C.H. Spurgeon delivers a powerful sermon titled 'Memento Mori,' urging listeners to reflect on the inevitability of death and the importance of considering their eternal destiny. He emphasizes that while society often avoids the topic of death, true wisdom lies in acknowledging its certainty and preparing for it. Spurgeon warns that our earthly possessions and pleasures are fleeting, and that thoughts of death can lead to a deeper understanding of sin and a greater appreciation for salvation through Christ. He encourages believers to view death as a transition to eternal life, while imploring the unconverted to recognize the urgency of their spiritual state. Ultimately, Spurgeon calls for a heartfelt response to the gospel, reminding all that the way to salvation is simple and accessible.

Horatius Bonar emphasizes God's deep yearning for humanity to attain wisdom, expressing His sorrow over our ignorance and unteachableness. He explains that while God desires to impart His wisdom to us, our resistance and preference for self-defined wisdom often hinder this process. Bonar outlines God's provisions for wisdom, including the Scriptures as our lesson, Christ as our school, and the Holy Spirit as our teacher, urging us to submit to divine instruction. He highlights that God’s compassion drives Him to provide the means for us to become wise, and He earnestly desires that we embrace this wisdom. Ultimately, Bonar calls us to recognize our need for divine teaching and to enroll as students in God's school of wisdom.

A.W. Pink emphasizes the importance of prioritizing 'last things' in our lives, warning against the human tendency to procrastinate on matters of eternal significance, such as preparing for death and meeting God. He reflects on the need for a solemn review of the past year, urging believers to recognize God's guidance and grace while acknowledging their shortcomings. Pink critiques the modern church's focus on sensationalism and prophecy at the expense of foundational teachings, arguing that young converts should first develop their character in Christ before delving into eschatology. He warns that the inversion of divine order leads to spiritual incompetence and distracts believers from their true purpose. Ultimately, Pink calls for a return to the essentials of faith, urging that 'last things' should be addressed only after mastering the foundational truths of Scripture.

Edward Payson preaches about the importance of heeding God's warnings and messages, emphasizing the consequences of indifference towards His word. He draws parallels between historical accounts of nations who disregarded God's messages and the current state of the listeners, urging them to repent and seek forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Payson highlights the severity of the sin of hearing God's word without being moved, pointing out contempt, unbelief, and hardness of heart as underlying issues that need to be addressed.

George Whitefield preaches about the importance of praising and thanking the Lord for His goodness and wonders, emphasizing the duty of gratitude and the tendency of fallen man to be backward in giving thanks. He highlights the perfection of praising God, as seen in the angelic hierarchy and the spirits of just men, and encourages believers to imitate their continuous praise. Whitefield urges the congregation to show thankfulness not only with their lips but also in their lives, reminding them of God's mercy, private mercies, and particular benefits bestowed upon them. He concludes by exhorting everyone to seek God's grace to have hearts inclined to thanksgiving, to be humble, and to walk in obedience and gratitude.