Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of travail in achieving success, particularly in the context of Christianity. He illustrates how the church was built through the painful efforts of Christ, the apostles, and the Holy Spirit, highlighting that true success in faith requires earnestness and a willingness to suffer for the sake of others. Smith calls for Christians to engage in self-denial, intercession, and witnessing, stressing that dry-eyed Christians cannot effectively reach the world for Christ. He reminds the congregation of the urgency of souls perishing around them and the need for passionate commitment to the Gospel.

Phil Beach Jr. explores the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel, emphasizing her deep travail and desperation for a child as a response to the spiritual lawlessness in Israel. He highlights that God's answer to the nation's condition was not a new system or religion, but the birth of a man, Samuel, who would restore God's order. Beach encourages listeners to recognize their own self-centeredness and to seek God's preeminence in their lives, illustrating that true transformation comes from a heart that is desperate for God. He draws parallels between Hannah's longing for a son and the need for Christ in our lives, urging the congregation to embrace a spirit of travail that seeks the man, Jesus Christ, as the ultimate answer to their struggles.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of soul travail and how it doesn't fit into the materialistic society we live in. He uses the example of Jacob in Genesis 32, who was left alone and experienced soul travail. The preacher also shares the joy of having a new baby in their home and emphasizes the responsibility that comes with raising a child. He talks about the pain, fear, and struggle that accompanies soul travail, and how many people may have asked themselves how much longer they must prevail before experiencing a breakthrough.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a deep appreciation for the things of God. He highlights how easily humans can take God's blessings for granted and become complacent in their faith. The speaker also emphasizes the value of fellowship and community within the church, stating that believers should cherish the opportunity to gather with other believers and experience the richness of the body of Christ. The sermon concludes with a call to have a genuine love and appreciation for God and all that He has given, recognizing that unbelief and cheapness in relation to spiritual values will lead to despair, while faith in God will bring about something new and better.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a young university graduate who passionately preached against social injustices in an open-air meeting. Many people gathered to hear him and he spoke out against injustice for a week. However, on his way back home, he and another person were stopped by a land rover. The young preacher was shot and killed in broad daylight, along with the second man. The speaker then goes on to talk about his own ministry in Uganda and the importance of praying for the spiritual battle that is happening for the destiny of young people.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not losing one's first love for God. He distinguishes between losing something and deliberately leaving it, suggesting that the people he is addressing have made a deliberate choice to turn away from their love for God. The preacher calls for pastors to recognize the spiritual decline of their congregations and to lead them in a revival of love for God. He also highlights the need for a new baptism of love and courage, referencing the challenges and darkness in the world. The sermon concludes with a call to cry out to God for the necessary love and courage to turn the world upside down, just as the early apostles did.

In this sermon, Mary had a powerful encounter with God and was described as a brilliant dancer and singer. She was hesitant to go to church because she didn't want to be put in the spotlight. However, she eventually stood up and preached on the stories of Diaries and Lazarus. The preacher, Duncan Campbell, witnessed God's presence during her sermon. The sermon emphasizes the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit and the recklessness that comes with it. The speaker also mentions the judgment seat and the need for righteousness in God's eyes.