In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of learning and fearing God. He uses the example of God judging Ananias and Sapphira in Acts, which brought fear upon those who heard about it. The preacher then focuses on a passage in Deuteronomy where God instructs Moses to gather the people every seven years to hear and learn His word, so that even the young and strangers can fear Him. The sermon concludes with the message that we can learn the fear of God by seeking knowledge and humbling ourselves before Him.

Chuck Smith explores Zephaniah 3:14, emphasizing the joy and celebration that will accompany the coming Kingdom Age when God dwells among His people. He highlights the response of the people, which includes singing and rejoicing, as they experience the removal of judgment and the casting out of enemies. Smith describes God as mighty and loving, rejoicing over His people with joy and singing, illustrating the depth of His love and the peace that comes from resting in it. He encourages believers to recognize the perfect love of Jesus, which casts out fear and brings joy, and to anticipate the joy of being loved by God in a personal way. The sermon culminates in the beautiful image of Jesus singing love songs to His people, a reflection of the intimate relationship believers can have with Him.

James Smith preaches on the concept of pleasing God, emphasizing that while sinners cannot please God, believers in Christ who have received His grace and salvation can indeed bring delight to God by living a sanctified life and seeking to honor Him in all they do. The sermon highlights that God takes pleasure in the prayers, praises, and consistent walking of His people, as well as in their obedience to His commands and participation in sacraments like baptism and the Lord's Supper. Pleasing God should be the ultimate aim of every Christian, as it leads to personal satisfaction and harmony within the body of Christ.

David Wilkerson emphasizes the profound love and delight that God has for His people, as illustrated in the Song of Solomon and the Psalms. He explains that God sees His bride as precious and beautiful, and this understanding is crucial for overcoming spiritual battles and finding rest in Him. Wilkerson highlights Isaiah's message of redemption, reminding us that despite our failures, God claims us as His own and walks with us through life's trials. The assurance of belonging to God is not just a comforting thought but a foundational truth that empowers us in difficult times.

Jonathan Edwards preaches about the contrast between gracious affections that soften the heart and false affections that harden it. Gracious affections lead to a Christian tenderness of spirit, promoting a deep sense of sin, a dread of displeasing God, and a humble reverence in worship. True grace increases convictions of conscience, making the heart tender towards sin, while false conversions diminish conscientiousness. Gracious affections, including godly sorrow, joy, and hope, all contribute to this Christian tenderness of heart, fostering a balance of holy assurance and reverential fear.

John Follette emphasizes the importance of offering our humanity to please God, despite our failures and limited spiritual understanding. He discusses the concept of Degrees of Fellowship, highlighting the need to surrender our capacity and receptivity to God, allowing Him to build and strengthen our fellowship according to His expectations. Reflecting on the fall of man, he explores how God's heart is filled with compassion and redemption, seeking to salvage and bring us into a new, glorious state. God's desire for fellowship with us surpasses all else, as He longs for our unique response and growth to bring Him pleasure and glory.

Shane Idleman delivers a powerful message urging the church to wake up from spiritual slumber and embrace the fear of the Lord, emphasizing the importance of repentance, seeking restoration, and promoting God's truth. He highlights the detrimental effects of the church's lukewarmness and lack of reverence for God, calling for a return to serving the Lord with fear and trembling as seen throughout the Bible, from Psalms to Revelation.

William Cowper preaches about the transformative power of hope in the face of despair and the importance of genuine faith in God's mercy and grace. He contrasts the emptiness of worldly pleasures and false hopes with the lasting joy and freedom found in a sincere relationship with God. Cowper emphasizes the need to acknowledge our sins, seek redemption through Christ, and live a life guided by God's truth and love, even in the midst of trials and tribulations.

Herbert Henry Farmer emphasizes the danger of viewing God as a servant rather than as One to be served, highlighting the profound concept of God's infinite desire for our companionship. Through Jesus' question to Peter about watching with Him, Farmer reveals the depth of God's longing for human connection, showing that while we need Jesus, He also desperately needs us, a truth often overlooked in our allegiance to Him.