Aaron Hills delivers a powerful Baccalaureate Sermon before the Graduating Class of Texas Holiness University in 1905, focusing on the theme of self-sacrifice as exemplified by Jesus Christ. He highlights the necessity and glory of sacrifice in both involuntary and voluntary forms, emphasizing the divine purpose and results of sacrificial love. Hills draws attention to the dark side of sacrifice, where suffering and pain are inevitable, and the brighter side of voluntary sacrifice, where individuals willingly give of themselves for the benefit of others. He eloquently portrays Jesus as the ultimate example of self-sacrifice, showcasing how His death led to the ultimate triumph and redemption of humanity.

Aaron Hills preaches about the unashamed power of the Gospel of Christ, emphasizing the moral sublimity of Paul's assertion amidst the corrupt and decadent Roman world. He highlights the essential elements of the Gospel as revealed by Paul, including the Divine, Atoning, and Crucified Christ, salvation conditioned on faith, and the doctrine of Sanctification. Hills addresses the reasons why some may be ashamed of the Gospel, such as rejecting fundamental doctrines, ignoring Gospel conditions, and seeking to dilute its power with human additions. He stresses the importance of not being ashamed of the Gospel, as it brings assurance of God, reveals the worth and immortality of the human soul, and has the power to reform societies and elevate individuals.

Aaron Hills delivers a powerful sermon on the devastating effects of sin, describing it as a mysterious virus that influences physical nature and wreaks havoc on the soul. He emphasizes that sin deranges the entire bodily organization, causing pain, wounds, and putrefying sores, while also tormenting the soul with fierce hatreds, consuming lusts, and tortures of remorse. Hills warns against mocking at sin, highlighting the foolishness of treating something so disastrous and far-reaching as unimportant. He urges listeners to avoid boasting of sins, profiting from evil, ridiculing reprovers, setting bad examples, resisting repentance, and making light of God's commands for holiness.

Aaron Hills preaches on the powerful imagery in 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, where Paul describes believers as triumphant in Christ, spreading the fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere. The passage highlights the dual impact of the Gospel, bringing life to some and death to others, emphasizing the solemn responsibility of ministers and listeners alike. Hills draws parallels between the ministry of faithful ambassadors of Christ and historical conquerors, showcasing the enduring influence of those who preach the Gospel with zeal and sincerity.

Aaron Hills preaches about the importance of recognizing and embracing our individual responsibility to God, emphasizing the unique gifts, abilities, and opportunities that God has given to each person. He highlights the need for personal effort, zeal, and active engagement in sharing the Gospel and saving souls, pointing out the detrimental effects of neglecting one's personal duty and responsibility. Hills urges believers to be conscious of their distinct personality, to engage in personal service and special duties according to their gifts, and to understand the significance of individualism in fulfilling God's purposes.

Aaron Hills preaches on the profound wonder of God's mindfulness towards humanity, as expressed in Psalm 8:3-4. He emphasizes how God's attention and care for mankind surpass even the splendor of the stars and suns in the universe. Hills delves into the reasons behind God's special interest in humanity, highlighting man's status as a criminal rebel, a sick individual in need of healing, a lost soul sought after by God, a sentient being capable of eternal joy or suffering, and a being with endless potential for development towards godlikeness.

Aaron Hills preaches about the dangers of prejudice, highlighting how it separates individuals, families, churches, nations, and races. He emphasizes the need to lay aside prejudice, especially against truth, as it hinders acceptance of new revelations and growth in doctrine. Hills urges the congregation to seek sanctification by faith, emphasizing that God makes no distinction among individuals and knows the true condition of every heart.

Aaron Hills preaches about the concept of the second blessing in experience, theology, and the Bible, emphasizing the need for believers to seek sanctification as a second work of grace after justification. He shares testimonies from various Christian leaders like George Fox, Dr. A. J. Gordon, and J. O. Peck, highlighting their personal encounters with a deeper work of grace in their lives. The sermon delves into Methodist theology, citing statements from bishops, John Wesley, and hymns that affirm the teaching of sanctification as a second blessing. Additionally, the sermon explores the scriptural basis for the second blessing, particularly focusing on Paul's First Epistle to the Thessalonians and the clear exhortation for believers to pursue holiness and sanctification.

A. M. Hills, President of Texas Holiness University, delivered a powerful sermon at Salvation Park Camp-meeting in 1905, focusing on resisting the Holy Ghost. He highlighted historical examples of individuals resisting God's guidance, emphasizing the consequences of rejecting the Holy Spirit's leading. Hills urged the audience to heed the Holy Ghost's call, warning against resisting God's will, especially in areas of sanctification, obedience, and holiness. He shared poignant stories of individuals who faced tragic outcomes due to resisting the Holy Ghost, stressing the importance of yielding to God's direction and not making light of spiritual matters.

Aaron Hills preaches about the omnipotent Savior, Jesus Christ, who is able to save to the uttermost, completely and entirely, meeting every possible need of the soul. He emphasizes the power of Jesus to save the most desperate sinners, including infidels, drunkards, and backsliders, showcasing real-life testimonies of transformation and redemption. Jesus is portrayed as the Savior who can save from all guilt, power, and consequences of sin forever, offering continuous salvation that sustains through all life's challenges and circumstances.

Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of holiness, emphasizing the divine call for believers to reflect God's perfect holiness in all aspects of their lives. He highlights the need for genuine holiness, not just a profession, and the practical application of holiness in everyday living, including physical, intellectual, political, and social aspects. Hills stresses the necessity of a personal and pure holiness that is both possible and present through the work of the Holy Spirit, leading to a transformative and eternal relationship with God.

Aaron Hills preaches against the heresy of the Nicolaitanes and Gnostics, who denied the true incarnation of Christ and His atoning death, promoting a belief that one could be purified in soul while indulging in vice. John's first epistle serves as a defense of Christian purity from sin against Gnostic purity in sin, emphasizing the importance of walking in the light of God for fellowship and cleansing from all sin through Jesus Christ. The epistle presents a series of antithetical ideas, contrasting Christian truth with the false teachings of those promoting salvation in vice rather than from sin.

Aaron Hills preaches on the experience of sanctification, emphasizing the deep hunger and thirst for purity and power that many Christians long for. He outlines seven scriptural conditions for reaching the goal of sanctification, including a conviction of want, repentance for past failures, belief in the promise, intense desire, obedience, and full consecration to God. Hills highlights the importance of recognizing one's need for sanctification, mourning past wrongs, and obeying God's commands as essential steps towards experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

Aaron Hills preaches on the essence of consecration, emphasizing the act of yielding ourselves completely to God, not just to His service or work, but to God Himself. He highlights the importance of faith as the final condition for receiving blessings, citing examples from the Bible where lack of faith hindered the fulfillment of promises. Hills also echoes the need for believers to claim the filling of the Spirit through faith, trusting in God's Word for sanctification and full salvation.

Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of living a holy life without sin, emphasizing the Apostle John's message to younger Christians to aim for complete victory over sin and to walk in the light of God's salvation. He highlights the need to avoid sin out of respect for God, for Jesus' sacrifice, to honor the Holy Spirit, and for our own well-being, as sin brings eternal consequences. While the best of Christians may still sin, Hills encourages immediate repentance and turning to Jesus Christ, our Advocate with the Father, who pleads for us and is the propitiation for our sins, offering forgiveness and restoration to all who believe.

Aaron Hills preaches on the contrasting experiences of St. Paul in Romans 7 and 8, highlighting the shift from bondage to sin in the flesh to freedom in Christ through the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that true Christian experience is not one of defeat and despair but of victory and joy in Christ. Hills explains how Christ justifies the sinner, adopts them into God's family, and bears witness through the Holy Spirit. He delves into the transformative power of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus, freeing believers from the sin principle and leading them to a life of righteousness and sanctification.

Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of choosing to live according to the Spirit rather than the flesh, emphasizing that those who follow the carnal mind are headed for destruction, while those led by the Spirit have life and peace. He highlights the enmity of the flesh against God and the necessity of allowing the Spirit to dwell in us to overcome the sin-principle within. Hills stresses the need for sanctification to please God fully and the importance of mortifying the deeds of the body through the Spirit to gain eternal life. He concludes by affirming that those led by the Spirit are truly the sons of God, showing willingness to submit to His influence and walk in holiness.

Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of following God's divine order and sequence in achieving success in building a great spiritual life. He emphasizes the command given by Jesus to His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father, highlighting the necessity of obedience and patience in receiving the Holy Spirit. The sermon delves into the significance of the Holy Spirit's outpouring at Pentecost as the primary blessing that empowers believers for ministry and sanctification, stressing the need for believers to seek this experience expectantly. Aaron Hills also discusses the transformative power that comes with the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to live victoriously, guard against temptations, and effectively witness for Christ.

Aaron Hills preaches about the wickedness and moral insanity of the human heart as described in the Bible. He emphasizes how sinners are full of evil and behave as if morally insane, neglecting eternal treasures for temporary pleasures, harming their loved ones, and treating reality as fiction while embracing lies. Hills points out that sinners disregard their spiritual possessions, attempt impossibilities, and reject counsel, ultimately leading to their impending doom. Despite this moral madness, Jesus has the power to cure completely and restore sanity through conversion and sanctification.

Aaron Hills preaches on the profound meaning of 'SALVATION', highlighting how it reverses the process of sin and transforms one's destiny by bringing repentance and a life centered on Christ. Full salvation is described as a continuous hunger for righteousness and a cleansing of the heart from sin through the outpouring of Christ's Spirit. This sermon emphasizes that with salvation comes power to be a witness for Christ, power to do great exploits, a burden for souls, trials that refine faith, and a deep concern for advancing the kingdom of God and glorifying Jesus.

Aaron Hills preaches about the importance of receiving the Holy Spirit in the present dispensation, highlighting the duty and test of yielding to the Spirit as Leader, Guide, Sanctifier, and Keeper. He emphasizes that the Spirit is a Person with personal attributes and that His work in a Christian's life is a gift that cannot be earned but must be received. Hills explains that seeking the Spirit should be for His own sake, not just for the gifts He gives, and that receiving Him requires obedience and faith, not just seeking manifestations or emotions.

Aaron Hills preaches on the tragic consequences of disobedience and the importance of staying true to God's word. The sermon focuses on the story of an unnamed 'man of God' who was deceived by a backslidden prophet, leading to his downfall. The narrative highlights the significance of being unbribable, obedient, and discerning in following God's commands, as even seemingly small actions can have far-reaching consequences.

Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of sanctification, emphasizing that despite opposition from within and outside the Church, God's will is for believers to be sanctified. Sanctification is described as a work of the Holy Spirit that frees believers from sin and leads to a life of holiness. The sermon explores the evidence supporting the possibility of obtaining sanctification, including God's character, Jesus' prayers, commands, and sacrifice, as well as the promises and calls to seek sanctification.

Aaron Hills preaches about sanctifying Christ in our hearts, emphasizing the need to cast out all rivals and let Christ rule alone within us. He challenges the congregation to believe in the possibility of a poor sinner climbing to extraordinary heights of grace through Christ, experiencing forgiveness, cleansing, and holiness. Hills highlights God's provision for the pardon, regeneration, and sanctification of sinners, urging believers to seek sanctification as it is God's will, inheritance, and command, with Jesus faithfully sanctifying those who desire it.

Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of sanctification as a second work of grace after regeneration, using the First Epistle to the Thessalonians to illustrate the need for believers to pursue holiness. The text emphasizes God's role in sanctifying believers completely - body, soul, and spirit - preserving them blameless until the return of Jesus. The sermon highlights that sanctification is a work of God's grace, instantaneously freeing believers from sin and exalting them to holiness of heart and life.