Mike Bickle emphasizes the profound hope of heaven and the resurrection, urging believers to anchor their identity in being 'sons of the resurrection.' He shares a touching account of Martha Stevens, a faithful believer on her deathbed, who experiences the joy and peace of dying, revealing glimpses of the heavenly realm. Bickle highlights the importance of understanding our future resurrection and the physicality of heaven, encouraging believers to live in light of this reality. He reassures that our resurrected bodies will be like Christ's, filled with glory and purpose, and that our actions in this life have eternal significance. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper understanding of our eternal home and the joy that awaits us.

Tom Macartney preaches about Christians living in a spiritual desert, emphasizing the importance of being satisfied by the living water of life and demonstrating this satisfaction through evergreen lives and vibrant churches. He delves into the significance of dew as an emblem of resurrection, highlighting how Christians are called to be oases of life in a dying world, marked by the dew of resurrection and the witness of unity. The sermon explores various Bible references to dew, connecting it with God's life-giving blessing, the freshness of spiritual food in Christ, and the dew of His presence for soul restoration.

John Chrysostom preaches about the Pharisees' attempt to entangle Jesus in His words, highlighting their wicked intentions and hidden craftiness. Despite their flattery and deceitful questions, Jesus exposes their hypocrisy and reveals the secrets of their hearts with wisdom and severity. He silences their wickedness and teaches about rendering to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's, demonstrating His divine knowledge and authority. Jesus also addresses the Sadducees' question about the resurrection, revealing their ignorance of the Scriptures and the power of God, and affirming the reality of the resurrection and the eternal life with God.

St. Augustine preaches about the thirst of the soul and flesh for God in the desert of life, emphasizing the importance of longing for God's wisdom and righteousness. He highlights the promise of resurrection for both soul and flesh, urging believers to seek God's provision and protection in all aspects of life. St. Augustine encourages the congregation to lift up their hands in prayer and good works, to be mindful of God in rest and action, and to cleave to God with love. He warns against seeking earthly desires over God, as it leads to spiritual death and defeat by enemies, emphasizing the need to rejoice in the true King, Jesus Christ.

John Gill addresses the concept of physical death, distinguishing it from spiritual death and emphasizing that it is a separation of the soul and body. He explores the nature of death, its inevitability for all humans regardless of status or age, and the divine sovereignty behind it. Gill explains that while death is a consequence of sin, it is also a necessary transition for believers, leading them to eternal life with Christ. He reassures that death, though formidable, is ultimately a blessing for the righteous, as it frees them from sin and sorrow.

Edward Payson preaches about the potential for humans to be made equal to the angels in the future world, emphasizing the capacity for immortality, moral excellence, intellectual qualities, power, honor, glory, and felicity. He discusses the importance of the ministerial office in preparing individuals for this elevated state. Payson urges the pastor-elect to diligently care for the souls entrusted to him, highlighting the immense responsibility and rewards associated with guiding others towards an angelic destiny. He also addresses impenitent sinners, warning them of the consequences of neglecting salvation and the possibility of sinking to a dreadful equality with fallen angels. Payson passionately appeals to all listeners to consider their eternal fate and strive for a heavenly destiny.

Horatius Bonar emphasizes the hope of resurrection as central to the Christian faith, contrasting it with the finality of death. He explains that the first resurrection, as described in Revelation 20:6, is a promise of blessedness and holiness for those who have suffered for Christ, allowing them to reign with Him for a thousand years. Bonar highlights the significance of this resurrection, which brings eternal life and preservation from the second death, while also warning of the dire consequences for those who do not embrace this hope. He urges listeners to reflect on their spiritual state and the eternal choices before them, encouraging a life aligned with the promise of resurrection. The sermon concludes with a call to look to the cross for salvation, emphasizing that even the most lost can find hope in Christ.