J.C. Philpot preaches about the comforting promises of God to His people, assuring them of His presence and protection through trials and tribulations. He emphasizes the strong foundation of God's promises, rooted in His creation, redemption, calling, and possession of His chosen ones. Philpot explains how believers, when passing through waters of trouble, rivers of affliction, and fires of temptation, can trust in God's faithfulness to sustain and deliver them, preventing them from being overwhelmed or consumed. By aligning their experiences with the work of God in their hearts, believers can find assurance in God's promises to be with them and bring them safely through every trial.

J.C. Philpot preaches about the journey of hope in the soul, comparing it to a bud that blossoms into a flower under the genial ray of God's countenance. He emphasizes the importance of true hope centered in God, contrasting it with false hope rooted in self. Philpot delves into the spiritual growth of faith, hope, love, and other graces in the believer's soul, highlighting the need for a deep understanding of sin and the richness of God's mercy. He explains the necessity of spiritual trials as the divine Husbandman prunes the branches of nature and grace to deepen the soul's dependence on God and reveal the true condition of the heart.

David Wilkerson's sermon 'Deep Water' emphasizes the desperate plea for God's rescue in times of overwhelming trouble and sin. He reflects on the imagery of sinking in deep mire and the feeling of being flooded by life's challenges, urging believers to call out to God for deliverance and mercy. Wilkerson highlights the importance of acknowledging our weaknesses and the need for divine intervention, encouraging the faithful to trust in God's timely help and compassion.