
John Stott
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Great Commission
11K38:02Great CommissionMAT 10:9LUK 24:44ACT 2:38ACT 3:19ACT 17:30In this sermon, the speaker discusses the Great Commission as recorded by Matthew, Luke, and John. The five aspects of the Great Commission, as summarized by Luke, are: proclamation of forgiveness of sins, based on Christ's saving name, conditioned on repentance, to all nations, and in the power of the Holy Spirit. The speaker acknowledges that the Church has at times failed in these aspects, distorting the message, forgetting Christ's name, muting the call to repentance, neglecting the unevangelized nations, and lacking spiritual equipment. However, the speaker emphasizes that there is still time for repentance and making amends, and with the increasing population and modern means of communication, the goal of world evangelization remains possible. The sermon concludes by highlighting the importance of the promise of the Holy Spirit's power and the command to wait for it before embarking on the Great Commission.
Ii Timothy - Part 1 - Continue in the Gospel
11K50:08GospelISA 57:20MAT 6:33EPH 4:142TI 1:132TI 3:142TI 3:16In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of standing firm in the word of God and not being influenced by the world. He reminds Timothy of his past and present loyalty to the apostle Paul and urges him to continue in his teachings. The preacher then describes the conduct, religion, and beliefs of the bad men responsible for the challenges faced by the church. He also highlights the negative qualities exhibited by young people towards their parents, emphasizing the importance of honoring and obeying them. The sermon encourages listeners to remain faithful to God's teachings and to show gratitude in their lives.
Great Commission - Part 1
7.8K40:02Great CommissionMAT 28:19MRK 16:9LUK 24:47JHN 20:23ACT 1:6ACT 2:38ACT 10:43In this sermon, the preacher discusses the Great Commission and its four essential elements. The first element is the need for believers to have a personal experience of peace before sharing the word of God. The second element is the importance of identifying with the people to whom they are sent, living in the world and understanding their struggles. The third element is the necessity of the Holy Spirit's power in ministry. Lastly, the preacher emphasizes the significance of an authoritative proclamation of the divine terms of peace. The sermon also addresses the misinterpretation of certain verses by the Catholic Church regarding priestly absolution and sacramental confession.
Ii Timothy - Part 2 - Proclaim the Gospel
7.4K48:20ProclaimPRO 15:1MAT 6:332TI 3:162TI 4:22TI 4:7In this sermon, Reverend John R. focuses on the importance of preaching the word of God. He emphasizes that our proclamation should be urgent, never losing our sense of urgency in sharing the message. The word of God, which consists of the Old Testament scriptures and the gospel, is a treasure that we are charged to proclaim. Reverend John R. concludes by reminding us of Paul's last words, expressing the desire for the Lord to be with us and for grace to be with us.
Ii Timothy - Part 4 - Suffer for the Gospel
7.1K51:56Suffering2TI 2:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of serious Bible study and hard work in understanding scripture. He highlights the need for Christians to not simply skim through passages, but to engage in deep study and prayer to gain understanding. The speaker uses metaphors of a soldier, athlete, and farmer to illustrate the dedication and commitment required in spreading the good news and communicating biblical truth. He emphasizes the responsibility of Christian workers to accurately and clearly teach the truth, live righteous lives, and be gentle in their manner. The sermon concludes by emphasizing the need for a balanced combination of thought and prayer in understanding scripture.
Ii Timothy - Part 3 - Guard the Gospel
7.0K45:30Gospel2TI 1:13In this sermon, Reverend John R. discusses the importance of actively applying ourselves in self-discipline to cooperate with the grace of God. He emphasizes the need to fan the inner flame into flame in order to become the men and women God wants us to be. The sermon then focuses on the responsibility of Timothy towards the truth of the gospel. Paul urges Timothy not to be ashamed and to take his share of suffering, as preaching the gospel may lead to opposition and persecution. Timothy is also called to guard, suffer for, continue in, and preach the gospel, as emphasized in different chapters of 2 Timothy.
Great Commission - Part 2
4.9K39:03Great CommissionMAT 28:16MAT 28:18In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Matthew chapter 28, verses 16 to 20, which is known as the Great Commission. The disciples of Jesus have left Jerusalem and traveled to Galilee, where they meet Jesus on a mountain. Jesus tells them that he has been given all authority in heaven and on earth. He instructs them to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe all that he has commanded. Jesus assures them that he will be with them always until the end of the age. The preacher emphasizes the importance of hearing the word of God and encourages the congregation to open their hearts and minds to receive God's message.