In this sermon, the preacher focuses on God's message to the spiritually blind people of Jerusalem. He emphasizes that it is not enough to speak spiritually and honor God with words if our hearts are far from Him. The preacher warns that we cannot judge a person's heart solely based on what they say or do. God will judge both Jerusalem and the nations that come against it, bringing down the proud and raising up the humble. The preacher also reminds us that even though our struggles may feel never-ending, God assures us that it is only for a little while before He brings about His plans.

J.C. Philpot preaches about the contrast between the spiritually-minded child of God and the carnally-minded worldling, emphasizing the separation between the church and the world as ordained by God. He highlights the importance of a powerful, searching ministry that brings revival to the soul through affliction, a revival of the spirit of prayer, and a renewed faith in Christ. Philpot addresses the decline in the spirit of prayer, reading the word of God, and numbness of conscience as symptoms of spiritual slumber, urging believers to seek a revival of these vital aspects of faith.