John Bramhall preaches about the eternal blessedness of being with Christ for departed saints, highlighting the joy and glory of His presence as described in the Scriptures. The sermon explores where the departed are, what it's like to be with Christ, how they feel 'at home' in His presence, and how they are joyfully serving Him in eternity, emphasizing the hope of reuniting with loved ones in the eternal presence of the Lord.

John Bramhall preaches on the condition of professing Christendom and the unbelieving world at the end of the age, highlighting the presence of false teachers spreading unsound doctrine and the increase of scoffing infidels as signs of the last days. He emphasizes the need for diligence among believers to combat spiritual inertia and the danger of following damnable heresies. Bramhall encourages believers by presenting the glory of the coming kingdom of Jesus Christ as an incentive for spiritual ambition, drawing from personal experiences and the Word of God.

John Bramhall preaches about the prophecy concerning the birth and death of Jesus Christ, referred to as 'The Nail' in Zechariah's prophecy. Christ is symbolized as 'The Nail' who bears the burdens of our sins, cares, and will receive eternal glory. As 'The Nail,' He bore the heavy burden of our sins on the cross, offering freedom to all who acknowledge their sins laid upon Him. Believers are encouraged to cast all their cares upon Him, trusting in His ability to carry their burdens and to hang the glory of their lives upon 'The Nail' who is worthy of all honor and praise.

John Bramhall preaches on the journey of believers towards the end of their earthly pilgrimage, likening it to coming out of the wilderness and leaning on their Beloved, Jesus Christ. The sermon emphasizes the deep realization of being with Christ, the complete dependence on God's strength, the magnification of His love, and the ultimate promotion to be escorted by the Beloved Himself out of the wilderness into eternity.