
Norman Grubb
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Free to Be Ourselves
12K49:45FreedomJHN 3:16JHN 5:191CO 10:132CO 4:18GAL 2:20HEB 4:121JN 1:9In this sermon, the speaker discusses three areas of understanding in relation to God's fatherhood. The first area is replacing negative seeing with positive seeing and living by faith. The second area is choosing our authority as sons of God, which is the word of faith. The third area is the privilege of the laid down life in intercession. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the power of the word of God and the need to labor to enter into rest. He encourages listeners to be themselves and to trust in God's ability to handle their lives.
From Negative to Positive
8.3K47:48PositiveMAT 9:20JHN 4:14JHN 7:38JHN 14:301CO 7:22In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the "father's cup" and its connection to the devil. He emphasizes that going far in understanding this concept means recognizing that the devil, crucified, is the father's cup. The speaker also highlights the importance of recognizing the Lord's presence even in situations that may seem like the work of the devil. The sermon then transitions to discussing the different relationships believers have with God, comparing them to the relationships of little children, young men, and fathers. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the freedom that comes from being a slave to Christ and the ability to express His love.
The Meaning of Life - 2. Where We Begin
7.5K53:51Meaning Of LifeMAT 6:331PE 3:19In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the concept of slavery and freedom in relation to our spiritual lives. They explain that as humans, we are all slaves to something, whether it be our own choices or the influence of a false god. The speaker highlights the importance of choosing to be vessels of mercy rather than vessels of wrath, and how this choice reflects our royalty as individuals. They also discuss the idea of being motivated by God and the need for a spiritual response to Him. Overall, the sermon encourages listeners to recognize their need for redemption and to choose to align themselves with God's purpose.
The Meaning of Life - 5. From Romans 7 to Romans 8
6.8K44:11Meaning Of LifeROM 6:6In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of temptation and how to handle it. He emphasizes the importance of shifting our attention from our own weaknesses and shortcomings to the power and love of God. The speaker shares a personal experience where he realized that love is not something we possess, but rather something that God is. He also highlights the need to break free from our sinful nature and rely on God's help. The sermon encourages listeners to recognize their dependence on God and to seek His strength in overcoming temptation.
The Meaning of Life - 1. God Only
6.6K53:51Meaning Of LifeMAT 6:33JHN 3:2EPH 1:18EPH 3:19TIT 1:2HEB 6:18In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding the foundation of the universe, which is built on love. He emphasizes that God is a God of love and that the entire universe is designed to be in harmony and balance. The speaker also highlights the self-giving nature of the universe, as seen in nature and the world around us. He explains that as individuals, we have the ability to choose and that our choices determine our identity as children of God.
The Meaning of Life - 6. I Will Do It Through You
6.4K43:30Meaning Of LifeGEN 12:3JHN 4:14JHN 6:35ACT 18:25EPH 1:3EPH 2:6COL 1:27In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the presence of God in their lives and the lives of others. They emphasize the importance of understanding and knowing the way of God more perfectly. The central message of the sermon is the purpose of God to create a vast family of sons through His own son, Jesus, and to elevate them to the same level as Jesus, giving them the inheritance of the universe. The speaker also discusses the concept of the soul and the need to overcome the illusion of being an independent self, recognizing that in Christ, we are a self that is truly His.
The Meaning of Life - 3. Free to Be Ourselves
6.0K49:45Meaning Of LifeMAT 6:33JHN 3:16JHN 5:19JHN 14:102CO 4:18GAL 2:20HEB 4:12In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of replacing negative seeing with positive seeing and believing. He emphasizes the importance of living by positive seeing and choosing the authority of the word of faith as sons of God. The speaker also highlights the role of intercession and the laid down life in understanding the operations of God in fatherhood. Additionally, he mentions that the world is filled with temptations and challenges, but as believers, we have the ability to handle and overcome them. The sermon also touches on the difference between soul and spirit and the concept of entering into God's rest.
The Meaning of Life - 4. From Negative to Positive Believing
5.8K47:49Meaning Of LifeGEN 50:20MAT 6:33JHN 7:38JHN 8:36JHN 10:10JHN 14:17JHN 14:23In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that humans are naturally inclined towards negativity due to the negative world we live in. They discuss how people often view their problems, difficulties, and the world in general in a negative light. However, the speaker encourages listeners to have a different perspective by recognizing their relationship with God. They explain that through faith, believers can move into a consciousness of their identity in Christ and develop a relationship with God as a little child, a young man, and a father. The speaker also highlights the importance of relying on God rather than humans and emphasizes the power of God's presence and blessings in our lives.
Apostleship - Part 1
4.6K27:43Apostleship1CO 4:15PHP 3:7In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of missions and the willingness to face opposition and even death for the sake of spreading the word of God. He refers to the apostles as being set forth at the point of death and making a spectacle of themselves to angels and men. The speaker also discusses the concept of being established as a father in the faith, combining authority and intercession. He highlights the need for a revolution of consciousness and the importance of questioning and discarding the alternatives of the flesh in order to fully operate in the spirit.
Where We Begin
3.1K54:36ISA 14:12EZK 28:17JHN 1:9ROM 5:5ROM 6:8HEB 12:231PE 3:19In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of slavery and how it has been the eternal purpose of God. He explains that as humans, we have been enslaved to our flesh and have gone astray from God's intended plan. The preacher emphasizes the importance of choosing to align ourselves with the spirit rather than the flesh. He also highlights the need to experience and rely on the availability and desirability of God's presence in our lives.
From Romans Seven to Romans Eight
2.9K44:11Victorious LivingROM 6:6ROM 6:11ROM 6:23ROM 8:1ROM 8:14ROM 8:28ROM 8:38In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the body of death and the struggle between being a lost sinner and a helpless saint. He emphasizes that all the problems and temptations we face in life are a result of our self-reactions. The preacher encourages listeners to shift their focus from their false selves to their true identity in Christ. He also highlights the importance of making the choice between being self-centered or self-giving, which ultimately determines whether we experience heaven or hell. The sermon references various biblical figures and highlights Romans chapters 6 to 8 as essential for understanding effective Christian living.
Apostleship - Part 2
2.9K26:51ApostleshipEZK 22:30MAT 6:33JHN 7:37GAL 2:20In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of fulfilling the word of God and helping others see their true identity in Christ. They mention that everyone has a role to play in the commission of spreading the gospel, even if they are not officially attached to a church. The speaker shares personal experiences of sacrifice and the challenges they faced in their own mission work. They also discuss the faith and trust required to continue fulfilling their calling, even in the face of doubts and distractions.
Cfo Life From Frustration to Adventure
2.9K53:36MissionsEXO 16:35MAT 3:16MAT 6:25ROM 8:281CO 4:51PE 4:101JN 2:12In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their mission and the challenges they face in their faith journey. They discuss the importance of having faith and trusting in God's provision, even in difficult times. The speaker emphasizes the need to replace fear with God's courage and hate with God's love. They also explore the concept of life and how it is manifested through the interrelation of opposites. The speaker concludes by highlighting the role of God in sending both good and evil into our lives for His purposes, using the example of Calvary.
Apostleship - Part 3
2.7K27:32ApostleshipJOS 1:1MAT 6:33MRK 10:13MRK 11:12MRK 11:20ACT 1:8In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a challenging time in his life when he and his wife were left with only eight dollars for the whole month. Despite the difficulties, they were determined to continue their mission work. They sought guidance from God and studied the book of Joshua, finding inspiration in how God spoke to Joshua and encouraged him to be strong and courageous. The speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on God's direction and trusting in His provision.
I Will Do It Through You
2.7K43:30Christ In UsGEN 12:3JHN 4:14JHN 6:35ACT 18:25EPH 1:3EPH 2:6COL 2:9In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the presence of God in their lives and the lives of others. They emphasize the importance of understanding and knowing the way of God more perfectly. The central message of the sermon is the purpose of God to create a vast family of sons through His own son, Jesus, and to elevate them to the same level as Jesus, giving them the inheritance of the universe. The speaker also discusses the concept of the soul and how disturbances in the soul can lead to feelings of dryness or a need for renewal, but emphasizes that in Christ, we are not independent selves but rather expressions of His self in union with Him.
Apostleship - Part 4
2.7K09:50ApostleshipJOS 1:9JOS 3:2ZEC 4:6MAT 17:20MAT 21:21MRK 11:23LUK 17:6In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of having faith in God and how it relates to overcoming obstacles. The sermon references Joshua's command to cross the river and conquer the Promised Land as an example of having faith in God's promises. The speaker emphasizes the importance of filling in the "blank check" that God gives us with our desires and trusting that He will provide. The sermon also mentions the speaker's own experiences of seeing God's provision and the growth of their mission over the years.
Freedom of Spirit
2.5K1:06:34Holy SpiritMAT 4:4JHN 3:16ROM 1:5ROM 10:17ROM 16:26COL 1:231JN 4:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the nature of the liquid we consume. He compares bad liquid to rock, symbolizing negative influences, and good liquid to mercy and Jesus, representing positive influences. The preacher also discusses the significance of being a branch of the vine, highlighting that it is not about the branches themselves, but rather the tree that comes through them. He emphasizes that we are more than just a temple or a branch, but vessels through which God operates. Lastly, the preacher mentions the lesson Paul learned about the cross of Christ, recognizing that there are two operations in the cross - the shedding of blood and the sacrifice of the body.
God Only
2.4K53:51GodGEN 4:10GEN 5:24ROM 9:22In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of being a slave to what we choose. He emphasizes that our ability to choose is our royalty, and we are fixed by the choices we make. The speaker explains that while we may be caught up in temporary things like food or worldly desires, the true change comes from God who motivates us. The sermon also highlights the idea that Satan has distorted and enslaved us, leading us to live self-centered lives. However, through faith and a realization of our need for something more, we can find true fulfillment and become lovers of God.
Law and Grace - Part 1
2.3K58:00Law And GraceGEN 22:14EXO 19:5EXO 20:1ISA 9:6MAT 6:33MAT 10:34ROM 8:5In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of God and His purpose for mankind. He highlights the difference between seeing God face to face and receiving the law through an angel. The speaker explains that the law, represented by the Ten Commandments, reveals our sinful nature and our inability to fulfill it. However, Jesus Christ came to take the punishment of the law upon Himself, offering salvation and intercession for humanity.
Hell - Part 1
2.3K31:11HellJHN 3:16JHN 14:6ROM 10:91CO 2:142CO 5:7HEB 11:11PE 1:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the concept of being forms of something. He explains that just as a cook learns the art of cooking, a teacher learns the art of teaching, and a doctor learns the science of medicine, we are forms of something as well. The speaker suggests that we are forms of God and that our purpose in life is to manifest God's presence through our actions. However, despite our connection to God, the speaker acknowledges that many of us feel dissatisfied and conflicted within ourselves. The solution, according to the speaker, lies in realizing our eternal relationship with God through Jesus Christ and experiencing the fullness of peace, joy, power, freedom, and love that comes from that relationship.
Not Becoming, but Being, 1967
2.0K1:05:26Christ In UsMAT 22:37ROM 5:51CO 10:16In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the baptism of the spirit as a living union and unity with God. They explain that this baptism provides a basis for freedom from guilt and a complete redemption and renewal. The speaker also discusses the incredible fact that God, who is the upholder of the universe, became a human in the form of Jesus Christ. They highlight the significance of this event and how it should impact our personal experiences and faith. The sermon concludes by emphasizing the importance of personal experience and how it is through this experience that a general fact, such as the incarnation of God, becomes meaningful to individuals.
Christ in Us - Part 1
2.0K48:27GEN 1:26JHN 8:12JHN 15:51CO 3:16EPH 2:10COL 1:27TIT 1:2HEB 6:18HEB 12:291JN 1:5This sermon delves into the concept of God's nature as a person of love and light, emphasizing the transformation from being self-focused to becoming a vessel for God's love and blessings. It explores the idea of God as a consuming fire that turns into light, symbolizing the shift from self-centeredness to selflessness. The speaker reflects on the importance of being a complete vessel for God to dwell in, acknowledging the need for personal transformation to align with God's character of love and truth.
Law and Grace - Part 2
1.9K42:30Law And GraceROM 6:2In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of God manifesting in the flesh, specifically in the preacher's own flesh. The preacher believes that his voice is a representation of the Holy Spirit. He encourages the congregation to accept their temptations as part of being Christ and to use them as a way to relate to and fellowship with the world. The preacher also discusses the role of the law in exposing the disaster of human marriages and the need for individuals to recognize their dependence on God rather than relying on their own independence.
Job, 1975 Part 1
1.8K1:28:38JobJOB 13:4In this sermon, the speaker discusses the book of Job and the conversations that take place within it. The speaker acknowledges that the book contains 41 chapters filled with various conversations, points of view, and counterpoints. They highlight the poetic language used in the book and describe Job's condition before his trials. The speaker also mentions the presence of "miserable comforters" and emphasizes the need to assess each conversation in order to understand the main points conveyed by the Holy Spirit in the book of Job.
Hell - Part 2
1.7K30:23HellPRO 19:3MAT 5:48MAT 7:1ROM 6:14ROM 7:4ROM 7:6JAS 2:10In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeing the negative aspects of life and embracing change. He uses the example of Jesus, who was seen as a fool by the world but had the guidance and faith to fulfill God's purpose. The preacher encourages the audience to refrain from judging others and instead accept them as they are, trusting that God has a purpose for everyone. He also emphasizes the need to love oneself and recognize that every individual is precious to God.