In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following four directions in order to receive the life and health that come from God's word. The first direction is to attend to God's words and listen with humility and teachability. The second direction is to keep God's promises in focus and not be distracted by conflicting doctrines. The third direction is to keep God's words in the midst of one's heart, guarding it diligently. The preacher also shares personal experiences and references Bible verses to highlight the significance of being careful with our words and being ready to listen and obey God.

In this sermon, the preacher addresses the idea that many people have been "house trained" or "brainwashed" into thinking that once they make a decision to follow God and attend church on Sundays, that is all that is required of them. However, the preacher emphasizes that true Christian faith goes beyond just attending church and making a decision. He encourages those who are truly interested in the Christian life to seek a deeper understanding of their faith and to let God work through them to impact the lives of others. The preacher also highlights the importance of trusting in Jesus Christ and allowing Him to guide every aspect of our lives. He warns that there may be some who will not continue on this journey and will never return, but he is hopeful to meet those who are genuinely seeking to know Jesus and live out their faith fully.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching and the need for it to be restored to its exalted status in the church. He shares the story of a Swiss pastor named Calbot who took his preaching obligation seriously and sought God for understanding. The speaker highlights the need for believers to spend time in the Holy Word and to contemplate its message. He also references the story of Moses ascending the mountain to receive the tablets of the law, emphasizing the significance of someone daring to make the ascent and open the gate for the King of glory to enter the world.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of faith and the need to challenge, commit, and obligate oneself to God. He references the story of Joshua in the Bible, where Joshua commits God to act and obligates Him to make the sun stand still in order to win a battle. The speaker emphasizes the power of committing God before others and the importance of deepening one's faith. He also mentions the story of Elijah challenging the prophets of Baal and how he committed God to answer by fire. The sermon encourages listeners to have unwavering faith and to trust in God's power to act.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of perseverance in preaching, even in the face of adversity and criticism. He encourages preachers to have a long-term perspective, recognizing that their afflictions are temporary and that God will ultimately triumph. The speaker also highlights the need to have a strong sense of identity and not be paralyzed by external criticism or internal self-doubt. He shares personal experiences of depression and how it unexpectedly gave power to his ministry. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the importance of staying steadfast in preaching the word of God, regardless of the challenges faced.

In this sermon, the preacher begins by referencing John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" and the story of Christian and Hopeful being imprisoned in Doubting Castle. He emphasizes the importance of having faith in God's promises, comparing it to a key that can unlock any door. The preacher encourages the audience to keep a good relationship with the Holy Spirit and not to grieve or resist Him. He reassures them that no matter what challenges they face, God will always be there to help and fulfill His promises.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a revival that took place in the Hebrides islands. Prior to the revival, every home in those islands had Bible reading and prayer twice a day, which laid a foundation for the young people to hear the basic truths of the gospel. During the revival, without a preacher present, all 80 young people in a gathering fell on their knees and wept, crying out to God and getting saved. The speaker emphasizes the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on God and shares the story of a man who wasted years before experiencing a powerful revival. The sermon also highlights the significance of the Holy Spirit's presence in the lives of believers, referencing passages from Acts and Galatians.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the character of God. He mentions a previous series of sermons on the attributes of God that had a profound impact on the listeners. The preacher acknowledges the difficulty of talking about God and compares himself to an insect trying to carry a bale of cotton. He highlights the decline in the spiritual state of churches and attributes it to forgetting what kind of God God is.

In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences and testimonies of encountering God's presence and salvation. He emphasizes the importance of knowing and following the word of God, and how revival can occur even in communities where the knowledge of scripture is limited. The speaker also recounts a powerful moment when a young woman cried out to God for salvation, and how her surrender and faith impacted his own ministry. He concludes by reflecting on his own conversion experience and the certainty he has in the work that God did in his heart.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural framework and mindset of the people we are trying to communicate with. He compares it to speaking in a foreign language without learning it first. The speaker suggests that in order to effectively preach the Gospel, we must take the time to understand the generation we are living in and address their objections and concerns. He also highlights the need for both defense and positive communication in engaging with others. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the need for Christians to effectively communicate the message of the Gospel in a way that resonates with the culture of the second half of the 20th century.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of appropriating the word of God by faith. He starts by referencing Joshua chapter 1, where God instructs Joshua to arise and go to the land He is giving to the children of Israel. The preacher then shares personal anecdotes about relying on God's grace during a turbulent plane ride and a woman who trusted in God's word when she received news of her five sons' deaths in battle. He emphasizes the power of faith in appropriating God's promises, using the example of Abraham in Genesis 13, where God promises him and his descendants the land they see. The sermon encourages listeners to have faith in God's word and to trust in His promises.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the evidence of faith and how to prove it to oneself and others. They emphasize the importance of being a witness of faith to the world. The speaker also mentions a previous message titled "The Death of a Promise," which explores how God fulfills promises in unexpected ways. The sermon concludes with a prayer for understanding and a request for the Holy Spirit to make the message impactful.

In this sermon transcript, the preacher begins by sharing testimonies of people who were healed during a previous gathering. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and praise. However, the preacher is then confronted with a question about the state of his own home and family. This question leads to a moment of realization for the preacher and his wife, as they acknowledge the need for repentance and salvation in their lives. The preacher's life and ministry are deeply impacted, leading him to seek God through fasting and prayer for two weeks.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He highlights how the early church recognized the power of the resurrection and made it a central part of their testimony. The preacher also discusses the growth of the early church and attributes it to the spreading of the word of God. He encourages the listeners to learn from the principles outlined in the book of Acts and apply them to their own lives and churches. The sermon concludes with a call for every believer to commit to being a witness and sharing the word of God.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a man who had been lying by a pool for 38 years, hoping for healing. The pool was surrounded by a crowd of people, with the strongest and wealthiest individuals having the closest seats. The preacher emphasizes the insensitivity of the crowd, who were only concerned with their own needs. The man by the pool had reached a point of hopelessness, feeling that no one understood or cared about his suffering. The preacher encourages the audience to not become hardened like the people in New York, but to have compassion and reach out to those in need.

The sermon transcript emphasizes the importance of listening to the word of God and not just hearing it. It highlights the danger of routine religion and the need for a genuine and personal connection with God. The speaker addresses the critical attitude of some individuals who focus on superficial aspects of preaching rather than the message itself. The transcript also references biblical verses that emphasize the significance of how one hears and the consequences of not truly understanding and applying the word of God.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the weight and responsibility of preaching the word of God. He acknowledges that for some, preaching is a talent show, but for others, it is a heavy burden. The preacher highlights the importance of recognizing the eternal consequences of our actions and the need for salvation. He shares his personal testimony of transformation and emphasizes the necessity of repentance and belief in Jesus Christ for salvation. The sermon concludes with an invitation for further discussion and understanding of the things of God.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel with those who have not heard, highlighting the need for believers to submit their will and resources to God, be good stewards, and make sacrifices for the Kingdom. It challenges listeners to evaluate their love for the world and to prioritize the eternal over the temporary, especially in the small things that may hinder their fruitfulness for God's kingdom.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a good conscience as a mark of true faith. He compares the cooperation of different parts of the human body to the need for total dependence on God in order to have harmony and unity among believers. The preacher warns against being influenced by worldly and materialistic teachings, urging Christians to be discerning and to prioritize their relationship with God over worldly desires. He emphasizes the need for Christians to be quick to confess their mistakes and seek forgiveness, as this is a sign of true faith.

In this video, the speaker, Paul Washer, emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel with the power of the Holy Spirit. He highlights the ineffectiveness of relying on worldly methods to manipulate people into the kingdom of God. Instead, he advocates for a simple approach of a faithful believer armed with a Bible, preaching the truth until someone is converted or they face opposition. Washer shares a powerful story of a young boy who was willing to die for his faith, illustrating the urgency and commitment required in sharing the gospel.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing that faith comes from God. He explains that God takes the initiative to initiate and stimulate faith in individuals. The preacher also highlights the need for believers to discover what God is saying and how He is saying it, in order to align themselves with His will. The sermon references Romans 12:3 and 12:6, which emphasize the importance of humility and trusting in God's grace.

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of gluttony and overindulgence in the context of the story of the Israelites in Numbers 11. The speaker highlights how the Israelites longed for the food they had in Egypt and how their desire for flesh led them to sin. The sermon emphasizes the warning from God in Deuteronomy to beware of forgetting Him when they become full and prosperous. The speaker also references 1 Corinthians 10, which discusses the reasons why Israel fell in the wilderness, including their lust and dissatisfaction with what God provided.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the nature of the liquid we consume. He compares bad liquid to rock, symbolizing negative influences, and good liquid to mercy and Jesus, representing positive influences. The preacher also discusses the significance of being a branch of the vine, highlighting that it is not about the branches themselves, but rather the tree that comes through them. He emphasizes that we are more than just a temple or a branch, but vessels through which God operates. Lastly, the preacher mentions the lesson Paul learned about the cross of Christ, recognizing that there are two operations in the cross - the shedding of blood and the sacrifice of the body.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of his own conversion as a Jewish man. He describes how he was uprooted from his place of security and knowledge, leading to a collapse of his confidence in reason and human goodwill. He embarked on a journey through Europe and the Middle East in search of philosophical answers, but found himself unable to understand the gospel through his own reasoning. However, in a moment of divine intervention, God bypassed his mind and directly revealed the answers to him, leading to a profound peace and transformation in his life.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need to overcome resistance and fear in order to experience a transformation. They believe that something significant has happened in heaven, and it will be evident to others as well. The speaker mentions the importance of favoring Zion and the fulfillment of the Gentiles, leading to the deliverance of Israel from their transgressions. They also highlight the upcoming astonishing event at the end of the age, which is seen as God's final act of grace towards the nations. The sermon encourages listeners to be prepared and willing to labor and exert themselves for God's purposes.