Sermon catalog

This sermon focuses on the importance of stillness to allow God to speak to us. The message encourages the congregation to quiet their hearts and minds to hear God's voice amidst the noise of daily life. It emphasizes that true communion with the Lord requires intentional quiet time.

The speaker encourages mothers to follow the example of three significant women, emphasizing that humility is the key to being a blessing to generations. He deeply analyzes Mary's submission and praise in Luke chapter 1, highlighting that God favors the humble. Furthermore, he points to the example of Mary treasuring everything in her heart and the general call to live with profound humility, mirroring Jesus' example.

This video appears to be a recording of a funeral service for Brother Ian Robson. Without further context or transcript, the central message cannot be determined, but it serves as a memorial service.

The sermon emphasizes that true peace comes from knowing and living by God's Word, which is a key element among the things that make for peace. Drawing from Scripture, the speaker highlights that peace is found first through the cross (making peace with God) and then by actively pursuing peace with all people. Ultimately, loving God's law leads to 'great peace' that prevents stumbling, guiding our lives toward righteousness.

The sermon focuses on the critical responsibility of raising children according to the ways of the Lord. It emphasizes that godly parenting requires intentional effort and adherence to biblical principles to guide the next generation.

The central message revolves around John 17:23, emphasizing that the world will know God's love for believers through the way God loves them, mirroring the love God showed Jesus. This truth—that the Father loves the believer as much as He loved Jesus—is presented as the 'Keystone' of Christian life, providing stability during trials and temptations. Believers are encouraged to grasp this reality to maintain peace and resist the devil's attempts to shake their faith.

The sermon focuses on worshiping Jesus Christ, acknowledging His kingship, and drawing near to Him. The speaker emphasizes that Christ overcame death and invites believers to open their entire being to the Holy Spirit's guidance to connect with Him. The central message is one of profound praise and recognizing Christ's supreme authority.

The central message is that believers can find God's favor, or 'Grace,' by living righteously and continually seeking to align their thoughts with God's will. The speaker draws parallels from Genesis (Noah finding favor) and the wilderness experience, emphasizing that true grace is not achieved through mere effort but through yielding to God's power and resting in His everlasting love, even amidst sin and corruption.

The message encourages the congregation to focus their eyes and thoughts on Christ, recognizing Him as the one who rescued them from the kingdom of darkness and brought them into the kingdom of His Son. Christ is described as the visible image of the invisible God, who created all things and holds all creation together. Ultimately, believers are called to come boldly to the throne of grace to receive mercy and grace through Him.

The sermon emphasizes the urgent need for believers to prepare the way for the Lord's return, drawing parallels from John the Baptist's call in the wilderness. The speaker urges the congregation to adopt the posture of a 'voice'—a humble messenger—to help make a way for God's glory to be revealed. Furthermore, he encourages believers to fix their eyes on Jesus' endurance in sin and to embrace God's discipline, viewing it as a loving training process leading to righteousness.

The message encourages the congregation to prepare themselves for meeting the Lord by focusing on praise and recognizing God's faithfulness. The speaker emphasizes that all glory belongs to God, acknowledging that any accomplishments are gifts from Him. The core call is to fix our eyes on the Lord and draw near to Him with confidence and faith.

The speaker urges the congregation to take seriously the biblical call to present their bodies as living, holy sacrifices acceptable to God, drawing heavily from Romans 12:1-2. He emphasizes that true worship involves dedicating one's entire body, not just offerings or praise. Furthermore, he warns against defiling the body, reminding the audience that their physical selves are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and that such defilement has serious spiritual consequences.

The sermon centers on Psalm 23, emphasizing that if the Lord is one's shepherd, the believer shall lack nothing. The speaker stresses that God's guidance and provision are always for His name's sake, not for personal recognition. He urges the congregation to embrace the constant presence of goodness and mercy, drawing parallels between the Old Testament Mercy Seat and the need for mercy in modern life, particularly in parenting and relationships.

The sermon encourages the congregation to draw near to God, emphasizing that the Lord desires to bless them and that the sacrifices acceptable to Him are a broken spirit and a contrite heart. The message concludes by directing the focus of praise and worship toward God's eternal nature and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

The gospel of God's grace requires both repentance from sin and faith in Jesus Christ's atoning sacrifice. The speaker emphasizes that faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen, citing Habakkuk 2:4 as an Old Testament example. Ultimately, living by faith requires overcoming pride, as pride leads people to believe they do not need God, while true faith leads to knowing God and overcoming the world.

The speaker emphasizes that true conversion requires genuine repentance, which is more than just accepting Jesus in one's heart. He warns that if a person's life does not undergo radical, visible change after claiming to be born again, they are likely living under deception. Furthermore, he teaches that repentance and baptism in the Holy Spirit are linked, referencing the early church's practice.

The speaker recounts the founding of their church ministry, emphasizing that the initial drive came from a deep dissatisfaction with their own 'defeated life' rather than any specific church. He draws parallels to the early church in Acts, noting that God calls people for specific works, requiring diverse gifts like encouragement and boldness. The core message stresses that unity in the Lord can exist even amidst personal disagreements, and that the foundation laid through seeking God together is what sustains the ministry.

The sermon emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is God's personal seal of ownership on a believer's life, described as a down payment or guarantee. The speaker stresses that the Holy Spirit is a person of the Trinity, not merely a force, and that receiving this seal is essential for true belonging to God's kingdom. He urges listeners to repent and give due importance to the Holy Spirit's role, referencing biblical accounts like Paul's encounter in Ephesus.

The speaker uses Jacob's dream at Bethel to illustrate the true reverence due to God's presence, equating the 'house of God' with the Church. He critiques the modern tendency to treat church gatherings like a mere club, suggesting that believers often reduce their relationship with God to transactional requests for worldly blessings. The central message is that the true reality is that Jesus Christ is the mediator, the 'stairway between heaven and earth,' allowing believers to experience an open heaven within the Church.

The speaker reflects on the journey of the church over 48 years, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a close-knit, family-like community. He draws parallels between the intimacy of Jesus with his disciples and the need for the church to remain focused on its core members, citing Malachi 3:16 about those who fear the Lord speaking to one another. The central message is the necessity of spiritual discipline, submission to authority, and yielding to God's leading to preserve the church's testimony.

The sermon focuses on the Holy Spirit being God's seal of ownership upon believers, drawing from 2 Corinthians 1:20-22. The speaker encourages the congregation to live in constant praise and thanksgiving, recognizing that the Spirit's presence signifies God's ownership and the believer's calling to worship. The message emphasizes yielding one's life to God's will and trusting in His continuous guidance.

The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual understanding comes from the Holy Spirit, not from human wisdom or intelligence. Drawing from Luke 10, he discusses the authority given to believers over the enemy, but cautions against focusing on power. The central message is that the greatest blessing is having 'blessed eyes' to see the glory of Jesus and the reality of salvation through repentance and faith.