In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the 40 days that Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. He explains that during this time, Jesus trained His disciples to shift their focus from external things to internal revelation, from the flesh to the Holy Spirit, and from the law to life. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a turbulent airplane ride to illustrate the need for Christians to rise above fear and rely on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by urging the audience to prioritize their personal encounter with the Lord and the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of hearing something for the first time and how it can impact us deeply. He shares his experience of preaching the gospel in Korea and witnessing the profound impact it had on people who heard it for the first time. The sermon focuses on Jesus' teachings to his disciples in John 13 through 17, known as the final discourse. The speaker highlights Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit as a helper and emphasizes the importance of keeping Jesus' commandments and having a personal relationship with Him.

Richard E. Bieber preaches on the profound ways of God, emphasizing how His thoughts and ways are higher than ours, as illustrated in Isaiah 55:8-11. He contrasts human expectations of a grand reception for God with the humble birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, highlighting the need for us to become child-like and receptive to experience God's presence. Through passages like John 14:22-23 and Isaiah 9:6, he explains how God dwells in us as the Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace when we humble ourselves and keep His Word, leading to transformation and divine guidance in our lives.