
Les Wheeldon
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Clothed With Power From on High
3.5K54:16Baptism Of Holy SpiritJOS 3:17LUK 24:45ACT 20:281CO 10:13HEB 10:32JAS 1:121PE 4:12In this sermon, the speaker discusses the disciples' experience after Jesus' resurrection. He emphasizes that the disciples were still struggling to understand and were not yet filled with the Holy Spirit. The speaker highlights the disciples' doubts and discouragements, including their desire for Jesus to restore the kingdom of Israel and their fear of persecution. However, the speaker encourages the audience to persevere and walk with Jesus through tough times. The sermon concludes with a reference to Luke 24:49, where Jesus promises to send the power of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples.
Faith
2.1K55:35FaithGEN 15:1MAT 6:33MAT 14:16MAT 15:1MAT 15:21MAT 16:1ROM 9:6In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the presence of Jesus and the wonders that happen wherever he goes. He highlights the belief that even as a child, Jesus brought joy and wonder to people's lives. The speaker then focuses on the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, emphasizing that there is no lack in the presence of Jesus. He emphasizes that God has an abundance of love and provision, and all that is needed is an abandoned soul to flow with him. The sermon concludes with a reminder that asking for a sign from God is unnecessary, as Jesus himself is the ultimate sign for the adulterous generation.
Ephesians (Part 1)
1.9K1:16:43ExpositionalACT 2:39ACT 6:7ACT 8:39ACT 9:1In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging that as humans, we were once children of rock, living in sin and fulfilling our fleshly desires. The speaker emphasizes that the revelation of being a child of God is a gentle one, and that preaching about the wrath of God requires a spirit of utmost love. The speaker also highlights the importance of understanding that the book being discussed is a testimony, not a doctrinal statement. The sermon concludes with a focus on the transformation that occurs when a person finds Christ, as illustrated through the story of Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus.
God So Loved
1.7K1:04:35Love Of GodHAG 1:14ZEC 4:6MAT 7:7MAT 16:18MAT 18:19MRK 4:35HEB 10:12In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the powerful message of God's love and the impact it should have on believers. He highlights that God's love is not just an idea, but a reality that has already been demonstrated through the giving of His Son and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. The preacher encourages listeners to believe in this love and to understand that God has provided everything they need to live right and overcome challenges. He also warns against the dangers of withdrawing from the work of God, as seen in the example of the people who stopped working on the building site in the book of Ezra. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the unchangeable and generous nature of God's love, which is available to all who believe.
The Heart of God
1.7K1:22:29Heart Of GodLUK 15:1In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the prodigal son. He emphasizes the importance of approaching the word of God with full consciousness and responding to the grace that has been given to us. The preacher describes the younger son's cry to his father, asking for his inheritance, as a cry for more and more, never being satisfied. The preacher also highlights the son's journey away from God, wasting his substance with loose living and ultimately reaching a point of great need. However, the sermon ends on a hopeful note, emphasizing that when the son returns to his father, there is great celebration because he was once lost but is now found.
The Church - Part 1
1.6K1:11:07ChurchMAT 13:1MAT 13:24MAT 13:44In this sermon, the speaker discusses the parables of the age of mixture in Matthew chapter 13. He emphasizes that these parables serve as a warning about the temporary state of mixture in the church. The speaker explains that the parable of the leaven symbolizes sin, as leaven is never portrayed positively in Scripture. He highlights that the kingdom of God is not like leaven, but rather it is the church filled with life from God. The sermon concludes by emphasizing the importance of recognizing and refusing to listen to those who try to define the church in a way that goes against the teachings of Jesus.
Unity Through Forgiveness
1.6K1:05:49ForgivenessIn this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the Church is born from God's original plan and love for humanity. The love of God is not based on what he sees in the present, but on the fact that he has loved us since the beginning of time. The preacher highlights that God's love is demonstrated through his giving, such as giving his only begotten Son and the Holy Spirit. The sermon also emphasizes the importance of unity within the Church, as God's will is to make believers one with Christ and with each other.
Ephesians (Part 6)
1.6K1:07:23ExpositionalMAT 6:33MAT 19:5MRK 10:29LUK 14:33EPH 5:31EPH 6:12In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power of heredity and how it shapes our characteristics and national identity. However, he emphasizes that ultimately, we must choose between our own lives and being married to Jesus. The preacher also highlights the influence of fashion culture on society and the need to resist its ambitions and pressures. The sermon then delves into practical advice on living together, including how to love and support one another despite differences. The book of Ephesians is referenced, with the key words "shoot," "stand," and "walk" representing different aspects of the Christian journey. The importance of working as a witness for Christ, especially in challenging environments like factories, is also emphasized.
Ephesians (Part 2)
1.6K1:27:39ExpositionalACT 18:26GAL 1:11GAL 1:15In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing a previous discussion and states that they will continue with it in chapter 5. They mention Paul's desire to address a great assembly and how it relates to our own lives. The speaker emphasizes the importance of breaking away from things that dominate our lives in order to have a peaceful heart and home. They highlight a specific incident in chapter 19 where people cried out for two hours, proclaiming the greatness of Ephesus. The speaker also mentions Paul's time in Arabia and his desire to understand what God had done in him. They conclude by mentioning Paul's time in Damascus, where he spent many days growing in strength and confirming the Jews.
Go on With God (Rora 2003)
1.6K57:38Following After GodACT 4:291CO 12:13In this sermon, the speaker begins by joking about the meeting time and congratulating a football team. He then focuses on a verse from Luke's Gospel, emphasizing the importance of receiving power from God. The speaker shares testimonies of people who have been transformed by God's presence and highlights the need for a hunger for God's word among believers. The sermon concludes with a reflection on the story of Elisha and the importance of faith in God's promises.
Gifts of the Spirit - Part 1 (Rora 2003)
1.6K58:05Gifts1KI 13:26MAT 6:33ACT 2:4ACT 5:12CO 3:181PE 5:8REV 11:3In this sermon, the speaker tells a story about a man named Colin who attends a meeting but feels unhappy and goes to a bar instead. Despite not drinking alcohol, Colin stays at the bar to avoid upsetting his friends. When he returns to the meeting, the teacher prophesies about Colin's life, causing him to tremble. The speaker then discusses the manifestation of the Spirit and the importance of having a relationship with God. The sermon also mentions the story of a man who was commanded by God not to eat and drink. The speaker emphasizes that the gifts of the Spirit are meant to be a conduit for the water of life, rather than an end in themselves.
Ephesians (Part 4)
1.5K52:29ExpositionalIn this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of grace and its significance in the lives of believers. He explains that grace is what has made faith in God righteous and deserving of reward. The preacher highlights that God has done everything necessary for believers to receive His limitless riches through grace. He emphasizes that salvation is not achieved through repentance alone, but through faith in the grace of Jesus Christ. The preacher uses the example of a man in debt to illustrate how God's grace is undeserved and freely given to those who believe in Him.
Ephesians (Part 3)
1.5K1:02:01ExpositionalISA 6:8ACT 4:322CO 9:7EPH 1:16COL 1:91TI 5:223JN 1:9In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the recent General Election and the impact it had on the defeated candidate. He emphasizes that in the church, power and authority should not be sought after like in the political realm. The speaker then references the third letter of John in the Bible, highlighting the importance of serving God and living a clean life. He discusses the corruptible nature of human desires and emphasizes the need for a transformation through Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes with a call to discover Christ and allow Him to change and manifest in one's spirit.
The Church - Part 3
1.5K1:01:39ChurchMAT 6:33MAT 16:15JHN 3:3JHN 20:281CO 3:14HEB 1:6HEB 8:10In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a woman who encountered a dangerous criminal in a shopping mall. Despite the man's evil intentions, the woman boldly spoke to him about Jesus and the presence of God overwhelmed him. He eventually prayed to Jesus and experienced a radical transformation, becoming a born-again Christian. The story highlights the power of sharing the gospel and the ability of Jesus to change lives. The speaker emphasizes the importance of serving God above all else and not being swayed by the opinions of others or societal movements.
The Church - Part 5
1.5K1:06:55Church1KI 18:31MAT 6:33JHN 1:1ACT 1:14ACT 2:47ACT 16:18EPH 2:20In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of responding to the witness of the Holy Spirit. He acknowledges that it is not wrong to have normal entertainment and relaxation in life, but warns against the sin of not heeding the Holy Spirit's prompting. The speaker highlights the significance of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which was prophesied by Jesus and fulfilled in the early church. He emphasizes that true repentance involves not just feeling sorry for specific actions, but also a change in one's entire way of living. The sermon emphasizes the need to recognize the cost of the Holy Spirit's outpouring and respond with gratitude and a desire for transformation.
The Church - Part 4
1.4K1:05:58ChurchIn this sermon, the preacher reflects on Mark 14 and the story of Jesus raising a little girl from the dead. He emphasizes the tender and beautiful nature of Jesus' actions and highlights the importance of the church as a place for the Holy Spirit to dwell. The preacher encourages listeners to be thirsty for the resurrection power of God and to trust in His ability to bring them out of their misery, disappointment, and aimlessness. He emphasizes the need to seek the voice of God above all else and to rely on His supernatural intervention in our lives.
Ephesians (Part 5)
1.4K1:07:14ExpositionalIn this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a childlike faith and perspective. He uses the story of the blind beggar in Mark's Gospel as an example. The beggar was not praying or supplicating, but simply begging for what he needed. The preacher criticizes the mindset of spiritual beggars who only seek enough to get by and are not interested in true transformation or revolution. He encourages believers to strive for perfection in their works and to continue serving and leading others until the end.
Gifts of the Spirit - Part 2 (Rora 2003)
1.4K1:00:16GiftsISA 40:30MAT 4:4REV 10:9In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of knowing the subject and purpose of one's speech. He then delves into the topic of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that the underlying substance of these gifts is what truly matters. The speaker highlights the significance of the consciousness of God within the church and the eternal plan and purpose of God in gathering His people. He also references Isaiah 40:18 and emphasizes the greatness of God, stating that the nations are insignificant compared to Him. The sermon concludes with a mention of a quote from John Wesley, where he expresses a desire for the little book of God's word.
The Church - Part 2
1.4K1:06:13Church1CO 12:13EPH 1:20In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of personal surrender to Christ and yielding everything to Him. They highlight the contrast between churches that constantly plead for money and the Church of Christ, where monetary appeals are out of place because Christ is the head. The speaker shares their personal experience of knowing Christ intimately and emphasizes that the greatest thing one can know is that Christ becomes their personal head. They also discuss the significance of being baptized in the Holy Spirit and the need for churches to be governed by Christ through the agency of the Holy Ghost. The sermon concludes with the reminder that each generation must seek the will of Christ and walk in His plan for the church.
The Church - Part 6
1.4K1:10:04ChurchMAT 6:33MAT 8:14ACT 21:4ACT 21:11In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of approaching the Bible as a living book, through which God can minister to our lives. He encourages listeners to lay their lives before God and allow Him to heal and touch their hearts. The speaker highlights that joy is the mark of people under the ministry of the Spirit, and it is the strength of God. He also discusses the three realms of ministry: God ministering to us, us ministering to God, and God ministering to people. The speaker shares a powerful story of a woman who was able to witness to her neighbor effectively after seeking God's guidance. He concludes by emphasizing that while sharing the Gospel is important, it is ultimately God's converting power that brings about transformation in people's lives.
The Passover - Part 1
1.3K1:04:40PassoverIn this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not just admiring or discussing the truth of God, but actually putting it into action. He uses the analogy of giving clear instructions to a group of people and finding them discussing the instructions instead of carrying them out. The speaker also shares a personal story of a friend who witnessed the power of Christ in his life but was silenced by the church. The sermon highlights the need for personal faith and action in accepting the power of Jesus to set us free from the bondage of sin and the influence of Satan.
The Witness of Stephen
1.2K1:11:08StephenACT 7:51ACT 8:5ACT 8:30ACT 9:5GAL 5:16In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of giving away one's possessions and living a life free from sin. He tells the story of a man who was told by Jesus to give away his wealth but chose not to, and as a result, he never enjoyed his money again. The preacher highlights the idea that once the word of Jesus comes to a person, they are considered dead and must seek resurrection life. He also shares the story of a man who exemplified forgiveness and love by not confronting his neighbor when they encroached on his property, ultimately leading to the neighbor's repentance. The sermon concludes with a discussion of the apostle Paul's conversion and the transformative power of encountering Jesus.
One Spirit (Rora 2003)
1.2K58:58Holy SpiritLUK 18:31ACT 2:38In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the disciples' experience of living with Jesus for 40 days after his resurrection. The disciples were filled with wonder and confusion, not fully understanding the victory of the cross. God chose simple and uneducated men to be his disciples, as their faith could not be reduced to mere doctrine or teaching. The disciples' lives were transformed when they looked into the face of Jesus and saw the matchless Son of God. They were changed, delivered, and forgiven by simply looking at him. The speaker also ponders what the disciples must have been thinking during those 40 days and what would happen next.
The Church - Part 8
1.1K1:07:19ChurchMAT 4:17MRK 16:15ACT 8:4ROM 1:16ROM 10:171CO 1:172TI 4:2In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching as a community action and involvement of the church. He encourages the congregation to embrace their riches and acknowledge that God has blessed them. The preacher highlights the significance of humility and love, using the example of Jesus washing the disciples' feet. He also emphasizes the need for discernment in identifying individuals with the gift of preaching and encourages the congregation to read the Bible verse by verse.
The Passover - Part 2
1.1K1:26:22PassoverEXO 20:4EXO 20:13PSA 1:1REV 10:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preparing oneself to preach the word of God. He acknowledges that learning to preach involves making mistakes and learning from them. The preacher then discusses the qualities of a blessed man, who does not follow the counsel of the ungodly, stand with sinners, or judge others. Instead, the blessed man delights in the Lord and meditates on His word day and night. The sermon concludes with a reminder to be faithful in prayer and fasting, as well as to cultivate a life of faithfulness in the things of God.