D.L. Moody emphasizes that when individuals are filled with the Holy Spirit, they focus on preaching Christ rather than themselves. He illustrates this through various biblical figures, such as Zacharias, who proclaimed God's redemption, and Peter, who preached powerfully at Pentecost. Moody asserts that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to magnify the Word of God, leading to the spread of the Gospel in every corner of society. He encourages the congregation to seek the Spirit's filling to effectively share the message of salvation. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a commitment to preaching Christ as revealed in Scripture.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a worthy life based on the teachings of the Bible. He highlights the need to speak in a wholesome and uplifting manner, as it is a reflection of our response to God's grace. The preacher also emphasizes the importance of connecting moral imperatives with redemptive indicatives, meaning that our actions should be rooted in the gospel message. He encourages parents to teach their children to obey in the Lord, ensuring that they understand the gospel context behind their obedience. Additionally, the preacher emphasizes the need to understand the big story of the Bible, which is God's purpose to save his people through Jesus Christ, and to approach the study of the Bible with both a contextual and theological lens.

Robert Murray M'Cheyne reflects on his five years of ministry, emphasizing that faithful ministers preach Christ Jesus the Lord rather than themselves. He stresses the importance of preaching from personal experience, as true knowledge of Christ enables ministers to effectively share the gospel. M'Cheyne acknowledges the challenges and reproaches faced by ministers but encourages perseverance in preaching for the glory of Christ. He warns that despite faithful preaching, some will still be lost due to the blindness of their hearts, urging the congregation to seek the light of the gospel. Ultimately, he calls for prayer for holy ministers who preach the truth without deceit.

D.L. Moody emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in witnessing to Christ, asserting that the greater works Jesus spoke of refer to influencing and converting the hearts of sinful men rather than performing physical miracles. He reflects on the miracle of Pentecost, where Peter, empowered by the Spirit, preached to a hostile crowd, resulting in the conversion of thousands. Moody critiques modern preaching that obscures the message of the Cross and calls for a return to presenting Christ plainly and powerfully. He believes that when Christ is exalted in preaching, the Holy Spirit will confirm the message with signs and wonders. Ultimately, Moody urges believers to testify of Christ, as the world desperately needs the light He brings.