In this sermon, the speaker expresses his deep concern about the commercialization and profit-driven motives within the ministry. He criticizes the hiring of a promotion man and a public relations firm to raise more money and gain more exposure. The speaker emphasizes that when the focus shifts from the message of God to making money, it becomes a form of religious thievery. He highlights the importance of prioritizing the message over merchandise and profit, and warns against losing the genuine faith and humility in pursuit of a professional image.

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the question of how to reconcile the idea that God does everything for Himself with the belief that God is a loving God who loves people. He uses the analogy of giving someone a piece of gum to illustrate that God's actions can bring joy and gratitude from people. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the sovereignty and glory of God as the foundation for everything in life. He also challenges the audience to consider their own commitment to God and their understanding of missions, highlighting the need for a genuine heart for God and a desire to see the nations come to know Him.

J.H. Newman preaches on the dangers of being rich and living a luxurious life without caring for the poor, emphasizing the need for repentance, mortification, and self-denial to lead a Christian life. He highlights the importance of fasting, temperance, and dedicating oneself to God through prayer, alms, and selfless service. Newman urges clergy members to sanctify themselves first, to be zealous in their ministry, patient with their flock, and to avoid complacency or neglect in their duties. He stresses the significance of setting a holy example in speech, conduct, and the management of church resources, always keeping in mind their accountability to God.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the special vocation of God's people, illustrating the distinctions within the community of faith through the example of Israel's structure around the tabernacle. He explains that while all believers share in the benefits of Christ's sacrifice, there exists a deeper, more subjective experience of faith that characterizes a smaller group, akin to the Levites in Israel. This inward experience is marked by a personal relationship with God, facilitated by the Cross, the Blood, and the Spirit, which leads to spiritual maturity and effective ministry. Sparks warns against the dangers of merely objective faith, urging believers to seek a transformative relationship with Christ that goes beyond surface-level understanding. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper commitment to spiritual growth and the active work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.

Walter Beuttler preaches on the book of Malachi, highlighting the people's hardened hearts and insolent denials of guilt, the use of interrogation and reply in the book, and the key phrase 'Ye say'. Malachi, the last messenger to the restored remnant after the Babylonian captivity, is known as the prophet of repentance, emphasizing the importance of remembrance, repentance, and return to cure a backslidden state.