“ Commonsense Sermon! ” There is much commonsense offered in this sermon. As I saw the wisdom of Paul when confronted by the Pharisees and Sadducees, he knew they both were tools of Satan and Paul simply had Satanic forces fighting each other over Paul's Christian stance. In certain situations we find ourselves facing demonic opposition we should not attempt to become involved with those forces, but use our Christian background and walk away because we are not like the Apostles who could do battle with evil forces and defeat them. Our job is to promote the Holy Gospel and let the Holy Spirit cause any resulting effects.
“ Outstanding Sermon! ” We see in this message how little we deserve the Goodness of God and how much He grants His Love and Goodness to us as sinners, and by His Grace and Faith in Jesus Christ we as His Select receive this glorious blessing. As a True Christian we should give thanks and blessing throughout the day for this gift of salvation so undeserved yet so graciously given by God to us. How wretched we are and yet receive salvation. What can we say or do to show our appreciation for eternal life? Thank you Christ Jesus for your sacrifice -- your death and resurrection did it all.
“ Strong Sermon! ” As I listened to this sermon again much more was revealed to me. Even as a more mature Christian in understanding and following some doctrines, I see myself as a babe in the doctrine of prayer. I have much more strength to gain here. One thing I must expand is praying for oneanother --and in fact it is not an option but a Christian duty. We live in a dangerous world and in a spiritual and physical war, and each of us needs the prayer of each other. Such a great sermon that I will try to listen to it more times on a regular basis. As the sermon says, "The flesh despises prayer," which is hard to accept even when we are a Christian, but I can see it as our corrupt nature fights against God.
“ Convicting Sermon! ” This message is filled with the admonition to look into our prayer life and see where we stand. After hearing this message I was convicted to see myself as a poor prayer person and that I must increase my prayer life exceedingly. As a Christian, I was not letting prayer be much in being in God's Will. I must hear this message again tonight and try to make it a regular act throughout the week and thereafter. It was an outstanding message, and thank you Brother Dale.
“ Highly Recommended! ” Excellent message from Daniel on God's call to advance the worldly kingdom as well as the heavenly kingdom. As Pastor Dale says in this sermon --those who have integrity, honesty, and ability will be always be highly valued by their employer.
“ Great Sermon! ” I dont know if I could label this sermon "great", Powerfully convicting sermon is more appropriate.Glory to God for such holy ministers and for such messages.
“ Great Sermon! ” Thank you Brother Washer,i wish there were more Preachers out there like you.Men who will tell their members the truth without apology.I hate with a passion,this easybelieveism,pray a prayer that isn't found in scripture.I thank God that my Brother Chris Connally,also my pastor,stands for the truth also,it's not popular,but if you preach the word of God,the way it should then you want be popular.Thnk you Lord Jesus for your wonderful Word.
“ Great Sermon! ” Every time I hear Paul Washer's sermons it reminds me of the verse in the Bible where it states that Gods Word is like a sharp double edged sword! He definitely has the anointing to preach the truth and not beat around the bush! I really appreciate his sermons, and try my best to purify myself in the Light of Scripture. He definitely encourage us to stop fearing man but to fear our God who created the earth and the heavens.
Thanx so much
God Bless
“ Great Sermon! ” A must listen to both Part 1 and Part 2. It is a Gospel message I have never heard preached before. It was like coming "alive" to so many things that I missed in all these years as a "true" Christian. Thank You Bro. Paul Washer.
“ Great Sermon! ” ...forsaken or his descendants begging bread."
I hope that anyone else who has the opportunity to listen to this sermon is as blessed as I was. I also hope to be faithful as the Lord has entrusted me with the very Faith that He gave Paul.
“ The God Of The Aged (3) ” ...efficiently and effectively. It doesn't always have to be this way, but from my observations this is generally the rule rather than the exception.
I am not implying that you are old! May it never be! Perish the thought! But I do believe there is wisdom in Spurgeon's remarks that apply to all believers relative to the time period they have been walking with Christ. Even the text that you preached from testifies to this. The text wouldn't have had the same meaning if it were describing the persecution of a young Paul, but since it was an aged Paul we can infer that he applied the wisdom, knowledge, and assurance of our faithful God to his decision to withdraw from the good fight, and choosing instead to wait for a more opportune time. He was battle tested, and confident in his great God who has already carried him through various trials and sufferings. This is the same God who proved Himself faithful to Paul through countless other battles previously. This is the same God who King David spoke of when he said in Psalms 37:23-25, "The steps of a man are established by the LORD, and He delights in his way. When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong, because the LORD is the One who holds his hand. I have been young and now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous...
“ The God Of The Aged (2) ” ...not get work for six weeks; or, at another time, when I broke my leg." He begins telling you the history of the promises, and says, "There, now. I know they are all true." What blessed thing, to look upon them as paid notes; to bring out the old cheques that have been cashed and say, "I know they are genuine, or else they would not have been paid." Old people have not the doubts young people have about the doctrine. Young people are apt to doubt; but when they get old, they begin to get solid and firm in the faith. I love to get some of my old brethren, to talk with me concerning the good things of the kingdom. They do not hold the truth with their two fingers, as some of the young men do; but they get right hold of it, and nobody can take it from their grasp.
One of the things that I was reminded of during the sermon was how the older, discerning man is able to "see" the various stages of maturation in the Christian life more clearly. There is first the new believer who has zeal, but lacks real knowledge and understanding. Then once he has developed a firm hold on sound doctrine he is often like a bull in a china shop, causing needless havoc. Then later, Lord willing, he learns to be meek and gentle, and to use the knowledge and zeal the Lord has given Him more...
“ The God Of The Aged (1) ” I am really thankful for this sermon from Acts 23 regarding Paul's tactfulness and wisdom to withdraw from the Sanhedran without further confrontation. In the words of the great philosopher Kenny Rogers, "You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run..." .
I don't believe an unseasoned preacher could have preached this sermon with the same resolve, because he doesn't have the same vantage point of these different stages. As Charles Haddon Spurgeon said in his sermon entitled "The God of the aged":
I believe there is a blessedness about old age that we young men know nothing of. I will tell you how that is. In the first place, the old man has a good experience to talk about. The young men are only just trying some of the promises; but the old man can turn them over one by one, and say, "There, I have tried that, and that, and that." We read them over and say, "I hope they are true;" but the old man says, "I know they are true." And then he begins to tell you why. He has got a history for everyone, like a soldier for his medals; and he takes them out, and says, "I will tell you when the Lord revealed that to me; just when I lost my wife: just when I buried my son; just when I was turned out of my cottage, and did...
“ Regulative Principle ” According to the Scripture, the only worship acceptable to the Lord is what He has specifically commanded in His revealed word. He who is worthy of all worship and admiration alone determines how He should be approached.
Ecclesiastes 5:1-2 says, "Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil. Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few."
These verses speak of "drawing near to listen". We must listen to what the Lord says about drawing near to His house according to His word. Every other attempt is a "sacrifice of fools."
This sermon is a potent litmus test to help each of us examine which sacrifice, metaphorically speaking, we offer when we enter the house of the Lord. It is critical to discern whether the praise that we ascribe to the Lord is in accordance with His simple and straightforward commands found in Scripture, or whether we use a man made approach to worshipping the Lord, one that the Lord is ultimately not pleased with.
Thank you Pastor Dale for this God exalting sermon!
“ Great Sermon! ” I recommend this message to others. "Should I trust in my merit or Christ alone" is the theme of this sermon. When I have a bad day, do I look to Christ?
Thank you Pastor for preaching God's grace.
“ Truly, words from God ” Each time I listen to this Dear Brother in Christ--I feel God weaning me from this world, to seek the things that are eternal. He has a great ability to take a 'word' and do more than explain it, he teaches a way to live it.
Praise be to God!
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