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J. Oswald Sanders
J. Oswald Sanders
22 Sermons
J. Oswald Sanders (1902-1992) was a New Zealand-born missionary statesman who served as general director of the Overseas Missionary Fellowship. He authored over 40 books including the widely-read Spiritual Leadership.

Sermons 22

Exodus 33:7-13 Intimacy With God

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spending time alone with God. He uses the example of Moses, who spent six days alone with God on the mountain and became radiant as a result. T

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2 Corinthians 4:16 Discouragement

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of focusing on the eternal rather than the temporary things of this world. He encourages the audience to lift their gaze and not be discouraged by

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Isaiah 54:2 Finishing Well

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being active participants in our faith rather than passive observers. He compares our tendency to be 'TV athletes' who watch sports without act

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Isaiah 42:1-4 Servant Leadership

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of love and optimism in leadership. He uses Jesus as an example of a good leader who faced discouragements but remained optimistic until the end.

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Matthew 6:33 Spiritual Leadership

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having someone behind us pouring on oil to keep us moving and generating power in our leadership positions. He encourages leaders to be kept at

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Philippians 3:13 Desiring God

In this sermon, the speaker shares a testimony of a girl who held up a blank sheet of paper with only her signature on it, symbolizing her complete surrender to God's plan for her life. The speaker em

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Psalm 69:9 Leadership

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of leadership and delegation in various areas of life. He emphasizes the need to delegate work properly in order to avoid a one-man show. The speak

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Hebrews 12:5-7 Maturity

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the mysterious ways in which God works and how we should trust in His grace rather than relying on our own understanding. He uses examples from the Bible, such a

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Romans 12:11 Take Heed

In this sermon, Billy Graham reflects on the life of a man who dedicated himself to one thing rather than dabbling in many things. He emphasizes the importance of finding the one thing that unifies an

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Relationships

In this sermon, the speaker highlights four things that have impressed him about the group he is addressing. Firstly, he commends the high level of commitment displayed by the group members. Secondly,

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1 Corinthians 13:4 Love

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of love as the motivating factor behind all actions. He explains that even if one were to give away all their possessions or sacrifice their own b

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Exodus 14:13 Love

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of love and patience in our lives. He uses examples from the Bible, such as Peter's question about forgiveness, to illustrate the need for patienc

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1 Corinthians 9:3-27 Surrender

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being willing to sacrifice leisure and pleasure in order to bless others. He discusses the right to receive material benefits for spiritual wor

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Matthew 6:33 Personal Power

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the destructive power of fire and hurricanes, emphasizing that these natural disasters should not be sentimentalized. The speaker then shares a personal experie

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2 Corinthians 4:16 Leadership

In this sermon, the speaker discusses four important aspects of leadership in the context of the ministry of the new covenant. Firstly, leaders are entrusted with the responsibility of spreading the w

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Exodus 33:7-11 Relationships

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking intimacy with God. He uses the example of Joshua, who sought the presence of God in the tent and was able to ascend higher into the mou

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Exodus 32:32 Christ

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that is attractive and different from the world in order to make an impression on others. He uses the example of Jesus washing th

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Psalm 27:8 Jesus

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of catching a vision of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. This vision will ignite a lifelong zeal to make Jesus known. The speaker enc

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Matthew 11:28 Discouragement

J. Oswald Sanders emphasizes Paul's message of encouragement in the face of discouragement, drawing from 2 Corinthians 4. He reflects on his own experience of feeling pressured while serving in a chal

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Luke 10:38 Lazarus

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of materialism and the desire for constant upgrades in our society. He emphasizes that the Bible teaches principles rather than specific rules, and one

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Galatians 5:13 Ministry

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the corrupt nature of the world we live in and the difficulty of maintaining purity. He highlights a verse that speaks of God's power to deliver us from temptat

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Numbers 11:28 Humility

J. Oswald Sanders addresses the subtle perils faced by spiritual leaders, emphasizing the dangers of pride, jealousy, popularity, infallibility, and the emotional extremes of elation and depression. H

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