In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being alert and sober in our spiritual lives. He uses the analogy of soldiers in combat to illustrate the need for split-second timing and attentiveness. The preacher highlights three commands from the Bible that shape holy living: gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope for the grace of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the need to renew our minds and develop the right attitude in order to live a holy life in an unholy world.

In this sermon, the preacher shares the joy of preaching the Gospel to a family who came to church. He emphasizes the importance of positive changes in a believer's life, as it can spark interest in others. The preacher also shares a personal story about his son and how God worked in their family, despite their imperfections. He encourages the congregation to let God direct their desires, repent, and seek God's ways in order to meet the challenges of this generation. The sermon references the need for humility and repentance, as well as the consequences of turning away from God.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for believers to stand alone and demonstrate their faith in God. He highlights the importance of personal transformation through a relationship with Jesus and invites others to know Him personally. The preacher also emphasizes the need to repair the altar in families and churches, symbolizing a return to true worship. He uses the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel to illustrate the conflict between evil and compromise, and the necessity of rebuilding the altar and seeking God's fire to fall.