In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of dealing with the things that hinder our relationship with God. He highlights how God desires to bless and use us, but there may be a controversy or issue that needs to be addressed first. The preacher encourages listeners to take responsibility for their actions and to seek freedom from anything that stands between them and the fullness of God's blessings. He reminds them that God provides the strength and power needed to overcome these obstacles. The sermon concludes with a story of Elijah, where God shows great compassion and love by providing him with food and encouragement during a time of depression and weariness.

In this sermon, G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the profound impact of preaching the gospel. He highlights that every soul that is saved through the preaching of the gospel is not only brought into a place of safety and blessing, but also becomes an offering to God, bringing Him satisfaction. The preacher's role is not to boast in their own accomplishments, but to recognize that it is God working through them to accomplish His purposes. Paul's ministry serves as an example, as he acknowledges that it is God who confirmed his message through miracles and various manifestations of the Spirit's power. The sermon also includes a warning against ungodly teachers who may try to deceive and destroy the faith of believers.

This sermon emphasizes the practices of the first generation Christians, focusing on Apostolic teaching, fellowship as a family of God, the importance of sharing and caring, and the significance of prayer after offering sacrifice. It highlights the impact of these practices, including instilling fear of the Lord, experiencing signs and wonders, promoting sharing and caring, engaging in evangelism by 'sheep stealing' in the temple, and the church growing daily with new believers being added consistently.

This sermon emphasizes the core purpose of God, likening it to a jigsaw puzzle where each piece represents a different aspect of God's plan. It highlights the need for believers to understand and align with God's purpose, focusing on reaching all nations with the message of salvation through Christ. The sermon challenges listeners to offer themselves as living sacrifices, to proclaim the gospel, and to prioritize the salvation of the lost as a rare and crucial sacrifice in the New Testament.

G.W. North emphasizes the dual aspects of the Holy Spirit's power in the life of a believer, focusing on both miraculous works and the essential process of sanctification. He highlights that while many associate the Holy Spirit's power primarily with miraculous gifts, Paul also connects it to the condition of life and the sanctification of believers. North suggests that true sanctification comes through the person, presence, and power of the Holy Spirit, which is crucial for a believer's growth in faith. He warns against an overemphasis on miraculous signs, reminding us that the gospel must be presented through both word and deed, and that signs and wonders should accompany the preaching of the gospel. Ultimately, North calls for a balanced understanding of the Holy Spirit's role in empowering believers for both sanctification and ministry.

David Shelby Corlett preaches on entire sanctification, explaining it as the work of grace by which God cleanses the born-again individual from the sinful nature remaining in the heart after new birth. This experience is provided through the sacrifice of Jesus and wrought in the heart by the Holy Spirit. Entire sanctification and the baptism with the Holy Spirit are one and the same experience, emphasizing cleansing and empowerment. The sanctified child of God has the sinful nature entirely removed, replaced by the fullness of the Holy Spirit, bringing inner peace and harmony with God's will.

Dougan Clark preaches about the role of the Holy Trinity in the sanctification of a human soul, emphasizing the distinctiveness of the Holy Spirit as the Sanctifier. The mysterious work of sanctification is a divine process that involves the Holy Ghost purifying the heart through faith, leading to a complete cleansing from sin. The apostles Peter, John the Baptist, Paul, and others highlight the Holy Spirit's crucial role in sanctifying believers, emphasizing the need for faith in the truth for this sanctification to occur.

James Blaine Chapman emphasizes the importance of being sanctified through various means as outlined in the Bible. The theologians explain that we are sanctified instrumentally by the Word of God, efficaciously by the blood of Jesus, conditionally by faith, and efficiently by the Holy Ghost. It is crucial to adhere to the terms laid down in the Word for sanctification, as Bible holiness is the only true holiness. The blood of Jesus is the sole price of our redemption, and faith is the prime condition for deliverance, leading to victory. The Holy Spirit plays different roles in convicting, regenerating, and sanctifying believers, coming in Pentecostal fullness and power for entire sanctification.

John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of service within the Church, drawing parallels from the Levites' role in the Old Testament. He explains that true service stems from a deep communion with God, highlighting that the Levites were first offered to God before they could serve. The candlestick symbolizes the Church, which is called to shine forth the light of God's truth and wisdom to the world. Darby stresses that all service should be rooted in spiritual communion, as it empowers and directs our actions in accordance with God's will. Ultimately, he encourages believers to recognize their identity as God's servants, dedicated to His glory rather than their own ambitions.

Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth over numerical growth in the church, highlighting the responsibility of leaders to ensure the spiritual health of their congregation. He stresses the need for humility and self-examination when faced with carnality or worldliness in the church, urging leaders to present every individual as acceptable and perfect before God. Poonen warns against seeking personal glory or recognition in ministry, emphasizing the importance of building the Body of Christ with pure motives and a desire for God's approval above all else.

Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of sanctification as a second work of grace in the hearts of believers. Paul's letters to the Thessalonians emphasize God's will for sanctification, declaring it as a command for all His children. The process of sanctification is not achieved through self-effort but by yielding to God's work through the Holy Spirit. The prayer for sanctification in 1 Thessalonians 5:23 highlights the completeness of the work God desires to do in every aspect of our being - spirit, soul, and body.

Greek Word Studies delves into the meaning of 'leitourgos', emphasizing its significance as a worker of the people, often associated with public duties and works of public use. This term is used in the New Testament to describe Paul, Epaphroditus, angels as God's ministers, and priests in the Jerusalem Temple. The concept of 'leitourgos' highlights the idea of serving in a religious capacity with solemnity and dignity, reflecting the authority of civil authorities as servants of God. The sermon explores the rich religious legacy of 'leitourgos' and its implications for both rulers and citizens, drawing parallels to historical figures like Cyrus, the Persian emperor, anointed by God to carry out His will.

J.C. Philpot preaches about the importance of having an unction from the Holy One, emphasizing how this anointing softens, penetrates, and spreads through the soul, leading to a deep knowledge of oneself, God's law, Scriptures, Jesus, pardon, liberty in the gospel, and heavenly home. He highlights that this unction brings about spiritual transformation, making eternal things precious, ordinances blessed, and the people of God highly valued. Philpot stresses that without this anointing, all is dark and confused, but with it, all is clear, blessed, and filled with spiritual understanding and joy.