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Oswald J. Smith
Oswald J. Smith
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Oswald J. Smith (1889-1986) was a Canadian pastor who founded the People's Church in Toronto in 1928. He built it into one of the world's foremost missionary-supporting churches, funding over 400 missionaries.

Sermons 64

Jeremiah 33:3 Anniversary

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the history of the People's Church and their emphasis on evangelism and missions. He shares his personal experience of seeing men and women accepting …

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Exodus 14:21 New Christians

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of four steps to reach the Promised Land. The first step is separation from sin, where individuals must distance themselves from their …

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Matthew 11:28 Victory

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of finding victory through Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that victory cannot be earned or worked for, but is a gift from God. The preache…

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Psalm 72:20 Heathen

In this sermon, the speaker recounts horrifying stories of religious practices in different parts of the world. He describes witnessing a young widow being strangled to death by natives, a w…

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Matthew 6:33 Assurance

In this sermon, the minister discusses the importance of trust and commitment in relationships, using the example of a marriage ceremony. He emphasizes the significance of a young woman givi…

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2 Samuel 7:14 Revival

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his son who became a pastor after accepting Jesus as his Savior at the age of five. He emphasizes the importance of reaching out to …

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Matthew 6:33 Lordship Of Jesus Christ

In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the blessings and grace that God has bestowed upon the church and its members. They also mention the success of their televisio…

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Psalm 51:17 Conviction of Sin

Oswald J. Smith emphasizes the critical role of deep conviction of sin in genuine revivals, contrasting it with the superficial methods of modern evangelism that lack true spiritual depth. H…

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Eternal Life 28:15
John 3:16 Eternal Life

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of believing in the Son of God. He explains that those who believe in the Son have the witness of God within themselves, while those wh…

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Isaiah 40:31 Faith

Oswald J. Smith emphasizes that faith is the essential key to unlocking God's power, illustrated by the fall of Jericho's walls through faith. He stresses the importance of receiving a perso…

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Jeremiah 33:3 Memorial

Oswald J. Smith reflects on the remarkable 50-year journey of the People's Church, emphasizing God's faithfulness and the power of prayer as foundational to its growth and success. He recoun…

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Zechariah 9:9-10 Second Coming Of Christ

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the prophecies in the Bible about Jesus' first coming. He highlights Zechariah's prophecy about the shepherd being smitten and the sheep being scattered…

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Matthew 7:13-14 Solemn

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes five solemn facts about salvation. Firstly, not everyone will be saved, and the listeners are urged to reflect on their own standing. Secondly, the maj…

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God's Law 1:25:18
Isaiah 53:6 Law Of God

In this sermon, the speaker begins by reading the well-known verses from Matthew 28:18-20, known as the Great Commission. He emphasizes the importance of making disciples and calling people …

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Golden Jubilee 1:26:59
Matthew 7:13 Jubilee

In this sermon, the speaker expresses gratitude for the program and the work done by Walt Huntley on a record. He thanks the People's Church and its members for their support and for providi…

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John 3:16 Trust

In this sermon transcript, the preacher shares his personal journey of how God transformed his life from being a barefoot country boy to becoming a worldwide evangelist, author, and founder …

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2 Chronicles 7:14 Power Of Prayer

Oswald J. Smith shares his heartfelt yearning for revival, recounting his personal experiences and struggles during the years 1917 and 1918. He emphasizes the necessity of Holy Spirit convic…

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Matthew 9:35-38 Ministry

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the problem of a plenteous harvest but few laborers, which he believes is a problem in both his time and ours. He emphasizes the importance of spreading…

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Matthew 9:35-38 Testimony

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the problem of a plenteous harvest but few laborers, which he believes is a problem in both his time and ours. He emphasizes the importance of spreading…

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Proverbs 11:24-25 Faith

This sermon emphasizes the concept of a faith promise offering, illustrating the principle of giving generously and trusting God to provide abundantly. The speaker shares personal experience…

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Proverbs 11:24-25 Giving

In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of how God led him to give towards missions. He recounts his experience of becoming the pastor of a church that held an annual Mission…

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Matthew 28:19 World Evangelization

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of publishing the gospel among all nations before the end of this age. They believe that once every nation has had the opportunity to he…

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2 Chronicles 7:14 Power Of Prayer

Oswald J. Smith shares his heartfelt journey of prayer and longing for a greater manifestation of God's power in the church. He recounts the struggles of witnessing souls under conviction an…

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Isaiah 53:6 Depravity Of Man

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Isaiah 53:6, which states that all people have gone astray like sheep and turned to their own ways. However, the Lord has laid the iniquity of everyon…

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Matthew 6:6 Prayer

This sermon emphasizes the personal and intimate nature of prayer, highlighting the speaker's practice of walking and praying out loud as a means of connecting with God. The focus is on the …

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Philippians 4:6 Intercessory Prayer

Oswald J. Smith emphasizes the unparalleled power of intercessory prayer as the Christian's most effective weapon, capable of achieving what no other means can. He laments the modern trend o…

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2 Chronicles 7:14 Revival

Oswald J. Smith emphasizes that sin is the sole obstacle that can hinder God's power and block the channel of His Spirit, preventing revival. He cites scripture to illustrate how iniquities …

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Matthew 28:19-20 Missions

This sermon emphasizes the importance of spreading the gospel to all nations, inspired by the realization that not everyone has had the opportunity to hear the message of Jesus Christ. The s…

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Isaiah 6:8 Missionary Work

This sermon shares the journey of a young man who traveled thousands of miles to preach the gospel to the indigenous people near Alaska, only to face rejection when applying to be a missiona…

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Isaiah 6:8 Missions Work

This sermon emphasizes the power of sending out substitutes or representatives to spread the gospel when unable to go as missionaries ourselves. It highlights the exponential growth that can…

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Psalm 96:3 Global Missions

This sermon emphasizes the importance of spreading the gospel globally by drawing parallels to historical missionaries like David Livingstone, William Carey, Judson, and the Apostle Paul who…

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Zechariah 14:2-3 Prophecy

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four major events that will occur in connection with the capture of the city of Jerusalem. These events include the capture itself, the Lord's inte…

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Saving Faith 56:12
Matthew 6:33 Saving Faith

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of human life and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the limited time we have on Earth. The speaker expresses gratitude for …

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Sin 55:42
Psalm 84:1-2 Sin

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the penalties of sin, both physical and spiritual death. He emphasizes that death exists in the world because of sin and it was not part of God's origi…

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Joel 1:13 Prayer

Oswald J. Smith emphasizes the urgent need for Christians to travail in prayer for the souls of the lost, comparing the natural anguish felt for a drowning child to the indifference often sh…

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Jeremiah 33:3 Revival

Oswald J. Smith emphasizes the necessity of self-examination in the Christian life, urging believers to challenge their preaching, prayer, and overall spiritual experiences. He reflects on t…

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Zechariah 13:7-14 Evangelism

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prophecy of Zachariah and its fulfillment in the future reign of Jesus Christ. The sermon emphasizes the importance of holiness unto the Lord durin…

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John 1:5-29 Free Gift

The video mentioned in the sermon transcript is titled 'Disaster' and tells the story of a young man who was born blind. Despite his blindness, he is able to overcome his challenges and enga…

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Psalm 119:105 Call Of God

In this sermon, the speaker tells a parable about a master who returns to his estate and rewards his servants based on their faithfulness and diligence. The master is pleased with the flower…

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Zechariah 4:6 Holy Spirit

Oswald J. Smith emphasizes the necessity of the Holy Spirit's power for effective ministry, arguing that true success in evangelism comes not from talent but from divine empowerment. He refl…

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John 16:7 Filling Of The Spirit

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit. He refers to the command in Ephesians 5:18 to be filled with the Spirit and explains that this is…

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Zechariah 9:9 Second Coming

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the prophecy of Zechariah in the Bible. He emphasizes the fulfillment of these prophecies in the life of Jesus Christ. The preacher highlights the sca…

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Isaiah 53:5 Testimony

In this sermon transcript, the speaker recounts their experience attending a series of meetings where they witnessed the power of God. They were amazed by the large crowds and the enthusiasm…

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Matthew 6:33 Gospel

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that salvation starts with God, not with man. God's love for the world led Him to give His only begotten Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for the sins …

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Matthew 6:33 Eternal Salvation

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the foundation and superstructure in the Christian life. Salvation is dependent on being on the foundation, which assures eternal sa…

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Matthew 6:33 Lordship Of Jesus Christ

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power and comfort found in the name of Jesus. He encourages the audience to believe in Jesus and rely on him to overcome their fears and heal their…

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Matthew 6:33 Salvation

In this sermon, Oswald J. Smith focuses on the importance of saving faith and what it truly means to be saved. He starts by emphasizing the need to hear the message of God's salvation, but h…

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Psalm 5:3 Morning Devotions

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of the morning watch, which is a dedicated time of studying the Word of God and engaging in prayer. The speaker emphasizes that failure a…

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Exodus 16:21-22 Morning Devotions

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spending time in both reading the Word of God and praying. He encourages listeners to start their day by immersing themselves in the …

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Isaiah 59:2 Revival

Oswald J. Smith emphasizes the urgent need for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, reflecting on historical revivals in Wales, Hawaii, and the Eastern States, where communities were transforme…

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Matthew 28:19 Tracts

In this sermon, the speaker recounts a moment when he and Billy were sitting together in Madison Square Garden, and Billy asked him to preach first. The speaker agreed and delivered a messag…

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Micah 1:6 Prophecy

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the fulfillment of predictions made by prophets regarding the destruction of Jerusalem. The speaker highlights that these predictions were literally ful…

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Jeremiah 33:3 Revival

Oswald J. Smith passionately calls for a return to the responsibility of soul-winning in the church, lamenting the lack of revival and the alarming statistic of 7,000 churches failing to win…

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Luke 21:24 Second Coming Of Christ

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the world is becoming increasingly evil and corrupt as we approach the end times. He refers to Acts 15:14-18 as the most important prophetic pass…

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Matthew 6:33 Spirit Filled Life

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a Spirit-filled life for Christian workers, ministers, and missionaries. The command to 'be filled with the Spirit' is the foc…

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Genesis 1:11-12 Testimony

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of how he was inspired by his teacher to consider becoming a minister. He initially felt unsure and unprepared, but when he was called upo…

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Ezekiel 3:17-19 Great Commission

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the supreme task of the Church, which is the evangelization of the world. He highlights the importance of having a world vision and not just focusing o…

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Genesis 4:9 Evangelism

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the Church's supreme task, which is the evangelization of the world. He distinguishes between evangelization and Christianization, st…

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Revelation 20:1 Millennium

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the characteristics of the millennial reign of Christ. He mentions thirteen specific characteristics that will become realities during this time. First…

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Light Of Life

The sermon transcript is a compilation of various hymns and verses from the Bible. The speaker emphasizes the importance of carrying everything to God in prayer and the peace that comes from…

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Matthew 28:19 World Evangelization

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the Church's task of evangelizing the world. He highlights the word 'world' and reminds the audience that God's love and Jesus' sacri…

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Zechariah 14:2-3 End Times

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the 14th chapter of the book of Zechariah, which is divided into four sections. The first section focuses on the capture of the city of Jerusalem, with …

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Matthew 9:35 World Missions

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of sending laborers into the harvest fields of the world to spread the gospel. He shares a personal story about the impact of missionary…

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Zechariah 1:00:49
Zechariah

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the fourth chapter of a book, possibly from the Bible. He mentions a statement in the sixth verse that encourages Christians who have backslidden to t…

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