Raymond Golsworthy preaches on the lessons from Mark 1:16-45, focusing on the events that followed Christ's call to His first disciples. The sermon highlights seven vital spiritual lessons illustrated through the disciples' experiences with Jesus, emphasizing the importance of listening to His teachings, recognizing the reality of spiritual warfare, understanding the power of prayer and unity, discerning true versus false testimonies, learning the essential secret of spending time in prayer with the Master, embracing the call to reach out to all in need, and reflecting on the profound cleansing accomplished by Christ's sacrifice on the cross.

Chuck Smith explores the concept of slavery in relation to spiritual bondage, emphasizing that all men are born into sin and under the lordship of Satan. He discusses the conditions of a slave, the deceptive control of sin, and the hope for redemption through a compassionate master. Smith highlights the choice of becoming a slave to Christ, which leads to fulfilling and joyful service, contrasting it with the emptiness of serving sin. Ultimately, he poses critical questions about who our true master is and whether we have willingly submitted to Him.

Thomas Bradbury preaches about the presence of Christ in the Old Testament Scriptures, emphasizing how every part of the Bible is full of Christ and His glory. He highlights the radiant glory of Christ in Genesis as the Creator and in Exodus as the Redeemer. Bradbury delves into the Gospel according to Moses in Deuteronomy, showcasing the sovereign grace and discriminating truth found in the Scriptures. He explores the love of Christ for His church and people, drawing parallels between Christ's love and the devotion seen in the servant's declaration of love for his master, wife, and children.

Henry Law delves into the story of the Hebrew slave who willingly chooses to remain in servitude out of love for his master, wife, and children, drawing parallels to Christ's sacrificial love and willingness to serve humanity. The act of the master piercing the slave's ear with an awl symbolizes the servant's lifelong commitment, reflecting Jesus' humble obedience and selfless service to fulfill God's plan of salvation for mankind. Through various Old Testament prophecies and types, Law emphasizes how Jesus, as the Willing Servant, willingly took on human flesh and endured immense suffering to accomplish the work of redemption, ultimately declaring 'It is finished' on the cross.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound connection between love, servanthood, and the voluntary resignation of rights in his sermon 'The Pierced Ear of the Servant.' He illustrates how a servant, motivated by love, chooses to remain in service despite having the legal right to freedom, reflecting a deeper relationship with the master. This selfless act mirrors the example of Jesus, who relinquished His rights and became a servant out of love for the Father. Sparks highlights that true service is not compelled by law but is a response to love, leading to a new identity as both servant and son in God's family. The sermon calls believers to consider how love may require them to forgo certain liberties for the sake of serving God more fully.