In this sermon, the preacher discusses the preaching of John Wesley, a prominent figure in the Methodist movement. Wesley preached to a crowd of about three thousand people in the open air, emphasizing the importance of loving God and loving one's neighbor. He believed that scriptural holiness was defined by these two principles. Wesley lived a life of simplicity and generosity, giving away all his wealth and focusing on serving the poor. The sermon also mentions the bicentenary of the abolition of slavery, highlighting the importance of historical accuracy in reporting.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the introduction of the Gospel in the book of Romans. He emphasizes that the Gospel is not just an intellectual understanding, but something that deeply impacts the heart and spirit. The preacher highlights the importance of understanding universal sinfulness as the foundation for the glorious gospel of justification by faith. He also mentions that Paul takes time in this letter to demonstrate, argue, and illustrate the Gospel in a way that he doesn't in his other letters, covering topics such as sin, redemption, grace, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the destiny of Israel, and Christian living.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses three contrasts found in the book of Romans. The first contrast is between the actions and presence of the Spirit, with no mention of the Spirit in chapter seven and many mentions in chapter three. The second contrast is between slavery and freedom, with chapter seven depicting a state of constant spiritual defeat and bondage to sin. The preacher emphasizes that Paul uses the metaphor of being sold as a slave to sin, highlighting the control and direction that sin has over a person. The sermon also references Thomas Boston's fourfold state, which describes the natural state of being dead in trespasses and sins, the legal state of being justified through Christ's sacrifice, the evangelical state of being awakened and regenerated, and the state of victory realized through obedience to God.

In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the television series "Peyton Place" and its clever sales technique of leaving viewers hanging, comparing it to the anticipation of future episodes of his own preaching. He then focuses on the theme of universal redemption and Christian holiness, emphasizing that the invitation to salvation is for all people. The preacher also discusses the witness of the Spirit and the assurance of sins forgiven, drawing from the experiences of John and Charles Wesley. The sermon concludes with a call to seek the truth of God and be filled with the fullness of God as redeemed believers.