Chuck Smith emphasizes the character of Daniel, a man of excellent spirit, who allowed his spirit to rule over his body and mind. He highlights the importance of having a purpose in life, specifically to live in a way that pleases Jesus Christ, which leads to true communion with God. Smith explains that a life ruled by the spirit is fulfilling and peaceful, while a life dominated by bodily appetites leads to frustration and disconnection from God. He encourages believers to be 'born again' and to let Jesus be the Lord of their lives to experience this spiritual ruling. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a transformation that prioritizes spiritual desires over physical ones.

George Kulp preaches about the importance of being true to God, sharing a story of a young man who chose to serve God despite facing rejection from his family, leading to a powerful transformation in their hearts. The sermon emphasizes that apparent failures can lead to monumental successes in God's eyes, using examples like Livingstone, Bunyan, Elijah, and Jesus on the cross. Kulp also highlights the significance of confessing Christ boldly, doing good to enemies, and drawing others to God through Christian example and faithful actions.

E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of learning from past failures and successes to achieve future goals. He highlights the need to identify strengths, sustain them, and prevent future failures by understanding the reasons behind past mistakes. Using the example of Daniel, he illustrates how maintaining spiritual disciplines and virtues can lead to greater success in the future. Adeboye urges believers to make amends, cut off negative influences, and humbly acknowledge past successes to secure victories ahead.