
Glenn Meldrum
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Death to Self and Personal Intimacy With Jesus Christ
1.3K08:20ROM 12:1This sermon emphasizes the need for a new way of thinking and a deep relationship with God to break free from twisted patterns and invest in personal growth. It highlights the importance of surrendering to Christ, abandoning rebellion, and seeking unbroken fellowship with God to experience transformation and true fulfillment in life.
Character Matters
1.1K1:02:44CharacterIn this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of possessing and utilizing the power of God. He contrasts the lack of silver and gold in the biblical story with the abundance of material resources in America today. The preacher calls for a return to a genuine relationship with God through prayer, highlighting the need for pastors and believers to spend more than just 15 minutes a day in prayer. He also emphasizes the significance of prayer in transforming marriages and parenting, urging believers to possess and demonstrate God's love to their children. The sermon concludes with a reference to the Song of Solomon, highlighting the longing and pursuit of the beloved (Christ) by the Christian.
Praying for Full Surrender and a Work of the Spirit (Clip)
1.1K01:32PSA 42:1ACT 6:5HEB 12:29This sermon emphasizes the desire for a man of God who is filled with the zeal and holiness of God, one who loves God's presence and thirsts for it like David did in the Psalms. The prayer is for a man who will press deeper into God, seeking His presence through prayer and the baptism of the Holy Spirit to be anointed for greater works. The example of Stephen is used to illustrate the importance of being full of faith and the Holy Spirit in private before displaying it in public to impact others. The prayer is for a revolutionary transformation in this man to be set ablaze with God's holy fire.
Arm of the Lord
1.0K38:23TrustJER 17:5MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the Word of God and not limiting it to a short time frame. He highlights the need for desperation and a cry to God for His presence and manifestation. The preacher emphasizes that apart from God, we can do nothing and that we must rely on Him for every aspect of our lives. He also discusses the tendency of the church to operate in the arm of flesh rather than trusting in God's power and presence.
The Most Excellent Way
1.0K59:03Christian LoveMAT 6:331CO 12:4In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a football coach who was consumed with his job and neglected his relationship with his wife. The preacher emphasizes that seeking personal glory and being consumed with worldly pursuits ultimately leads to emptiness. The sermon highlights the importance of selfless living and using our gifts for the benefit of others, rather than for our own vain glory. The preacher also discusses the deceptive nature of sacrifice, explaining that true love is not based on humanistic, man-centered love, but on selfless love that operates through the authority of Christ.
Desperate for Change (Pure Life Ministries)
98629:42DesperationPSA 141:8ISA 6:1MAT 6:33LUK 18:9In this sermon, Glenn emphasizes the need for a love that is more powerful than the passions of the flesh. He highlights that until we grasp this love, we will continue to struggle with sins such as pride, sexual immorality, and self-righteousness. Glenn shares his experience of encountering individuals who were devastated by sin but lacked desperation for change. He emphasizes that God often visits His people at the point of desperation, urging listeners to seek a deep passion for holiness and a longing for God.
Josiah's Reform
93251:26ReformDEU 28:152KI 22:8In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of King Josiah and his role in bringing about a revival in Israel. The preacher emphasizes the importance of the Word of God and how it can bring about conviction and change in our lives. King Josiah responded to God's message and acknowledged his sin, leading to a reformation in the nation. The preacher also highlights the need for us to listen to God's message without trying to change or minimize it, and to trust and obey Him in order to experience miracles in our lives.
Living Sacrifice
92851:18SacrificeROM 12:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the four laws given by God to govern the 1904 Welch revival, led by evangelist Evan Roberts. The first law emphasizes the importance of thorough repentance within the church. The second law highlights the need for the church to address even questionable things, such as entertainment choices that go against biblical teachings. The speaker emphasizes the contrast between the dedication of missionaries who sacrifice their lives for the gospel and the complacency of many American Christians. The sermon concludes with a call to focus on God's mercy and to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, while avoiding conformity to the patterns of the world and instead seeking transformation through the renewing of our minds, as stated in Romans 12:1-2.
Devoted
92756:31DevotionLUK 9:57LUK 9:59ACT 2:41ACT 2:47In this sermon, the speaker describes a series of events where Jesus encounters three individuals who express their desire to follow him. However, the speaker emphasizes that the concept of "following" Jesus should not be understood in the same way as our modern society does. He explains that true devotion to Jesus requires a deep understanding of who he is and what he has done, including his death, resurrection, and ascension. The speaker also uses the analogy of a young boy learning to plow a field to illustrate the importance of staying focused and committed to following Jesus without distractions.
Come Up
9111:08:48ExodusEXO 19:4EXO 20:18EXO 24:1EXO 33:11In this sermon, the speaker discusses various events and experiences related to the Exodus. He mentions a story about missionaries who risked their lives to bring the Gospel to a hostile tribe. The speaker also refers to a movie called "At the End of the Spear," which he claims inaccurately portrayed the missionaries' motives. Moving on to the book of Exodus, the speaker focuses on Exodus 19 and highlights God's purpose for the Exodus, which was to make the Israelites His treasured possession and a holy nation. The sermon concludes with a personal account of a powerful spiritual experience where people were convicted of their sins and experienced a sense of God's presence.
God Is Not Safe
90748:19GodIn this sermon, the speaker recounts a powerful revival experience where God's presence was felt and sinners were delivered. The speaker describes a moment when a blacksmith prayed boldly, challenging God to keep His covenant promises. As a result, the whole house shook and people were prostrated on the floor, experiencing God's witness in their hearts. The speaker also shares a story of a young man who initially mocked the revival but was convicted by God's presence, even as he tried to escape it by going to a bar and a dance hall. Ultimately, the young man yielded to the Lord. The sermon concludes with a reflection on the return of Jesus and the judgment that will accompany it.
Mercenary Christians
88458:12Critical SpiritPRO 13:4PRO 18:9MAT 6:331CO 15:582TH 3:10HEB 6:12In this sermon, the preacher discusses the issue of a mercenary mentality that has infiltrated the American church. He uses the story of Simon the sorcerer from Acts chapter eight to illustrate this point. Simon, who had previously used sorcery to deceive the people, believed in Jesus and was baptized. However, he still held onto his old mindset of thinking he could buy the power of God. The preacher emphasizes that Christianity goes against the idea of giving to get, as salvation cannot be earned through money or any other means. He urges the audience to examine their own thinking and remove any obstacles that hinder them from experiencing a true move of God.
Ruin of a Christian
7871:00:04RuinACT 6:5ACT 7:51In this sermon, the speaker discusses the decline in passion and intimacy with God that often occurs over time in the lives of Christians. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with God and not allowing compromise to creep in. The speaker uses the example of Lot, who gradually lowered his standards and allowed worldly influences into his life. The sermon also highlights the need for Christians to bear good fruit in their lives and to be a genuine representation of Christianity to the world.
What Can the Righteous Do
7481:02:24People Of GodPSA 11:1In this sermon, the preacher addresses the mindset of individuals who believe that society is beyond repair and that there is no point in trying to change it. He challenges the idea that we should only focus on our own lives and interests, emphasizing that the Gospel calls us to pursue the heart and ambitions of God. The preacher expresses his heavy heart over the spiritual condition of the nation and the crumbling foundations of society. He highlights the decay in various aspects of society, such as education, politics, and the judicial system, and urges Christians to not ignore these issues but to actively engage in making a difference.
(Radical Jesus) 22 Radical Passion
74130:03PassionLUK 10:25In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of showing mercy and compassion to others as a reflection of our love for God. He shares two parables of Jesus to illustrate this point, including the well-known parable of the good Samaritan. The preacher highlights the high cost involved in showing compassion and urges the listeners to go and do likewise. He also shares a personal story of a pastoral couple facing difficulties and emphasizes the need for compassion towards abused pastors. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the obligation to love God and others through acts of mercy and compassion.
(Radical Jesus) 21 Radical Passion
73926:17PassionISA 5:4MAT 21:12MAT 23:13MAT 24:1LUK 15:11LUK 19:41In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the radical love and compassion of God towards sinful people. He highlights how Jesus showed compassion to various individuals, such as healing the lame, lepers, and delivering the possessed. The preacher also discusses the correlation between divine compassion and omniscience, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's infinite nature. He warns against being deceived by teachings that contradict scripture and emphasizes the need for a solid understanding of Jesus based on God's infallible word. The sermon concludes with an analysis of the parable of the prodigal son, highlighting Jesus' compassion as portrayed by the father in the story.
As in Heaven
72354:28Kingdom Of GodMAT 6:10PHP 3:10HEB 12:14In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a woman trapped under rubble, desperate for help. Despite being surrounded by pain and suffering, she hears a faint noise and reaches out for help. Eventually, someone sees her hand and rescues her, and in that moment, she knows she is saved. The speaker then relates this story to the experience of feeling engulfed by the pain and madness of the world, and the bondage of addiction. They emphasize that sin will always master us unless we turn to Jesus, who has never lost a battle and is the victorious Lord.
(Radical Jesus) 10 Radical Truth
71623:59RadicalMAT 6:33MAT 28:19LUK 19:10JHN 15:20ACT 1:8ROM 11:362CO 10:4In this sermon, the preacher discusses the revolutionary nature of the truth found in the teachings of Jesus. He uses a football game as an analogy to explain the different approaches of offense and defense in winning a game. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus did not come to simply offer a motivational message or temporary solutions, but to revolutionize the world with the radical truths of the kingdom of heaven. He highlights the aggressive nature of the gospel, both through the working of the Holy Spirit in convicting people of sin and through the true church spreading the message. The preacher also references the Apostle Paul's teachings in Romans to support the idea that God has given all of humanity a conscience and a testimony of His existence.
(Radical Jesus) 20 Radical Passion
69423:57PassionMAT 6:19MAT 6:33MAT 16:24MAT 19:22MRK 10:21LUK 9:23In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that God's perspective is eternal while ours is temporal. He compares our limited understanding to people yelling at a football game, thinking they are experts despite never having played the game professionally. The speaker highlights that God's actions are purposeful and part of His divine plan of redemption, without violating mankind's free will. The crucifixion is presented as the central event in history, showcasing God's infinite compassion. The speaker also addresses the question of what we can offer God in return for His blessings and emphasizes that God desires more than just our money. The sermon concludes by highlighting that God's ways are beyond our comprehension and that many people try to explain Him away due to their inability to understand Him.
Conquered (A Message for Men)
6861:02:22SinJDG 16:20JAS 1:14JAS 4:6In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of being conquered by God. He emphasizes the importance of coming near to God and allowing Him to capture our hearts. The preacher highlights the need for humility and surrender to God, as well as resisting the devil. He also warns about the persistence of temptation and the destructive nature of sin, while also acknowledging the potential impact of righteousness. The sermon references the book of James, particularly chapter 4, and encourages listeners to seek God's grace and submit to His will.
(Radical Jesus) 2 Radical Jesus
66926:02Radical2PE 1:3In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the revolutionary power of God's wisdom in a fallen world. He warns against degrading the teachings of Jesus into mere moral lessons devoid of supernatural power. The preacher urges believers to embrace the radical truth of Jesus, which has the power to turn the world upside down. He emphasizes the importance of living out the truth of God's word, and warns against false prophets and teachers who distort the word of God. The preacher encourages listeners to strive to build their lives upon the firm foundation of the word of God, and promises to present practical applications of biblical truths that can revolutionize their lives.
(Radical Jesus) 24 Radical Sacrifice
66924:15SacrificeMAT 6:33MAT 16:25MAT 20:10MAT 20:25ROM 12:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the concept of being a servant to God. He uses the analogy of a master and servant to illustrate the level of commitment and sacrifice that is expected from believers. The speaker highlights that giving ourselves fully to God is not just a duty, but also a reasonable service and an act of worship. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the true cost of following Jesus and the consequences of not fully surrendering our lives to Him. The sermon references passages from the book of Matthew and the book of Romans to support these teachings.
(Radical Jesus) 25 Radical Sacrifice
64727:58SacrificeMAT 6:24MRK 14:9LUK 7:36LUK 16:13JHN 1:6ACT 2:42In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of sacrificing our time, talent, and treasures for Jesus in order to build His kingdom. He highlights the low spiritual condition of many churchgoers in America and the lack of devotion and commitment to Jesus. The early church in Acts chapter 2 serves as an example of wholehearted devotion, as they were devoted to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. The sermon also mentions the story of Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha, who demonstrated her devotion to Jesus by anointing His feet with expensive perfume.
Spiritual Leadership
64442:17Spiritual LeadershipMAT 6:33ACT 4:24ACT 5:3ACT 6:3ACT 8:1ACT 8:26In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a spiritual leader worth duplicating. He encourages believers to be unashamed to say to others, "Follow me, as I follow Christ." The goal is to be a role model in how we live, walk, pray, talk, and conduct our daily business. The speaker also highlights the need for leaders to accept responsibility, both for their commitments and for receiving praise and criticism in a humble and appropriate manner. The sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer and the ministry of the word, drawing inspiration from the example of the early Church and the character of Stephen.
(Radical Jesus) 1 Introduction
63924:33Radical1TI 6:15In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of a spiritual revolution and its impact on society. He uses the example of the 1904 Welch revival to illustrate how a spiritual awakening can bring about significant changes politically and economically. The revival started with small prayer meetings but quickly spread, leading to crowded churches and the conversion of a hundred thousand outsiders. As a result, drunkenness decreased, crime diminished, and many taverns went bankrupt. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the person and work of Jesus and aims to inspire listeners to become radicals who can turn the world upside down, just like the apostle Paul.