
Vance Havner
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Getting Used to the Dark
31K29:55ApostasyJHN 4:10In this sermon, the preacher discusses the current state of the world and warns about the subtle brainwashing that is leading towards a homogenized world church and state, preparing for the arrival of the antichrist. He emphasizes the importance of believing in Jesus as the only way to salvation and highlights the crisis of faith that humanity is facing. The preacher uses the analogy of sitting in a dark room to describe how people have become accustomed to living in spiritual darkness, despite the abundance of artificial illumination in the world. He concludes by highlighting the extreme depravity and moral corruption that is prevalent in society today.
As for Me
21K29:56CompromiseMAT 23:13In this sermon, the preacher references historical figures like Patrick Henry and Joshua from the Old Testament to emphasize the importance of making a firm decision to serve God. He highlights the challenges faced by Joshua as he led the Israelites into the promised land, dealing with a wavering and easily swayed multitude. The preacher also mentions the example of the apostle Paul, who remained faithful to his calling even in the face of persecution and imprisonment. The sermon encourages listeners to make a firm commitment to serve God, regardless of societal trends or the actions of others.
Desperation
14K02:59DesperationGEN 32:24MAT 18:20In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being desperate for God's presence and blessings. He mentions various biblical figures who were desperate and received God's favor, such as Jacob, Moses, Gideon, and David. The preacher contrasts these examples with the rich young ruler who was not desperate and missed out on God's blessing. He reminds the audience that Jesus is present with them now and challenges them to truly believe in his presence. The preacher also criticizes the common phrase "Lord, be with us" and encourages a deeper understanding of God's constant presence.
As He Is So Are We
13K33:40Living Like ChristJHN 21:18In this sermon, the preacher highlights the issue of focusing on minor things and neglecting the major aspects of the Christian faith. He criticizes the performance-oriented approach in churches and emphasizes the need for a genuine spiritual experience. The preacher shares examples of a Christian leader who was disappointed with a dry and lifeless meeting and missionaries in Korea who were deeply impacted by the message of God's love. The sermon also explores the concept of Jesus being alive and present in the world, contrasting his resurrection with the temporary nature of earthly achievements. The preacher concludes by referencing the book of Revelation and the promise of a future without suffering or limitations.
The Best, Not the Good
11K41:03PerfectionROM 1:211CO 15:101CO 15:332CO 6:14PHP 3:131TI 4:13REV 3:17In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of making choices in life between the bad, the good, and the best. He highlights the danger of settling for the good when we could have had the best. The speaker also warns against complacency and the need for revival, even among good people. He encourages listeners to press on towards the ideal and not let lesser goals hinder their progress.
A Call to Repentance
10K36:16RepentanceMAT 3:2MAT 4:17MRK 6:12ACT 2:38ACT 20:21ROM 13:14REV 2:5In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a water wheel in an old-fashioned mill to illustrate the importance of removing hindrances and obstacles in order for the church to operate effectively. He emphasizes the need for repentance and the removal of sin in order for the church to be successful in evangelism. The speaker also highlights the danger of trying to do things in our own strength, rather than relying on the power of the Holy Spirit. He encourages listeners to let God work through them and to abide in Him, rather than striving in their own efforts.
Begin Being Like Him
9.4K29:13Living Like ChristJOL 2:15In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the ability to see and enjoy God's blessings. He emphasizes the importance of not taking things for granted, such as sight and hearing, and shares personal experiences of being in the hospital and witnessing the suffering of others. The speaker encourages the audience to appreciate the power of God's word and not become complacent or indifferent to its message. He also highlights the need for a renewed understanding of the love and sacrifice of Jesus, urging listeners to be awakened to the truth and not let it become mundane or routine.
Holy Man of God
8.7K27:50Men Of God2KI 2:92KI 4:9MAT 5:48MAT 6:331TH 4:13HEB 12:14REV 4:8In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the secret of someone's strength and influence over others. He emphasizes the importance of love and its impact on our lives. The speaker shares his personal experience of being moved by the words of the Bible, specifically from the 15th chapter of the First Corinthians. He encourages the audience to go the extra mile in prayer, Bible study, and communion with God. The sermon also includes anecdotes about mountain preachers and their passionate question, "How far have you gone?" to challenge listeners to evaluate their commitment to their faith.
All This and Heaven Too
8.4K30:07SalvationGEN 13:9GEN 15:10MAT 6:19MAT 17:26HEB 11:25In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of lost decisions in the Bible. He mentions Abraham and Moses as examples of individuals who made important decisions. The preacher emphasizes the importance of choosing to suffer affliction with the people of God rather than enjoying the temporary pleasures of sin. He also highlights the need to share wealth with those in need and warns against making choices that go against biblical principles. The sermon encourages listeners to make wise and vital choices in order to align with God's will.
2 Chronicles 7
7.8K37:06RevivalIn this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of confessing sins rather than covering them up. He uses the analogy of a water wheel in an old mill to illustrate how trying to make things work on our own is futile, but when we allow God to work in our lives, things will flow smoothly. The preacher also highlights the need for personal conviction and taking responsibility for our actions. He then discusses the importance of seeking God's face and the role of the Holy Spirit in salvation. Finally, he emphasizes the four things necessary for revival: prayer, seeking God's face, turning from wicked ways, and humbling ourselves before God.
Discernment - Part 1
7.6K30:58DiscernmentEXO 30:33AMO 4:4AMO 5:4MAT 7:21EPH 2:19HEB 10:25JAS 1:21In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of discernment in the Church today. He emphasizes that spiritual truth may seem foolish to the natural man, but it can only be understood through the Spirit of God. The speaker also criticizes the practice of trying to manufacture spiritual experiences, stating that true worship and songs of praise come from a genuine place within the heart. He then introduces the topic of discerning the truth and highlights the confusion and uncertainty that many Christians face in discerning what is true and false in today's world.
America's Need
7.4K41:25AmericaJHN 8:32ROM 7:4ROM 12:1JAS 4:4In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the hardships and trials that he has faced in his preaching journey. He mentions being beaten, struck, shipwrecked, and facing various perils. Despite all these challenges, he remains committed to the care of the churches. The preacher then focuses on the importance of knowing the truth and how it can set one free. He highlights the need for faith that continues and follows the path of the Lord, referencing verses from John 8 and Romans 12.
Is This That?
7.4K23:15RevivalISA 1:11ISA 6:8JOL 2:15JOL 2:28AMO 4:4MAT 23:23LUK 9:62In this sermon, Dr. Crouch addresses the state of the church and its lack of spiritual concern for the world. He compares the average church membership to a malfunctioning electric sign, with some members missing and others wavering. He emphasizes that the program of the professing church today is not aligned with what Peter was talking about in the Bible. Dr. Crouch highlights the importance of breaking up the fallow ground and repentance before expecting a harvest and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Don't Miss Your Miracle
6.8K39:37Miracles1KI 13:1JER 29:11MAT 11:28MAT 28:20ACT 1:8ROM 13:14In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of surrendering one's life to God and being open to His calling. He shares personal anecdotes of individuals who were impacted by the message of the Gospel and made significant changes in their lives. The preacher encourages the audience to not delay in dedicating their lives to God, regardless of their age or circumstances. He also reminds them that as Christians, they are already miracles and should expect to experience more of God's miraculous power in their lives.
Forget Not His Benefits
6.5K30:18HealingMAT 6:33MAT 10:34JHN 3:16ACT 17:6ROM 12:21JN 4:17REV 1:18In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the verse 1 John 4:17, "as he is, so are we in this world." He emphasizes that John, as a New Testament writer, has a unique ability to convey profound truths in simple terms. The preacher breaks down the verse into three divisions of three words each, highlighting its simplicity and importance. He discusses how Jesus, as the same yesterday, today, and forever, calls for believers to live in the reality of their identity in Christ and not treat it as a fairy tale. The preacher also emphasizes the need for believers to be actively engaged in the world, sharing the love of Christ and winning others to Him.
Where Is America Headed?
6.0K32:07AmericaMAT 6:33JHN 8:31JHN 8:44ROM 12:1JAS 1:25In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that as Christians, we are engaged in a spiritual battle that has already been won by Jesus on the cross. He compares our role to that of soldiers in a war, where we are called to remain faithful even in difficult times. The preacher also highlights the importance of genuine faith, reminding us that superficial belief is not enough. He encourages believers to present themselves as living sacrifices and to be transformed by the renewing of their minds, as instructed in Romans 12:1-2.
Home Before Dark
5.4K30:55PSA 37:7PSA 66:16PRO 3:5ISA 41:10MAT 11:6MAT 11:11JHN 10:28In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a personal testimony about the importance of giving testimonies and sharing one's individual experiences. He references Psalm 66:16-20, where the psalmist declares what God has done for his soul. The speaker then shares a story about Mr. Sanky, who despite having a cracked voice, played a piece on the organ titled "There'll be no dark valley when Jesus comes." The sermon also touches on the current state of the world and the need for serious thinking. The speaker concludes by reflecting on his own journey of coming to Jesus at a young age and his calling to preach the gospel.
The Christian in This World
5.3K30:28Holy CharacterMAT 6:33JHN 17:6JHN 18:36ROM 12:22CO 6:17PHP 3:201JN 2:15In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of attending an old-fashioned Methodist camp meeting where they were singing and praising God. He highlights the importance of gravitating towards what truly lures us and where we belong in our hearts. The speaker explains the difference between the world that God loves, which refers to lost souls, and the world that we are warned not to love, which refers to the sinful aspects of the world. He emphasizes that as Christians, we have been saved out of the world to go back into the world and win people over to Christ. The main message is that our purpose in this world is to be a light in the darkness and to tell the world goodbye, leaving behind everything that is wrong.
Discernment - Part 2
5.1K46:02DiscernmentMAT 28:19ACT 1:1In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a water wheel in an old mill to illustrate the importance of removing obstacles in order for the work of the Lord to flow smoothly. He emphasizes the need for personalizing the work and not allowing it to become impersonal or mechanical. The speaker also highlights the significance of being excited and passionate about the work of the Lord, comparing it to divine electricity. The sermon concludes with a story of a home missionary who breathed life into a seemingly dead meeting by sharing personal experiences of the impact of missionary work.
From Groans to Glory
5.1K38:50SufferingJOL 2:17MAT 26:53LUK 23:28JHN 11:35JHN 11:38ROM 8:18In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the wonder and complexity of the human body, which God created as his masterpiece. He highlights the unique nature of human interaction, where we can only come close to understanding each other through looking into each other's eyes. The preacher also discusses how our senses, such as hearing and seeing, are dependent on our body parts but are not the actual body parts themselves. He warns against settling down in a worldly mindset and losing the desire for spiritual growth, using the analogy of a duck that ends up swimming in its own gravy. The sermon concludes by mentioning the importance of being sensitive to nature's testimony to God as the creator.
Great Decisions of the Bible
5.1K37:16Decision2SA 6:1In this sermon, the preacher highlights the tragedy of the church being preoccupied with trivial matters instead of focusing on the supernatural. He emphasizes the need for the church to examine the Word of God and seek God's ways rather than following the ways of the world. The preacher criticizes the church for becoming copycats of popular culture and treating the gospel as entertainment. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining reverence and awe in worship and warns against losing sight of God's presence in the pursuit of modern ideas and activities.
Jesus Never Comes Next
4.5K33:15DiscipleshipMAL 1:8MAT 6:33MAT 10:34LUK 9:59LUK 12:16LUK 14:25In this sermon, the preacher focuses on three accounts from the 9th chapter of Luke. He refers to them as the peril of the uncounted cause, the peril of the unburied corpse, and the peril of the unversaken circle. The preacher specifically discusses the last two accounts. In the first account, a man asks Jesus to allow him to bury his father before following him, but Jesus tells him to let the dead bury the dead and to go and preach the kingdom of God. In the second account, another man says he will follow Jesus, but first wants to attend to his worldly desires such as eating, drinking, getting married, buying and selling, and planning and building. The preacher emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God above all else and warns against becoming consumed by worldly pursuits. He also references biblical passages that highlight the need for absolute allegiance to God and the dangers of idolatry.
Old Time Religion
4.4K20:50RighteousnessEXO 20:3ISA 66:24MAT 12:30MRK 9:43LUK 11:23In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the state of society and the abundance of leisure time that people have. He emphasizes the importance of knowing certain truths rather than being unsure about many things. The speaker firmly believes in the Bible as the word of God and highlights the significance of love and following the Ten Commandments. He also mentions the idea that one cannot break the law of God, but rather, they break themselves against it. The sermon concludes with the notion that true goodness lies in salvation rather than in one's own goodness or badness.
Knowing What to Do
4.4K26:10RevivalDAN 12:4MAT 24:44LUK 1:17LUK 4:24ROM 14:171CO 12:28REV 2:20In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the overall purpose of God in history when discussing current events in the light of the Bible. He uses the story of Rip and the wrong George to illustrate how people often miss the mark when it comes to understanding God's plan. The preacher also highlights the futility of trying to create a kingdom of heaven out of unregenerate humanity and warns against the dangers of pursuing political projects without considering God's purpose. He concludes by discussing the promise of the Lord's return and the need for righteousness, as well as the potential consequences of ignoring God's warnings and living in moral decay.
A Judgement Is Coming
4.3K31:05JudgementPRO 9:12MAT 4:13MAT 6:33MAT 11:16JHN 1:14JAS 1:22In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not just having access to the light of God's truth, but also actively engaging with it. He warns against the danger of being blinded by an excess of light, which can happen when people have access to the Bible and attend religious events but fail to truly obey its teachings. The preacher encourages listeners to open their eyes to the truth and not let the light of God's word go to waste. He also highlights the responsibility to repent when confronted with the light of truth, as well as the consequences of failing to do so. The sermon concludes with a reminder that civilization and spiritual growth require constant vigilance and effort.