In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of choosing one's friends wisely and avoiding those who compromise their faith. The sermon encourages believers to distance themselves from godless friends and to pray for their salvation. The preacher also warns against the defiling influence of worldly entertainment, such as books, magazines, television, films, video games, and music, which are said to be 99% defiling and damning to the soul. The sermon concludes with a story about a broken relationship between a father and son, highlighting the consequences of sin and the need for forgiveness and restoration.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of speaking about sin in order to understand the magnitude of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. He argues that without acknowledging our sinful nature, we cannot fully appreciate the forgiveness and love of God. The preacher highlights the concept of imputed guilt, explaining that Jesus took on the sins of his people and was treated as guilty by God the Father. He emphasizes the radical depravity of the human heart and the need for redemption through Christ, who bore the curse of the law on the cross.

Jonathan Edwards preaches about the justice of God in allotting indignation, wrath, tribulation, and anguish to wicked men, emphasizing that their sinful nature and refusal to repent and seek God's presence justly warrant such severe punishment. He highlights the seriousness of unbelief, opposition to truth, and slavish subjection to sin as the foundation of wickedness, leading to eternal separation from God. Edwards vividly describes the terrifying fate of the ungodly, from the misery in this life to the eternal torment in hell, emphasizing the inconceivable wrath of God and the dreadful judgment day awaiting those who reject salvation.

J.H. Newman preaches about the Holy days observed by the Church of England, categorizing them into Festivals, days of joy, and fasts, days of sorrow. The Festivals include significant events like the Nativity of our Lord, Easter Day, Ascension Day, and Trinity Sunday, each commemorating crucial aspects of Christ's life and victory over darkness. The sermon also highlights the importance of fasting before certain festivals to prepare our hearts for the joyful celebrations and to remember the struggles and sufferings of the saints and apostles. Additionally, the sermon emphasizes the significance of Ember Days and the practice of fasting on Fridays throughout the year to reflect on Christ's sacrifice and love for us.