In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the third chapter of Second Cessalunions. He highlights three main parts of the chapter. The first part emphasizes the importance of prayer and encourages the believers to pray for the preacher and for themselves to be preserved and empowered by the Lord. The second part expresses the preacher's confidence in the believers, urging them to not only pray but also to perform the things commanded by God. The final part of the sermon is a passionate plea for the listeners to have faith and be prepared for the Lord's second coming, emphasizing the signs of the times and the need to stay strong in the face of opposition. The preacher draws inspiration from biblical stories and encourages the listeners to remain steadfast in their faith.

J.H. Newman preaches on the importance of Church discipline, emphasizing the authority given by Jesus Christ to His ministers to judge and discipline according to His Word. Excommunication is highlighted as a necessary punishment to reform the wicked and remove scandals, with the goal of preserving the honor of religion. The sermon stresses the need for true repentance, the dangers of false penitence, and the importance of pastors in guiding sinners back to the right path. It also addresses the balance between severity and compassion in discipline, the power of repentance, and the role of the Church in forgiving sins and restoring the fallen.

J.H. Newman preaches about the importance of Church Discipline, specifically focusing on the practice of excommunication for open sinners who refuse to repent and submit to the authority of the Church. He emphasizes that this discipline is a means of correction and restoration, not just punishment, with the ultimate goal of leading sinners to repentance and salvation. Newman explains the biblical foundation for Church Discipline, highlighting how it is a power given by Jesus Christ to His ministers to maintain order and purity within the Church. He stresses the seriousness of excommunication as a last resort to awaken sinners to their spiritual condition and lead them back to God's grace.

St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of discipline and accountability within the community of believers, particularly when dealing with those guilty of serious offenses. He instructs that those who have committed weightier faults should be excluded from fellowship and left to reflect on their actions in solitude, following the guidance of the Abbot. This period of penitential sorrow is meant to lead to repentance and spiritual growth, as highlighted in the Apostle's warning about the consequences of such behavior.