Sermons 76
John Hames preaches on the importance of adorning our lives with Christian graces as outlined in Colossians 3:1-13. He emphasizes the need for believers to not only be saved and sanctified b…
John Hames preaches on the profound joy and peace found in the book of Philippians. He emphasizes the command to 'Rejoice in the Lord always,' highlighting that true joy springs from a pure …
John Hames preaches about the sanctification of the body as a temple for the Holy Ghost, emphasizing the need to cleanse and dedicate every part of our being to God. He discusses the errors …
John Hames delves into the concept of Sanctification as it relates to our threefold nature - the spirit, soul, and body. He emphasizes the importance of bringing our affections under the con…
John Hames preaches on the trinity of man, consisting of spirit, soul, and body, emphasizing the importance of sanctification in all three areas to be blameless before the coming of the Lord…
John Hames delivers a powerful sermon based on 2 Peter 1:3, 11, urging believers to not be content with their current spiritual state but to enrich their sanctified lives with heavenly grace…
John Hames preaches on the importance of seeking God's plan for our lives, drawing parallels between Moses receiving the vision of the tabernacle on Mount Sinai and believers receiving divin…
John Hames preaches on the importance of receiving reproof with humility and gratitude, highlighting how reproof is a valuable tool in the Christian's journey towards holiness. He emphasizes…
John Hames emphasizes the importance of starting the day with God through prayer, meditation, and reading the Bible to receive grace and strength to face the challenges of the day. He warns …
John Hames emphasizes the importance of regulating one's conversation in alignment with biblical standards, focusing on the power of controlling one's words and maintaining a spirit of quiet…
John Hames preaches on the contrasting lives of Martha and Mary in Bethany, illustrating the difference between a life of worry and anxiety versus a sanctified life of devotion and surrender…
John Hames preaches on the importance of not allowing our good deeds to be spoken of as evil, emphasizing that even Jesus Christ faced criticism despite His purity. He highlights common ways…
John Hames delves into the story of Saul sparing Agag as a symbol of sparing carnality in our lives. He highlights how modern holiness seekers spare Agag by not fully committing to a life of…
John Hames preaches on the profound experience of having Christ enthroned within the human heart, emphasizing the mystery of Christ formed within believers as the hope of glory. He delves in…
John Hames preaches on the importance of conscience, record, and judgment as highlighted in Acts 24:16, St. John 19:22, and Ecclesiastes 12:14. He emphasizes how conscience, as the voice of …
John Hames preaches about the powerful sermon by Stephen in Acts 7:51, highlighting Stephen's courage to stand up for his God-given convictions and his ability to stir the devil while remain…
John Hames emphasizes the importance of obtaining a clear, definite witness from God that our sins are forgiven and under the blood, highlighting the necessity of the 'New Birth' experience.…
John Hames preaches on how the righteous shall flourish like the palm tree, drawing parallels between the characteristics of the palm tree and the Spirit-filled believer. He emphasizes the i…
John Hames preaches on the importance of returning to our spiritual 'Bethel' when we find ourselves straying away from God's path. Using Jacob's experience as an example, he highlights the d…
John Hames preaches about the importance of not grieving the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need to obey His gentle impressions and allow Him to work in our lives to fulfill God's purpose. He …
John Hames preaches about the hidden joys that believers experience as they overcome challenges and obstacles in their faith journey. These hidden joys include the assurance of forgiveness a…
John Hames delivers a sermon on discerning one's calling to the work of the Lord, emphasizing signs such as a prominent thought of the work, a compelling drawing of the Spirit, a testimony t…
John Hames emphasizes the importance of maintaining freedom and joy in the Spirit to fully enjoy religious services, despite Satan's attempts to hinder believers. He encourages believers to …
John Hames emphasizes the importance of listening to strong sermons without losing confidence or becoming discouraged. He highlights how inexperienced converts may struggle to accept truth a…
John Hames emphasizes the importance of avoiding doubtful practices and conduct, as they can lead to sin and separation from God. He warns against engaging in activities or going to places t…
John Hames delivers a sermon on the parable of the talents, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and utilizing the God-given talents and inspirations bestowed upon Christians. He highli…
John Hames emphasizes the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit, who guides believers through gentle whispers, inward restraints, and burdens to communicate His will. He explains that t…
John Hames delivers a powerful sermon on the characteristics of a true Christian, emphasizing the importance of genuineness, uprightness, and sincerity in a world filled with dishonesty and …
John Hames preaches on the powerful conversion of Saul to Paul, highlighting the profound impact of experiential religion and the necessity of a genuine change of heart even for the morally …
John Hames preaches on the transformative power of Pentecost in the lives of the disciples, emphasizing how they were elevated into the supernatural realm, gaining deep insights into spiritu…
John Hames emphasizes the importance of being planted in the right environment after conversion, drawing parallels between sowing grain in proper soil and individuals getting converted in co…
John Hames preaches about the reality of spiritual warfare and how Satan targets newly converted souls, seeking to bring doubt, comparison, false expectations, and discouragement to hinder t…
John Hames preaches about the importance of faith, trust, and obedience in God's word, emphasizing the accountability we have for our words and actions on the day of judgment. He challenges …
John Hames preaches about the three things God desires of His children: growth in grace, the planting of Christ's graces in our hearts, and happiness and success through God's provisions. He…
John Hames preaches on the importance of spiritual growth and maturity, highlighting the dangers of remaining in a state of spiritual babyhood, where believers are dull of hearing, lack prog…
John Hames preaches about the various disappointments at the judgment day, emphasizing that many will be shocked to hear Jesus say 'I never knew you' due to their false professions and lack …
John Hames preaches on the importance of soul progress and maturity after sanctification, urging Christians to continually develop and add to the Christian graces already within them. The se…
John Hames preaches on the valuable lessons we can learn from trees as divine creations, highlighting their instructive nature, dependence on unseen sources, resilience to weather changes, a…
John Hames preaches about finding springs in the desert of life, symbolizing faith, hope, joy, love, friendship, contentment, and prayer as sources of life, happiness, and peace amidst chall…
John Hames preaches on the importance of taking up our cross daily as a Christian duty, which involves going against our natural desires and embracing tasks that may seem burdensome or uncom…
John Hames preaches about the five beautiful emblems of the Holy Spirit: wind, water, fire, dove, and oil, each representing different aspects of the Spirit's work in believers. The Holy Spi…
John Hames preaches about the significance of faith in the precious blood of Jesus Christ as the foundation of our religious faith and character. He emphasizes that salvation hinges on our a…
John Hames preaches on the powerful contrasts highlighted in Hebrews 12:24, focusing on the Pentecost at Mount Sinai versus the Pentecost at Mount Zion where believers were filled with the H…
John Hames preaches about the manifestation of the Spirit given to believers for their benefit, highlighting the transition from joy and ecstasy to soul-burden that can confuse new converts.…
John Hames preaches on the importance of not despising the chastening of the Lord, drawing parallels between earthly parents correcting their children and God's discipline of His children. H…
John Hames preaches about the role of the Comforter, introduced by Christ before His departure, who reveals and protects the divinity of Jesus, making Him a living reality to believers. The …
John Hames emphasizes the importance of obedience in the Christian walk, highlighting how disobedience can lead to destruction and separation from God. He warns that past obedience does not …
John Hames emphasizes the importance of avoiding fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, highlighting how worldly influences and carnal associates can lead believers astray more th…
John Hames preaches on the story of Elisha seeking a double portion of Elijah's spirit, drawing parallels to believers seeking the fullness of the Holy Spirit for holiness. The conditions fo…
John Hames delivers a sermon on the attentive, patient, and universal ear of God, emphasizing that His ears are always open to the cries of the righteous. Hames explores the comforting truth…
John Hames preaches on the importance of putting on the whole armor of God to withstand the challenges and temptations of life, comparing it to a journey with hills, valleys, and obstacles a…
John Hames preaches on the significance of the anointing oil in the Bible, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's various operations in a believer's life. The ingredients of the holy ointment represe…
John Hames preaches about the emblems of the Holy Spirit found throughout the Scriptures, such as the gentle dove, the gentle dew, and the still small voice. He highlights how the Holy Spiri…
John Hames preaches on the spiritual race of the Christian life, drawing parallels to an Olympic race where believers are called to run with patience, laying aside every weight and the inbre…
John Hames emphasizes the crucial role of the Holy Ghost in preserving sound doctrine and revealing the true nature of Jesus. Without the Holy Spirit, individuals, regardless of their educat…
John Hames preaches about the significance of the holy of holies, drawing parallels between the ark of the covenant and a sanctified heart where God's laws are written, transforming duty int…
John Hames preaches on the significance of the tabernacle's two apartments, representing the two works of grace, and the articles within the holy place - the seven-pronged candlestick, table…
John Hames preaches on the importance of boldly entering into the holiest through the blood of Jesus, emphasizing the heavenly boldness and supernatural courage that comes with the blessing …
John Hames preaches on the importance of having a childlike spirit in order to enter the kingdom of heaven, emphasizing characteristics such as honesty, teachability, charity, tenderness, tr…
John Hames preaches on the importance of love as described in 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizing the 'nots' that love embodies. Envy is highlighted as a destructive force that eats away at the pu…
John Hames preaches about the spiritual progress of a growing saint, likening it to a vessel navigating the deep sea, depending less on emotions and more on the inward hidden life as faith m…
John Hames preaches on the powerful promise God made to Moses, 'And He said certainly I will be with thee' (Exodus 3:21), emphasizing the significance of divine promises in our lives. Specia…
John Hames preaches on the significance of the sunrise blessing in the sanctified life, drawing from the story of Jacob at Peniel. The sunrise experience symbolizes the warm, comforting pres…
John Hames preaches on the significance of the altar of incense in the tabernacle, symbolizing prayer as a sweet fragrance rising to God, representing Christ's intercession for us and our in…
John Hames preaches on the deeply spiritual truths taught in connection with the tabernacle, highlighting its significance as a type of Christ and its fulfillment in His saints. Believers wh…
John Hames emphasizes the importance of secret prayer in the Christian life, highlighting how Satan fiercely opposes this phase of devotion and uses various methods to hinder believers from …
John Hames preaches on the importance of progressing from spiritual babyhood to Christian Perfection, as outlined in the letter to the Hebrews. He emphasizes the need to move from a state of…
John Hames emphasizes the importance of wisdom and tact in sharing the message of Christ, cautioning against being overzealous and driving souls away rather than drawing them to Christ. He s…
John Hames warns the congregation about the deceptive tactics of Satan, particularly focusing on how untimely matrimony can be a tool used to hinder the spiritual growth of young converts. H…
John Hames preaches on the importance of walking by faith, not by sight, emphasizing the need to remain faithful and obedient to God even when joy is lacking or when clear direction is not r…
John Hames preaches about the downfall of King Belshazzar in Babylon, emphasizing the divine judgment that came upon him for his arrogance and desecration of sacred vessels. The sermon delve…
John Hames preaches about the importance of self-examination and repentance to remove spiritual hindrances that bind us, leading to a lack of joy and power in our Christian walk. He emphasiz…
John Hames preaches on the inevitability of persecution for those who choose to live godly in Christ Jesus, tracing the history of persecution from Abel to the present day. He highlights fiv…
John Hames preaches on the importance of not stopping at conversion but striving for perfection in Christ, which includes seeking holiness, entire sanctification, and the baptism of the Holy…
John Hames preaches on the significance of the blood in the Old Testament, emphasizing its role in cleansing the soul and symbolizing the deliverance of God's people. The Passover Lamb's sac…
John Hames preaches on the parable of the sower, emphasizing the importance of having a willing and responsive heart like good soil that produces varying amounts of fruit. He delves into the…
