Sermons 135
Daniel Steele preaches about the three great eras of spiritual life as outlined by John Fletcher, emphasizing the importance of understanding and experiencing the dispensations of the Father, Son, and
Henry Burton, under the preaching of Daniel Steele, delves into the deeper spiritual meanings found in the Old Testament histories, emphasizing the prefiguring of spiritual experiences in gospel times
Daniel Steele preaches about the concept of inbred sin, inherited from Adam, as the state of heart from which acts of sin flow. He discusses the struggle believers face with inbred sin even after just
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of having a full assurance and certainty of spiritual knowledge, emphasizing the impact of the outpouring of the Spirit in quickening spiritual perceptions.
Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of perfect love in the Christian faith, emphasizing that love and fear are the essence of religion, with Christianity being the only religion based on love. He
Daniel Steele preaches on the prevention and cure of sin as outlined in the First Epistle of John, emphasizing that sin is not a necessity for believers and that victory over temptation is possible th
Daniel Steele preaches about the unique selection of the Greek language to convey the gospel, highlighting the avoidance of words tainted with impurity and the creation of new terms to express profoun
Daniel Steele reflects on the profound spiritual manifestation of Jesus Christ to him as the perfect Savior from all sin on the 17th of November, emphasizing the transformative power of Christ's love
Daniel Steele preaches about the instantaneous and decisive work of sanctification and purification by the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need for a momentary act of faith for believers to enter into a
Daniel Steele reflects on a decade of spiritual growth and freedom from doubt, fear, and sin, emphasizing the abiding glory and joy found in Christ through the Holy Spirit. Despite facing physical cha
Daniel Steele preaches about the concept of rights in Christ, distinguishing between natural rights and gracious rights. He explains how believers are invested with inalienable rights through Christ's
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of understanding and embracing the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - in our faith journey. He emphasizes the need to grasp Christ and the Holy Spirit
Daniel Steele preaches about 'The Heavenlies,' a spiritual realm accessible to believers in Christ, described by the apostle Paul in Ephesians. This heavenly realm is a place of spiritual blessings, h
Daniel Steele preaches about St. Paul's perfect faith and entire sanctification, emphasizing Paul's unwavering trust in Christ even in extreme circumstances like hunger and poverty, showcasing a faith
Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of intense desire for Jesus, emphasizing the need for complete consecration and trust in Christ. He challenges readers to surrender all to Christ, even their r
Daniel Steele preaches about the concept of unavoidable infirmities and ignorances not needing expiation, citing examples from Hebrews and Leviticus to emphasize the importance of atonement for sins o
Daniel Steele preaches about the essential role of the Holy Spirit as the Executive of the Godhead in the transformation, sanctification, and habitation of souls who believe in Christ Jesus. He emphas
Daniel Steele preaches about the remarkable change in believers brought by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, evident through the use of strong Greek words not found in the Old Testament or Gospels to
Daniel Steele preaches about the pursuit of sanctified and perfected character as expressed in the New Testament, emphasizing the central role of love in achieving Christian perfection and the unity i
Daniel Steele addresses the misunderstood passages in the Holy Scriptures that seem to justify an unholy life, emphasizing the misinterpretation of texts suggesting sin is necessary and Christian perf
Daniel Steele preaches about the significance of veiling in the Bible, particularly focusing on Moses veiling his face after speaking with the Israelites to symbolize the transitoriness of the Old Tes
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of progressing from a state of spiritual twilight to experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need for a deeper work of sanctification
Daniel Steele preaches on the significance of the First Epistle of John, highlighting its role as the interpreter of the entire Bible, emphasizing the believer's privilege of fellowship with God and t
Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of recognizing and affirming the reality of Christ's humanity, as opposed to the false philosophy of Dualism that denied the sinlessness of Jesus Christ by cla
Daniel Steele preaches about the misunderstood texts in St. Paul's epistles regarding Christian perfection and holiness. He clarifies that St. Paul, in Philippians 3:12, is not disclaiming completenes
Daniel Steele preaches about the desire for true freedom in worshipping God, emphasizing the distinction between formal freedom (free agency) and real freedom (unrestrained acting out of one's nature
Daniel Steele preaches on the Epistle to the Ephesians, highlighting its elevation through the spirit of inspiration and its three-fold basis: the will of the Father, the atonement of the Son, and lif
Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of love as the essence of Christianity, emphasizing that true believers are inspired by God's love to become like Him in moral character. He delves into the si
Daniel Steele preaches about the spiritual darkness that some church members experience, attributing it to various causes such as physical or moral issues. He discusses the differing views on whether
Daniel Steele preaches about the remarkable transition points in the religious development of Abraham, highlighting his separation from his kindred and country at God's command, his justification by f
Daniel Steele shares his journey of spiritual growth, from his early struggles with doubts and desires for a profound conversion to his eventual experience of a deep, transformative encounter with the
Daniel Steele delves into the Second Epistle of John, emphasizing the importance of truth, love, and obedience in the Christian character. John addresses the church or an individual, commending those
Daniel Steele preaches against the belief that death is the only cure for sin, emphasizing that unbelief paralyzes the will and hinders action. He criticizes the idea that sanctification only occurs a
Daniel Steele delves into the mysterious and uncertain history of the apostles after the ascension of Christ, highlighting the obscurity surrounding their deaths and the lack of concrete information a
Daniel Steele delves into the relation of entire sanctification to man's moral nature and habits, addressing misconceptions and errors surrounding the doctrine of evangelical perfection. He explains t
Daniel Steele preaches about the life of the apostle John, highlighting his close relationship with Jesus as a first cousin, his youthful enthusiasm, intense insight, and special favor from the Lord.
Daniel Steele delves into the authorship and characteristics of the writings of St. John in the Bible. St. John's first book, the Apocalypse, was written in the early seventh decade of the first centu
Daniel Steele discusses the historical significance of John's residence in Ephesus, a major center of influence in the Orient during the early days of Christianity. The city was vital for trade and at
Daniel Steele preaches on the relation between the First Epistle and the Fourth Gospel, highlighting how the Epistle serves as an application to a sermon while the Gospel acts as a summary of John's s
Daniel Steele delves into the complexities of analyzing the Epistle, acknowledging the challenges scholars face in deciphering the author's plan. While some view it as a disorganized collection of tho
Daniel Steele preaches about the constant occurrence of moral and spiritual antitheses in the Bible, where each thought has its opposite. He highlights the contrasts such as light and darkness, life a
Daniel Steele preaches on the Epistle of John, emphasizing that it is not a systematic theology but a powerful declaration of cardinal doctrines such as sin, atonement, love, and Christian perfection.
Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of discerning between true and false spirits, emphasizing the need to test religious teachers to ensure they are in alignment with God's truth. He highlights t
Daniel Steele preaches on the profound truths revealed in the First Epistle of John, emphasizing the essence of true faith as acknowledging Jesus as the Messiah, experiencing new birth, and being afla
Daniel Steele preaches on the Third Epistle of John, highlighting the characters of Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius as examples for modern believers to learn from. Gaius is commended for his full-orb
Daniel Steele preaches about the incomprehensible nature of love, emphasizing that while human love is mysterious, Divine love is beyond human understanding, requiring personal experience to unlock it
Daniel Steele preaches about the continuous battle of love against sin in the world, emphasizing Jesus' mission to bring a sword against evil. The sermon discusses the stages of love's conquest over s
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of true faith in Jesus Christ for the pardon of sins and the rest of faith, emphasizing the need for repentance before belief. He discusses the necessity of
Daniel Steele preaches about the possibility of attaining complete purity and sanctification before death, refuting the belief that the flesh must taint the spirit as an old error borrowed from pagan
Daniel Steele preaches about the controversy surrounding sin, emphasizing that sin refers to willful transgressions of God's known law and original sin. He challenges the notion that sin in the human
Daniel Steele preaches about the various ills that believers may face in this world, despite the promise of deliverance from sin's moral character. He discusses spiritual warfare, the ongoing battle a
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of attaining full assurance of faith and sanctification, emphasizing the need for believers to seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit for a distinct and instan
Daniel Steele preaches on Paul's powerful prayer for the Ephesian Church, emphasizing the transformative power of Christ's love and the believers' potential for spiritual excellence despite their chal
Daniel Steele preaches about the joy of the abiding Comforter, emphasizing that true joy comes from Christ Jesus glorified in the soul by the Holy Ghost, filling hearts with joy-inspiring presence. He
Daniel Steele preaches about the profound freedom found in Jesus Christ, emphasizing that believers are not only delivered from guilt and fear of sin's penalty, but also from the indwelling of sin in
Daniel Steele preaches about the certainty of salvation from doubt through the power of faith and the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importance of moving towards Christ despite doubts, as progress tow
Daniel Steele preaches about the fruits of the Sanctifier, highlighting the evidence of easy victory over sin, oneness with Christ, absence of apprehension of future ill, desire to share the love of C
Daniel Steele preaches about the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, emphasizing the importance of personal testimony as a powerful tool to witness to others. He highlig
Dr. Daniel Steele preaches about the relation of the baptism or fullness of the Spirit to the efficiency of the believer, emphasizing that while some believers may exhibit extraordinary spiritual powe
Daniel Steele preaches about the challenges believers face in experiencing full salvation, emphasizing the need to move beyond speculative difficulties and intellectual reasoning to fully surrender to
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of growing in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that true Christian growth starts with grace and then leads to knowledge, highlighti
Daniel Steele preaches about the objections to the experience of entire sanctification, addressing the imperfections of some who profess this higher Christian life and the misconceptions surrounding i
Daniel Steele preaches about the two orders of Christians: those who live a harmless life but do not actively fight for Christ's kingdom, and those who zealously pursue spiritual excellence and strive
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of full surrender to Christ for those seeking perfect love. He emphasizes the distinction between self-love and selfishness, urging the crucifixion of self-
Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of standing firm in the liberty given by Christ, emphasizing the need for vigilance against spiritual foes and the necessity of obedience to stay within the te
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of unwavering faith in God's keeping power, drawing parallels between the trust in physical laws for safety and the trust in God's promises for spiritual we
Daniel Steele preaches about his personal experience with sickness and the temporary loss of spiritual perception, highlighting the struggle of feeling abandoned by God during illness and the eventual
Daniel Steele preaches about the significance of man's rank among God's creatures, emphasizing the practical value of understanding our greatness as exiled princes soon to be crowned, which motivates
Daniel Steele delves into the concept of perfection as described in the Holy Scriptures, highlighting three distinct meanings: the perfection of the paradise of Eden, the perfection of the paradise ab
Daniel Steele preaches about the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the doctrine of entire sanctification, emphasizing the need for earnest seekers to diligently study and seek God's highest bl
Daniel Steele preaches on the divine order of Gospel Salvation, emphasizing the precedence of righteousness leading to perfect holiness, with justification always preceding entire sanctification. He h
Daniel Steele preaches about the distinction between infirmities and sins, emphasizing that while infirmities are involuntary failures stemming from our imperfect nature, sins are deliberate offences
Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of obedience of faith in the Epistle to the Romans, emphasizing that true obedience springs from faith in Jesus Christ. He explains that repentance toward God
Daniel Steele expounds on the First Epistle of John, emphasizing the importance of understanding John's purpose in writing the epistle, which is to keep believers from sin. Steele addresses the errors
Daniel Steele preaches against the theory of sanctification by repression, arguing that it does not align with the consciousness of entirely sanctified individuals who experience inward purity and fre
In one of Father Taylor's Bethel sermons, Daniel Steele addresses the peril facing Christian purity today, comparing it to a ship lost in the region of icebergs, emphasizing the need for a skillful pi
Daniel Steele delves into the character of Apollos in the Acts of the Apostles, challenging common misconceptions about his knowledge of the Gospel of Christ and the baptism of John. Steele highlights
Daniel Steele preaches about the inevitability of facing temptations as long as we are in this world, emphasizing the need for believers to triumph over temptations by renovating their desires and fin
Daniel Steele emphasizes the importance of confessing Jesus as the complete and perfect Savior, rather than focusing on self-righteousness or personal achievements. He highlights the need to acknowled
Daniel Steele preaches about the guidance of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the importance of discerning His leading from our own thoughts and the tempter's suggestions. Steele highlights that being led
Daniel Steele preaches about the continuous need for testimonies and praises to the Lord Jesus, emphasizing the importance of ongoing gratitude and love for the Savior. He highlights the progression i
Daniel Steele preaches about the soul-rest found in full trust in Christ, emphasizing that it is not a cessation from Christian activities but a stimulus for unremitting effort to glorify Christ. He e
Daniel Steele reflects on the overwhelming revelation of Christ's love experienced by Thomas Aquinas, leading him to pause his work and be filled with the rapture of the Holy Spirit. Steele emphasizes
Daniel Steele preaches on the concept of Christian perfection, emphasizing that love for one's enemies is the essence and evidence of Christian perfection, as demonstrated by Paul's sacrificial love t
Daniel Steele preaches about his journey to fully understand the promised Comforter, who testifies of Christ and abides in believers. He reflects on the joy and blessings that have overflowed in his l
Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of understanding St. Paul's teachings on holiness and sanctification, emphasizing the need to scrutinize Paul's Epistles to grasp the concept of perfected holi
Daniel Steele preaches on St. Paul's figurative expressions in Romans, emphasizing the concept of dying to sin as becoming indifferent and ceasing to be subject to it, signifying a complete sanctifica
Daniel Steele preaches about the exemplary life and prayers of the apostle Paul, emphasizing the importance of studying the prayers of those who were close to God to imbibe their spirit and climb the
Daniel Steele preaches on the blending of prayer and praise in higher states of Christian experience, exemplified by St. Paul, where thanksgiving leads to prayer and prayer leads to praise. True praye
Daniel Steele preaches on St. Paul's exalted and ecstatic mood when writing to the Ephesians, expressing the vastness of God's love and the depth of his prayers. Through Paul's prayers, we see a conti
Daniel Steele preaches about the inscrutable inner life of individuals, emphasizing how the requests for prayer can reveal one's spiritual condition. He contrasts the common requests for overcoming si
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of living a straight and upright Christian life, contrasting the crooked paths of sin and repentance with the straight path of righteousness exemplified by
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of surrendering self-will to Christ, emphasizing the need to crucify selfish desires and fully submit to God's will. He highlights the pivotal moment of int
Daniel Steele preaches on the seventh chapter of the Epistle to the Romans, challenging the interpretation that it portrays a regenerate soul. He argues that the chapter actually depicts a convicted J
Daniel Steele preaches on the distinction between the natural man, devoid of spiritual perception, and the spiritual man who has a clear understanding of divine realities. In 1 Corinthians, St. Paul e
Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of love as the secret to bliss, emphasizing the overflowing joy that comes from sacrificial love for others, especially for the souls of people. He highlights
Daniel Steele preaches about the victory over sin and the superabounding grace accessible to believers since the coming of the Paraclete on the day of Pentecost. Through the cross, Christ triumphed ov
Daniel Steele preaches about sanctification and holiness post-Pentecost, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in creating and preserving purity in believing hearts. The act of sanctification involv
Daniel Steele preaches about the significance of anointing in the Scriptures, both material and spiritual, with Jesus being the first to receive the highest honor of being anointed with the Holy Spiri
Daniel Steele preaches about the transformation of the apostles before and after the day of Pentecost, emphasizing the evidence of their new birth through Christ's declarations and the changes wrought
Daniel Steele preaches on the misinterpretation of John 3:6 by the Plymouth Brethren, emphasizing that the term 'flesh' in the Gospels does not refer to sin but to human nature apart from the Spirit.
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of experiencing the crisis of the enlargement of the heart, symbolizing perfect love and the love of God shed abroad by the Holy Ghost. Many Christians stru
Daniel Steele preaches about the unity between the Old Testament and the New Testament, emphasizing that they are not two different religions but one in different stages of development. He highlights
Daniel Steele preaches on the significance of overcoming in the message of Jesus Christ to the seven churches, emphasizing the continuous spiritual warfare in the Christian life and the need to conque
Daniel Steele preaches about the transformation from serving God out of fear to serving Him out of love, using the analogy of conscripted soldiers versus volunteers in a nation's army. He emphasizes t
Daniel Steele preaches about the earnest effort to restore the lost extraordinary gifts of the Spirit in modern Christianity, focusing on healing by faith and the distinction between the grace of fait
Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of understanding sin and holiness in the context of the Holy Bible. He emphasizes that the Bible aims at producing holiness in its readers and does not justify
Daniel Steele preaches about the possibility of living without sin, addressing the concerns raised by high Calvinists against Arminius' teachings. He emphasizes the importance of vigilance and self-de
Daniel Steele preaches on the importance of the fullness of the Holy Spirit in the ministry, emphasizing the need for character, creed, and experience. He highlights Barnabas as an example of a succes
Daniel Steele emphasizes the importance of upholding essential Christian truths, even if it means engaging in controversy to defend the fundamentals of Methodist doctrine related to sin and salvation.
Daniel Steele emphasizes the importance of using common acceptation of terms in theological discussions, warning against inventing new meanings for established words which can lead to unnecessary offe
Daniel Steele addresses the fallacy of inventing new definitions to fit predetermined conclusions in theological studies, emphasizing the danger of misleading readers and the neglect of systematic the
Daniel Steele preaches on the definition of holiness, critiquing a new definition presented in a book. He highlights the importance of accurately defining holiness by its properties and qualities, emp
Daniel Steele preaches against the use of the term 'Original sin,' advocating for the term 'hereditary depravity' instead. He challenges the idea that depravity continues until the resurrection, empha
Daniel Steele discusses the views of Arminian theologians on native depravity and its relation to the law of God, emphasizing the need for both the first Adam's tainted nature and the second Adam's gr
Daniel Steele addresses the need for reform in the understanding and use of the term 'sin,' pointing out the various interpretations and historical roots of the term's confusion. He critiques Paul's u
Daniel Steele discusses the dangers of redefining biblical terms to fit modern ideologies, using the example of changing 'cleansing' to 'empowering' to avoid the true meaning of sin removal through Je
Daniel Steele emphasizes the importance of perfection in Methodism, pointing out the discrepancy between the Methodist doctrine of perfection and the silence of the Articles of Religion on this crucia
Daniel Steele preaches against the confusion between evangelical perfection, which consists of supreme love to God, and ideal perfection, focusing on outward perfection achieved through enlightened co
Daniel Steele preaches about the immovable rock of faith in Jesus Christ as the foundation of salvation, emphasizing that knowledge is not a condition for salvation but a knowledge of Christ is implie
Daniel Steele preaches on the cardinal truth of Methodism, emphasizing the absolute freedom of man in his moral acts, attributing moral actions solely to man's own choices and character. He refutes th
Daniel Steele preaches about the witness of the Holy Spirit to entire sanctification, emphasizing that while there may not be specific Scriptures mentioning this witness, the Spirit's direct testimony
Daniel Steele discusses the misconception that one's testimony is solely shaped by their theological beliefs, highlighting examples of individuals from Calvinistic backgrounds who have testified to We
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of seeking spiritual truth and experiences from humble and unlearned individuals, rather than relying solely on the wisdom of the educated and noble. He hig
Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of sanctification for all believers, emphasizing that while there may be 'sin in believers,' it does not forfeit their regeneration but hinders their spirit
Daniel Steele delves into the complex theological debate surrounding the transmission of sin and grace through generations, challenging the idea that a perfectly sanctified parent would have perfectly
Daniel Steele preaches on the concept of successive acts of sanctification, emphasizing the continuous present cleansing by the blood of Jesus Christ, contrasting it with momentary and finished cleans
Daniel Steele preaches on the distinction between love and perfect love in John's first epistle, emphasizing that every child of God, in possessing God's love, also possesses perfect love. He refutes
Daniel Steele preaches on the distinction between the spiritual and less spiritual classes within the New Testament churches, as highlighted by Paul's letters to the Corinthians and Philippians. Paul'
In this sermon by Daniel Steele, he addresses the concept of believers seeking a 'further work of purification' in their hearts, emphasizing the need for a crisis similar to conversion to attain a lif
Daniel Steele discusses the theory of successive partial sanctifications, highlighting the misconception of implying backslidings after every cleansing and the confusion between entire sanctification
Daniel Steele preaches about the misconception of entire sanctification as a boundary line for growth in holiness, emphasizing that holiness is more than just the absence of sin but a self-devotement
Daniel Steele criticizes the Wesleyan theory of sanctification, accusing its advocates of misinterpreting and misusing Scripture to support their beliefs. He points out that even prominent figures in
Daniel Steele preaches against the belief that perfection in love, loyalty, and heart purity cannot be achieved in this life, emphasizing the discouraging and misleading effect it has on those seeking
Daniel Steele preaches about the ongoing process of sanctification in the life of a believer, emphasizing that while we are justified and made holy through Christ, complete sanctification is a progres