This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and highlights the struggle with pride as a hindrance to humility. The speaker shares personal experiences and practical steps to weaken pride and cultivate humility, focusing on the need to acknowledge dependence on God, express gratitude, practice spiritual disciplines, and transfer glory to God daily. The sermon concludes with a call to prepare for being replaced, recognize relative unimportance, and play golf as a means to accelerate humility.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses a parable about a moneylender who freely forgives the debt of his debtors, which is shocking and unexpected. The preacher emphasizes that God is eager to forgive our sinful debt and wants to impress this upon our hearts. The sermon focuses on the example of a woman who shows great love and affection for Jesus, contrasting it with the negative example of Simon the Pharisee. The preacher encourages the audience to emulate the woman's example by realizing and acknowledging their sinfulness and receiving total forgiveness, which will determine the measure of their love for God.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the topic of true greatness. He begins by acknowledging that the pursuit of personal greatness was a strong desire for the disciples. However, he encourages the audience not to be consumed by this desire. The preacher then gives four recommendations for parents to instill the ambition for true greatness in their children, including being an example of true greatness and defining greatness according to scripture. The sermon emphasizes the importance of modeling and teaching biblical principles of greatness.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the opening and introduction of a particular book in the Bible. He describes it as one of the sweetest and believes that it has a profound impact on our hearts and lives. The preacher shares his personal experience of being pursued by this passage and how it has affected him. He encourages the audience to approach the letter with anticipation, recognizing that God is at work through the reading of the letter. The sermon also touches on the theological concept of being called as a Christian and the significance of God's sustaining grace. The preacher expresses his desire to preach on specific verses in the letter that contain beautiful and powerful statements about God's grace, but emphasizes the need to first consider and contemplate the opening verses.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of grace and the adventure of leadership. He admits that he did not initially volunteer to preach this message, but he believes it is a reflection of his life's work. The speaker emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude to God and highlights a verse from the Bible that expresses deep thanksgiving. He also shares his disbelief that he gets paid to do what he loves and compares it to the idea of sports writers learning to write by the second grade.

In this sermon titled "The Soul of Modesty" by C.J. Mahaney, he addresses the issue of how women's clothing choices can distract men from worshiping and serving God. He emphasizes the importance of modesty in attire, urging women to dress in a way that is self-controlled and respectable. Mahaney highlights the continuous temptation towards lust that men face and asks women to help deter this temptation by dressing modestly. He also encourages women to focus more on spiritual adornment through good works rather than excessive attention to appearance.

This sermon addresses the scenario where a believer humbly acknowledges a diminished affection for the Savior, a decreased appetite for Scripture, and a sense of distance from God. The focus is on the letter of Jude, emphasizing the need to contend for the faith amidst false teachings and to keep oneself in the love of God. The sermon highlights the importance of building up in faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, and waiting for the mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ as essential means to maintain a vibrant relationship with God.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the different forms of doubt that Christians may experience. He identifies seven families of doubt, including doubt from ingratitude, a faulty view of God, weak foundation, lack of commitment, lack of growth, unruly emotions, and hidden conflicts. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being aware of and addressing these doubts in order to resolve them. He also highlights the need to focus on the gospel and keeping oneself in the love of God, as well as the assurance provided in the doxology found in the book of Jude.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the reality of death and the illusion of safety that we often cling to. The events of September 11 serve as a reminder that no matter how careful or distant we are from evil, death can still find us. The speaker emphasizes that death is inevitable for all of us because we are all sinners. Sin is described as a universal moral deformity that separates us from God, leading to both physical and eternal death. The sermon draws from the book of Genesis, highlighting the repetition of the phrase "and he died" to emphasize the consequences of sin and the spread of death throughout humanity.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by reading from 1 Corinthians chapter 4, emphasizing the importance of not going beyond what is written in the Bible and not being prideful. He highlights the idea that everything we have is a gift from God and we should not boast as if we did not receive it. The speaker then brings up the concept of grace and how it produces humility and prepares us for suffering. He encourages believers to have humility before God and in serving the gospel, and to expect hardship and suffering as part of God's plan for their lives.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the Garden of Gethsemane and the intense struggle Jesus faced before his crucifixion. He emphasizes that Jesus' horror and distress in the garden were a result of the weight of sin and the impending separation from God. The preacher highlights Jesus' invitation to his disciples to watch with him, showing his desire for their support and preparation for the coming persecution. The sermon concludes by urging listeners to recognize Jesus' love for them in his darkest hour and to reflect on what his sacrifice means for them.

In this sermon, the preacher addresses the challenge of using superlatives effectively and genuinely in a culture that has trivialized profound words. He acknowledges that words like "historic" and "profound" have lost their meaning due to overuse and exaggeration. The preacher then turns to the Bible, specifically Mark 14:1-11, where Jesus makes a truly historic and profound statement. Jesus declares that wherever the gospel is proclaimed, the act of a woman anointing him with expensive perfume will be remembered. The preacher emphasizes the need for an eternal perspective and prays for the transformation of hearts through the preaching of God's word.

In this sermon, the speaker uses the example of a suspenseful movie to illustrate the mixed feelings people have when it comes to the holiness of God. He describes how people are drawn to scary movies, even though they may feel uncomfortable or scared while watching them. Similarly, the holiness of God is something that is foreign and mysterious to us, and we may have mixed feelings about it. The speaker emphasizes that the holiness of God is beyond our comprehension and cannot be fully illustrated or understood through human examples.

C.J. Mahaney emphasizes the critical importance of closely monitoring both our lives and doctrine as pastors, drawing from 1 Timothy 4:16. He highlights that personal piety and sound doctrine are inseparable, and neglecting either can have serious consequences for both the pastor and their congregation. Mahaney encourages pastors to seek accountability and feedback from trusted friends and family to help identify blind spots in their lives. He stresses that effective pastoral ministry is rooted in the grace of God and the centrality of the Gospel, reminding us that our character must be more persuasive than our speech. Ultimately, he calls for a persistent commitment to self-examination and doctrinal integrity to fulfill our pastoral responsibilities.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the biblical explanation for one's conversion experience. He refers to Ephesians 1:4, which states that our transition from death to life, from sinner to saved, is solely the result of God's sovereign grace. The speaker shares a personal story of his own conversion experience at the age of five, where he felt a deep sense of sinfulness and prayed for God's presence. He concludes by highlighting the profound impact of God's pursuit and love for us, even when we may not be actively seeking Him.

In this sermon, the preacher shares a study conducted in an academic context where students were given a prearranged signal to transition from a passive posture to an attentive one. The teacher, unaware of this signal, gradually responded by becoming more energetic and engaging. The preacher uses this example to highlight the difference attention makes in public speaking. He then introduces the concept of Lady Wisdom and Lady Foolishness from Proverbs, explaining that Lady Wisdom represents God himself and passionately seeks to persuade her audience. The sermon emphasizes the need for a savior and the power of the Holy Spirit in transforming lives.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of shepherding the flock of God, drawing from 1 Peter chapter 5. It highlights the deep responsibility and privilege of pastoral ministry, focusing on the metaphor of shepherding throughout redemptive history. The speaker encourages pastors to be amazed and humbled by their calling, reminding them of the grace and restoration available even in moments of weakness and failure.

This sermon from 1 Peter chapter 5 emphasizes the importance of shepherding the flock of God willingly, joyfully, eagerly, and humbly. It addresses the temptations pastors face, such as serving under compulsion, seeking personal gain, and domineering over others. The sermon highlights the need for pastors to lead by example, especially in humility, and points to the future reward of receiving the unfading crown of glory from the chief shepherd upon his return.

In this sermon, the preacher starts by sharing a story about a world-famous violinist, Joshua Bell, who played in a subway station and went largely unnoticed. This story serves as an analogy to highlight how Jesus, the Savior, was also hidden in plain sight during his crucifixion. The preacher emphasizes the immense love of God displayed through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, where he endured God's wrath for our sins. The sermon encourages the listeners to never lose sight of the Gospel and recommends several books that can help deepen their understanding of Calvary and the message of salvation.