
Joe Root
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Your Keys Please - the Power of the Human Will
1.1K1:35:42GEN 22:1EST 4:14PRO 3:5ROM 12:1JAS 4:7This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering our will to God, using examples of biblical figures who struggled with their wills. It challenges listeners to consider areas where their will may be unyielded and encourages them to seek God's will above their own desires.
Blowing the Trumpet
75428:13HEB 10:24This sermon delves into the significance of sounding the trumpet as outlined in Numbers chapter 10, emphasizing the various signals God ordained for the two silver trumpets. It highlights the importance of heeding the trumpet calls for assembly, journeying, alarm, and war, drawing parallels to the urgent call for unity and action in the church today. The message stresses the need to respond to these trumpet calls with spiritual weapons, readiness for battle, and a clear resolve to address societal issues like innocent bloodshed, immorality, divorce, and the challenges posed by Islam, all while keeping in mind the ultimate trumpet call of the last days.
When I Became a Man - a Call to Christian Maturity
6931:22:54Christian CharacterLUK 11:29In this sermon, the speaker expresses a vision of an army of young men and women who have a strong faith in Jesus Christ. These individuals have repented of their past sins, been baptized, and are committed to living a life of godliness, love, purity, humility, and Christian service. They are unashamed to separate themselves from the values of society and are dedicated to prayer and the study of God's Word. The speaker emphasizes the importance of courage, childhood, conversion, character, and courage in the lives of these young believers.
Six Pictures and Three Fires
6621:15:11FreedomISA 53:11MAT 6:33MAT 26:69JHN 4:421JN 4:14In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the tragic deaths of three young men in their 20s. He emphasizes that life is not a game and urges the audience to listen and take heed. The speaker uses vivid imagery to describe the power of God's salvation, comparing it to a polished shaft that penetrates through Satan's armor. He also discusses the significance of fire, particularly in relation to the young man's experience of being freed from bondage. Throughout the sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being spiritually prepared and ready for the challenges of life.
Discipleship
62133:41MAT 28:19This sermon emphasizes the importance of discipleship in the 21st century, drawing parallels between training a powerful horse and guiding individuals towards a transformed life through intentional investment, teaching, and care. It explores the necessity of discipleship based on Jesus' command, modeling, and examples in the Bible, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities for discipleship in the current culture. The sermon calls for personal discipleship, discipleship in homes, and churches, stressing the need for deliberate engagement and investment in the lives of others. It concludes with a strong exhortation to actively pursue discipleship and make the necessary sacrifices to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.
Digging Ditches
6201:37:30Consecration2TI 3:16In this sermon, the preacher discusses the "ditch of direction and vision" in relation to the preaching of the word of God. He emphasizes the importance of being channels through which God's blessings can flow to others. The preacher encourages the audience to dig ditches by immersing themselves in the Word of God and meditating upon it. He shares a personal experience of memorizing a passage from 2 Timothy chapter 3 and highlights the power and significance of God's Word in our lives. The sermon also references the story of three kings in trouble from the book of 2 Kings, chapter 3.
Manifesting Christ by Walking in Suffering Love
59453:06LoveMAT 5:3MAT 5:38MAT 6:33MAT 22:37JHN 15:19ROM 12:1ROM 12:17In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of manifesting Christ through walking in suffering love. He highlights the attitude of Jesus, who showed forbearance, kindness, and love even in the face of anger and retaliation. The speaker encourages listeners to present their bodies as living sacrifices to Jesus and to refrain from seeking revenge. The sermon also explores the implications of this teaching in various aspects of life, such as business, family, church, relationships, and even driving habits. The speaker urges believers to manifest the character, teachings, and spirit of Jesus in order to inspire a joyful, loyal, courageous, and heavenly patriotism.