In this sermon, the speaker discusses the parable of casting something into the waters and the waters being healed. They explain that throughout history, every step forward has only produced new problems. The sermon also mentions the story of Samson and how the safety and duration of a building rest on its pillars. The speaker emphasizes the importance of reality and truth in religion, as pretense and make-believe can lead to disintegration and confusion. The sermon references Proverbs 9:1, which speaks about wisdom building her house with seven pillars.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the final 40 days of Jesus before his ascension. He emphasizes that during this time, Jesus had a great burden for missions and evangelism. Jesus gave his disciples the Great Commission, instructing them to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to observe his commandments. The speaker also mentions two other appearances of Jesus after his resurrection, including the one where he appeared to the seven disciples at the Sea of Tiberias.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding Satan's tactics and the need to be a testimony to Satan by living a life free from pride, rebellion, discontent, lying, and murder. It highlights the authority believers have over Satan and the significance of having Christ dwell in their hearts to resist the enemy's attacks.

Walter Wilson delivers a sermon reflecting on the portrayal of dogs in the Bible, emphasizing how they are consistently depicted in a negative light, contrasting human admiration with divine rejection. From the dogs licking Lazarus' sores to the comparison of certain preachers to greedy dogs, Wilson explores the symbolism of dogs as those who prioritize worldly comforts over spiritual responsibilities. He also delves into the humbling comparison of Gentiles to dogs, highlighting the victorious faith of a mother who accepted the label to receive her heart's desire. Wilson concludes with a warning from Philippians 3:2 to 'Beware of dogs,' cautioning against false teachers who distort the true Gospel.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the stark contrast between the holiness of heaven and the unholiness of sinful people, using vivid animal imagery to describe the nature of the unholy. He argues that just as various creatures symbolize different sinful behaviors, God has decreed that no unclean beings will enter His holy presence. Brooks asserts that heaven is a place reserved for the holy, and the presence of unholy individuals would be intolerable for the righteous. He concludes that the purity of heaven necessitates the exclusion of all who practice sin, reinforcing the idea that the eternal city is not meant for those with beastly spirits or practices.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes that for a believer, death signifies a transition to a better existence, where they leave behind the company of the wicked and enter into the presence of angels and the righteous. He reflects on the struggles of living among the ungodly, as expressed by David and Lot, highlighting the distress it brings to the righteous. Brooks reassures that death is not an end, but a glorious change of company, where believers will be united with just men made perfect and free from the impurities of this world.

In this sermon on love, the preacher delves into the concept of 'phileo' love, which is a friendship type of love based on emotions and personal attachment. 'Phileo' is a love that expects a response and is often seen in relationships where there is mutual affection and delight. This type of love is described as a warm affection that requires attention and thrives on a reciprocal nature. While 'phileo' love is conditional and based on finding qualities in another person admirable, 'agapao' love is selfless and originates from a sense of the preciousness of the object loved.