In this sermon, the preacher discusses the rebellion in the hearts of people against God. He emphasizes that God's answer to this rebellion is for people to return to Him. The preacher reads from the book of Hosea, highlighting verses that speak of God's desire to heal and revive His people. He also mentions the struggle of God for the soul of a nation and the difficulty of understanding what must be done to be saved.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of contentment and warns against the desire for wealth. He highlights that the love of money is the root of all evils and can lead people astray from the truth. The preacher encourages believers to focus on righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness, and to fight the good fight of faith. He urges listeners to put to death covetousness and to be content with what they have, trusting in God's promise to never leave or forsake them. The sermon concludes with a warning that covetousness can ultimately destroy the soul.

William Gouge emphasizes the importance of preventing and addressing covetousness by following specific rules: understanding true happiness and the deceitfulness of riches, setting our hearts on heavenly blessings, placing our confidence in God's providence, moderating our desire for riches, and praying against covetousness as it is a deeply rooted sin that requires divine intervention for healing.

Anne Bradstreet's sermon reflects on her deep trust in God amidst trials, acknowledging His presence in her life, the comfort she finds in Him, and the surpassing joy she experiences in His love. She expresses her dependence on God for strength, guidance, and the fulfillment of her deepest desires, including the return of her husband. Bradstreet's prayerful plea for a better heart to serve God faithfully highlights her commitment to honoring Him and giving Him the praise He deserves.

William Gouge preaches about the sin of covetousness, emphasizing the importance for every Christian to examine themselves to see how deeply it has taken root in their hearts. He highlights that covetousness is an inward desire that can be deceiving, often masked under seemingly harmless qualities like prudence or thriftiness. Gouge warns that if left unchecked, covetousness can consume and destroy like thorns choking the soil or like the accursed thing brought into the camp of the Israelites by Achan.

John Angell James preaches about the importance of resisting the worldly influences that lead to pride, materialism, and spiritual poverty. He highlights the obsession with wealth, comfort, reputation, and earthly possessions that distract many from pursuing a deeper piety. James emphasizes the need to subdue the desire for worldly elevation, cultivate simplicity, contentment, and moral courage, and prioritize heavenly treasures over earthly pursuits to experience true revival in piety.