John Nelson Darby emphasizes that the Church is a habitation of God through the Spirit, highlighting the dual nature of the Church's existence: its future glory and its present reality. He explains that while the Church awaits its inheritance in glory, it currently enjoys a unique communion with God, who dwells among His people. This presence is made possible through the redemptive work of Christ, which allows believers to be filled with the Spirit and experience God's grace. Darby stresses the importance of recognizing the Church as God's dwelling place, which carries both privilege and responsibility for holiness. Ultimately, he calls for believers to understand and embrace the profound truth of God's presence in their lives.

Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes that the building of the house of God is not about physical structures but about the spiritual dwelling of God within His people. He urges the congregation to pray for the eyes of their hearts to be opened to understand God's eternal purpose and the significance of the church as the body of Christ. Beach highlights that God's desire has always been to find a permanent home on earth where He can dwell, which is fulfilled in Jesus and continues through the church. He calls for believers to recognize their role as living stones in this spiritual house, emphasizing the need for divine revelation to grasp the hope of God's calling. Ultimately, the sermon challenges the church to move beyond mere rituals and to embrace their identity and purpose in Christ.

Bakht Singh emphasizes the profound mystery of God's dwelling place, illustrating how believers, redeemed by Christ, are being gathered to form a habitation for God through the Spirit. He explains that the Church is not a physical building but a living entity made up of redeemed individuals, highlighting the importance of understanding the true meaning of the Church and its significance to God. Singh draws parallels between the Tabernacle's design and the spiritual life of believers, stressing that true worship and service must be rooted in divine revelation and obedience to God's plan. He encourages believers to recognize their role in God's eternal purpose and to bring forth spiritual offerings that reflect their relationship with Him.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the ultimate criterion for God's presence among His people, illustrating that God's desire has always been to dwell with man. He reflects on the historical patterns of God's habitation, from the Garden of Eden to the Tabernacle and Temple, and ultimately to the Church, where the Holy Spirit resides. Sparks highlights that the measure of Christ in believers and the centrality of the Cross are essential for God's abiding presence, urging that the Church must be a place where God is truly encountered. He warns against the hindrances created by man and Satan that prevent God's full commitment to His people. The sermon concludes with a call for believers to ensure that their lives and communities reflect the conditions necessary for God's glory to flow freely.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that God's ultimate desire is to dwell among His people, as seen from the beginning of creation when He declared it 'very good'. He traces the history of God's presence from the Garden of Eden to the Tabernacle and Temple, highlighting the failures of Israel to fulfill their purpose as God's habitation. The sermon reveals that the Incarnation of Christ and the coming of the Holy Spirit mark significant expressions of God's intention to dwell with humanity. Sparks stresses that the true criterion for any church or gathering is the presence of God, which is contingent upon the exaltation of Christ, the centrality of the Cross, and the measure of Christ in believers. Ultimately, he calls for a preparation of hearts and communities to ensure that God can fully manifest His presence among them.