In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a young lady who boldly preached about Jesus Christ for 55 minutes in her college class. The speaker challenges the audience to consider if they would be able to do the same if given the opportunity. He emphasizes the importance of being bold and standing for Christ, as lukewarm faith is not acceptable. The speaker also shares a personal experience of witnessing someone who had a near-death experience and saw the reality of hell, urging the audience to consider the eternal consequences of their choices.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the seven churches mentioned in the book of Revelation and how they serve as a warning for Christians to not take their eyes off Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the importance of looking to Christ and not getting distracted by other things such as service or ministry. Each of the seven churches represents a different way in which believers can lose their focus on Jesus, with each one becoming more subtle than the previous. The main message is to hold on to our weakness and trust in the Lord, staying in constant union with Him.

This sermon focuses on the dangers of lukewarmness in the church, emphasizing the need to guard our hearts and maintain a fervent spirit in a comfortable and seductive world. It highlights the importance of being spiritually alert, avoiding deception, and staying focused on serving Jesus amidst distractions and false teachings.

In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of lukewarm faith and warns against being neither hot nor cold in one's devotion to God. He emphasizes the need for repentance and zealousness in order to avoid being rejected by God. The preacher also highlights the importance of recognizing and responding to the voice of God, using biblical references such as Genesis 3:8. The sermon concludes with a call to humble ourselves, pray, seek God's face, and turn from our wicked ways, in order to experience revival and healing in our lives and land.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking reality in one's spiritual journey. He encourages listeners to enroll for life in God's course on discipleship and to join God's army of spiritual revolution. The speaker defines reality as Christ and urges listeners to pursue Him wholeheartedly. He also highlights the need for honesty and repentance in one's motives and emphasizes the importance of understanding God's forgiveness and provision for sinners.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a genuine and fruitful life before God, highlighting the significance of our works being recorded by the Lord. It warns against being lukewarm in faith and the dangers of appearing alive but lacking true spiritual vitality. The message challenges individuals to seek God's guidance and inspiration rather than relying on professionalism or routine in their spiritual endeavors.

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of lukewarmness among believers and emphasizes the importance of being passionate and committed to Jesus. He highlights the motivation of Jesus, who was moved with compassion and actively engaged with people. The speaker suggests that the greatest problems in the world are actually within the church, specifically the problem of lukewarmness. He argues that if believers were filled with the Spirit and fully surrendered to God, it would have a powerful impact on society. The speaker concludes by stating that the first priority for God is the condition of our hearts.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the Beatitudes and their significance in understanding the Sermon on the Mount. He explains that the Beatitudes can be seen as stair steps, with each one taking us closer to the top of the mountain. The preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding that God's love is unconditional and not based on performance. He shares his personal journey of seeking to know God in a deeper relationship and highlights the need for faith and diligently seeking God. The sermon also touches on the concept of the inner man and the recognition of one's own sinfulness.

This sermon emphasizes the danger of being lukewarm in one's faith, using the analogy of 'Mr. Facing Both Ways' who lacks commitment and sincerity in following Christ. It calls for a wholehearted devotion to either be fully sold out for Christ or completely embrace the world, rather than straddling the line between the two. The message warns against the consequences of being lukewarm and challenges believers to be decisive and committed in their faith.

This sermon focuses on the messages given to the churches in the book of Revelation, emphasizing the need for repentance. It highlights the dangers of losing one's first love for Jesus, the deception of being busy with good deeds but lacking true devotion, the warning against being led astray by the love of money or immorality, the importance of maintaining integrity and humility despite reputation, and the call to be either on fire for God or completely worldly, avoiding lukewarmness. The message concludes with the assurance of God's love in reproving and disciplining His children for their ultimate good.

Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the critical nature of recognizing self-deception in our lives, particularly in denying our sins. He explains that self-deception blinds us to our true condition, affecting how we see ourselves, others, and God. Through the examination of our words, actions, self-opinion, and associations, we can identify areas where we may be deceived. Beach urges the congregation to seek humility and honesty before God, allowing His Word to reveal the truth and set them free from the bondage of self-deception. He concludes with a call to embrace the truth of God's Word as the only means of genuine transformation.

Charles Finney addresses the issue of backsliding in the church, particularly focusing on the lukewarm state of the Laodiceans. He emphasizes that this condition is characterized by a lack of zeal for God, neglect of prayer and scripture, and a hypocritical profession of faith. Finney warns that such a state is not only guilty but also injurious to both the individual and the church, leading to spiritual apathy and the hardening of hearts. He calls for repentance and a return to fervent faith, reminding listeners of Christ's warning to the lukewarm: 'I will spew thee out of my mouth.' The sermon serves as a wake-up call for believers to examine their spiritual lives and rekindle their passion for God.

Chuck Smith addresses the evil reign of Ahab and Jezebel, emphasizing the three groups present on Mount Carmel: the prophets of God, the prophets of Baal, and the undecided multitude. He highlights the dangers of being caught between two opinions, noting that those who fully embrace sin are less damaging than those who waver. Smith critiques the prophets of Baal for their misguided devotion and the emptiness of their worship, while contrasting it with the boldness and calmness of the true prophet of God. He calls for a decisive commitment to God, urging listeners to choose their path and not to halt between two opinions.

David Wilkerson addresses the dangers of living on middle ground, using the characteristics of the two and a half tribes of Israel—Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh—as a warning. He highlights how Reuben's instability, Gad's self-interest, and Manasseh's tendency to forget God's commandments reflect the traits of modern Christians who refuse to fully commit to God. These 'middle-grounders' are characterized by divided hearts, neglect of God's Word, and a focus on personal gain rather than spiritual growth. Wilkerson urges believers to seek the fullness of God and to follow Him wholeheartedly, leaving behind the idols that hinder their spiritual journey.

A.W. Tozer addresses the troubling trend in modern Christianity where churches prioritize numerical growth over spiritual quality, leading to a misguided worship of 'Numbers' as the ultimate measure of success. He critiques the Laodicean attitude prevalent in many congregations, where financial reports and membership rolls are mistaken for indicators of spiritual vitality. Tozer warns that this reliance on statistics undermines true spiritual growth and reflects a dangerous heresy that is often overlooked by church leaders. He calls for a return to scriptural judgment rather than worldly metrics in evaluating the health of the church.

Vance Havner emphasizes the necessity of repentance within the Church before it can effectively evangelize, likening the situation to boys trying to play ball without a ball. He critiques the Pharisees for their institutionalized religion that produced a dead faith, warning that without genuine repentance, the Church risks creating more unsaved members rather than true converts. Havner calls for a revival that challenges complacent pastors and church members, urging them to break free from the status quo and embrace a deeper, more authentic faith. He highlights the importance of collaboration between pastors and prophets in fostering genuine spiritual growth and revival. Ultimately, he stresses that true revival will expose the superficiality of current practices and lead to a return to the holiness of God.

C.H. Spurgeon addresses the undecided individuals in his sermon 'Elijah's Appeal to the Undecided,' urging them to make a definitive choice between serving Jehovah and Baal. He emphasizes the absurdity of trying to serve two masters and challenges the congregation to consider how long they will continue to waver in their faith. Spurgeon points out that true belief must be reflected in one's actions, and he calls for a commitment to God based on His sovereignty rather than personal gain. He warns that indecision will ultimately lead to judgment, and he implores the listeners to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance to make a firm decision for God.

John F. Walvoord preaches on the messages to the churches of Asia Minor in the book of Revelation, highlighting the warnings and exhortations given to each church. The church of Laodicea is rebuked for its lukewarmness, self-sufficiency, and spiritual poverty, with a call to repentance and restoration of fellowship with Christ. The invitation is extended to all to open the door to Christ, receive His rebuke and correction, and partake in the blessings of fellowship and future reign with Him.

Peter Hammond preaches on the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nature of God, the sinfulness of man, and the role of the Law in revealing our need for salvation. He highlights the necessity of true repentance, faith in Christ's atonement, and obedience to God's commands, rather than a shallow 'just believe' or 'just pray this prayer' approach. Hammond warns against a man-centered, emotion-based gospel, stressing the need for a fear of God, a proper understanding of the wrath of God, and the crucial role of the Blood of Christ in redemption.

Peter Hammond preaches on the importance of trusting in the Lord wholeheartedly, emphasizing the need to acknowledge Him in all aspects of our lives to receive His guidance. He highlights various spiritual diseases that hinder believers, such as sleeping sickness, lockjaw, amnesia, deafness, blindness, lameness, spinelessness, and scurvy, urging for repentance and a return to God's Word for spiritual health. Hammond warns against lukewarm faith, the dangers of sin, and the necessity of thorough repentance to restore fellowship with God.

Ira Martin preaches about the necessity of genuine revival in the church, emphasizing the need for prayer, Spirit-filled preaching, denouncing of sin, and awakening the lukewarm and cold-hearted individuals. He highlights the signs indicating the need for revival, such as spiritual dormancy, embracing worldly influences, and committing spiritual adultery. Martin explains that true revival uncovers sin, leads to confession and repentance, and exposes false security in church membership without genuine rebirth.

Zac Poonen delivers a powerful sermon on the distinction between the works of the flesh and dead works as mentioned in the New Testament. He emphasizes that indulging in sinful works will hinder one from inheriting the kingdom of God, while dead works, though appearing good externally, are corrupt at the source and displeasing to God. Poonen urges believers to repent not only from sin but also from dead works, highlighting the importance of a foundation of genuine faith and love before striving for perfection in Christ.

David Servant preaches on the parable of the sower from Mark 4:3-10, 13-20, emphasizing the dangers of materialism and the deception of riches that can hinder believers from bearing fruit. He delves into the different types of soil representing varying responses to the gospel, highlighting the importance of true faith enduring and producing fruit. Servant warns about the gradual slipping back into darkness due to worldly temptations and the need for believers to guard against the worries of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things that can choke the word and make one unfruitful.

Favell Lee Mortimer delves into the encounters of three individuals with Jesus, each revealing their true character and intentions. The first man offered to follow Jesus but was not willing to endure hardships, while the second man, despite appearing hesitant, showed a sense of duty and obedience that pleased the Lord. The last man, though expressing a desire to follow Jesus, was hindered by his attachment to earthly matters, indicating a heart not fully devoted to Christ. Mortimer challenges the listeners to examine their own hearts, questioning whether they are truly prepared to serve Christ wholeheartedly or if they are holding back due to worldly distractions.

Al Whittinghill preaches about the urgent need for revival in the Church, highlighting the discrepancies between the characteristics of the New Testament church and the current state of the church. He emphasizes the Divine displeasure evident in the nation and the importance of heeding God's call for a serious change in heart attitudes. Whittinghill urges believers to identify and overcome attitudes hindering revival, such as wrong priorities, complacency, resignation, prejudice, and a love for comfortable truths, stressing the necessity of prayer and a deep knowledge of God's Word for true revival to occur.