In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God. He states that knowing the stories of the Bible is not enough to transform one's life; it is the relationship with God that brings about transformation. The speaker also discusses the current state of the nation and believes that the future of America depends on the response of God's people. He encourages the audience to focus on their relationship with God rather than relying on political elections. The sermon is based on 1 John 1 and the speaker emphasizes the need for experiential and personal encounters with God.

This sermon delves into the heart of God as revealed through the life of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's Kingdom mysteries and seeing ourselves and God as intended. It explores the significance of Jesus coming to His own, praying for His disciples, and the unity among believers that brings glory to Christ. The message highlights the need to follow God's pattern in His Word, give attention to God's people, and keep them in relationship with God.

In this sermon, the speaker shares his experiences of witnessing God's visitation in churches. He emphasizes that when God visits a congregation, it can be overwhelming and surprising. The speaker recounts instances where people were deeply impacted by encountering God, leading them to cry out in agony and repentance. He also highlights biblical examples such as Abraham and Moses, whose lives were radically changed when they encountered God. The speaker encourages listeners to recognize and embrace God's visitation, even if it may be different from their expectations.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of fearing God and having a genuine encounter with Him. He emphasizes that God comes to His people on His terms, often as a refiner's fire, to call them back to Himself. The speaker shares a powerful example of a church experiencing a visitation from God, where people openly confessed their sins and wept at the altar. He highlights the significance of such visitations and warns against mistaking them for ordinary events. The sermon is based on the context of Malachi 3:1, which speaks about God sending a messenger to prepare the way for His sudden coming to the temple.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the songs we sing in worship. He shares his experience of being moved to tears by the hymns that describe the mighty deeds of God, particularly the cross. He also mentions the significance of music in conferences and expresses gratitude for the great old hymns. The speaker then references a moment from the book of Deuteronomy where God commanded Moses to teach the Israelites a song as a witness against them and a deterrent to sin. He concludes by discussing the impact of walking in the light as God is in the light and shares testimonies of individuals who have been called by God for specific purposes in their countries.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of shepherding God's people with a shepherd's heart, ensuring that none are lost but all are guided and kept in the full character and nature of God. It highlights the need for pastors to immerse believers in the relationship with God, keeping them from wandering and ensuring they are filled with joy. The message stresses the significance of guiding God's people to live in the world but not be of the world, being sanctified by the truth of God's Word.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding God's presence and power in our lives, highlighting the need to believe in the power God has already shown us, especially through Jesus. It challenges the common prayers of asking for God's presence when He has promised to always be with us, urging believers to learn how to receive His power. The message also addresses the lack of understanding in waiting on the Lord and the necessity of teaching God's people to experience His strength and presence in their daily lives.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of living in the final hour before the return of Jesus Christ. He challenges the audience to examine their relationship with Jesus and asks if they truly know Him and have been transformed by Him. The preacher also highlights the importance of being prepared for the return of the bridegroom, using the parable of the ten virgins as an example. He urges the listeners to have the oil of the Spirit in their lives so that they will be ready when Jesus comes.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of focusing on nurturing and ministering to God's people rather than solely being consumed with reaching the lost. It highlights the need for pastors to invest in the spiritual growth and relationships of their congregation, guiding them to a vital relationship with Christ. The message calls for repentance and a commitment to teaching God's Word as Jesus did, believing that through transformed lives, revival can impact the world.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of sanctification by the truth of God's Word, highlighting the transformative power of encountering God's holiness and being challenged to conform to the image of Christ. It shares the impact of personal revival and how being a witness of God's truth can lead to the sanctification of others, resulting in a ripple effect of spiritual growth and mission work. The speaker reflects on a powerful revival experience in a church, demonstrating the fruitfulness of genuine encounters with God and the subsequent transformation of individuals and communities.

This sermon emphasizes the power of the cross and resurrection, highlighting how believers have been given the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. It challenges individuals to live in the victory that Christ has already won over all principalities and powers, encouraging them to be a demonstration of God's power to their children and those around them. The importance of nurturing and caring for God's people, teaching them to walk in a vital relationship with Christ, is emphasized as key to experiencing revival and impacting a lost world.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of responding to God's message and the role it plays in the lives of others. He encourages the congregation to prepare themselves for a worthy response to God's word. The speaker also highlights the significance of music in expressing our response to God even after the meeting is over. He then references the book of Luke, where Jesus opened the minds of his disciples to understand the scriptures. The speaker emphasizes the need for the Holy Spirit to open our minds to the scriptures and emphasizes the importance of studying the word of God.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of recognizing the voice of God. He starts by referencing John 10:3-4, where Jesus describes himself as the shepherd and his followers as the sheep who know his voice. The speaker emphasizes the intimate familiarity that the sheep have with the shepherd and how they follow him wherever he goes. He then shares a story about a lost sheep and how the shepherd diligently searches for it, demonstrating the love and care of God for his wandering children. The speaker concludes by encouraging pastors, Sunday school teachers, deacons, and leaders to help those who have wandered away from God and may be hesitant to return due to fear of judgment.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a woman who was executed in prison. Before her execution, she sent the speaker two videos, one of which told her story. The speaker then created a special edition of the video with a cover that said "Special Prison Edition." The speaker also talks about his experience in Angola prison with his son and how the warden realized the importance of knowing if an inmate was a believer after going through a study on experiencing God. The main message of the sermon is about recognizing the activity of God in our lives and in the world, and how it should determine how we live and counsel others. The speaker emphasizes the urgency of living according to God's activity and extending the kingdom of God. The sermon also references a moment in the life of Jesus from Luke chapter 12, where Jesus talks about discerning the signs of the times.

Henry Blackaby preaches about the profound impact of the cross as the Father's activity through His Son, emphasizing the weight of sin and the need for reconciliation. He delves into 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 and 21, highlighting God's act of reconciling us to Himself through Jesus Christ, who bore our sins to make us righteous. Blackaby stresses the seriousness of sin, including rebellion, lawlessness, and unrighteousness, and the necessity of repentance and turning away from sin to fully experience God's forgiveness and reconciliation through Christ's sacrifice on the cross.

Henry Blackaby delves into the profound significance of the cross in the Christian's life, emphasizing that the cross is not just about the physical death of Jesus but the deep spiritual dimensions of His sacrifice. He explores the concept of death beyond the physical body, highlighting the eternal separation and abandonment that sin brings, which Jesus bore on the cross for humanity. Blackaby challenges believers to grasp the gravity of their sin that necessitated such a sacrifice, leading to a deep sense of repentance, gratitude, and overwhelming love for the Savior.

Greek Word Studies preaches about the importance of believers working out their salvation fully and thoroughly, bringing it to successful completion and Christlikeness. This involves continuous, sustained effort and participation in the results, not just relying on God's work alone. Believers are urged to strive for perfection in Christlikeness, growing daily in spiritual maturity and obedience, with the assurance that God will complete the good work He started. The command to work out salvation emphasizes the believer's responsibility to actively pursue holiness and godly virtues, not passively waiting for God to work.

Henry Blackaby emphasizes the importance of meditating on God's Word, highlighting that true meditation is when God confronts you with the truth about Himself and you respond to Him. By meditating on Scriptures like Psalms 1 and 23, one can deepen their relationship with God and find comfort and guidance in times of trouble, knowing that the Lord is with them in the midst of the storm.

Henry Blackaby delivers a powerful sermon warning about the state of America in relation to the Scriptures, emphasizing that the problem lies within the people of God who have strayed from living according to God's standards. He highlights the lack of a noticeable difference between the behaviors of believers and unbelievers, stressing the urgent need for the church to return to being salt and light in a dark world. Blackaby expresses concern that many Christians are unaware of their departure from God's ways and calls for a deep examination of one's life to ensure it is making a positive impact.

Henry Blackaby emphasizes the significance of the cross as God's decisive act in history, where sin was dealt with once and for all. Through the cross, God not only dealt with sin but also provided a way for believers to be identified with Christ's death and resurrection, enabling them to live a new life free from sin's dominion. This union with Christ in His death and resurrection empowers believers to reign with Him and experience the victory over sin and death daily.

Henry Blackaby preaches about the profound impact of the cross in the life of a Christian, emphasizing the radical nature of dealing with sin through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He highlights the need for believers to understand the depth of what the cross accomplished in defeating sin and the importance of living a life of righteousness in response to God's grace. Blackaby urges listeners to surrender all areas of their lives to God, allowing Him to shape them for His glory and to experience true freedom from the dominion of sin through Christ.