In this sermon, Basilia Schlink emphasizes the importance of recognizing our true home, which is the eternal dwelling place with God. She acknowledges that there may be times when we struggle to find things to be thankful for, such as when we are sick or facing difficulties caused by loved ones. However, she reminds us that the greatest gift we have received is the forgiveness of our sins through Jesus' crucifixion, which opens the gates of heaven for us. Schlink encourages us to lift up our hearts in praise, as the joy of heaven can already enter our hearts on earth and give us strength to overcome any difficulty.

Russell DeLong preaches on the theme 'Mastering Our Midnights,' highlighting how our attitude towards dark and challenging times can either make us stronger or weaker, better or bitter, victims or victors. Drawing from biblical references, he emphasizes the importance of mastering our midnights rather than letting them control us, using examples like the Passover in Egypt, Samson's actions, and Paul and Silas praising God in their darkest hour. DeLong contrasts night as a symbol of despair and evil with Jesus being the Light of the World, offering hope and dispelling darkness from our lives.

John MacDuff preaches about the glorious promises of God, highlighting the delight of pleading individual promises at the mercy-seat and the importance of trusting in God's faithfulness. He emphasizes the gracious conference of God offering pardoning grace, the provision of needful grace in times of trial, and the abundance of all-sufficient grace for every situation. MacDuff also discusses the comforting, restraining, restoring, sanctifying, reviving, persevering, dying, and after-grace of God, encouraging believers to surrender to God's love and trust in His compassion and strength.

John F. Walvoord preaches about the vision of the new heaven and the new earth in Revelation 21, emphasizing the eternal state where God dwells with His people in the holy city, the new Jerusalem. The description includes the absence of the sea, the new creation, and the beauty of the city with its foundations of precious stones and gates of pearl. The eternal city is illuminated by the glory of God and the Lamb, with continuous day and no need for the sun or moon. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life have access, ensuring a perfect environment of purity and eternal life.