In this sermon, the preacher describes two contrasting scenes. The first scene depicts a martyr being bound to a stake and burned alive. Despite the intense pain and suffering, the martyr remains steadfast in his faith, proclaiming his belief in the resurrection and the glory that awaits him in heaven. The preacher emphasizes the power of the gospel and the strength it gives to believers in times of persecution. In the second scene, a young girl lies on her deathbed, her body ravaged by illness. However, she radiates a peaceful smile, indicating her assurance of eternal life and the presence of an angel. The preacher calls upon the audience to reflect on their motives for attending the sermon and urges them to seek the wisdom and power found in the gospel.

In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of the prodigal son from the Bible. The younger son asks his father for his inheritance and goes to a far country where he squanders all his money in reckless living. A famine strikes the land, and the son is left in poverty, working with pigs. He realizes his mistake and decides to return to his father, confessing his sins and asking to be treated as a hired servant. However, when the father sees his son from a distance, he runs to him, embraces him, and celebrates his return. The preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance and the joy in heaven when a sinner repents.

Octavius Winslow emphasizes the profound love of Jesus as He chooses to be the guest of Zacchaeus, a notorious sinner, illustrating that Christ's mission is to seek and save the lost. Despite societal disapproval, Jesus breaks barriers to reach those in need of grace, inviting them to His banquet of forgiveness and love. Winslow encourages believers to approach Jesus just as they are, without pretense, and to invite Him into their lives, recognizing the richness of His grace and the joy of communion with Him. The sermon highlights the importance of welcoming Jesus into our homes and hearts, as He brings refreshment and abundance beyond measure. Ultimately, it is a call to acknowledge Jesus in every aspect of life, ensuring He is honored and celebrated as the ultimate guest.

George H. Alquist Jr. preaches on the story of Zacchaeus, emphasizing how Jesus always does the finding, as seen in His encounters with Zacchaeus, the woman at the well, Philip, Saul, Matthew, and David. He highlights that Jesus seeks every sinner, coming to seek and save the lost, and that we are all found by Jesus, not the other way around. Alquist stresses that Jesus is the Finder and the Keeper, ensuring that once He finds us, He keeps us by His power and blood. He warns that those without Christ are losers, missing out on eternal life and Heaven, and that eternal Hell will be filled with weeping losers.