In this sermon, the speaker criticizes certain leaders who he believes are leading young people astray by portraying the Christian life as a game. He argues that this mindset affects various aspects of Christian culture, such as music and magazines. The speaker also mentions that he will be speaking at a convention of religious writers and editors, where he expects to have a more challenging and confrontational discussion. He emphasizes the importance of being a good soldier of Jesus Christ and willingly embracing hardship for the sake of the faith. The sermon concludes with a reference to the story of John Bunyan's "Christian entering heaven" from "The Pilgrim's Progress."

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of churches putting on entertaining programs to draw crowds instead of focusing on sound doctrine. He emphasizes that people with itching ears may enjoy the entertainment but will not truly follow God's word. The speaker then discusses how God commissions Ezekiel to speak His word to the captives in Babylon, comparing it to a watchman warning of an impending invasion. The responsibility of the watchman is to give the warning, but what the people do with it is up to them. The speaker concludes by highlighting that God has not commissioned believers to argue or force people into the kingdom of heaven, but rather to witness His truth, leaving the response to individuals.

J.C. Philpot reflects on the life and ministry of George Whitefield, highlighting the opposition and admiration Whitefield faced, his unique gifts as a preacher, and the powerful impact of his sermons in a time of spiritual darkness. Whitefield, raised up by God in a period of torpor and death in the Church, brought a revival and called many to the necessity of the new birth. Despite his natural eloquence and popular appeal, Whitefield's preaching was accompanied by a divine power that convicted hearts and led to genuine conversions.