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Hebrews 6:1-2 lists the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, and this sermon explains these principles: repentance from dead works; faith toward God; baptisms (baptism in water, and baptism of the Holy Ghost); laying on of hands; resurrection; and, eternal judgments. This sermon will be particularly helpful to the young Christian seeking to build on his salvation experience to grow with sound doctrine.

This is the "seventh principle" of the Christian doctrine, the striving toward perfection in the walk of the believer. This sermon will exhort you to the necessity of reaching daily for the fruits of maturing in Christ.

Jonah was one of the most unusual characters in the Bible: a prophet called of God but unwilling to obey; used greatly to bring a whole city of thousands to repentance but angry that God showed mercy; professing to the heathen he was one of God's people while confessing he was running from God. This sermon looks at disobedience and its consequences; also at God and His mercy.

People aspire to greatness. We consider men such as Moses and David to be great men of God. What is it that made them great? What is it that makes people truly great in the eyes of God? This sermon looks at various aspects of greatness as seen in these two men.

King Jehoshaphat was a godly man, but he made a mistake that nearly cost him his life: He joined forces with Ahab, the evil king of Israel, and gave ear to deceitful men who were presenting themselves as prophets of God. This sermon, based on this story, warns us of the dangers of listening to people who stray from the truth of the Bible.

Satan lost his place in heaven because of his "I will." When we're self-willed, we're letting the devil have control. If we want God's plan and purpose to be fulfilled in our life, we must lay aside our own will and submit to God's will.

The Scriptures warn us to beware of false prophets and false teachers. They ruin the faith of many people, leading them away from the truth of the God's Word and into deceitful teachings of men. To guard ourselves against them, we must study, believe and obey God's Word. Only then we will be able to discern the truth from the devil's subtle lies. Some important teachings of the Bible are ridiculed today by many preachers. As a result, many weak believers are led into sin. If they remain there, they will perish.

A faith-inspiring sermon that gets to the nitty gritty of what God is looking for so we can overcome in every area of our life.

"Keep back Thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me" (Psalm 19:13a). Pride, one of mankind's most abominable sins, lies at the root of presumptuous sins. The presumptuous sins of Absalom, Adonijah and Uzziah and the awful consequences these men suffered serve as strong warning for us not to indulge in presumptuous sins ourselves but to ask God to keep us from them, as David did in Psalm 19.

This sermon is based on an unusual account in I Kings chapter 22. God allows a lying spirit to speak through 400 prophets to bring a wicked king to destruction. This is a message we need to heed today. II Thessalonians 2:10-12 says that, in this final age, God will send strong delusion upon those who don't love the truth, so they will believe a lie and suffer eternal damnation.

Also listen to the companion Do You Love the Truth? audio version of this sermon. (If you have trouble playing this sermon, click this link for a slower download: Do You Love the Truth?)

A self-willed person is a great burden to himself, to his family, to everyone around him. How sad that many Christians were raised by Mom from their infancy to be stubborn and head-strong. Then they struggle throughout life with the heavy burden and consequences of this sin. This sermon will help you identify this problem and guide you in seeking victory over it.

The devil is subtle and crafty. He works through the lusts of our own flesh to entice us and, if we're not on guard, ensnare us in his grip. This message contrasts the lives of two Old Testament characters, Joseph and Samson, and serves as a warning and encouragement to stay faithful to God and His word.

Does righteous living — living in obedience to God — pay off? Isaiah 32:17 says, ". . .the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever." Living in a manner that's well-pleasing to God certainly does "pay off" — both now and for all eternity. This sermon examines righteous living and the many blessings that follow.

Isaiah 55:8-9 tells us that God's ways and thoughts are very different, and much higher, than our ways and thoughts. We can look at the commandments in God's Word and think they seem wrong, or even unfair. But when we follow them in faith, we find that they, instead, lead to blessing and peace. Perhaps one of the hardest commandments to swallow is to forgive those who have wronged us. Let this message, by Pastor Patricia Dailey, minister to you the need and grace to let go of bitter feelings, and to forgive from the heart.

Psalm 103 encourages us to bless the Lord and forget not all His benefits.  Sister Dailey encourages us to consider some of the many benefits there are for those who love Him with all their hearts.

God daily loads us with benefits (Psalm 68:19) — salvation, healing, and deliverance out of all our afflictions and troubles.  The list goes on and on . . . Also listen to the companion The Benefits of Loving God audio version of this sermon.

It pays to serve God with your whole heart! God will deliver you from all evil and troubles. This sermon by Pastor Patricia Dailey will encourage you to be faithful to God and trust Him in every situation.

The priesthoods of Eli and Samuel are a picture of two camps that exist within the church world today. One is not blessed; the other is. This sermon looks at these men and clearly instructs us how to be in the camp that is blessed.

The children of Israel had a pattern of going God's way then turning to their own way. When they turned from God — doing what was right in their own eyes — they suffered the consequences. When they returned to God and obeyed Him, they were blessed. This principle is still true for New Testament believers. This sermon will strengthen your resolve to do things God's way and live under the blessing of God.

How important is it to be faithful in everything? This sermon looks at examples of faithfulness — and stubborn unfaithfulness — as described in Hebrews Chapter 3, verses 1 through 15.

The serpent said to the woman, "Ye shall NOT surely die." This marks the point; the beginning: the first lie ever told to man. Satan twisted God's Word to form a lie, to deceive man into believing it was all right to go contrary to what God had said. Man bought into the lie and suffered the consequences of which God had so clearly warned. Satan's tactics haven't changed. Let this sermon minister to you so you don't fall prey to the lies of the devil yourself.

God's mercy toward David when he sinned should encourage us to seek God for the same mercy when we have sinned. It is important to our spiritual well-being that we seek repentance and forgiveness when we have failed Him. Restoration may require that we make things right with man as well as with God, and may even involve chastisement, but the fruit of it all is peace within.

The Apostle James penned one of God's strongest rebukes of worldliness among God's people. James wrote of the corruptive impact of carnal desires, fleshly lusts, ungodly affections out of control and outside God's provisions. Such brutish ways lead to prayers unaswered, wars and killings. Today, a shamefully common example of this worldliness in the church is divorce and re-marriage, resulting in the very adultery James so clearly reproved.

Pastor Dailey describes a series of visions the Lord gave him in a visitation in 1988, concerning the attack of Satan on the Church of Jesus Christ in these last days. The Lord revealed the subtly deceptive work of the enemy to portray himself as an angel of light who works in evil men of our day to publish false messages and doctrines that subvert men's souls from the truth. These revelations recall Scriptural examples of deception, and warn us to be vigilant against this very harmful onslaught.

These are long, thoughtful and meaty sermons to instruct and challenge God's people in God's holy and glorious ways. Many Scripture passages are examined to illustrate God's desire for glory among His people. Examples from the lives of the Apostle Paul and King David reveal His ways, but above all we see Jesus as the perfect example of the glory God longs to share with believers.  In Part 2 you will find exhortations on conduct in your home, and particularly in your marriage, that glorify and please God.

Also listen to the companion audio sermons:
Part 1: Turning God's Glory into Shame (78:05 min:sec)
Part 2: The Glory of God in the Christian Home (89:07 min:sec)
Part 3: The Pride of Man Is Not the Glory of God (44:54 min:sec)

A turning point in one's life can be a good thing or a bad thing. King Uzziah was a godly king, but there came a turning point in his life that led to his destruction. This sermon brings out valuable lessons to learn from King Uzziah's life.

People aspire to greatness. We consider men such as Moses and David to be great men of God. What is it that made them great? What is it that makes people truly great in the eyes of God? This sermon looks at various aspects of greatness as seen in these two men.

The sin of pride mars the ministry and destroys lives. Some people seek attention for themselves; they should, instead, seek only the glory of God and the advancement of His kingdom. Some become proud because of their talents and gifts, which others flatter; that flattery often leads to self-exaltation. How much better to take on humble attitudes, like those seen in Jesus and Paul. Our goal should be to lift up Jesus in everything we do.

Two little words, "I thought!". . . but how much trouble they can cause us! Oh, how we need to learn to lay aside our thoughts and take up God's thoughts. See in this sermon by Pastor Patricia Dailey how a man with a great need almost missed his miracle because of his thoughts.

The Bible says, God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6).  This sermon clearly shows the blessings that come from humility and the suffering that results from pride. The choice is ours -- to humble ourselves or to be humbled by God.

The Old Testament is full of examples to guide Christians in a godly walk. One essential lesson we can glean from the troubles of the Israelites is the benefit of listening to the instructions of God, spoken through His servants and through the Scriptures, and to obey those instructions. If we learn to listen and obey, we invite the blessings of a loving God and are spared much suffering and many troubles.

God is thorough and patient in the work He undertakes to prepare His servant for ministry. If you are feeling His dealings, this sermon will encourage and guide your heart. You will be exhorted to accept sufferings and other undesirable circumstances as God's way of building humility and obedience deep in your heart. And you will be encouraged to press through all these experiences so as to receive the reward of a fruitful life that glorifies God.

It's so easy, especially during hard times, to get impatient and subconsciously begin to wonder if God really has things under control. This sermon enourages you to trust God at all times, not questioning his ability or forgetting all the wonders He has performed.

The story of David and Goliath is, no doubt, one of the most preached on passages of the Old Testament. The story inspires faith in God during life's most severe battles. Here is yet another message on this passage of Scripture, encouraging us to rise up and meet our hardest challenges with faith in the name of the Lord.

A faith-inspiring sermon that gets to the nitty gritty of what God is looking for so we can overcome in every area of our life.

When you're going through hard trials, what do you focus on: your trial or the Lord? This is one of the biggest struggles a Christian faces. Let this sermon encourage you to keep your eyes and heart fixed upon the Lord, Who remains faithful and will never fail you.

So many sermons are preached on the subject of believing God and trusting Him. No doubt, that's because each day affords us the opportunity to get distracted and even brought down by our circumstances and the fight from the adversary of our soul. The long, hard trials, which seem to never end, are the most difficult to bear up to and endure. This sermon looks at the trials of several great men of God. It will encourage and strengthen you to face, and make it through, your hard trials.

The comfort of God carried Paul through all the troubles, persecutions and sufferings that he endured. When we experience God's comfort in our tribulations, we're able also to comfort others who are experiencing any kind of trouble. Praying for others is a major way in which we can bring God's comfort to others.

Troubles in many nations and problems without answers seem to plague our world. Though the world staggers and worries, God's people should rest, knowing the Lord forewarned us the last days would be like this. We can abide in peace, though the world shake with turmoil. Jesus promised us an eternal home in heaven, free from all the sufferings of this world; and He taught us to cast all our cares upon Him: the One who is able to help us in any situation.

It's so easy to worry and fret. But God's Word has the answer for this, as it does for every other aspect of life.

God's Word exhorts us to stand up and fight: not against people, but against principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness in high places. Christians can't afford to be spiritual wimps! We must learn to stand our ground against the wiles of the devil and overcome him. This message teaches us how to do so and inspires faith that we can stand in the face of all opposition.

A great source of strength for Christians is our joy in the Lord. When we lose our joy, we can lose our determination to serve God, to weather the storms, to press on. So Satan sends against us whatever he can to rob us of our joy. Often it isn't the big challenge that defeats our joy, but rather the little annoyances of everyday life, the "little foxes" that spoil the tender vine of its fruit. This sermon will reveal the methods of your adversary, and teach you to guard yourself against allowing carnal reactions to overtake you.

It pays to serve God with your whole heart! God will deliver you from all evil and troubles. Let this sermon by Pastor Patricia Dailey inspire you to be faithful to God and trust Him in every situation.

David's secret to victory can be your secret too! See, in this sermon by Pastor Wayne Dailey, what David did when he faced what may have been the hardest trial of his life.

None of us likes trials and hardships — especially those that try us to the limit. There's no light at the end of the tunnel. In fact, the more we pray, nothing happens or things get worse. Has God left us or failed us? A deeper understanding of how God works in these trials can turn our darkness into light and sadness into joy. Draw encouragement from this sermon by Pastor Patricia Dailey.

At times, spiritual battles go on and on and on, seemingly without end. Yet, God brings the victory at the right time. In the meanwhile, we need strength to keep on going and hold our faith. Let this sermon encourage you to seek the Lord, wait on the Lord, draw strength from the Lord, and hold onto His promises until victory comes.

There's the day that finds you in despair. You don't know what to do. You're despairing what to do. You're not in the sunshine now; you're in the shadows. You don't know what things are going to turn out like, what you may have to forbear: but you do know this: you can't give in! This sermon will help put faith and a backbone in you during hard times of testing.

What would happen if soldiers in the battle got discouraged, laid down their weapons and quit fighting? Unfortunately, that's often what we do, as soldiers of the cross in the army of the Lord. We can't lie down and die when things get tough or when the devil wages an all out attack. Let this sermon put a backbone in you to stand up and fight the good fight of faith.

What should you do when you're backed against a wall, facing an insurmountable problem? This sermon presents clear, scriptural directions, which, if followed, will ensure victory.

God has real answers for real problems in the lives of real people like you. Whatever troubles you face or sins drive your life, when you seriously and sincerely turn to Christ with repentance and prayer, He will make a way out for you.

The Apostle Paul faced many trials in his service for Christ. Near the end of his ministry Paul exemplified the spiritual perspective he had learned from his many experiences and sufferings: a strong faith in God in the face of very difficult circumstances. We can take courage from his example to know that God is always in control and always with us in every storm of life to work His perfect will in our lives.

Christians who are serious in their commitment to God are taught in the Scriptures that they will face persecutions, testings and sufferings. So they should prepare their hearts and minds to continue faithfully serving God despite whatever hardships they will face. The goal of this sermon is to encourage Christ's servants to remain true to Him through all their troubles and afflictions.

David suffered many things as a young man running for his life from the jealous rage of King Saul. He sometimes felt that there was no place to hide and no refuge of safety; friends had left him and all hope seemed gone. In those times David learned first hand the power of prayer, the fruits of faith, and the faithfulness of God when all else and everyone else fails.

The activity of the devil in the lives of men is a topic Jesus often addressed in His earthly ministry, always from His position of complete authority over Satanic forces. Drawing on relevant Gospel passages and from four decades of experience in fighting the devil, Pastor Dailey shares insights and exhortations on how to overcome the devil and stay free.

Christians often face pressures in life that don't seem to have an explanation. This sermon offers understanding as to the purpose behind such pressures: the preparation of the believer for greater challenges and service to the Lord in the future. The message will also encourage you to bear up to these pressures, with the assurance that God will test you only to the level for which He has prepared you.

Fear and faith often battle within the believer's heart and mind when he faces a crisis. King Jehoshaphat encountered a day when numerous of his enemies gathered against him with their great armies to destroy him. His first reaction was to fear. But soon faith arose as he remembered the great promises of God and His faithfulness to Israel throughout its history. Then God anointed His prophet to encourage all the people to trust in Him. If you are feeling the need for a boost to your faith, this sermon will help you.

Preaching from several texts in the Book of Isaiah, Pastor Dailey exhorts on the peace of God, and in particular as it is exemplified in the life of Jesus. Whether facing a raging storm on the sea, the judgment hall of Pontius Pilate, or even the cruel sufferings of Calvary, the Master never lost His deep peace. His was not a peace from pleasant circumstances, but the abiding peace of God. And it is that peace that He wants to give us also.

Through this sermon faithful Christians are urged to contend for the fundamentals of our faith in our closing days of apostasy. Recognizing the wickedness of our generation and its many parallels with the times of Noah and of Lot, we must maintain our own faithfulness to God, keeping our own soul and keeping busy in spiritual endeavors. But going beyond, we must earnestly contend in prayer for the restoration of treasures the Church once had: the power of God, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the manifestation of spiritual gifts.

Preached on several occasions some years ago, this sermon draws a lesson from the life of King David on the importance of maintaining our Christian experience through the battles of life. The great warrior David, who as a young man single-handedly slew the giant, in the midst of his mature years was almost killed by another giant. He grew weary and loosened his grip on his sword. Had it not been for a young ally running to his rescue, David would have been killed. This message is like the young ally rushing to rescue you from complancency, weariness, or spiritual laziness.

When runners prepare for a race, they must remove everything that could weigh them down. They can't run with a backpack, heavy boots, or anything else that would hinder them. The Bible makes known that we, too, are in a race — a spiritual race — and we must cast aside everything that could hinder us. This sermon looks into some of the common spiritual hindrances that affect people.

Throughout the Scriptures God exhorts His people to love Him with everything they are and everything they have. This is the only walk God accepts, and is the only path to true riches and blessing. This sermon looks at loving God with your all.

This sermon, taken from Romans chapters six and ten, teaches what true righteousness is — how to possess it and how to walk in it. It contrasts righteousness by works with righteousness by faith.

People aspire to greatness. We consider men such as Moses and David to be great men of God. What is it that made them great? What is it that makes people truly great in the eyes of God? This sermon looks at various aspects of greatness as seen in these two men.

Scripture teaches us that Christians should be filled with good works. The Bible gives us many examples of godly people who followed that teaching. Among them are Dorcas, the faithful worker in the early church whom Peter raised from the dead; the Old Testament saint Job; and the Good Samaritan, in Jesus' parable. This sermon exhorts us to show the same compassion and Christ-like virtue as we interact with needy people.

It was said of David, "And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him." How wisely do you live your life? This sermon examines ways that would not be wise and that would hinder us in our walk with the Lord.

Jesus was a good Friend to His disciples. His words to them in John 14 prepared them for His departure and reflected His love and care. He spoke of Himself, of the way to heaven, of prayer, of obedience, of the works his disciples would do, and of the Holy Spirit Whom He would send to be their Comforter. Through these words, we can learn more about the Person of Jesus and strengthen our relationship with Him.

Isaiah 55:8-9 tells us that God's ways and thoughts are very different, and much higher, than our ways and thoughts. We can look at the commandments in God's Word and think they seem wrong, or even unfair. But when we follow them in faith, we find that they, instead, lead to blessing and peace. Perhaps one of the hardest commandments to swallow is to forgive those who have wronged us. Let this message, by Pastor Patricia Dailey, minister to you the need and grace to let go of bitter feelings, and to forgive from the heart.

Why would people want to deny themselves? Christ taught us by word and by example that we should deny ourselves and obey God's will for our lives. He taught us that true discipleship is a daily commitment to the Father's will and denial of self-centeredness. His greatest example was His willingness to obey His Father to the death of the cross. Paul took up that challenge when he wrote that he died daily. This sermon, by Pastor Patricia Dailey, teaches the need for Christians to deny self, the selfish examples of the world, and the natural tendency to please self, and instead to obey God's will every day.

We all build our lives in one way or another. The Bible frequently contrasts the wise, whose lives will stand, with the foolish, whose lives will crumble. Jesus likens a foolish person to one who builds his house on the sand. The prophet Ezekiel uses the phrase, "daubing with untempered mortar." How important it is — for this life and for all eternity — that we build our lives wisely. This sermon by Pastor Wayne Dailey points out several ways people build their lives with "untempered mortar" and challenges us to build our lives upon the solid truth of God's Word.

Jesus left us His peace when He departed from the earth to return to heaven. His peace is not like the temporary peace that the world offers. His peace can abide within a Christian despite troubles and difficult circumstances. Christ's peace also is a fruit of the Spirit of God we can bear in our lives. This sermon by Pastor Wayne Dailey explores the source and nature of God's peace in us.

Psalm 103 encourages us to bless the Lord and forget not all His benefits.  Sister Dailey encourages us to consider some of the many benefits there are for those who love Him with all their hearts.

God daily loads us with benefits (Psalm 68:19) — salvation, healing, and deliverance out of all our afflictions and troubles.  The list goes on and on . . . Also listen to the companion The Benefits of Loving God audio version of this sermon.

We can serve the Lord with joy and gladness! When we do, our lives are blessed. This insightful sermon by Pastor Patricia Dailey encourages us to serve God with a grateful heart and examines attitudes that could hinder us.

God's Word says we should be perfect, even as God is perfect. What does that mean? Can we really be perfect? If so, how? God never commands something that is unattainable, with His help and grace. This sermon looks at the process of going on to perfection and how to grow spiritually.

Jesus, for an example, taught that a good fruit tree brings forth good fruit and a bad tree brings forth bad fruit. Christians are supposed to bear the good fruit of the Spirit. This sermon looks at bearing the fruit of love, joy and peace in our lives.

Every successful person sets priorities and lives by them. Living a successful Christian life is no different. However, for the Christian, what matters is to live by God's priorities, not one's own. What is top on the list of God's priorities for you? Read this sermon and see.

In this sermon Sister Dailey takes us through the book of Ruth, sharing rich lessons from Ruth's example of what it is to be stedfast in our walk with the Lord. We don't want to be among those who start out wholeheartedly with the Lord, only to slack off and get sidetracked to other pursuits.

A sure way to grow spiritually and reap God's bountiful blessings is to approach God's Word with the right attitude. We should be determined to hear, read, study and, most of all, obey God's Word. When the Scriptures point out things in our lives that displease God, we should allow the Holy Spirit to change us. This sermon exhorts us in good attitudes toward the Scriptures.

This sermon offers practical Christian advice for living joyfully and victoriously. The first lesson teaches us how to distinguish between feelings of condemnation that come from the devil versus those that come from unrepented sin. The second lesson explains how carnal and negative thinking and talking can rob us of joy, fellowship and faith. The purpose of both lessons is to encourage faith and victory in our walk with God.

This sermon addresses a fundamental truth missing in the lives of many Christians in today's church world: victory over sin. Believers fed on unbiblical ideas about grace may not have realized that grace came to give them victory over sin, not victory in sin. Pastor Dailey gives a detailed exhortation from Romans 6 & 7, including the struggle with sin that the Apostle Paul experienced, to teach us that we must mortify the sinful deeds of the flesh and walk in the Spirit of God.

Paul wrote to Timothy with practical instructions for Christian living and spiritual growth. These Scriptures addresds the topics of Scriptural study, the virtues of patience and meekness, and the importance of true repentance and forgiveness.

Newborn Christians are like tender young plants: both need delicate care and nurturing to enable them to grow until they are strong enough to thrive on their own. The milk of God's Word is the spiritual food for young Christians, messages that build up and direct their hearts into a deeper love for God. But many young believers stumble in their early years, some never to recover. Jesus gave us the Parable of the Sower to help us understand the reasons for the failures of some, and ways to avoid such failures.

Did Jesus really mean to turn the other cheek, go the second mile, and pray for our enemies? Let's learn from the lives of Isaac and David. We'll see wonderful examples of spiritual men with the love of God so deeply ingrained in their meek characters that they did truly turn the other cheek. As we follow their examples, we'll reap the same blessings they received, the peace of God and His hand to bless us and to defeat our enemies.

From Christ's Sermon on the Mount comes this message on the subject of the Beatitudes, virtues of the fruitful Christian life. In this message we learn that meekness, spiritual empathy and concern, love of mercy, hunger for God's righteousness, purity of heart, and making peace are all attributes from God manifest in a fruit-bearing Christian.

Time is the one element in every life that must come to an end. Whether we have already travelled many days or are only treading our early years, we should appreciate every moment for its opportunity to serve God. How we use this precious commodity on this earth has a great bearing on our eternal reward. This sermon will exhort you to live with an eternal perspective on the days you have remaining.

Through the analogy of the fruitful tree and the well-tended garden, this sermon illustrates the importance of cultivating our spiritual lives. Whether it is the preparation of the soil, or the watering of the plant, or the weeding out of harmful and unwelcome invaders, the gardener must work continuously to nurture the plants he want to see flourish. Likewise, a diligent Christian must apply himself to the work of preparing his heart for the seed of God's Word, watering it daily, and guarding it from its common enemies of pleasures, riches and cares. This is a pleasant sermon to read with a deep message.

The Scriptures offer us the perfect example of Jesus Christ in total obedience to the will of His Father. Jesus left His glory in heaven to take on the earthly form of a humble servant, to fulfill the will of His Father, even to the death of Calvary. His disciples are instructed to have the same mind to obey the Father. Our obedience starts with our response to the gospel call to salvation, and continues with our reverently working out that salvation before God in yielding to the guidance and dealings of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, our minds and our consciences.

The Scriptures describe the young man David as behaving wisely in all his situations. He serves as our example in this sermon on the proper behavior we should adopt in the Christian home. The exhortation addresses mothers and fathers in their responsibilities before God to raise children in a Godly fashion. It also addresses children in their accountability to honor and obey their Christian parents. The overall goal is to order the home as a sanctuary of love and peace that God can bless.

Based on the text of 1 Corinthians 13, commonly described as the "love chapter", Sister Dailey exhorts Christians to bear the fruit of charity in our interactions with people. In particular, she offers practical ways of exercising the virtue of longsuffering in dealing with difficult people and situations, and the virtue of humility as we use the talents and gifts God has given us for the benefit of others.

Read this sermon of hope if you are experiencing a thirsting for a deeper relationship with God but don't know where to turn for help. Preaching from Ezekiel 37, Pastor Dailey exhorts those who suffer through the ceremonialism and social message of a lifeless church to rise up in faith and find an assembly where the full gospel of salvation and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit are preached and experienced by believers. There you will fing fullness of joy and satisfaction for your thirsting soul.

The words of Jesus from His Sermon on the Mount are the basis for this sermon on forgiveness. The blessedness of being quick to forgive an offense, and of humbling ourselves to seek forgiveness when we have offended, is contrasted with the hurt we bring on ourselves when we hold feeling against others, carrying such matters to Jugement when the Judge teaches us to correct those things while were are here on earth.

The Epistle of James gives every Christian who wants God's will and God's ways deep spiritual advice for making wise decisions. Decisions founded on patience, faith, love and God's wisdom.

It's so easy, especially during hard times, to get impatient and subconsciously begin to wonder if God really has things under control or not. This sermon would enourage you to trust God at all times, not questioning his ability nor forgetting all the wonders He has performed.

This sermon is based on the healing of the man by the pool Bethesda. God provided divine healing to bring glory to Himself, and it is available to anyone who will reach out to Him in true faith.

Jesus' words in Matthew 6:25-34 give the key to a carefree life. This sermon will help set you free from anxiety and worry, as you study it and the Holy Spirit writes its truths upon your heart. Also listen to the companion Eating Out of God's Hand audio version of this sermon.

A faith-inspiring sermon that gets to the nitty gritty of what God is looking for so we can overcome in every area of our life.

So many sermons are preached on the subject of believing God and trusting Him. No doubt, that's because each day affords us the opportunity to get distracted and even brought down by our circumstances and the fight from the adversary of our soul. The long, hard trials, which seem to never end, are the most difficult to bear up to and endure. This sermon looks at the trials of several great men of God. It will encourage and strengthen you to face, and make it through, your hard trials.

A comforting and faith-building sermon that looks at the blessings of dwelling in the secret place of God's presence.

One of the greatest blessings of the Christian life is receiving answers to prayer. Many Scriptures contain great promises of what God will do in response to prayer. Often, they also put forth conditions we must meet so we can receive those answers. This sermon looks at several of those Scriptures and will inspire you to pray — and to pray in faith.

Words are powerful. They can encourage and inspire, or they can set off a chain reaction of discouragement and unbelief. God in His Word has promised many wonderful blessings. Faith is the means of entering into those blessings. This sermon examines how critical it is to believe God's Word and encourage others to do the same.

Faith! That's what's important. Not just knowing the Scriptures, not just understanding the Scriptures, not just quoting the Scriptures: but believing them and resting on them — when all is going well, and when everything is being shaken. God has given to each believer the measure of faith. This sermon challenges you to use it.

This faith-inspiring message, taken from 2 Kings 6:24-7:20, shows the importance of faith and the perils of unbelief in the midst of seemingly impossible situations. Seeking God diligently during such times is also critical to obtaining answers.

In troubled times God is a faithful helper. He is always ready to support His children and to see them through every challenge. God can provide for your natural needs in supernatural ways. But we should have our lives surrendered to the Lord; His blessings flow to those who have surrendered their will to God's will, to those who are sold out to Him.

God's promises are sure — they will come to pass. But He doesn't say when! In this sermon by Pastor Wayne Dailey we see God setting Abraham forth as an example of faith and obedience. We need to follow his example if we want to see all that God has planned for our lives come to pass. Also listen to the companion Far-reaching Promises audio version of this sermon.

The object of our faith is critical to the outcome of our situation. Are we leaning entirely on the Lord, His power and His promises? Or are our hearts subtly - or not so subtly - looking to something, or someone, else? Read this faith-building sermon that encourages us to place our faith entirely in the Lord and cast our problems on Him.

Forgiveness for our sins and eternal life was purchased by Christ's sacrifice on the cross. So was healing for our bodies. This sermon looks at many Scriptures and gives personal testimonies of physical healings received.

By the time you finish reading this message, you will get the message! You will begin to trust in the Lord or be encouraged to trust Him more.

Faith is a central element of our relationship with God, and He works to teach, encourage and challenge us to use and increase our faith. This sermon describes two incidents in the Gospel of John, chapters 4 and 5, in which Jesus challenged two men facing crises in their lives to reach out to God with all their faith.Not only did they see their need met, but they also experienced an increase in faith that didn't require the "crutch" of having to see a sign first.

One of the greatest works of Jesus is described in John 11, the raising of Lazarus from the dead. That great event brought to the forefront many truths about Jesus: His compassion for our sufferings; His great power, even over life and death; His ability to meet our needs at just the right time; the rewards of faith in Christ. Read this sermon to relive the thrilling story and refresh your faith in Christ.

We exercised faith when we believed in the Word of God for our salvation. We should exercise faith for every other part of the Word of God, believing that God will make His Word a reality in our lives as we embrace His promises. Too often the disciples of Christ, Thomas first among them, were slow to believe the words of Jesus. We need not follow that example, but rather the examples of many who found great blessings in believing Christ's words. One great promise to us is the authority He gave us over the devil and his evil powers.

In Numbers Chapter 14 we read the account of the twelve spies of Israel who came back to Moses after surveying the Promised Land. Ten spies brought back an evil report of unbelief, while two spies encouraged the people to trust God for the victory. Those ten spies are examples to us of evil hearts of unbelief, hearts so hardened with unbelief and fear that they missed out on a great blessing from God. This message is a warning to all believers to guard our hearts from the trap of hardening our hearts against the promises of God.

This sermon contrasts the voice of faith against the voice of unbelief. You'll see in detail how words and attitudes reveal the spiritual condition of a person or of a people. And you will be challenged to follow the example of Caleb, a man of faith who received his reward long after his unbelieving contemporaries all perished.

When Jesus asked His disciples Whom they thought He was, Peter answered with assurance that He was the Christ. Peter had that answer deep in his heart because the Father had revealed that great truth to him. Christians today need that same revelation, and the Holy Spirit has been sent to us to place that same assurance in our hearts. Through the experiences of everyday life, the Holy Spirit wants to build a deep assurance in our hearts of faith and trust.

Join two disciples of Jesus on the road to Emmaus to learn a powerful lesson on the virtues of being quick to believe the Word of God. As you read this sermon, you may find yourself fitting a description of one of the followers of Jesus: the two sad disciples discussing His death; the faithful women who found the empty tomb; troubled Peter perplexed at these events.

Other than responding to the call to salvation, responding to the call of God to Christian service is the most important thing one must do. This sermon looks at what it takes to prepare onself for the call of God. It includes personal testimonies of Pastors Wayne and Patricia Dailey.

This sermon, taken from Romans chapters six and ten, teaches what true righteousness is — how to possess it and how to walk in it. It contrasts righteousness by works with righteousness by faith.

This sermon looks into the born again experience. Jesus said that unless you are born again, you cannot see nor enter the kingdom of God. To enter earth you were born of your natural parents. To enter heaven and gain eternal life, you must experience a second, spiritual birth — and that spiritual birth comes from God. This second birth also frees you from enslavement to sinful lusts and habits.

Woe to them that are at ease . . . (Amos 6:1). It's easy to let down and become complacent toward souls and eternal things. God warns against it and we must guard ourselves against it. This sermon would provoke us to awake from spiritual sleep and rise up and be about God's work.

Multitudes of people live in spiritual darkness. They grope around, trying to find meaning, fulfillment, happiness, and an end to sorrows and pain. Jesus proclaimed of Himself, "I am the light of the world: he that follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." Do you have this light in you? If so, are you walking in that light from day to day? This sermon looks at Jesus — the Light of Life — and challenges you to put your faith in Him and follow Him with the depths of your heart.

Sometimes it's good to get back to the basics — about the reality of God, about who God is, about how we can know Him and how we can make it to heaven. This is one of those messages. If you're not a Christian, this sermon will show you why Jesus Christ is the only way and why you need to be born again. If you are a Christian, it will strengthen what you already accept and believe.

Psalm 22 is one of the clearest Old Testament Scripture passages that foretells the sufferings of the promised Messiah. As you study this Psalm line-by-line in this sermon, you will, no doubt, more fully appreciate the great love God has for you and the tremendous sacrifice His Son, Jesus Christ, made for you, so that you can obtain eternal life.

A beautiful look into the heart and love of God toward sinners.

This sermon, based on John chapter 20, looks at the impact of Jesus' resurrection from the dead on His first disciples. Jesus was preparing them for Christian service and was going to send them forth fully equipped. He's still doing that today for all who will believe in Him.

What's your attitude toward souls? Do you have a burning desire to reach out to them, or are you taken up with other things? Are you bold or are you ashamed to tell others about Jesus?

How about your attitude to the Truth of God and His Word? How seriously do you take it to heart?

This sermon looks at the Apostle Paul's writings and his heart toward souls. Let it do an "attitude check" on you.  Let it motivate you to a Holy Ghost led "attitude adjustment," if necessary, so you may be more fruitful for the kingdom of God.

Jesus taught us to let the light of God shine brightly out to people all around us, like a candle set on a candlestick to light a house. In a world darkened with sin, destined for the looming judgments of God, the only light shining into its utter darkness is the faithful testimony of Christians proclaiming the truth of the gospel light. This sermon exhorts us to follow the example of John the Baptist, whom Jesus called a bright and shining light.

Godly sorrow causes a person to feel truly sorry for a life of sin, a life displeasing to God. And godly sorrow moves a person to repentance, so that he seeks God's forgiveness and help in turning to a life of righteousness. One of the greatest mistakes of men is to refuse to acknowledge their hopeless condition of sin; their refusal only prolongs their suffering, even to eternity. But what a wonderful experience when godly sorrow brings repentance and a changed life: God's grace lifts the burden of sin and fills the heart with joy. This sermon is directed to those who feel the sorrow and weight of a sinful life and are searching for a lasting answer.

The "good news" of the Gospel message is the only true source of hope for anyone. No other message can satisfy the need of every soul for liberty from the bondages of sin and hopelessness. Christians have experienced the wonderful gift from God of sins forgiven and a hope brighter than we could have imagined. We must now spread the hope in our lives to others who are yet laboring through a life of despair.

The subject of this sermon is the necessity and significance of water baptism. This message is for all believers who may be unclear on the scriptural role of water bapism, or are confused about its spiritual benefits. You will be taken to numerous relevant passages in the New Testament which give clear instruction on this important topic.

To work effectively for God in these Last Days will require that we have the power of God. But we can aspire to such anointing only if we are willing to pay the price of self-denial taught through word and example by our Master. Jesus wants to empower us with His anointing, but we must first consecrate ourselves to the Father's will, drinking the cup of suffering and sacrifice as He sees fit. Our best example of the life God wants us to live is that of Jesus Himself, as you will see in this sermon.

The three parables of Jesus in chapter 15 of Luke's Gospel (the shepherd rescuing the one lost sheep, the woman rejoicing over the lost coin recovered, and the father celebrating the return of his prodigal son) provide the text for this sermon on the value heaven places on each soul.

Pastor Dailey describes the dealings of God that brought him into the ministry, and the early years of pastoring a small country church when God taught him His Word and the walk of faith. He also offers sage counsel for anyone sensing God's dealings: be faithful, be diligent, be prayerful, endure the tests, and trust God to make a way. This sermon offers strength and courage to the young or aspiring preacher

This is an exhortation to challenge every Christian concerning the need for a genuine burden for lost souls. Are you discouraged, fearing that your harvest labors reap so little? Are you uncaring and unconcerned as the crowds pass you by every day? Read this sermon to encourage and stir your soul to the Master's commission.

A turning point in one's life can be a good thing or a bad thing. King Uzziah was a godly king, but there came a turning point in his life that led to his destruction. This sermon brings out valuable lessons to learn from King Uzziah's life.

We often think in terms of what we want from the Lord. But what does He look to find in us? Read this sermon and see.

Peace of mind and freedom from worldly lusts are among the many blessings gained from seeking God. Many people are trapped in debt, discontentment and unrest because their hearts seek after fleshy things that don't satisfy. Those who seek God find true fulfillment and are also blessed with natural blessings. King Asa prospered when he sought God with all of his heart. When he later strayed away and refused God's correction, He died in dishonor. May we learn the important lesson to seek and serve God wholeheartedly every day.

A faith-inspiring and instructive sermon on the privilege and power that is ours through prayer.

One of the greatest blessings of the Christian life is receiving answers to prayer. Many Scriptures contain great promises of what God will do in response to prayer. Often, they also put forth conditions we must meet so we can receive those answers. This sermon looks at several of those Scriptures and will inspire you to pray — and to pray in faith.

Having a heart that desires God, that wants to please Him, and that is full of praise and thanksgiving is a tremendous blessing. This sermon reminds us of who God is to us and why we have every reason to thank and praise Him.

This faith-inspiring message, taken from 2 Kings 6:24-7:20, shows the importance of faith and the perils of unbelief in the midst of seemingly impossible situations. Seeking God diligently during such times is also critical to obtaining answers.

Through a miracle of God, "Blind Bartimaeus" became "Seeing Bartimaeus." In this sermon, Pastor Patricia Dailey brings out an important lesson to be learned from Bartimaeus so that we too can receive what we need from God.

David's secret to victory can be your secret too! See, in this sermon by Pastor Wayne Dailey, what David did when he faced what may have been the hardest trial of his life.

The most important thing you will ever do is to draw near to God. It's by drawing near to God that we get answers to prayer, find victory over sin and temptation, and gain the power to defeat the devil. It is also in God's presence where we can be filled with His Holy Spirit and receive a fresh touch in our souls. This sermon looks at the necessity and benefits of drawing near to God, and gives clear instruction on how to do so effectively.

We all need times of spiritual renewal, times alone with God, where He visits us and gives us a refreshing in our soul. The patriarch Jacob experienced a spiritual renewal at a critical time in his life. The New Covenant opened the door for us to receive times of refreshing whenever we need them. Let this sermon inspire you to draw near to God and receive a spiritual renewal in your soul.

Are you desiring to draw nearer to God? How close do you really want to get to Him? These questions are worthy of consideration.

Jesus commended Mary for her desire to sit at His feet and hear His words. Daniel faced the lion's den because he determined to spend time in prayer in the face of certain punishment. These believers give us powerful examples of the importance of spending time in the presence of God. In our daily lives we can be distracted or drawn away from prayer by many things, including an unsaved spouse. In the face of such opposition, it is important to remember the great spiritual and natural benefits of a consistent, daily habit of prayer: a more spiritual life, a more peaceful home, a more effective witness of God in your life.

The two sisters both loved Jesus, but they expressed their love differently. Mary sat at the feet of Jesus in adoration and edification, while martha worked so hard to serve Him that she became weary and resentful. Jesus told Martha that Mary had made the better choice. Likewise Jesus corrected the Ephesian Church for having lost sight of their love for Him in the midst of their many good works.

Christians should be thankful to God for our many blessings. But too often we are not. A telling illustration of the thankful and the unthankful is the Gospel story of the ten lepers whom Jesus healed, but of which only one returned to give thanks. This exhortation will point out the importance of praise and thanksgiving in a Christian's life.

The topic of this sermon is Asking: asking God only; asking secretly; asking with the right motive; asking for spiritual things; asking for wisdom and understanding; and asking diligently.

This sermon is both a Bible study and an exhortation on the spiritual merits of showing gratitude and praise to God. The Scriptures offer many exhortations and reasons for Christians to have thankful hearts, greatest among them the work of Jesus Christ on Calvary to redeem us from eternal perdition to eternal fellowship with Him. A trademark of our time is the self-centered "gimme" attitude of many; but the mature disciple of Christ ought to display continuously a heart-felt thanks to our gracious God.

This sermon is a heart-felt appeal for Christians to develop a great desire for a very personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. It is in that kind of relationship that both the Lord and the believer find satisfaction. And the primary way to develop such a rich communion is in a consistent daily prayer life, in which a two-way communication can flourish. If you've struggled to establish a good habit of daily prayer, you may find encouragement in this message.

A true hallmark of a deep spiritual experience is the joy and praise manifest in a Christian's life. Pastor Dailey examines three Old Testament passages (Isaiah 61, Joseph's many-colored coat in Genesis 37, and Tamar's colorful garment in II Samuel 13) to highlight the work of God in transforming the ash heap of a ruined life into beauty and praise in a Christian.

Two devout sisters, Mary and Martha, exemplify different approaches to the service for the Master. One served out of duty, the other out of love. Which one did the Lord honor? Read this sermon and be exhorted through the Scriptures and through a personal testimony to personal revival.

This sermon is based on the healing of the man by the pool Bethesda. God provided divine healing to bring glory to Himself, and it is available to anyone who will reach out to Him in true faith.

God intends for His glory to be in our lives and in His house. He wants the fire of His Holy Ghost to burn in us continually. This sermon looks at conditions under which God brings His glory and what God expects of us so His glory and blessing can remain upon us.

Also listen to the companion God's Glory in the House audio version of this sermon. (If you have trouble playing this sermon, click this link for a slower download: God's Glory in the House)

The indwelling Holy Spirit of God is the great blessing promised to all believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Spirit of Truth, sent to guide us into all Truth. He works marvelous things through us as we obey Him. And He is with us forever, living right inside of us — this speaks of the closest type of relationship possible. Let this sermon inspire you to want to go all the way in the Spirit-filled life. Also listen to the companion Experiencing the Holy Ghost audio version of this sermon.

Jesus was a good Friend to His disciples. His words to them in John 14 prepared them for His departure and reflected His love and care. He spoke of Himself, of the way to heaven, of prayer, of obedience, of the works his disciples would do, and of the Holy Spirit Whom He would send to be their Comforter. Through these words, we can learn more about the Person of Jesus and strengthen our relationship with Him.

Pentecost — the birth of the church. And it was a powerful beginning! God never intended for that fire, ignited that day, to fizzle out. But it has, repeatedly, over the centuries. God wants that fire to be burning brightly in our day. What will it take? Read this sermon by Pastor Wayne Dailey to find out what elements worked together on the Day of Pentecost to bring about such a powerful effect.

To work effectively for God in these Last Days will require that we have the power of God. But we can aspire to such anointing only if we are willing to pay the price of self-denial taught through word and example by our Master. Jesus wants to empower us with His anointing, but we must first consecrate ourselves to the Father's will, drinking the cup of suffering and sacrifice as He sees fit. Our best example of the life God wants us to live is that of Jesus Himself, as you will see in this sermon.

For over 30 years Pastor Dailey hosted a radio program in the Boston area each weekday. Its title, Restoration Revival Hour, is the subject of this sermon. The need for revival in the Church, the kind of revival we need, and the need for prayer to prepare us for it, are explained in detail in this message dating back to the 1970's.

Elijah was a great man of God, but in the midst of his battles for the Lord he grew weary. He needed something more from God. He ran to escape the crowds and distractions, got alone with God, and received the visitation he needed. Read this sermon to encourage your heart to seek the Lord for a refreshing visitation.

The apostles Peter and Jude warned of false teachers who secretly will infiltrate churches and bring in teachings that are going to undermine the faith of many people, causing them to lose their souls. This sermon examines these things and identifies the telltale signs of these deceivers.

In the 1970s, the Lord took Pastor Wayne Dailey aside for a period of time and opened up to him Scriptures concerning the last days. The teaching presented in these seven messages came out of that time of visitation and is perhaps more relevant today than it was then.

Part 1: This message looks at the Antichrist and how he will impact Israel, the church and the rest of the world. It addresses when the rapture of the church will occur relative to the Great Tribulation and instructs us on how to be ready — and not left behind — when Christ returns for His church.

Part 2: Jesus said that as it was in the days of Noah, so it would be when He returned. This message compares the conditions in Noah's day to those of our day. Back then, God judged the world by flood. Soon, God will bring judgment on this world by fire. But as God made a way of escape for people in Noah's day, He has made one for us today. It's up to us to take advantage of it.

Part 3: Jesus also compared the last day conditions to the time of Lot, when God destroyed the people of Sodom for their wickedness and Lot nearly lost his life. This message looks at the conditions of Lot's day and the bad choices Lot made. They serve as a warning for us so we can escape the pending judgment of God in our day.

Part 4: A comprehensive look at Jesus' prophetic words concerning the last days; also at the fulfillment of those words, as evidenced by the events that have occurred since those words were spoken. It is critical for us to be ready for Jesus' second coming, which could happen at any time.

Part 5: This message provides a detailed description of the Antichrist and his activities. The Abomination of Desolation, the little horn, the beast with seven heads and ten horns, and the mark of the beast are all examined. This message also explains why the world — and multitudes in the church — will be deceived and ensnared by Antichrist to their own destruction.

Part 6: Mystery Babylon, the great whore, the beast, the woman sitting upon it, the seven heads, the ten horns, the city set on seven mountains: These are some of the mysteries that are found in the Book of Revelation and explained in this message.

Part 7: The rapture (catching away) of the church out of a sin-filled world by Jesus Christ comes just before the Day of the Lord, a time of unprecedented calamities followed by final judgment with fire.

In 1988 the Lord spoke to Pastor Dailey in a series of visitations to reveal the attack of the spirit of antichrist against the Church. This attack will be very subtle and very effective, and has already begun its wicked work in our day. These visitations are both a revelation to the Church, and a warning of things to watch for.

The day is approaching when the great judgments of God will fall on the earth. These are the calamaties described in detail in many different passages in the Bible, some of which are reviewed in this sermon. The best defense we have against the coming troubles is to be ready at all times for the Second Coming of the Lord, when He returns to rescue away His beloved Church. The Lord warned many times that we should be ready at all times, because His coming would be sudden and unannounced.

The words of Jesus recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke proclaim solemn warnings about the last days of our era. Consistent with Old Testament examples and other New Testament exhortations, the Lord described the signs of His return and the severity of the subsequent calamities that will befall the whole world. This sermon exhorts us to live soberly, live ready, live expecting, and offers practical advice on how to avoid dangers commonly plaguing God's people today.

This sermon looks at the glories awaiting the faithful Christian, as described in the last two chapters in the Bible. These promises behoove us to live our lives carefully before the Lord, because the unbelieving and unfaithful will be left out.

Also listen to the companion No More Tears audio version of this sermon. (If you have trouble playing this sermon, click this link for a slower download: No More Tears)

In this first epistle, the apostle John deals with one of the most important issues in the Bible, and the most important issue that affects us personally: our eternal destiny. Why would John address this letter to people who had already professed faith in Jesus Christ? He wanted them to examine themselves — as he would us — to make sure they really possessed what they professed. Whether you're a Christian or not, it will be well worth your time to go through this Bible study carefully and prayerfully. It consists of six lessons plus quizzes, both of which can be done online or printed.

This is a 7-part Bible study on The Book of Esther by Pastor Patricia Dailey. In this great book, we see God at work behind the scenes to spare His people from extinction. Lessons cover detailed summaries of all 10 chapters of the book, Jewish traditions and feasts, and the times in which Esther lived. There is also teaching to apply to our lives to enrich our commitment and walk with the Lord. Lesson and quizzes may be done online or printed.

An 8-part Bible study of accounts of great revivals, taught by Pastor Wayne Dailey, with exams and answer keys.

A 7-part Bible study covering the Genesis account of creation, taught by Pastor Patricia Dailey, with exams and answer keys.