The sermon transcript is focused on the theme of communicating Christ and the challenges faced by Christians in doing so. The speaker emphasizes the need for revival and the love of Christ as the motive for sharing the message. The importance of discipline and seeking God's face is highlighted, along with the need to examine one's actions and sowing. The speaker also emphasizes the consequences of sowing to the flesh versus sowing to the Spirit, and the importance of showing God that one means business in order to receive His abundant grace. The sermon concludes with the reminder that there are no shortcuts to holiness.

In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a plane struggling to take off to illustrate the meaning of the gospel. He explains that the plane was held down by the law of gravity, but with emergency power and perseverance, it eventually took off. The speaker emphasizes that our lives as Christians should be different from the world, causing others to question and seek answers. He highlights the importance of repentance and belief in Jesus as the answer to what we should do. Additionally, the speaker discusses the love of Christ and the fellowship that should be evident in our daily lives as Christians.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his 31 years of ministry experience and shares about his own health breakdown due to overwork. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the kind of person God requires in the ministry today. The speaker discusses the temptation to seek success and recognition through intellectual prowess, but highlights the need for humility and a genuine relationship with God. He also acknowledges his own struggles with prayer and encourages listeners to prioritize their spiritual life.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the metaphor of God as the potter and humanity as the clay, illustrating how each individual is shaped for a divine purpose. He discusses the sovereignty of God in choosing vessels for honor and dishonor, highlighting that our willingness to yield to God's shaping determines our usefulness. The sermon reflects on the tragic history of the potter's field, symbolizing the cost of betrayal and the fulfillment of prophecy through Christ. Sparks encourages believers to recognize their identity as vessels containing the treasure of God, urging them to separate from dishonor to be fit for the Master's use. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper understanding of God's mind and purpose in our lives.

Raymond Golsworthy emphasizes the importance of spending time with the Lord before engaging in any form of service, drawing from the example of Brother Bakht Singh's deep prayer life and fellowship with God. Golsworthy highlights that being ordained by the Lord first and foremost involves being in close communion with Him, as seen in Mark 3:14 where the disciples were ordained to be with Jesus before going out to preach. He stresses that true ministry and preaching are most effective when rooted in a genuine relationship and friendship with Christ, as demonstrated by the apostles in Acts 6:4 who prioritized prayer and the ministry of the Word.