemption and holiness.

Favell Lee Mortimer delivers a solemn sermon on the parable of the wedding feast, emphasizing the different characters present and their responses to the invitation. The parable highlights the worldly-minded, the indifferent, the persecutors, the servants of God, the professing Christians, and the one without the wedding garment, symbolizing those who lack true faith and righteousness in Christ. Mortimer warns that all excuses will fail when standing before God, urging listeners not to rely on their own righteousness but to accept the gift of righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ.

Zac Poonen preaches about the transformation that will occur when Christ comes again, where believers will receive new bodies that are immortal and similar to Jesus' resurrected body. Those who died in Christ will rise from their graves to meet the Lord along with living disciples. A judgment seat will be set up for individual assessment and rewards based on faithfulness in earthly lives, with crowns awarded to the faithful. The sermon emphasizes that earthly values like money and fame hold no weight before God, while virtues like purity, humility, and mercy are highly valued.

Ralph Erskine preaches about the spiritual attire of believers, comparing it to a rich and sparkling garment provided by their heavenly husband. He emphasizes that this divine raiment never grows old, offering protection from life's challenges and beautifying the soul. Erskine highlights the grace and righteousness that adorn believers, symbolized by the husband's bright array that is woven with threads from his very being.

Jane Lead preaches about the heavenly experiences and privileges of the saints in the eternal kingdom of Christ. She describes the divine revelations she received regarding the heavenly realms, the glorious presence of God, the community and society of the saints, their priestly ministrations, and their royal attire. She emphasizes the eternal joy, worship, and fellowship in the heavenly realms, where saints serve as advocates for those in lower degrees of spiritual progression. Jane Lead also highlights the infinite treasures, delights, and pleasures that sustain the saints in their eternal existence.

The preacher, Greek Word Studies, delves into the concept of 'dikaioma' in the Bible, which refers to God's declaration of what is right and just, often seen as His decree of retribution with the force of law. This term is used to signify God's righteous requirements, ordinances, and regulations, as well as acts of justice or fulfillment of legal requirements by Christ, God, or saints. Paul emphasizes in Romans that even those with depraved minds have an innate knowledge of God's regulations for right living, understanding the consequences of their wrong actions but choosing to ignore them.

George Whitefield preaches about the everlasting righteousness brought by Jesus Christ, emphasizing the gradual revelation of God's plan for salvation through the prophets before Christ's coming. He explains the concept of righteousness as not just moral honesty but also as the imputed righteousness of Christ upon believers through faith. Whitefield highlights the eternal nature of Christ's righteousness, intended by God from eternity, its immediate efficacy after Adam's fall, and its enduring benefit for believers to everlasting life. He urges sinners to accept this free, imputed, and everlasting righteousness offered by Christ for salvation.