The preacher emphasizes the importance of equipping the saints, using the Greek word 'katartismos' which means to make something or someone completely adequate or sufficient for a purpose. This involves mending, repairing, and making whole, similar to setting bones or mending nets. Paul calls for unity and completeness in the church, urging believers to be made complete in the same mind and judgment. The responsibility of church leaders is to equip the saints by using God's Word, ensuring they are fully prepared for every good work.

Tom Garner preaches about the importance of understanding all aspects of God, including His Wrath and Judgment, to have a complete picture of who He is. Through the book of Nahum, the sermon delves into God's attributes of being a Great Judge, slow to anger yet just in His punishments. The sermon emphasizes the consequences of turning away from God's mercy and grace, leading to His wrath falling upon those who do not repent. It highlights the prophetic warnings in Nahum regarding the judgment on Nineveh and Sennacherib, showcasing the thoroughness and irresistibility of God's Wrath, while also pointing to the hope found in seeking refuge in God to avoid His judgment.

Tom Garner emphasizes the often overlooked importance of prayer in the full armor of God, as directed by Paul in Ephesians 6:18. Just like a soldier needs clear communication lines for battle, believers must establish constant communication with God through prayer to receive instructions, strategies, and awareness of weaknesses. Prayer is as essential as each piece of the armor - Leggings of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness, Sandals of the Gospel of Peace, Shield of Faith, Helmet of Salvation, and Sword of the Spirit - before engaging in spiritual battles.

Tom Garner preaches on the key verse in Philippians, highlighting Paul's circumstances of imprisonment and suffering, yet expressing confidence, joy, and amazement in God's grace. Paul emphasizes that the good work in believers is initiated by God, not by man's efforts, and that God will continue to perfect this work until the day of Christ Jesus. The sermon delves into the nature of the work, focusing on the rebirth and regeneration done by God within believers, leading to a new creation and a desire for holiness. The purpose of the work is to prepare believers for the day of Christ Jesus, where they will be set free from the internal battle of sin. The certainty of this work lies in the character of God, guaranteeing its completion, with signs such as a desire for truth, worship, sharing faith, and holiness indicating the work of God within individuals.

Tom Garner preaches on the importance of revival, emphasizing the need for the church to awaken from spiritual deadness and return to a vibrant, God-centered life. Drawing from Isaiah 64, he highlights the prayer for revival and the call for God's people to rejoice in Him once again. Garner parallels the historical fall of Israel with the current state of the church, urging believers to recognize their gradual decline and repent to experience true revival. He stresses the significance of humbling ourselves, praying fervently, seeking God's face through His Word, prayer, and fasting, and turning from sinful ways to receive God's forgiveness, healing, and restoration.