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.

John Nelson Darby expresses gratitude for a letter from Harris, affirming his conviction that he is led by God to remain uninvolved in the movements in England, which he views as misguided. He critiques the Bethesda assembly for straying from the foundational principles of faithfulness to God, asserting that their denial of Christ's supremacy undermines the Church's unity. Darby emphasizes the importance of adhering to first principles in Christian life and believes that a sifting process is occurring among believers. He finds joy in the simplicity of faith and expresses hope for those who walk faithfully with Christ, despite feeling weak and unworthy. Ultimately, he reassures that Christ's love for His Church is unwavering, even in challenging times.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that God's ultimate purpose is to sum up all things in Christ, who embodies greatness and fullness. He stresses the importance of continually growing in our understanding of Christ's majesty and glory, as this was the foundation of the early Church's power and effectiveness. The spontaneous formation of churches was a result of the Holy Spirit's work, centered around the preaching of Christ. Sparks argues that Christ should be the guiding principle for gathering as a Church, especially in today's complex world. The ongoing revelation of Christ is essential for believers to experience the fullness of God's purpose.

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.

G.W. North emphasizes the significance of communion, illustrating how Jesus, in the upper room, broke bread to symbolize His broken body given for humanity. He highlights that while the body is broken, it is still wholly given to us, and through communion, we partake in this sacred act of remembrance. North insists that to truly remember Jesus, we must actively engage in this practice, as it allows us to connect with the essence of His sacrifice. The act of eating the broken body signifies our acceptance of His gift and the unity of the Church as His body. Ultimately, through this communion, we find wholeness in Christ despite the brokenness of His body.

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.

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.

Julian of Norwich emphasizes the importance of loving God and one another, highlighting that in loving God better, we find true comfort and unity with all believers. She humbly acknowledges her own unworthiness but recognizes the oneness of charity with fellow Christians. Julian affirms that God's love encompasses all creation and that in mankind, both the created and the Creator are found. She expresses hope that those who grasp this truth will be deeply comforted and taught by God's grace.

H.J. Vine preaches about the unity of believers in Christ as one body, emphasizing the essential role of the Holy Spirit in uniting all believers into a living organism under Christ as the Head of the assembly. This unity is not merely organizational but a vital organism of indefectible members, all moved by the same Spirit. The passage from Ephesians 4:16 highlights how each member, connected by the Spirit, contributes to the growth and self-building of the body in love, ultimately working towards the increase of the body.

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.

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.

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.