In this sermon on the book of 1 Corinthians, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the true meaning behind the words of God. He encourages the audience to not focus solely on the words themselves, but to seek the spiritual essence and power behind them. The speaker warns against the danger of becoming too fixated on fundamental words rather than fundamental meanings, as this can lead to a decline in spiritual growth. He emphasizes that the kingdom of God lies in power, not in mere words, and urges the audience to strip away superstition and embrace the truth.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the fourth chapter of 1 Corinthians. He emphasizes that ministers of Christ should be seen as stewards of the mysteries of God and that faithfulness is required of them. The preacher also discusses Paul's authority as the chief apostle and his role in receiving and shaping church truth. He highlights the importance of the gospel being preached in power and heard in power, leading to the objectives of God being fulfilled. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the old-fashioned ways of prayer, faith, and surrender as the means to attain redemption.

In this sermon on Matthew 16:28, the preacher emphasizes the overwhelming and humbling nature of encountering the divine truth of Jesus Christ. He highlights the need for believers to approach the presentation of Jesus with a sense of awe and reverence, recognizing the greatness and glory of the Savior. The preacher also mentions the transformative experience of Peter, James, and John when they witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain. He notes Peter's impulsive response and the subsequent affirmation from God that Jesus is His beloved Son. The sermon concludes by emphasizing the stark contrast between the world's values and the spiritual values of the kingdom of God.

In this sermon, the preacher shares his experience in boot camp and how it relates to the Christian walk. He emphasizes the importance of obedience and submission to God's Word, stating that those who do not obey and walk with God have no place in His kingdom. The preacher also highlights the trials and tests that believers face, explaining that these challenges are meant to eliminate the undesirable and refine their faith. He encourages listeners to learn and grow spiritually in this life, as there won't be any learning in the afterlife.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that preaching the word of God is a task that God takes care of. He highlights that God provides all the ideas, leading, power, and the Word itself. The speaker shares a personal experience of a young man who was transformed by Jesus, despite being a member of a gang. The sermon also discusses the concept of praising God in the midst of problems and offering forgiveness when faced with adversity. The speaker concludes by expressing a sense of urgency to share the message of Jesus with others who have not yet experienced His love and salvation.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the parable of the net in the sea. He highlights the lessons to be learned from this parable, such as the authority for mass evangelism, the sanction for mission work, and the necessity for church organization. The preacher also discusses the fact of severance, explaining how the good fish are gathered into vessels while the bad fish are thrown away. The main purpose of the church, according to the preacher, is to reach people and multiply the effect of Jesus' ministry among them.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing God as the revelation of Jesus as king and the beauty of the kingdom. He criticizes the superficiality of worship and the lack of true understanding and celebration of God's majesty. The speaker shares a personal experience of delivering a powerful message that offended many people, but was recognized as an anointed word by some. He encourages the audience to seek a comprehensive worldview of the faith and the destiny of the church, which can be found in his books.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not fighting for our rights in any area of life. He refers to Luke 16:13, where Jesus states that we cannot serve both God and wealth. The speaker also highlights the example of Abraham, who trusted in God's promises and inherited the land as a result. He encourages believers to be meek, not fighting for their rights, and to focus on loving and forgiving others. The sermon warns against the deception of the world and urges believers to separate themselves from its sins and pursue godliness and holiness.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand. The disciples suggest sending the crowd away to find food, but Jesus tells them to give the people something to eat. With only five loaves and two fishes, Jesus blesses the food and miraculously feeds the entire crowd. The preacher emphasizes the principle of immediately obeying God's instructions and the importance of discerning the times we live in. He encourages the listeners to position themselves to make a difference in their generation by allowing God to work through them.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the revelation that God has been giving to the church of Jesus over the past few decades. He emphasizes that even though some may think these revivals and movements have faded away, God has left a great deposit of truth in the hearts of many believers. The speaker uses the analogy of water evaporating from the sea and returning as rain to illustrate how God's word does not return void but accomplishes its purpose. He also highlights the importance of being vessels through which the Spirit of God can freely move and reveal the hidden man of God to people.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of believers being accountable for all that God has given them. He highlights that as the end times approach, believers will be brought to a point of accountability for the revelation and ministry they have received. The speaker also mentions the impending destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD and how it symbolizes the passing of the earthly system and the need for believers to anchor themselves in the heavenly and eternal. Additionally, the speaker briefly mentions the manifestation of the man of sin and the signs that will accompany his arrival, such as calling down fire from heaven.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Abraham and how God tested him. The speaker emphasizes that when God gives a surprise test, He doesn't reveal it after the test is over, but rather during the test. The speaker highlights how Abraham gave up something profitable and obediently followed God's instructions, resulting in God promising him and his descendants an abundant land. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of prioritizing love, forgiveness, and seeking peace over material possessions, as these are the things that will truly matter in eternity.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of the kingdom of God by knowing the character of the king. The character of the king is demonstrated through the beatitudes, showing his humility, meekness, thirst for righteousness, mercy, purity, and peacemaking. The speaker also highlights the significance of the cross as a demonstration of the character of the kingdom. The sermon references Matthew 24:14, where it is stated that the gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the world before the end comes.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the misinterpretation of scriptures by the church, particularly in relation to Israel. He references Isaiah 16:4-5 and Amos 9:11 to emphasize the importance of understanding the context and intended meaning of these verses. The speaker criticizes the church for taking liberties with the scripture and using it to suit their own purposes, rather than recognizing Israel as the intended object of these scriptures. He concludes by reading Isaiah 16:4-5, which speaks about providing refuge to the outcasts of Moab and the cessation of destruction and oppression.

In this sermon, the speaker uses the concept of stepping into heaven to illustrate the idea of being transformed by the glory of God. He emphasizes that in order to bear the beauty of God and experience true worship, one must be supernaturally transformed. The speaker also highlights the idea that heaven is not a static place, but rather a pursuit of knowing and experiencing more of God's infinite nature. He encourages listeners to be motivated by growing in the knowledge of God and experiencing the beauties of God, which can be overwhelming and take their breath away.

In this sermon titled "How to Enter into the Kingdom," Pastor Skip Heitzlich explores the concept of entering into the kingdom of God. He begins by contrasting the outward appearance of individuals with their true nature, using examples from a movie and the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing our need for God's mercy and humbly seeking His forgiveness. The sermon is based on Matthew chapter 5, specifically verses 3 and 4, and encourages listeners to approach God with a humble heart in order to enter into His kingdom.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the warm reception he always receives from the audience. He acknowledges that he may have already shared everything he has in previous sermons, but feels compelled to repeat certain teachings as they may not have been fully understood or received. The speaker then poses the question of what is the key to the kingdom, emphasizing that sacrificial living, intensive relationships, and unsparing correction are essential. He urges the audience to take the kingdom of God seriously and reevaluate their purpose and intentions, particularly in relation to the Jewish people. The speaker also cautions against excessive talking and encourages the use of fewer, more meaningful words.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the wheat and the tares from the Gospel of Matthew. The parable tells the story of a man who sowed wheat in his field, but an enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat. When the wheat began to grow, the tares also grew alongside it. The servants were not watchful and allowed the enemy to sow the tares. The preacher emphasizes the importance of being watchful and discerning in order to prevent the enemy from infiltrating and causing harm. The sermon also highlights the need to preach the gospel of the kingdom to all nations as a witness before the end comes, referencing Matthew 24:14.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of serving God and not being idle. He uses the parable of the talents to illustrate this point, where the servants are given talents by their master and are expected to trade with them. The preacher encourages the audience to serve God acceptably, with reverence, devotion, and fear. He also references Matthew 24:14, which states that the Gospel of the kingdom must be preached to all nations before the end will come. The sermon concludes with a prayer for God to make His Word alive in the hearts of the listeners.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing two contrasting worldviews: one that is fear-centric and believes in the presence of God, and another that is secular and believes in a random world without God. The speaker argues that the church has lost sight of its mission to fulfill the dominion mandate and bring the knowledge of God to the nations. This lack of understanding has resulted in lackluster services and a failure to fully engage in the work of the church. The speaker also criticizes the escapist mentality of many Christians who are focused on being raptured and avoiding suffering, rather than embracing their role in the world.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of believing in the kingdom of heaven as a practical possibility. He highlights the chronic unbelief that many people have towards the kingdom and how it hinders their ability to experience its power. The speaker encourages believers to be single-minded, intense, and uncompromising in their pursuit of the kingdom. He shares his personal experience of waiting on the Lord for ten days and how it led to a deeper understanding of the need for clearing out human traditions and preparing for the building and planting of God's kingdom. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the ultimate fulfillment of the kingdom in the heavenly Jerusalem, where righteousness will prevail and God will rule and reign with his people.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the difference in attitude towards eating, drinking, and dressing between believers and the world. The two keywords highlighted are "serve" and "seek." The preacher emphasizes that believers cannot serve both God and mammon, and encourages them to prioritize serving God. He also mentions the importance of seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness first, and assures believers that if they do so, all their needs will be provided for. The preacher acknowledges that believers still need to work and make a living in this world, but advises them to be wise with their earnings, save, and give generously.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the kingdom of God in our lives. He uses the example of the children of Israel in Egypt, who were kept busy with hard labor to prevent them from focusing on spiritual matters. The speaker argues that this strategy of the enemy is still prevalent today, as many Christians prioritize worldly concerns over seeking the kingdom of God. He highlights that while it is necessary to take care of our physical needs, we should not let them become our priority, but rather seek God's kingdom first.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of surrendering oneself completely to the Lord in order to be taught by Him. He explains that Jesus showed His disciples what the kingdom of God is and how to live in it. The preacher highlights that believers are part of God's heavenly colonies and are no longer under the rule of the ruler of this earth. He then reads from Matthew chapter 5, where Jesus teaches about the blessings of those who are poor in spirit, mourn, are meek, hunger and thirst for righteousness, show mercy, are pure in heart, make peace, and are persecuted for righteousness' sake. The preacher concludes by stating that the gospel of the kingdom must be preached to all nations before the end comes.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that all people are born into the kingdom of darkness, separated from God and without hope. However, God did not give up on humanity and began to restore what was lost. The preacher then focuses on the importance of understanding the kingdom of God, which is often neglected and misunderstood. The kingdom of God is described as being different from the worldly kingdom, focusing on righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, rather than material things like eating and drinking. The sermon concludes by highlighting God's unchanging purpose and his plan to create man as part of his kingdom.