In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of giving God and our souls a chance to breathe by prioritizing spiritual matters over worldly distractions. He highlights how indulging in external things like television, magazines, and sports can suffocate our souls and starve us spiritually. The preacher encourages discipline in sermon preparation and warns against the dangers of neglecting prayer and spending excessive time on entertainment. He also emphasizes the need for discipline in all aspects of life, including attending church, praying, and giving. The sermon concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to make a decision for salvation and not to remain on the verge of the kingdom of God.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and eliminating idols from our lives in order to receive God's blessings. He shares his personal struggle with idolatry and how he preached to thousands of people while indulging in lust and watching inappropriate movies. The speaker argues that the code word "balance" is often used to hide our idols. He then discusses the need for truth and knowledge of God in the land, highlighting the consequences of rejecting the truth and the controversy God has with his people.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of recognizing the voices of the prophets, as many hear the Scriptures without understanding their deeper meaning. He warns that the tragic outcome of ignoring these voices leads to spiritual blindness and a failure to recognize Christ, the central message of the prophets. The sermon highlights the importance of spiritual hearing and the consequences of failing to discern God's voice, particularly in the context of Jeremiah's prophetic ministry. Sparks draws parallels between Jeremiah's time of spiritual decline and the present day, urging believers to heed the warnings and messages of the prophets. Ultimately, the measure of our faith is determined by how much of Christ is reflected in our lives.