In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the decline of the British empire and the nostalgia associated with it. He emphasizes the importance of looking towards the future rather than dwelling on the past. The speaker also discusses the duty of Christians to stand with and support Israel, particularly during times of great tribulation. He shares a personal story about his wife's battle with cancer and how it deepened his understanding of God's protection and care.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the descendants of Jacob and their journey out of Egypt. He highlights the encounter between Balaam and King Balak, where Balaam is initially forbidden by God to curse the invading people. However, when offered greater rewards, Balaam is permitted to go but is warned not to say more than what God tells him. The speaker raises the question of whether we sometimes settle for second or third best when we rebel against God's first plan for our lives. The sermon also touches on the promise given to Hezekiah of 15 more years of life and the sign of the shadow moving backward on the sundial. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the significance of Jesus' birth and the fulfillment of prophecies in his coming.

In this sermon, Basilia Schling discusses the concept of heaven as a real and eternal kingdom built by God. She emphasizes that despite the troubles and suffering in our current world, there is another world, the City of Peace, named Jerusalem, where peace reigns instead of hatred and violence. The sermon encourages listeners to sing about heaven and focus on the joy and glory it brings, as it can help alleviate earthly suffering. Basilia shares her personal experience of finding solace in writing verses about heaven during a time of grief, and highlights the promise of Revelation 21-2 that the New Jerusalem will descend upon the New Earth, with Jesus himself bringing peace.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on the person of Jesus Christ and His love, rather than being consumed by the negative conditions of the world. The preacher describes the love of God in three aspects: its manifestation, measure, and manner. The love of God is wide, embracing the whole world, and deep, demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The ultimate expression of God's love is seen in the promise of eternal life and being with Christ in heaven. The preacher encourages the audience to meditate on the dimensions of God's love and to find comfort and hope in it.

In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story of a man who was persecuted for holding religious gatherings in his home. The man was taken away in the middle of the night, leaving his wife and nine children with very little. He was sentenced to five years of forced labor, during which he had no knowledge of his family's well-being. Despite the hardships, the man remained steadfast in his faith and continued to do God's work. The preacher then discusses the concept of seeing God, both through hearing His voice and through the vision of His person, emphasizing the importance of seeking and experiencing God's presence.

Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes that God's desire has always been to reveal His character and nature through humanity, culminating in the person of Jesus Christ. He explains that Jesus manifested God's name, embodying the fullness of God's attributes, and that believers are called to reflect this image in their lives. The sermon highlights the importance of understanding our identity in Christ and the transformative process of being conformed to His likeness, which is the ultimate purpose of salvation. Beach encourages the church to be a living testimony of Jesus, showcasing His glory and character to the world.

George Warnock emphasizes Moses' deep desire to see God's glory, illustrating the profound longing for a more intimate revelation of God beyond just witnessing His past works. He reflects on God's declaration that no man can see Him and live, yet Moses yearns for a direct encounter, seeking to experience God's glory in a transformative way. Warnock suggests that while Moses received glimpses of God's presence, the ultimate revelation of God's glory is reserved for the New Covenant believers, who can experience life through Christ's sacrifice. The sermon calls for believers to seek a deeper relationship with God, desiring to see Him in His fullness so that they may die to their old selves and live anew in His resurrection power.

C.I. Scofield preaches on the conditions of perfect blessedness in Revelation 22:1-11, highlighting the glory and blessedness of the millennial earth, emphasizing that heavenly blessedness is not limited by locality but by specific conditions. These conditions include the absence of curse and night, signifying the absence of evil and separation from God, and the presence of the throne of God and the Lamb, symbolizing the reign of perfect love and redeeming love. Additionally, the sermon focuses on the aspects of service, seeing His face, bearing His name, and reigning with Him, all pointing towards perfect conformity to His likeness and true kingliness of being.

David Servant delves into the intricate details of the seventh-chapter interlude in the 'seal judgments' in Revelation, exploring the significance of the mark on the foreheads of the 144,000 bond-servants of God, possibly representing all believers marked with the names of the Lamb and His Father. He raises thought-provoking questions about the lineage of the 144,000 and the timing of events such as the rapture and the torment of non-believers during the tribulation. Despite the uncertainties and mysteries surrounding these prophecies, believers are assured that they are not destined for God's wrath but for eternal blessings and grace in Christ Jesus.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of seeing God's face, tracing the journey from humanity's expulsion from Eden to the promise of seeing God's face in Revelation. He highlights that the cross of Christ is the pivotal moment that restores the possibility of fellowship with God, transforming desolation into hope. The wilderness symbolizes spiritual desolation, yet through Christ's sacrifice, believers are assured of God's presence and favor. Ultimately, the sermon reassures that despite feelings of abandonment, believers can trust in God's promise of never being forsaken, culminating in the glorious vision of seeing His face in eternity.

Horatius Bonar preaches on Revelation 22:4, emphasizing the profound joy and honor of seeing God's face in the new Jerusalem, a place devoid of sin, sorrow, and death. He describes the face of God as revealed in Jesus Christ, highlighting that only His servants, who are also His sons and heirs, will experience this divine vision. Bonar explains that seeing God's face signifies nearness, blessedness, honor, and power, and this eternal vision will remain unchangeable and uninterrupted. He encourages believers to live joyfully, work diligently, and find comfort in trials, as the promise of seeing God's face brings hope and strength. The sermon concludes with the anticipation of the imminent return of Christ and the glory that awaits.

W.R. Inge emphasizes the incomparable joy and blessedness awaiting those who will behold the glorious face of God without hindrance, experiencing the fullness of His goodness and beauty. In God, they will find ultimate pleasure, power, joy, and beauty, possessing all that is good and desirable with eternal security and joy, free from the fear of ever being separated from Him.

Anne Dutton preaches about the believer's strength in patient suffering, the increasing knowledge and love for Jesus, the imperfect understanding of justification and Christ's righteousness, the sanctification process leading to glory, and the eternal joy and worship in God's presence in the state of glory.

Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the incomparable worth and glory of the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, emphasizing that His Name is far above every other name and is worthy of all honor and praise. The Holy Spirit reveals glimpses of Christ's beauty and loveliness to believers, with the aim of drawing them closer to Him. Gaebelein challenges listeners to have a burning desire for a deeper knowledge of Christ, to weep over their lack of devotion, and to make Christ the absorbing object of their hearts and lives. He highlights the importance of knowing the various titles, attributes, and names of Jesus, expressing that a better understanding of Christ is the true spiritual progress that brings joy, rest, and true Christian happiness.

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the deep human desire to see Jesus Christ, the ultimate benefactor and source of hope for believers. He reflects on the longing to behold Christ not as he was in his earthly suffering, but as he is now in glory, exalted and radiant. Spurgeon reassures that this vision will be a personal encounter, where believers will recognize Christ by his wounds and experience joy without sorrow, awe without fear, and love without pity. He encourages the congregation to strive for this vision, reminding them that it is a promise for those who believe. Ultimately, he concludes with the hope that all who have faith will see Him as He is, united with loved ones in eternal glory.

Horatius Bonar emphasizes the spiritual blindness of many, contrasting it with those whose eyes have been opened by God to see the truth. He explains that while some see, their vision can still be dim, leading to a partial understanding of the gospel and Christ's glory. Bonar assures that a time is coming when all believers will see clearly, without any dimness or distortion, experiencing the fullness of God's light and love. He encourages the faithful to seek clearer vision and anticipate the day when they will behold Christ in all His glory. The sermon calls for a longing for spiritual clarity and the ultimate revelation of God.