In this sermon, the speaker recounts his experience at a prayer meeting where he was given a short amount of time to speak. Despite the absence of a preacher, the prayer meeting was thriving with 167 attendees and nine people giving their testimonies. The speaker highlights a powerful moment when a young married woman burst into tears, expressing her joy in God. The speaker then draws parallels between the dormant volcano he saw and the spiritual lives of some Christians who settle for a mere "wisps of steam" instead of experiencing true revival. He emphasizes the need for Christians to seek a deeper relationship with God and experience the fullness of His glory. The speaker also references various biblical passages, including Habakkuk chapter 3 and the different Pentecosts in the New Testament, to support his message on the importance of revival and the work of God in saving souls.

Charles Finney emphasizes the danger of self-complacency and the wickedness of rejoicing in our own boastings, as highlighted in James 4:16. He explains that true prosperity, influence, and spiritual attainments are gifts from God, and any pride in these areas is a denial of His grace. Finney warns that self-complacency leads to spiritual pride, which can grieve the Holy Spirit and hinder our relationship with God. He urges believers to recognize that all good comes from God and to rejoice in Him rather than in their own accomplishments. Ultimately, he calls for humility and a focus on God's grace as the source of all goodness in our lives.

In this sermon, Marvin Vincent and other biblical scholars delve into the meaning of the Greek word 'bdelusso', which signifies a strong detestation for something abominable. The verb 'bdelusso' is used to depict turning away from a stench in disgust, especially in a moral or religious sense. The Jews, who had a history of idolatry, developed a strong abhorrence for idols, even Roman coins with images of emperors claiming to be gods. The sermon also explores the concept of idols, which are anything that takes precedence over the True God, including material possessions and desires.