In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the idea that every time God delivers, he reenacts his salvation. The sermon begins with the speaker mentioning a burden shared by another believer about the need for deliverance among believers. The speaker then discusses how God brings believers to a place of understanding that all they have is because of God's goodness and mercy. The sermon also highlights the importance of going through the process of death and resurrection in order to have a new perspective and be alive in Christ. The speaker concludes by mentioning the next stage in becoming a sign and asks for God's work of grace in the hearts of the listeners.

Chuck Smith emphasizes that Jesus is greater than Jonah, highlighting the historical accuracy of biblical events such as Jonah's story and Christ's resurrection. He contrasts Jonah's singular, judgment-focused message with Jesus' compassionate ministry, which offers hope and forgiveness. Smith points out that the people of Nineveh repented at Jonah's warning, while this generation has the greater privilege of hearing the message of love from Jesus. He warns that the men of Nineveh will rise in judgment against those who reject this message of grace. Ultimately, the sermon calls for repentance and belief in the love of God.

John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of holiness over mere fasting during Lent, highlighting the need for genuine repentance and transformation to partake in the Communion with a clear conscience. He stresses the detrimental effects of harboring resentment and the necessity of reconciliation with others before approaching the sacred Table. Chrysostom warns against the dangers of entertaining anger and the severe consequences of failing to forgive, urging believers to prioritize reconciliation and forgiveness as a reflection of God's mercy and grace.

Harry Ironside emphasizes the necessity of city-wide repentance, illustrating that while repentance is an individual act, cities are also accountable to God. He references biblical examples, such as Nineveh's repentance and Jesus' lament over Jerusalem, to highlight the importance of preachers addressing civic sins and calling communities to turn back to God. Ironside argues that true change in society comes from the faithful preaching of the Gospel, which leads to individual transformation and, consequently, communal revival. He calls for ministers to boldly confront societal evils and to return to the foundational truths of Scripture and prayer, urging a collective return to God for the sake of cities lost in sin.