In this sermon, the speaker uses an illustration of a plane losing engine power to explain the Christian life. He emphasizes the importance of relying on the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome challenges and obstacles. The speaker also discusses the promise of Jesus that those who come to Him and believe in Him will have rivers of living water flowing from their hearts, referring to the gift of the Holy Spirit. The sermon concludes with a discussion of the first part of chapter 7 in the Bible, addressing the authenticity of certain verses and the significance of being set free from the law of sin and death through faith in Jesus.

John Gill emphasizes the significance of public hearing of the Word as a vital ordinance in the Christian faith, tracing its roots from the synagogue worship to the early church. He highlights the necessity of attentive and reverent listening, distinguishing between different types of hearers and their responses to the Word. Gill encourages believers to approach the hearing of the Word with prayer, eagerness, and a heart prepared to receive the truth, as it is through hearing that faith is cultivated. He also discusses the benefits of hearing the Word, including conviction, conversion, and spiritual nourishment, urging the congregation to be doers of the Word and not merely hearers.