The sermon transcript discusses the concept of success and how it is often measured in our generation. The speaker challenges the audience to consider whether they view God as an end or a means to an end. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the enormity of our sins and crimes against God, rather than simply fearing punishment. The sermon also touches on the philosophy of mission and evangelism, urging listeners to consider their beliefs and actions in light of their commitment to reverence for life.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the Word of God as the foundation for our fellowship with the Father and the Son. He acknowledges that many people who profess faith in Christ eventually fall away, and shares a statistic that out of every 200 people who profess faith, only one continues effectively for Christ after a year. The speaker then discusses the defenders and deservers of the faith, highlighting the need to resist seducers, recognize truth, remain faithful, and rejoice in the prospect of Christ's coming. He also references Bible verses that warn of a turning away from Christ in the last days, emphasizing the importance of sound doctrine and resisting false teachings.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Micah in Judges Chapter 17. He discusses two groups of people: the liberals who embrace humanism and the believers who serve the living God. The speaker emphasizes the importance of repentance on biblical terms and references the preaching of George Whitfield and John Wesley as examples of preaching righteousness and exalting the holiness of God. He highlights the impact of Wesley's sermons, where people would be overcome by the power of God and experience a revelation of their sin. The sermon emphasizes the need for individuals to recognize the holiness of God and the enormity of their sins.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the dire plight and desperate need of humanity by contrasting it with the Beatitudes. He asks the congregation if they have ever been lost, and only a few hands go up. However, when he asks if they are saved, all hands go up. This leads him to reflect on the words of Jesus, who came to seek and save the lost. The preacher then highlights the importance of recognizing the authority of Christ and having a genuine heart-felt faith, rather than just a superficial agreement or emotional response. He concludes by urging the audience to consider their own salvation and the salvation of their loved ones, emphasizing the need to not neglect the great salvation offered by God.

Paris Reidhead emphasizes that our greatest enemy is ourselves, revealing his personal struggles with spirituality and critical attitudes during his missionary work in Africa. He shares his journey of disillusionment and the realization that true victory comes from recognizing our identity in Christ, being crucified with Him, and understanding that He died not just for our sins but to transform us from within. Reidhead encourages believers to seek a deeper relationship with God, moving beyond mere intellectual knowledge to a heartfelt experience of His grace and power. He concludes with a call to embrace the resurrection life of Christ, which empowers us to overcome our negative traits and habits.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being wholly committed to Christ and spending time in prayer and studying the Word of God. He calls on the audience to sacrifice their time and energy to glorify God and to submit to discipline and teaching. The speaker expresses concern about the state of the church and the world, urging believers to seek a climate similar to that of the early church in the book of Acts. He concludes by encouraging the audience to examine their own commitment to Christ and to live solely for His glory.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dangers that the people of God face in their pursuit of worldly things and experiences. He emphasizes that the only thing the God of this world can offer in exchange for one's soul is material possessions. He also highlights the allure of forbidden experiences outside of God's will. The preacher then draws a parallel to the present time, stating that before finding Jesus, people were dead in their sins and served themselves as their own gods. The sermon references the Book of Judges to illustrate the consequences of straying from God's path.

In this sermon transcript, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the first commandment to love and worship the Lord with all our heart, mind, and soul. He references Matthew 22:37 to support this point. The preacher then shares a personal story of his own salvation experience, highlighting the need for a personal and experiential relationship with God. He reflects on his past failures and the realization that intellectual knowledge alone is not enough. The sermon concludes with an analogy of gathering leaves in a compost pit, suggesting the need to let go of worldly ideas and focus on a genuine and transformative relationship with God.

In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a man named Victor who was desperate for money and decided to wait for his mother outside a church to take money from her purse. However, during the sermon, the preacher felt prompted by the Lord to quote a verse about the consequences of hardening one's heart. This prompted Victor to reflect on his actions and he realized that God was speaking to him. He repented, accepted Jesus into his heart, and shared the good news with his mother. Unfortunately, Victor later fell back into his old habits and died in a tragic accident. The sermon emphasizes the importance of living a Christ-centered life, interceding for sinners, and witnessing to others, while acknowledging that it is ultimately God's responsibility to awaken the hearts of sinners.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses six evidences of being born of God. The first evidence is having a right attitude towards others, loving God and loving your neighbor as yourself. The second evidence is obedience to God's commandments, as those who claim to know God but do not keep His commandments are liars. The third evidence is loving your brother, as those who hate their brother are still in darkness. The fourth evidence is not loving the world or the things in the world, as loving the world means the love of the Father is not in you. The fifth evidence is continuance in the faith and trust in the finished work of Christ. The sixth evidence is walking in the light, which means having a purpose to walk in righteousness and not in darkness. The preacher emphasizes the importance of examining one's heart and allowing the Spirit of God to bear witness with one's spirit regarding these evidences.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Matthew chapter 5 and the importance of understanding Jesus' intentions at Calvary. The sermon focuses on the proper interpretation of the law as opposed to the twisted interpretation given by the Pharisees. The Beatitudes are discussed as a reflection of the redeemed heart, rather than a means to find God. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus did not come to destroy the Mosaic law, but to fulfill it.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of addressing the spiritual needs of individuals when they become aware of them. He prays for God's guidance in reaching out to those who are being misled and emphasizes the significance of awakening and convicting sinners. The preacher reads from John chapter 16, focusing on verses 7 to 11, which discuss the second phase of the divine operation - conviction. He also mentions the need to use the law, such as the Ten Commandments, to help individuals who have been awakened but are not yet under conviction.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David and the capture of the ark of God by the Philistines. The background of the story goes back to Eli, who was Orthodox but had liberal sons, leading to a general degeneration in Israel. The Philistines captured the ark, but soon realized they wanted to get rid of it. The speaker relates this to the desire of the heart and the importance of understanding how God wants to do His work.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the love of Christ and the significance of His death for humanity. He highlights four characteristics of mankind: being without strength, without a God, sinners, and enemies. The speaker emphasizes that Christ died for us in our place, when we were unable to do anything about our situation. He also challenges the audience to reflect on whether they have truly experienced being lost and in need of salvation. The sermon emphasizes the need for the Holy Spirit's work in the heart to bring about a realization of one's sinfulness and the need for Christ's redemption.

In this sermon, the speaker addresses a group of people and asks them if they have ever been lost. Only four people raise their hands. The speaker then points out that according to scripture, Jesus came to save the lost, so either the scripture is wrong or the people claiming to be saved are mistaken. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing our own lostness in order to effectively witness to others. They also highlight the responsibility to be witnesses both locally and globally, and the significance of money as a means to support the spreading of the gospel.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the topic of faith, using Hebrews 11:1-6 as the key scripture. The sermon emphasizes that everything in the Christian life follows a process, starting with a crisis and leading to further steps. The preacher encourages listeners to understand where they are in their own spiritual journey and to take the next step towards faith. The sermon also highlights the importance of the understanding, faith, new birth, and witness of the spirit in one's relationship with God.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of examining one's attitude towards the world. He encourages individuals to reflect on whom they seek to please and where their happiness comes from. The commandment to "love not the world" is supported by verses 16 and 17, which highlight the desires of the eye as part of what is in the world. The speaker also discusses the grace of God that brings salvation, emphasizing that it teaches everyone the same thing regardless of their background or culture.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of being ready for service in the Lord's work. He uses the example of Aaron in Exodus 29, who had been cleansed and surrendered his life to the Lord, but still needed to go through a process of preparation before he was ready for service. The speaker emphasizes that God has a way and a time for working, and it is important for believers to understand and follow His timing. He also shares a personal story of feeling called to witness to young people during a time of economic hardship, highlighting the need to be sensitive to God's leading in our service.

In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a personal experience of speaking at a youth conference in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1955. After the service, a pianist approached the speaker and revealed that he felt the speaker was speaking directly to him and his struggles with faith. The speaker advises the pianist to share his testimony and the gospel with others, and to fully surrender his life to Jesus Christ. The pianist later reconnects with the speaker at a conference the following year, sharing that he had accepted Jesus as his Savior and was committed to living a life that pleases Him. The speaker emphasizes the importance of wholeheartedly loving and trusting the Lord, and encourages the audience to examine their own commitment to Christ.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of moral rearmament and its impact on individuals living a materialistic and selfish life. The preacher explains that moral rearmament encourages individuals to list all the aspects of their life that go against the principles of unselfishness, love, truth, and purity. By verbalizing these aspects and making a commitment to live by these four absolutes, individuals can repent and seek a life governed by these principles. The preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance and how it aligns with God's promise to write His law upon our hearts.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his journey of faith. He describes a moment of deep conviction and repentance after disobeying his parents. He then reflects on the lyrics of a song that brought him peace and forgiveness. The speaker also discusses the importance of not giving any place to the devil and emphasizes the need to confess sins to the Lord. He concludes by sharing an anecdote about a young lady who struggled to confess her sin and encourages her to be sincere in her prayers.

In this sermon, the speaker recounts an encounter with a young man at a retreat center. The young man expresses his desire to have victory in his life but admits that he often fails to do what he knows is right. The speaker then delves into the concept of overcoming the world and emphasizes the importance of believing in Jesus as the Son of God. He explains that anything that makes us feel that God's commandments are burdensome is considered part of the world. The speaker concludes by encouraging listeners to use the evidences of the new birth to help others and trust in the work of the Holy Spirit.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the first evidence mentioned in the epistle, which is the importance of walking in the light. He emphasizes that walking in darkness is a lie and not in line with the truth. The preacher then discusses the atonement and how it justifies God in pardoning sinners. He explains that when believers fall into sin, they should judge themselves, forsake their sin, confess it, and seek the cleansing of the precious blood of Jesus. The preacher encourages believers to strive to please God, walk in the light, and diligently seek more understanding of God's will.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of focusing on the hidden things of God rather than the visible aspects of Christianity. He shares his astonishment at the emphasis on the visible and superficial aspects of faith in today's society. The preacher references 1 Corinthians chapter 2 as a basis for his message and expresses his intention to speak on the hidden things of God. He also mentions the sacrifices made by believers throughout history and highlights the significance of small group meetings for accountability and confession.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of witnessing God's movement during evangelistic meetings at a Christian college. He emphasizes the importance of living as a sample of God's grace and interceding for sinners. The speaker explains that the first step in God's plan of salvation is to awaken sinners to their spiritual condition and convict them of their sins. He also highlights the significance of confessing and repenting of sins, and emphasizes the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes with a reminder to walk in the light and a reference to John Wesley's belief that preaching should have a transformative impact on listeners.