In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the progression of the Christian life using three illustrations: the soldier, the athlete, and the farmer. He emphasizes the need for believers to endure hardships and not be entangled in the affairs of this world. The preacher also highlights the importance of every believer being a witnessing Christian and passing on the sacred deposit of faith to others. He concludes by emphasizing the self-denial, sacrifice, and obedience required in the Christian life, comparing it to the self-discipline and rule-following of an athlete striving for victory.

Horatius Bonar preaches on Revelation 20:14, emphasizing God's ultimate victory over death and the grave, which are personified as twin enemies of humanity. He explains that death and the grave, having caused immense suffering and sorrow, will be cast into the lake of fire, symbolizing God's abhorrence of these forces and His determination to abolish them forever. Bonar highlights that God shares our disdain for death, viewing it as a criminal that disrupts His creation and inflicts pain upon His people. The sermon reassures believers of the hope of resurrection and eternal life, affirming that through Christ's victory, death will be rendered powerless. Ultimately, Bonar calls for a celebration of life and the promise of resurrection, as God will redeem His people from the clutches of death.

John Chrysostom delves into the importance of understanding the depth of the Divine Scriptures through careful study and prayer. He contrasts the confessions of Peter and Nathanael, highlighting the significance of confessing Jesus as both the Son of God and the King of the world. Chrysostom explains how Jesus gradually reveals His divinity to Nathanael through the mention of Angels ministering to Him, leading Nathanael to acknowledge Him as Lord of the Angels. He also reflects on the interaction between Jesus and His mother at the wedding in Cana, emphasizing the wisdom behind Jesus' response to her request for a miracle, ensuring His miracles are received without suspicion.