In this sermon, the preacher discusses the need for deliverance from the spirit of a wild donkey, which represents lust and sinful desires. He emphasizes the importance of repentance and obedience to God's voice. The preacher warns that if one gives in to their sin and hardens their heart, they will face eternal destruction and be separated from the presence of the Lord. He also acknowledges that many Christians struggle with overpowering lusts and habits, but encourages them to seek victory through faith and reliance on God.

J.C. Philpot preaches about the ascension of the blessed Lord, emphasizing the undeniable fact of His ascension witnessed by His disciples, the glorious manner in which He entered heaven, and the two-fold purpose of His triumphant ascension - to rule over His enemies with a rod of iron and to rule in the hearts of His people with the sceptre of His grace as a High Priest over the house of God. Philpot highlights the identity of Jesus' glorified humanity with the same body in which He suffered on earth, the heavenly mysteries revealed through His incarnation, and the eternal distinction of His glorified humanity from the risen bodies of the saints.

Edward Payson preaches about God's tender expostulation with His people, questioning if He has been a wilderness to them, a land of darkness. He highlights how even though God speaks with authority and rebuke, His gentle approach of love and kindness can melt the hardest hearts. Payson emphasizes that treating God as a wilderness happens when one finds no pleasure in His service, neglects communion with Him, and seeks happiness in worldly pleasures. He challenges believers to reflect on the blessings they have received from God and to repent if they have treated Him unjustly.