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Russell DeLong
Russell DeLong
42 Sermons
Russell DeLong (1901-1981) was an American Church of the Nazarene evangelist who served as founding dean of Nazarene Theological Seminary. He was a prolific preacher and educator in the Wesleyan holiness tradition.

Sermons 42

Matthew 10:37 Radical Discipleship

Russell DeLong preaches about the radical commitment required to follow Christ, emphasizing that it is an all or nothing decision. Just like the popular game show 'Double or Nothing,' follow…

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Proverbs 4:25 Kingdom Focus

Russell DeLong emphasizes the importance of focusing on the essentials and majors in life, rather than getting caught up in incidentals and nonessentials. He warns against majoring on minors…

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Psalm 51:10 Personal Repentance

Russell DeLong preaches about the urgent need for personal confession of sins and the cleansing of our innermost nature to avoid the destructive power of sin and the potential devastation of…

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2 Chronicles 7:14 Moral Decay

Russell DeLong delivers a powerful sermon on the importance of rebuilding the foundations of faith and morality in a society that is facing moral decay and spiritual emptiness. Drawing paral…

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Proverbs 11:1 Self Reflection

Russell DeLong preaches about the importance of not judging others and being aware of our own faults before criticizing others. He uses the analogy of keeping a box score in baseball to illu…

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Personal Salvation

Russell DeLong preaches on the crucial question posed by Pilate to the crowd: 'What shall I do with Jesus?' This question is universal, unavoidable, and demands a personal response. The serm…

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Psalm 51:10 True Religion

Russell DeLong preaches about the importance of discerning true religion by setting up standards for judging any religion as true. He presents eight proposed standards including durability, …

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Psalm 66:18 Prayer Life

Russell DeLong emphasizes the significance of prayer as the essential connection between man and God, highlighting various perspectives on prayer from different theologians and historical fi…

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John 3:16 Salvation Plan

Russell DeLong preaches about the journey from sin to salvation, emphasizing the importance of realizing one's sinful nature, feeling genuine sorrow for transgressions, making restitution fo…

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2 Chronicles 7:14 Spiritual Decay

Russell V. DeLong preaches about the greatest danger confronting the Church, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a passionate love for God above all else. Drawing from St. Matthew 24:1…

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Psalm 27:1 Spiritual Light

Russell DeLong preaches about the significance of light in various forms - physical, natural, intellectual, moral, and spiritual - as a symbol of truth, goodness, and righteousness. Jesus is…

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Genesis 1:27 Spiritual Living

Russell DeLong preaches about the importance of truly living as a soul created in God's image, emphasizing the distinction between mere existence and spiritual and moral living. He highlight…

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Matthew 16:25 Selfless Sacrifice

Russell DeLong preaches on the theme of supreme devotion to a great cause, emphasizing that acts beyond the call of duty often reveal the finest in humanity. Through various historical and b…

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Psalm 119:105 Eternal Life

Russell DeLong preaches about the two paths in life: the narrow, unpopular path that leads to abundant life and eternal happiness, and the wide, popular path that leads to spiritual death an…

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Psalm 51:10 True Happiness

Russell DeLong preaches about the story of the Rich Young Ruler, a young, rich, and influential man who sought eternal life but struggled with spiritual emptiness despite possessing everythi…

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Luke 15:11 Sin And Consequences

Russell DeLong delivers a powerful sermon on the consequences of losing control in our lives, drawing parallels between physical and spiritual loss of control. He emphasizes that the root of…

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Jeremiah 31:3 Gods Love

Russell DeLong preaches about the four-dimensional love of God as described in Ephesians 3:18 and John 3:16. He explains how God's love encompasses breadth, length, depth, and height, reachi…

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Exodus 11:4 Overcoming Adversity

Russell DeLong preaches on the theme 'Mastering Our Midnights,' highlighting how our attitude towards dark and challenging times can either make us stronger or weaker, better or bitter, vict…

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Joshua 24:15 Moral Decline

Russell DeLong preaches about the urgent need for humanity to make a decision to choose God and righteousness in the face of moral decline and societal challenges. He highlights the importan…

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1 Samuel 15:22 Spiritual Failure

Russell DeLong delivers a powerful sermon on the fine line between success and failure, victory and defeat, using vivid sports analogies to illustrate the concept of being 'out at home' - so…

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Hebrews 12:14 Entire Sanctification

Russell DeLong simplifies the theological doctrine of 'Entire Sanctification' by breaking down the meaning of sanctification into consecration and purification, emphasizing its practical ben…

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Luke 23:33 The Cross

Russell DeLong preaches about the profound significance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Calvary, highlighting the ultimate sacrifice made for humanity's salvation. Despite the mockery …

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Eternal Security

Russell DeLong emphasizes the unchanging nature of Jesus Christ amidst a world of constant change and instability. He highlights the futility of relying on money, power, position, education,…

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Proverbs 4:23 Spiritual Warfare

Russell DeLong emphasizes the concept of the human soul as a citadel, a place of security and autonomy where individuals have the power to choose what enters and exits. He highlights the res…

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John 14:16 Holy Spirit

Russell DeLong preaches on the significance of Jesus' departure, explaining that His leaving was to send the Holy Spirit to His followers. Despite the initial confusion and resistance to His…

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Matthew 10:39 Selfishness And Sin

Russell DeLong preaches about the destructive nature of selfishness, highlighting how it is the root cause of personal, social, national, and universal troubles. He emphasizes that selfishne…

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2 Chronicles 7:14 Repentance

Russell DeLong preaches about the dangers of being lukewarm in faith, drawing parallels between the Laodicean church in Revelation and the modern church, emphasizing the need for genuine rep…

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Psalm 139:23 Divine Revelation

Russell DeLong preaches about the Quest for Certainty, exploring the Certainty of personal existence, the existence of God, Divine Revelation, the Resurrection of Jesus, the Divine Personali…

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Exodus 20:14 Sin Nature

Russell DeLong preaches about the deadly nature of sin unless repented of and forgiven by God. Sin is any deliberate act against the known will of God, whether vertically against God or hori…

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2 Timothy 3:1 Second Coming

Russell DeLong preaches on the Second Coming of Christ as described in St. Matthew 24, emphasizing the contrast between His first and second advents. He highlights the signs and prophecies i…

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Isaiah 6:8 Spiritual Calling

Russell DeLong preaches about the spiritual call from Jesus, likening it to a tap on the shoulder that demands a response of turning around and following Him. He emphasizes that the tap on t…

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Psalm 16:11 Evangelism

Russell DeLong shares a powerful sermon inspired by the phrase 'The Tide Lifts Ships,' emphasizing the impact of evangelism as the tide of God's Spirit coming into people's hearts, lifting v…

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Luke 2:10 Christology

Russell DeLong preaches about the uniqueness of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His unparalleled significance in history, religion, resurrection, character, life, being, and power to help us in ou…

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Biblical Authority

Russell DeLong preaches about the uniqueness and significance of the Bible, emphasizing its divine nature and enduring impact throughout history. He highlights the Bible as the ultimate guid…

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Psalm 22:1 The Cross

Russell DeLong delves into the profound suffering that Jesus endured in His final hours, experiencing every known kind of pain - physical, mental, and spiritual - as He paid the ultimate pen…

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Genesis 1:26 Free Will

Russell DeLong delivers a powerful sermon on the consequences of our choices, emphasizing that there are no moral accidents and that our will determines our destiny. He highlights the freedo…

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Joshua 24:15 Biblical Characters

Russell DeLong emphasizes the diverse array of authors in the Bible, representing various backgrounds and human experiences, making it relatable to all individuals. The Bible portrays its ch…

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Exodus 20:8 Prioritizing God

Russell DeLong emphasizes the importance of setting priorities and top priorities in life, drawing parallels to the critical decisions made during wartime. He highlights the dangers of subst…

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Ecclesiastes 1:2 Eternal Life

Russell DeLong delivers a thought-provoking sermon questioning the purpose and direction of our lives, emphasizing the futility of worldly pursuits that ultimately lead to death. He highligh…

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Matthew 16:18 Church Revitalization

Russell DeLong emphasizes the importance of recognizing the Church as the greatest institution in the world, highlighting its significant contributions economically, socially, intellectually…

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Psalm 139:14 Personal Transformation

Russell DeLong preaches about the impossibility of divorcing oneself, emphasizing that despite the struggles and flaws within us, we are inseparable from our own selves. The sermon delves in…

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Youth Ministry

Russell DeLong emphasizes the importance of youth, highlighting how this period sets the foundation for habits, awakening, formation of ideals, vision, and creative genius. He stresses the s…

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