The sermon emphasizes the importance of pressing on in faith, especially as we approach the end of the year, likening it to the fourth quarter of a sports game. The speaker draws from Philippians 3:7-14, where Paul talks about counting all things as loss for the sake of knowing Christ. The message encourages believers to press through the pressures of life, to live righteously, and to make Jesus the center of their lives. It acknowledges the challenges and pressures that come with striving to live a Christ-centered life but assures that with perseverance and faith, believers can attain the spiritual goals set before them.