In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of looking to Jesus Christ as the ultimate model of humanity. He describes how sin can distort and mar the true beauty of humanity, but Jesus Christ embodies perfect humanity without any pretense or pose. The preacher also discusses the significance of the four creatures mentioned in the Bible, which represent different facets of Jesus' character. These creatures complement each other and serve as models for believers to strive towards being like Christ. The ultimate goal is to reflect the glory and character of Jesus Christ in our own lives.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the idea of living for God in difficult times. He emphasizes that God never abandons His people, even in challenging circumstances. The speaker also discusses the importance of not underestimating the impact of older individuals in society, highlighting their wisdom and ability to see beyond the surface. He encourages listeners to prioritize their relationship with God and to serve others selflessly, just as the four friends in the Bible did.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and weight of the Scriptures. He explains that the key to a powerful sermon lies in packing it with solid biblical substance, making the audience feel the presence of divine truth. The preacher also highlights the importance of audience contact and effective communication, urging preachers to be sensitive to whether their message is being understood and received. He uses personal experiences, such as a cultural reference to Mickey Mantle, to illustrate the need for clear and relatable language in preaching. Ultimately, the sermon encourages preachers to have a sense of urgency and to focus on specific application in their messages.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the condition of the hearers in receiving the word of God. He criticizes the indifference and lack of reverence in the congregation, attributing it to their late-night activities and reliance on the preacher to deliver a spiritual experience. The speaker calls for the church to recognize its prophetic call and to correct preachers who have become too professional in their delivery. He also highlights the significance of silence and stillness in knowing and experiencing God.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being sensitive to the impact of our actions on others. He encourages preachers and missionaries to regularly read and internalize a specific passage from the Bible that summarizes their calling. The preacher highlights the current state of persecution and suffering in various countries, urging listeners to be aware of the reality faced by Christians around the world. He also emphasizes the need to endure and obey God's will in order to obtain the promises He has made, even if they seem unattainable.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenges faced by the people of Judah and Benjamin as they built the temple of the Lord. He emphasizes that when God calls us to do His work, there will always be adversaries trying to stop us. The preacher encourages the audience to rely on the word of God, the grace of Christ, and the will of God to overcome these obstacles. He also highlights the importance of considering our ways and aligning them with God's plan. The sermon emphasizes the need for judgment and accountability in our lives and concludes with a call to action to build the house of God.

In this sermon, the speaker describes his experience of being called to speak to a happy congregation. However, he is faced with a choice - to speak based on the reality that the people are expressing or to speak based on the reality that God has shown him. He chooses to speak the truth of the condition he believes God has revealed to him. The speaker emphasizes the importance of the gospel awakening the church to reality and the need for preachers to address the hard truths and issues of life that the congregation faces, rather than avoiding them for the sake of a happy response.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the state of the church and the need for repentance. He references Isaiah chapter 5, where God compares his people to a vineyard that produces wild grapes instead of good ones. The preacher emphasizes that God has done everything possible for his people, but they have not responded with faithfulness. He warns the church to learn from the mistakes of the past and to repent or face spiritual death. The preacher also highlights the decline of churches in Wales and urges believers to reject worldly desires and seek revival.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on moments of physical weakness and disorientation while preaching the word of God. Despite the risk of failure and humiliation, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching with authority and confidence, knowing that the words spoken are not their own but from God. The speaker shares a personal experience of delivering a powerful message that caused controversy and offense, but also led to a profound encounter with God. The sermon concludes with the reminder that even in moments of discouragement and weariness, the spoken word holds great reverence and power.

In this sermon, the speaker outlines four steps to understanding and preaching the main point of a text. The first step is to identify the main point in the text, emphasizing the importance of allowing the audience to see it for themselves. The second step is to determine if the main point applies only to the specific paragraph or to the entire book. The third step involves understanding how the author intends for the message to be applied and lived out. Finally, the fourth step is to actually put the principles into practice by following the example set by the author. The speaker emphasizes the need for clarity and precision in preaching, using the example of Timothy to illustrate the importance of feeding the flame of God's gift and having unashamed courage in speaking about Christ and suffering for the gospel.

In this sermon, the speaker shares powerful stories of individuals who were called by God and willingly gave their lives to reach souls. He emphasizes the importance of not becoming embittered or full of self-pity when faced with challenges in fulfilling God's calling. The speaker references William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, who fearlessly ventured into dangerous areas to spread the gospel. He also highlights the significance of Jesus' call to fishermen to become fishers of men, emphasizing that God equips and anoints those He calls. The sermon concludes with a story about Samuel, the speaker's child, and the beauty of Cape Town, South Africa, as a backdrop to the message.

Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the distinct yet complementary roles of preaching and praying in the life of a believer. He explains that in preaching, we represent God to humanity, delivering His message and truth, while in praying, we intercede before God on behalf of others, seeking His mercy and intervention. This dual responsibility highlights the importance of both proclaiming the Gospel and engaging in fervent prayer for the needs of the world.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of going on a mission trip despite difficult winter conditions. They emphasize the importance of being open to God's leading and being willing to change our plans for His purposes. The speaker also highlights the need to trust God in unknown situations and not be afraid of looking foolish for Christ's sake. They encourage listeners to be willing vessels for God's work and to rely on the Holy Spirit's guidance in sharing the Gospel.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal anecdote about attending a Methodist church in Ireland where the service was only 17 minutes long. He then discusses the importance of preaching and teaching the Bible, using the example of the apostle Paul's instructions to Timothy. The speaker emphasizes that in today's world, many people do not want to hear sound doctrine. He concludes by urging the audience to humbly listen to the message of Jesus Christ, as it is through Him that they can be delivered from sin and brought into eternal bliss.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching for a verdict and not just for the sake of preaching. He urges preachers to call on sinners to surrender in repentance and faith to God's Son and King. The preacher also highlights the urgency of preaching as if it were the last opportunity to reach dying men. He uses the example of John the Baptist and his message of repentance to illustrate the need for preachers to exhort people and proclaim God's demands. The sermon references the book of Jonah and the response of the people of Nineveh to Jonah's preaching, emphasizing the need for a revival and the manifestation of Christ's power in our day.

In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the decline of a once thriving church in Birmingham, UK. The church, which had a rich history of faithful preachers, now has only four members, one of whom is 90 years old. Despite the sadness of the empty pews, the remaining members are determined not to give up and pray for a revival of true religion. The preacher emphasizes the importance of gospel preachers being honest, true, bold, faithful, outspoken, and plain spoken. He urges believers to wake up, get into God's vineyard, and start laboring instead of loafing. The sermon also highlights the certainty of judgment and the need for repentance. The preacher calls for fervent prayer for a great revival and quotes from the Bible to emphasize the power and mercy of God.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of both explanation and application in preaching the word of God. He highlights the need to lay down a foundation of biblical teaching before making practical applications. The speaker then discusses how Paul used explanation and interruption in his defense before Agrippa. He explains how Paul's monologue turned into a dialogue, leading to a rapid-fire interchange that was both brief and persuasive.

In this sermon, the preacher addresses the struggle of a young man in his marriage and his difficulty in communicating with his wife. The preacher emphasizes the importance of worship and seeking God as key elements in developing a life's message. He highlights the need for believers to have confidence in the face of enemies, drawing inspiration from the example of David. The preacher also discusses the various ways people try to deal with their sin and bondage, such as covering it up or comparing it with others, but emphasizes that true change comes from seeking God and worshiping Him.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being born again and saved by the grace of God. He urges listeners to enter through the straight gate and walk on the narrow road that leads to heaven. The preacher highlights nine characteristics of a God-called preacher, including understanding the guilt and nature of sin, recognizing the curse and penalty of the law, and pointing people to Jesus as the only way of salvation. He also emphasizes the preacher's role in proclaiming the death and life found in Christ and the need for believers to strive for perfect obedience. The sermon is based on passages from Matthew and 2 Corinthians.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of simplifying the message of Christianity in order to effectively share it with others. He encourages listeners to mark their Bibles with key verses that represent the core teachings of Christianity. The speaker suggests using five white pages in the back of the Bible for this purpose. He specifically mentions Matthew 5:20, where Jesus states that one's righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees to enter the kingdom of heaven. The speaker shares a story of a woman who successfully shared the Gospel with a general by guiding him to specific verses that addressed his specific needs.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the superficiality of news reports, history books, public education, and editorial news commentary due to the disregard for God. He argues that God is the main reality in the universe and should be the main focus in everything we do. The speaker highlights the influence of TV in causing people to forget about God. He concludes by discussing the mission statement of his church, which is to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples, and how this mission statement should be applied to preaching.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the role of preachers in today's society. He mentions that while some may believe that the main job of a preacher is to equip laymen for their ministry, the Bible still emphasizes the need for preachers. The preacher also highlights the idea that in the end, only two lists will remain - the lost and the saved. He encourages listeners to switch from being lost to being saved through the offer of grace. Lastly, the preacher emphasizes the need for preachers to have an apocalyptic tone, similar to the book of Revelation, as we are living in a significant and challenging time.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching as the noblest art granted to humanity. He refers to a passage from the book of Ezekiel where God shows the prophet the deplorable condition of mankind, emphasizing their spiritual deadness. The preacher highlights the need for the word of God to be proclaimed without mixture, solely as the word of the Lord. He also emphasizes the necessity for preachers to spend more time with God through prayer and intercession, rather than relying on their own cleverness or methods. The sermon concludes with the prophet's response to God's question about whether the dead bones can live, acknowledging that only God knows the answer.

Ian Murray discusses the decline and revival of preaching, beginning with Matthew Henry's reflections in 1712 on the sorrow caused by the loss of faithful ministers and the state of the nation. He highlights the persecution faced by dissenting ministers and the subsequent decline in the power of preaching, particularly after the Act of Uniformity in 1662. Despite this decay, the evangelical revival in the 1730s, led by figures like George Whitefield and John Wesley, marked a significant return to fervent and impactful preaching, characterized by personal conviction and the power of the Holy Spirit. Murray emphasizes that true preaching is not merely teaching but involves heartfelt persuasion and a deep connection to Christ, which was evident in the lives of revival preachers. He concludes by urging contemporary ministers to seek a fresh outpouring of the Spirit to revitalize their preaching.

In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of preaching in a convention in India. He initially prepared four messages but ended up finishing them all in just 25 minutes. He emphasizes the importance of daily studying and meditating on God's word to grow in knowledge and understanding. The speaker also discusses the different types of preaching, including evangelistic, doctrinal, and devotional, and highlights the need for messages to arise from a personal relationship with God.