William Ray emphasizes the significance of offering spiritual sacrifices, particularly the sacrifice of praise and joy, as essential to fulfilling God's will. He illustrates this through biblical examples, such as Jonah's struggle with God's commands and the dedication of Solomon's temple, highlighting that true worship involves gratitude in all circumstances. Ray shares personal experiences of overcoming hostility towards God and the transformative power of thanksgiving, ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with Him. He encourages believers to rejoice always and to offer their lives as living sacrifices, trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness.

D.L. Moody shares a poignant story of two boys departing for America, highlighting the emotional farewells from their friends and family, particularly a widow who embraces one boy as a mother figure. He emphasizes the hope and promise in the boy's words to send for his mother once he is settled, drawing a parallel to the joy and anticipation of receiving good news. Moody illustrates that the message of salvation through Jesus Christ is the ultimate good news, surpassing any earthly correspondence. He encourages the congregation to recognize the glad tidings they possess in their faith, which brings joy and hope to all believers.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the healing power of joy in his sermon 'A Merry Heart Doeth Good Like a Medicine.' He cites King Solomon's wisdom, asserting that a merry heart acts as a restorative medicine for both body and spirit. Simpson encourages listeners to rejoice in the Lord regardless of their circumstances, as joy can counteract worry and fear, which are detrimental to health. He reminds us that God commands us to be glad, promising that He will empower us to follow this command. Ultimately, the joy of the Lord serves as our strength and healing balm.