This sermon delves into the distinction between Israel and the church, emphasizing that they are not a continuum but rather distinct entities in God's plan. It highlights how Israel is not a mystery and has an earthly focus, while the church is a mystery, entered by spiritual birth, and has a heavenly focus. The unity of the universal church, comprising believers from all backgrounds, is also underscored as a powerful testament to the gospel's transformative nature.

The video is a sermon transcript about the Urbana event, which is an international, interdenominational, and interracial gathering focused on spreading the message of the gospel. The speaker highlights the impact of the event, particularly in terms of the Lordship of Christ, and how the message has reached a wide audience through videos and tapes. The video emphasizes the importance of faith and expectation leading up to the Urbana event, as well as the need to be positive and praise God for the work He is doing in the world. The speaker also mentions the opportunity to learn about God's work in different nations through first-hand reports and missionary exhibits.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of resolving offenses immediately, even if they are not our fault. He reminds the audience that they are taking care of the Lord's body and should strive to deal with offenses promptly. The speaker also references a passage from John chapter 8 where Jesus had a conversation with the people, leading many to believe in him. The sermon concludes with a reminder that in order to bear fruit, believers must remain connected to the vine, relying on God's resources rather than their own.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of unity and love among believers. He emphasizes the recovery of truth within the Church and the popularity of the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. The preacher mentions a movement that started in Dublin and spread to Britain and Europe over a span of twenty years. He also talks about a split that occurred in 1848 due to differing views on discipline. The sermon concludes with a prayer for the church to walk according to God's will.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the development of spiritual life within their fellowship. They observe that in the past, relationships were based on fleshly values and only lasted as long as they were beneficial. However, in this fellowship, they see a shift towards a more honest and genuine way of living, guided by the spirit of God. The speaker emphasizes the importance of embracing confrontations and challenges, as they are designed by the spirit for personal and collective growth. They also mention the concept of universal truth and the role of Jesus Christ in connecting humanity to the universe.

This sermon emphasizes the true meaning of eternal life as knowing God and Jesus Christ, not just living forever. It highlights the importance of continually laying hold of eternal life, as seen in the exhortation to Timothy to 'take hold of eternal life.' The message stresses the need to choose to pursue eternal life over worldly pursuits and the significance of knowing God deeply to experience spiritual growth and transformation.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the destructive nature of divisions among God's people in the church. He highlights how the Corinthians believers were more interested in various topics like marriage, spiritual gifts, and idols, rather than addressing the issue of divisions. The speaker points out that Paul extensively addresses this problem in the first four chapters of Corinthians, emphasizing the seriousness and importance of unity among believers. He also reminds the audience that everything in life, including adversity and prosperity, is meant for the building of the church and should be seen as part of God's work.

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the indifference and lack of vision for world missions, as well as the unbelief and materialism that hinder it. He emphasizes the importance of unity and fellowship among believers, highlighting the relationships formed during a leaders conference. The speaker acknowledges the challenges and attacks from the devil, including the manipulation of emotions, the destructive power of pride, and the lack of time for maintaining relationships. He encourages repentance and reliance on God's power to overcome these obstacles. The sermon also mentions the impact of exo-Mers (former OM members) in strategic positions within mission organizations worldwide.

This sermon delves into the parable in Matthew 13:45-46 where the kingdom of heaven is likened to a merchant seeking a valuable pearl, symbolizing Christ seeking the Church. The Church, though not fully formed at the time, is described as a precious entity chosen by the Lord, embodying selectiveness, distinctiveness, and preciousness. The sermon emphasizes the Church's fullness, finality, and its intrinsic connection to Christ's suffering, calling believers to have a deep reverence and agony for the Church as a heavenly entity.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of holiness not just in personal life but also in building fellowship with others in the local church. It highlights the deception of having holiness without genuine fellowship, stressing the need to yield, support, and encourage one another in love. The speaker shares insights on selfishness, conflict resolution, and the significance of joint ministry in the body of Christ, illustrating how genuine holiness is manifested through building fellowship and unity.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the need for unity and the importance of helping supply personnel for Bombay. They emphasize the complexity of the situation and the need for prayer. The speaker also shares their experience of listening and learning from people in a different part of the world, including their thoughts on Americans and British people. They mention the importance of personal support and making changes in their relationship with churches.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having vision as a source of motivation. He shares his personal experience of considering a challenging decision and how vision played a role in it. The speaker also mentions the significance of faith and love in taking action and achieving results. He acknowledges that the size of the results may vary depending on the context, but emphasizes the importance of staying motivated. Overall, the sermon encourages listeners to have a clear vision, rooted in faith and love, to drive their actions and bring about positive outcomes.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the supernatural nature of our faith and the role of grace in our lives. He highlights the concept of eternal life and how it resides within us, making us worthy of veneration. The sermon also discusses the universal presence of God and how it works within us to bring light and transformation. The gospel is presented as the solution to the universal problem of sin, offering healing and restoration to all who believe.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following Christ and giving our lives to Him. He encourages the audience to share their testimonies and experiences with the Dutch office, either in person or through writing. The speaker also discusses the balance between different aspects of ministry, such as evangelism and church planting, as well as the need for balance in other areas of life, including discipline in the home. Additionally, the speaker highlights the significance of understanding history and how God has worked in different denominations.

St. Cyril of Alexandria preaches about the unity of believers in Christ, emphasizing how Christ has broken down barriers between Jews and Gentiles, calling for believers to be of one mind and to share in each other's joys and sorrows. He highlights the importance of accepting one another as Christ accepted us, bearing each other's burdens, and preserving unity in peace. St. Cyril also explains how Christ, as the servant of the circumcised, fulfilled God's promise to the patriarchs and brought salvation to both Jews and Gentiles, extending God's mercy to all mankind.

Adolf Schlatter emphasizes the profound impact of God's grace on the individual's life, highlighting how Christ's act of love and sacrifice leads to freedom and a deep sense of God's love. The community of believers plays a crucial role in nurturing and enhancing the individual's spiritual growth, allowing each member to experience God's love and grace in a powerful way. Through public confession of Jesus' lordship and communal practices like baptism and partaking in the Lord's table, believers are united in purpose and connected to the universal body of Christ. Love is central to ethical living, emphasizing the importance of community in expressing and receiving love, which ultimately leads to sanctity and a harmonious union of giving and receiving.

G.W. North emphasizes the significance of the breaking of bread as a representation of Christ's body, which He broke for humanity. He highlights that Jesus instructed His disciples to remember Him through this act, and Paul further elaborates that as many individuals partake in this communion, they become one body in Christ. This unity in the act of communion symbolizes the sacrificial nature of their faith, reminding believers that they are called to embody Christ's love and sacrifice in their lives. The sermon underscores the importance of community and shared faith in the practice of communion, reflecting on how believers can perpetuate Christ's sacrifice through their actions.

Richard E. Bieber emphasizes the importance of unity and maintaining the spirit of Jesus throughout the week, not just during Sunday gatherings. He highlights that true worship is not just about music or preaching but about the spirit we bring. Bieber stresses the power of unity in binding and loosing on earth as it is in heaven, as promised by Jesus in Matthew 18:18-20. He connects the conquering of evil by the Body of Christ to three-fold unity: a clear conscience through the blood of the Lamb, a clear testimony of Jesus as Lord, and crucified lives that follow Jesus to the cross.

G.W. North emphasizes the profound significance of Communion as a representation of both Christ's sacrifice and the Church's unity. He explains that through the act of breaking bread, believers proclaim their shared identity as a broken yet whole body, reflecting on Christ's death and their own spiritual journey. North highlights the teachings of Peter and John, illustrating that true fellowship with one another stems from fellowship with the Father and the Son. The sermon underscores that Communion is not only a remembrance but also the foundation of the priesthood and a central theme in the New Testament. Ultimately, it calls believers to walk in the light to maintain their communion with God and each other.

Robert E. Webber emphasizes that God communicates His healing presence through life, people, and the physical world. He highlights the importance of worship as the source of the church's power, urging a shift from merely 'having' spirituality to 'being' spiritual as a continuous state of being. Webber discusses the evolution of faith engagement through different eras and challenges the church to engage with the complexities of the postmodern world. He appreciates the Anglican spiritual tradition for providing purposeful spiritual direction and values the Episcopal Church for its unity amidst diversity and acceptance of various forms of church expression.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of setting our hearts to seek the Lord God, as demonstrated by the tribes of Israel who, despite territorial divisions and opposition from their king, journeyed to Jerusalem to worship. This act symbolizes the unity of the Church of Christ, transcending barriers of nationality and social status, as believers come together in prayer and communion. Meyer encourages us to prioritize our spiritual pursuits over worldly challenges, asserting that a determined heart can overcome any opposition in our quest for God.

Ernest O'Neill preaches about the great reality that we were all created by God as part of His Son, Jesus Christ, who existed with God before the world was made. Our existence in Christ explains the sense of unity and belonging we feel towards one another and the creation. God foresaw the mess we would make with our free wills and enabled His Son to bear and reverse the consequences through His innate power, culminating in the crucifixion at Calvary. As part of Christ's pain and the reversal of the world's chaos, we are not insignificant beings but integral parts of the Son of God, meant to fulfill His purposes in this world.

J.C. Philpot preaches on the importance of manifested union among believers, as prayed for by Jesus in John 17, emphasizing the visible unity and harmony that should exist among God's people to glorify the Father and testify to the world. While differences may exist, the underlying substantial union among the living family of God far outweighs them, resembling the unity within the human body despite external variations. Philpot challenges the current state of visible unity among believers, questioning if the churches truly exhibit the love and harmony that should mark them as followers of Christ, urging a deeper reflection on the manifested union among God's people.

Clement of Rome urges the congregation to follow the examples of the holy and innocent, as written in the Scriptures, emphasizing the importance of unity and harmony among believers who share one God, one Christ, and one Spirit of grace. He questions the presence of strifes, divisions, and schisms among them, reminding them of their interconnectedness as members of the body of Christ. Clement warns against causing offenses and stumbling blocks to fellow believers, highlighting the severe consequences of leading others astray and the detrimental effects of schisms on the faith and unity of the community.

Brother Lawrence emphasizes the belief in the communion of saints, highlighting the universal oneness of experimental Christianity throughout all ages and lands. He points to the shared experiences of various spiritual figures like Thomas á Kempis, Tauler, Madame Guyon, John Woolman, and Hester Ann Rogers, showcasing the remarkable agreement and harmony in their spiritual journeys. Brother Lawrence himself, a lay brother among the Carmelites, exemplified the practice of the presence of God in a secular and skeptical environment, contributing to the growth of household and evangelistic piety in the eighteenth century.