In this sermon, the preacher discusses the foolishness of idolatry and contrasts it with the faithfulness and care of God towards Israel. The message emphasizes how God has sustained and provided for Israel throughout history and promises to continue doing so in the future. The sermon then transitions to the downfall of Babylon, with the preacher reading verses from Isaiah 44 and 45 that mention Cyrus as God's chosen instrument. The preacher uses an illustration of a person facing the possibility of losing their home to highlight the despair and hopelessness that can be experienced, but also the potential for unexpected help and provision from an old friend.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the lack of awareness among the people in the church about the troubling events happening around them. He quotes from the book of Isaiah, emphasizing that God is not pleased with their religious activities and sacrifices because their hearts are filled with sin and deceit. The speaker also highlights the need for the church to examine itself and be willing to go through the refining process that God desires in order to become what He intends it to be. The sermon concludes with a reminder that the people of Israel, whom God had nurtured and brought up, were the ones rebelling against Him, and that they needed to turn back to Him.