In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being obedient to God. He highlights the example of John the Baptist, who preached in the wilderness without any social life or security. The speaker challenges the notion of hard ground for preaching and encourages listeners to study John's preaching tactics. He emphasizes the need for men and women who have heard from God and are willing to boldly preach the gospel, regardless of the consequences. The message of John the Baptist was centered on repentance and preparing the way for the coming of Christ. The speaker also shares a personal experience where he was asked to compromise his preaching against prayerlessness and pastors who don't seek God, but he refused to do so. He concludes by referencing the story of John Bunyan, who was imprisoned for preaching the gospel and declared that he would continue to preach even if he was released or sent back to prison.