
Alan Bartley
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The Closet, Our Test of Devotion
3.1K1:08:35PSA 100:4MAT 6:6LUK 11:1ROM 8:26EPH 6:12PHP 4:61TH 5:17HEB 4:16JAS 5:161JN 1:9This sermon emphasizes the importance of spending dedicated time in prayer and seeking God's presence in the closet, drawing from the experiences of Wilbur Chapman and insights on the challenges and distractions faced in prayer. It highlights the need for serious, intelligent, obedient, expectant, persistent, and faith-filled prayer, while addressing common hindrances like distractions, sleepiness, interruptions, and condemnation, urging believers to resist the enemy and claim the power of the blood of Jesus.
My Testimony
3.0K41:43PSA 116:1This sermon shares a personal testimony of encountering God's love and faithfulness, highlighting the journey from religious upbringing to a deep personal relationship with Jesus. It emphasizes the need for true surrender to God, the conviction of sin, and the transformative power of God's grace. The speaker reflects on the importance of seeking God's will, trusting in His provision, and experiencing the profound love of Christ that surpasses all human relationships.
When Should We Seek Revival
2.7K59:40HOS 5:3This sermon is a powerful call to seek revival in the church, emphasizing the need for repentance, prayer, and a return to God's presence. The speaker highlights the consequences of spiritual complacency, division, and neglect of soul-winning, urging believers to awaken from spiritual slumber and fulfill their role as watchmen. The message underscores the importance of tears, holiness, and a burden for the lost as essential elements for revival.
Brokenness by Alan Barley
2.0K1:08:46ISA 57:15This sermon emphasizes the importance of brokenness before God, highlighting the need for contrition, faith, determination, and yielding to the Holy Spirit. It explores how brokenness leads to intimacy with the Savior, ministering to Him, and bearing much fruit for His glory. The message underscores that brokenness is indispensable for true service and spiritual growth, drawing examples from biblical stories like the colt, the woman with the alabaster box, and the feeding of the five thousand.
A Carnival Near Hell!
2.0K1:19:28HellGEN 18:17MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher talks about the power of revival and how it can transform lives. He shares a story from chapter 19 of the Bible where two angels were sent by God to do His work. The preacher emphasizes the importance of God's workers and the need for true power and reality in church services. He also mentions a personal story of an evangelist who realized the need for a change in his preaching approach when he saw no spiritual impact. Overall, the sermon highlights the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and the invitation for individuals to encounter Him in their lives.
The Last Call
1.8K45:10DEU 30:19PSA 32:5JHN 1:12JHN 8:12ROM 10:132CO 6:2EPH 3:17HEB 3:151JN 5:12REV 3:20This sermon focuses on Revelation 3:20, emphasizing the urgency of responding to Jesus' call to open the door of our hearts to Him. It highlights the consequences of delaying or rejecting this call, the need to let go of sin, and the certainty of salvation when we invite Jesus into our lives.
The Great Judgement
1.7K50:58Judgement SeatMAT 25:41ROM 2:16REV 20:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and encourages believers to gather together for prayer meetings. He references Revelation chapter 20, which describes an angel coming down from heaven and binding the devil for a thousand years. The preacher highlights the devil's role as a deceiver and warns that there will come a time when he will no longer be able to deceive the nations. The sermon also discusses the eventual end of the world, with the heavens and the earth being rolled up like an old scroll. The preacher warns that those who have their lives rooted in this world will face judgment at the great white throne, where every aspect of their lives will be examined and a verdict will be given. Those whose names are not found in the book of life will be cast into the lake of fire. The sermon concludes with a reminder that God knows all the secrets and hidden things of mankind, and that no one can hide from Him.
Barriers to Blessing
1.7K1:06:43EXO 23:24PSA 66:18HOS 4:6MAT 6:14MRK 9:24EPH 6:11JAS 4:7This sermon addresses the barriers to blessing in the Christian life, focusing on the dangers of occult involvement, the impact of unbelief, the consequences of unconfessed sin, and the importance of forgiveness. It emphasizes the need for spiritual discernment, repentance, and reliance on Jesus for true freedom and healing.
Ye Must Be Born Again
1.5K1:04:19New BirthGEN 6:19MAT 7:7MAT 22:37JHN 3:3JHN 14:6ROM 10:9EPH 2:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being born again and coming to God. He warns that those who are not saved will be destroyed and face the judgment of the living God. The preacher acknowledges that no human, whether a preacher, priest, or evangelist, can save someone, but believes in the power of the everlasting gospel and the Holy Spirit to bring life to the spiritually dead. He also criticizes the idea of the missing link in evolution, stating that the true missing link is the spiritual connection between humans and God.
When Do We Need Revival?
1.5K48:19Ulster RevivalDEU 2:3PSA 85:1PSA 85:6PSA 85:13MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of soul winning and warns about the consequences of neglecting it. He refers to Ezekiel 33, where God appoints a watchman to warn the people of approaching danger. The preacher shares a personal story of a farmer who faithfully distributes tracks for 15 years, believing that he will be held accountable for the souls he has reached. The sermon also highlights the need for revival in the church and the dangers of a sleeping church in a dying world. The preacher encourages self-reflection and asks the audience to consider their own testimony and impact in their community.
Revival!
1.2K1:09:18RevivalEXO 7:32CH 7:1PSA 37:4ISA 63:15MAT 6:33ROM 6:23EPH 5:18In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of a young man seeking the Lord and being filled with a vision of revival just before the Great Awakening in 1904. The preacher emphasizes the fear and awe of being in the hands of the Lord and the supernatural power that comes with it. He highlights the importance of experiencing the presence of God in the sanctuary and the need for a new faith and fire in the church. The preacher calls for a holy reverence and consciousness of sin in both preachers and congregations, urging them to seek the sounding of God's bowels and his fatherly love.