
Ralph Shallis
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The Spirit of God Pt1
1.3K49:20Spirit Of GodLUK 16:19In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences that have taught him about human nature and the reliance on God. He discusses difficult moral dilemmas, such as being forced to harm others to save oneself. The speaker emphasizes the need to depend on Jesus Christ rather than human abilities to discover truth and live according to God's will. He briefly mentions the five simultaneous actions of the Holy Spirit in believers but does not elaborate on them. The speaker acknowledges that the topic of the Holy Spirit is vast and complex, and he can only provide a framework based on his own study and experiences as a missionary.
The Spirit of God Pt2
1.1K57:13Spirit Of God1PE 3:20In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power and significance of making a contract or covenant. He compares the binding nature of signatures on a piece of paper to the vows made in marriage. The speaker then explains that when God makes a covenant with us, it is not just a mere promise but a life-changing reality. He highlights the importance of accepting and identifying with Christ, as this decision leads to God's faithfulness in identifying us with Jesus. The speaker also mentions how the wonders of the universe reveal the intelligence and greatness of God, and how the Word of God and the Spirit of God played a role in the creation of the universe.
The Spirit of God Pt3
1.1K1:04:10Spirit Of GodMAT 6:33ROM 12:21CO 3:1EPH 4:14HEB 5:11JAS 4:61PE 2:2In this sermon, the speaker addresses the Corinthians, a church that has failed to mature spiritually. The apostle Paul writes to them with a broken heart, expressing his disappointment that they are still behaving like carnal and immature believers. He compares their spiritual growth to infants who can only handle milk instead of solid food. The speaker emphasizes the need for God's grace and the teaching of the Holy Spirit to help believers endure future challenges and sufferings. The sermon also references the story of Elijah being sustained by God's provision of bread for forty days and nights, highlighting the importance of relying on God's strength in difficult times.
Moral Purity
9351:13:50PurityGEN 1:26LEV 18:19LEV 20:10DEU 6:4MAT 22:37JHN 1:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of sex and its significance in the Bible. He emphasizes that sex was originally created by God as a good and beautiful thing, but due to the fallen nature of humanity, it has become distorted. The speaker acknowledges the prevalence of filthy language and sexual immorality in society. He highlights that God made man and woman in his image, and through sex, they are united and their love is fully communicated to one another. The speaker concludes by praying for understanding, obedience, and the removal of evil influences.
Suffering
7391:16:09SufferingJOB 1:1JOB 38:4JOB 38:12JOB 38:17JOB 38:19JOB 38:22JOB 38:31JOB 39:1JOB 40:2JOB 42:5In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Job and the revelation of God's greatness in nature. He highlights various verses where God questions Job about his understanding of creation and the universe. The preacher also mentions Job's humble response, acknowledging his own insignificance compared to God. The sermon then transitions to the book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 82, where God addresses the gods and emphasizes their lack of knowledge and understanding. The preacher concludes by emphasizing the importance of recognizing God's sovereignty and justice in the world.
The Word of God
72123:45Word Of GodMAT 4:4MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of discovering the importance of spending time with God and reading the Bible. He emphasizes the need to prioritize God in our lives and make time for Him. The speaker highlights the examples of influential Christian leaders like George Miller, Stodd, Hudson Taylor, and Robert Chapman, who all had a deep relationship with God and spent significant time in prayer and reading the Bible. He also addresses the issue of ignorance of the Bible among Christians, particularly Christian leaders, and the negative consequences it has on the Church. The speaker encourages listeners to prioritize reading and studying the Bible to nourish their souls and grow spiritually.
What Does God Mean to Us
64550:58Christian LifeGEN 1:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching the message of God's word. He highlights that this message is the only one that can truly satisfy the human heart and bring true worth to one's life. The speaker encourages the audience to hold their heads high as they go out to preach, reminding them that everything in the universe is held in Christ's hand. He also points out the contrast between the beauty of God's creation and the insensitivity and blindness of people in today's society. Additionally, the speaker briefly mentions the ancient Hindu belief of the world resting on the back of four elephants, contrasting it with the sober and simple account of God's creation in the Bible. Finally, he concludes by emphasizing that nothing else matters if God reveals Himself to us and that Christ is summed up by the word grace, which originally meant beauty and later came to represent acts of generosity.