This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reverent fear of God, highlighting how many have lost this sense of holiness and awe in the church. It discusses the fear of the Lord as a key aspect of departing from evil and purging iniquity, leading to true freedom. The message contrasts the unconditional love of God with the need for a deep respect and fear of displeasing Him, stressing the significance of acknowledging God's majesty and holiness in our lives.

James Smith preaches about the contrasting realities of the lost sinner and the Lord's people. The lost sinner is spiritually poor, lacking God's comfort, Savior, guidance, and peace, while the Lord's people, who fear Him, are truly rich in God's provisions, peace, hope, strength, and victory over temptations. They find contentment in God's will, joy in His presence, and assurance of support in death and a joyful resurrection, anticipating Heaven as their eternal portion.

Thomas Reade preaches about the power of fear in the human heart, emphasizing how people often fear earthly dangers more than the wrath of God and approaching death and judgment. He highlights the role of unbelief in our indifference to eternal matters and the need for a stronger faith to grasp the grace and wrath of God. Reade discusses the distinction between a slavish fear that leads to bondage and a godly fear that harmonizes with love and joy, citing biblical promises and exhortations to walk in reverential fear of God.

J.C. Philpot preaches about the secret of the Lord being with those who fear Him, emphasizing the spiritual and supernatural nature of true religion. He distinguishes between servile fear and filial fear, highlighting the blessings and effects of the fear of the Lord in the believer's life. Philpot delves into the various aspects of the secret of the Lord, including the existence of God, providential dealings, a sense of His presence, and communion with Him. He concludes by discussing the promise of God showing His covenant to those who fear Him, underscoring the stability, grace, and eternal nature of this covenant for the believer.

Horatius Bonar emphasizes the pervasive nature of evil in the world, both within and without, and highlights that true deliverance from sin comes through the fear of the Lord. He explains that while many attempt to combat sin through time, effort, human wisdom, law, or terror, these methods are ineffective. Instead, the fear of God, rooted in the understanding of His forgiveness, is the true corrective that leads to obedience, fellowship, love, and zeal. Bonar asserts that this fear transforms our relationship with sin, enabling us to depart from it and align our lives with God's will. Ultimately, he warns that the absence of this fear is the root cause of wickedness in the hearts of men.

Andrew Murray emphasizes the dual nature of fear in the Scriptures, distinguishing between sinful fear, which stems from unbelief, and the reverent fear of the Lord, which is rooted in trust and leads to blessings. He explains that the fear of the Lord is essential for spiritual life, providing wisdom, protection, and joy, and is characterized by humility, vigilance, and zeal. Murray encourages believers to cultivate a childlike fear of God that honors Him and fosters a deep relationship, assuring that those who fear the Lord will not fear anything else. He highlights the importance of instilling this reverent fear in children, as it prepares them for a joyful walk with the Lord. Ultimately, he calls for a united heart that reveres God's name, promising that such fear will lead to love and joy in God.