In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a woman who felt restless and missed her husband when he was gone. She couldn't sleep and in her desperation, she knelt by the bed and surrendered herself to God. The speaker emphasizes the power of seeing the hands of Jesus, which can break a person and lead them to surrender their all to Him. The sermon also highlights the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and how God could not look upon Him because of the sin He bore. The speaker encourages listeners to fully commit their lives to God and seek Him with all their hearts.

Ed Wrather emphasizes the importance of resisting temptation by drawing parallels to the story of Cain and Abel, highlighting how giving in to temptation can lead to destructive consequences and hinder God's perfect plan for our lives. He warns against the allure of sin, stressing the need to rule over it and not let it control us, as it ultimately brings forth death and separates us from God's will. Wrather uses real-life examples of succumbing to temptation, like sticking one's tongue to a frozen pole, to illustrate the seriousness of yielding to sinful desires and the lasting impact it can have on individuals and their relationships.