In this sermon, the preacher focuses on three accounts from the 9th chapter of Luke. He refers to them as the peril of the uncounted cause, the peril of the unburied corpse, and the peril of the unversaken circle. The preacher specifically discusses the last two accounts. In the first account, a man asks Jesus to allow him to bury his father before following him, but Jesus tells him to let the dead bury the dead and to go and preach the kingdom of God. In the second account, another man says he will follow Jesus, but first wants to attend to his worldly desires such as eating, drinking, getting married, buying and selling, and planning and building. The preacher emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God above all else and warns against becoming consumed by worldly pursuits. He also references biblical passages that highlight the need for absolute allegiance to God and the dangers of idolatry.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of humbling ourselves and seeking God's face. He encourages the listeners to respond to the teachings they have heard and to ask God to reveal areas in their lives that need to be settled with Him. The speaker also highlights the need to trust God in difficult situations and to have faith that He can solve problems in supernatural ways. He references the verse in Matthew 13 where Jesus could not do many miracles because of the people's unbelief, prompting the listeners to examine their own faith. The speaker concludes by urging the audience to expect God to do miracles in their lives and to believe that He can confirm His word supernaturally in their homes and churches.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of offering our best to God, both in terms of our sacrifices and our devotion. It highlights the need to follow the New Testament model of church leadership, focusing on the roles of elders and the absence of pastors as an office. The speaker challenges the congregation to examine their motives in serving God, urging them to prioritize wholehearted devotion over seeking personal gain or comfort. The sermon also touches on the significance of humility, submission to authority, and the purity of offerings to God.

Zac Poonen emphasizes the critical distinction between religiosity and spirituality, warning that many Christians may engage in religious activities without true spiritual depth. He explains that while religiosity focuses on external actions and appearances, spirituality is rooted in the heart and a genuine relationship with God. Poonen illustrates this difference through biblical examples, highlighting that true spirituality requires radical repentance and a commitment to self-sacrifice, unlike the legalistic mindset of religious individuals. He urges believers to seek God's approval over human recognition and to prioritize love and obedience over mere compliance with rules. Ultimately, Poonen calls for a deeper understanding of faith that transcends mere religious observance.