
Dale Gish
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(A Living Challenge) a Living Challenge for a Dying Church
9521:33:11REV 3:2In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being watchful and perceptive in all directions. He warns that the enemy will start a fire in the south, which will consume everything in the east, west, and north. The preacher urges the congregation to learn from history and not be careless. He highlights the need to strengthen the things that remain and to repent for any shortcomings in their works before God.
(A Living Challenge) How Badly Do You Want It?
7621:23:26MAT 6:33ROM 12:11CO 1:21EPH 1:161TH 5:17HEB 10:25JAS 4:8The sermon titled "How Bad Do You Want It?" emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision of the Lord Jesus Christ. The speaker highlights that this vision leads to power over temptation, victory over sin, answered prayer, and being filled with the fullness of God. The sermon encourages listeners to examine their desire for experiencing the mighty power of God in their lives and compares it to their other desires. The speaker emphasizes that having a strong desire for the testimony of Jesus Christ and divine intervention in one's life is crucial.
(A Living Challenge) Revival by Metamorphosis
7451:14:07ROM 12:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of going through a metamorphosis and being transformed into the image of Christ. The first step in this process is to lay down all excuses and justifications, as well as any focus on oneself, and instead fix one's gaze upon Jesus. The speaker encourages the audience to move forward and not stay stagnant in their spiritual journey, comparing it to the Garden of Gethsemane and the need to go on to the cross. The sermon also emphasizes the need for discipline and self-control, saying that bringing one's body under control is necessary for transformation. Lastly, the speaker mentions the story of Moses and the Red Sea, highlighting the importance of not standing still but moving forward in faith, even when it may not seem like much is happening. The ultimate goal is to be transformed into the image of Jesus Christ, as it is God's perfect will for believers.
Separation From the World (Part 1)
74350:431TH 5:16In this sermon, the preacher begins by expressing his burden to deliver a specific message to the youth. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the conditionality of God's promises and not taking them for granted. The preacher then refers to the story of Paul's shipwreck in Acts 27 as an illustration of the connection between the condition of a promise and salvation. He highlights how Paul, despite receiving a promise from an angel that no lives would be lost, still warned the centurion that those who did not stay in the ship would die. The sermon emphasizes the power of the Word of God and the need to heed its conditions for salvation.
Brokenness
73445:54MAT 6:33MAT 21:44MRK 6:52MRK 10:43LUK 22:26JHN 13:14PHP 2:3In this sermon, the preacher uses the analogy of a wild horse to illustrate a spiritual truth. He describes a scene of young wild horses running freely and gracefully down a mountain. However, the preacher emphasizes that before a horse can be of service to anyone but itself, it must be broken. This breaking process is necessary for the horse to be useful and obedient. The preacher relates this concept to our own lives, highlighting the importance of being broken before God and submitting to His will in order to fulfill our purpose.
Jesus Christ Is Lord
73256:03PRO 15:28MAT 6:33ACT 17:10ACT 17:19In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing the calling of God in our lives. He warns against being distracted by worldly desires and urges listeners to keep their calling pure. The sermon focuses on the practical outworkings of faith, highlighting the need for everyday actions that reflect our true identity in Christ. The speaker shares personal testimony of how feeding the flesh led him down a destructive path, emphasizing the consequences of not aligning our lives with God's will. The sermon also references biblical passages, such as Jeremiah and Peter's vision, to illustrate the message of obedience and surrender to God's calling.
Separation From the World (Part 2)
66855:49MAT 6:33ROM 16:261CO 6:192CO 6:14EPH 5:181TI 2:9JAS 2:24In this sermon, the preacher warns against following worldly trends and fashions, using the example of hairstyles. He emphasizes the importance of listening to the voice of God rather than the voice of the enemy. The preacher also references Ecclesiastes 3:15, suggesting that history repeats itself and that we should be cautious of drifting away from God. He concludes by encouraging listeners to examine whose voice they are hearing and to align their lives with the teachings of the Bible.
(A Living Challenge) Encouraging Your Brother
6521:21:16JON 2:1In this sermon, the preacher shares a heartwarming story about a little boy with Down syndrome who falls while racing with other children. The other children immediately come to his aid, helping him up and making sure he is okay before continuing the race. The preacher uses this story to illustrate the importance of unity and caring for one another in the church. He encourages the congregation to share their testimonies and experiences of how God has been speaking to them during the sermon.