This sermon emphasizes the importance of truly loving Jesus and not just going through the motions of Christianity. It highlights the need to have a genuine relationship with God, to trust Him, to love other Christians, and to eagerly await His return. The message challenges listeners to examine their hearts, prioritize Jesus above all else, and be prepared for His coming.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that God's perspective is eternal while ours is temporal. He compares our limited understanding to people yelling at a football game, thinking they are experts despite never having played the game professionally. The speaker highlights that God's actions are purposeful and part of His divine plan of redemption, without violating mankind's free will. The crucifixion is presented as the central event in history, showcasing God's infinite compassion. The speaker also addresses the question of what we can offer God in return for His blessings and emphasizes that God desires more than just our money. The sermon concludes by highlighting that God's ways are beyond our comprehension and that many people try to explain Him away due to their inability to understand Him.

John Nelson Darby emphasizes the profound insensibility of souls towards their spiritual state and the indifference they show to God's love. He illustrates how, like Adam, people often choose worldly pleasures over a relationship with God, leading to spiritual ruin. Despite this, Darby highlights the unsought love of God, which is revealed through Christ's sacrifice, offering reconciliation and peace to sinners. He urges listeners to recognize the gravity of their sin and the incredible grace of God, who desires a relationship with them. Ultimately, he calls for a response of faith and joy in God's love, encouraging believers to rest in His grace and share in the hope of glory.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the message of the prophets was not apprehended by the people because they were unwilling to accept the concept of a suffering Messiah, which is central to the Gospel. He explains that the offense of the Cross leads to a personal and national rejection of the true nature of Christ, resulting in a lack of spiritual understanding. Sparks highlights that true knowledge of the Lord comes through the application of the Cross in our lives, which requires self-emptying and a willingness to let go of worldly desires. He urges believers to seek a deeper relationship with God, which is foundational for effective service in His Kingdom. Ultimately, the Cross is presented as essential for spiritual growth and understanding, leading to a more profound knowledge of the Lord.

Peter Hammond preaches on the challenges and sacrifices required to follow Jesus, emphasizing the need for self-denial, perseverance, and total surrender to God. He highlights the examples of those who forsook Christ, deserted Paul, and the warnings against disloyalty and betrayal in the Bible. The sermon stresses the importance of deep roots in God's Word, character building through affliction, and the dedication required for Christian service despite hardships and opposition.

George Kulp preaches about the importance of accepting God's program for our lives, emphasizing the need to abandon ourselves to God's will and follow His plan with obedience, separation, and abandonment. He contrasts the stories of two men who encountered Jesus and received the program for their lives, one who willingly accepted it and one who went away sorrowful, missing out on God's divine plan. Kulp urges the congregation to seek God's will, obey His leading, and find rest and victory by aligning their lives with His program, even in the face of challenges and sacrifices.