In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of growth and not remaining stagnant in our spiritual journey. He references the apostle Paul's mindset of forgetting the past and pressing forward towards the high calling of God. The speaker also highlights the writer of Hebrews' exhortation to move beyond the basic principles of faith and into maturity. He warns against being stuck in a rut and only knowing the first principles of salvation. The speaker concludes by discussing how God often disrupts our ease in order to refine and mold us into vessels that are open and available for His purposes.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the transformative power of God's spirit working within believers. He highlights that through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, God enables believers to obey His ideal requirements and fulfill His purposes. The speaker then shares a story about an old violin that was initially undervalued but became valuable after being touched by a master's hand, drawing a parallel to how God can transform and restore broken lives. The sermon concludes with the reminder that it is important for individuals to examine the path they are on and consider where it will lead them, emphasizing the need to seek God's ways and follow His paths.

In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of returning to our first love for God. He encourages the congregation to turn off distractions like television and prioritize spending time in the Word of God. The pastor urges believers to gather together with other believers for fellowship and to invite others to home Bible studies. By making Jesus the center of our lives once again, we can find rest for our souls amidst the unrest and tension of the world. The sermon references Psalm 143 and Jeremiah 6:15, highlighting the need for repentance and seeking the old paths of righteousness.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of placing our trust in the Lord rather than in the government for protection. The sermon also focuses on biblical prophecies and the events that are predicted to take place in the future. The preacher encourages the audience to join them for a communion service to end the old year and begin the new year in communion with the Lord. The sermon then transitions to a study of 1 Kings 4-6, specifically focusing on God's resolution to Solomon and His promise to dwell among the children of Israel if they walk in His statutes and commandments. The sermon concludes with a reading of Psalm 19, highlighting the declaration of God's glory by the heavens and the knowledge revealed through day and night.