“Look Up! Jesus Is Coming” by Pastor Greg Laurie

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All [music] hell Lord of heaven and All [music] hell Lord of heaven and earth. [music] earth. [music] earth. [music] All hell All hell All hell Jesus. [music] All hail the savior [music] All hail the savior of the world. Oh, [music] [music] want to see you. There was a moment [music] when the sky There was a moment [music] when the sky lit up. lit up. lit up. A flash of light [music] A flash of light [music] A flash of light [music] breaking through. [music] When all was lost, he crossed [music] When all was lost, he crossed eternity. eternity. eternity. Oh, [music] Oh, [music] Oh, [music] the king of life was on the move. Yes. the king of life was on the move. Yes. the king of life was on the move. Yes. For in [music] a dark For in [music] a dark For in [music] a dark room, room, room, where our Lord was. where our Lord was. where our Lord was. [music] [music] [music] A mira A mira A mira [music] of heaven and earth.

of heaven and earth. All [music] All [music] All [music] Jesus. All hell [music] All hell [music] Lord of heaven. Lord of heaven. Lord of heaven. [music] All [music] All [music] All Jesus. All hell All hell [music] [music] [music] of the world. So [music] So [music] every day every day every day before the king before the king before the king every [music] every [music] every [music] song lift up your lift up your Let [music] us join.

>> All hail [music] >> All hail [music] King Jesus. [music] [music] All hail the Lord of heaven and earth. All hail the Lord of heaven and earth. All hail the Lord of heaven and earth. [music] [music] [music] All [singing] hailing All [singing] hailing All [singing] hailing Jesus. [music] All have the savior All have the savior of the world. [music] >> You chose to grace the world [music] >> You chose to grace the world [music] that you [singing] so love. The hands [music and singing] that turn The hands [music and singing] that turn the universe surrender to the cross the universe surrender to the cross the universe surrender to the cross despite the sin that separated despite the sin that separated despite the sin that separated [music] us.

You took the fall once and for all. You took the fall once and for all. Salvation's [music and singing] Salvation's [music and singing] Salvation's [music and singing] in your blood. What [music] a worthy name. What [music] a worthy name. Jesus, son of God. Jesus, son of God. Jesus, son of God. I lifted [music] up. I lifted [music] up. I lifted [music] up. You deserve the praise. [music] You deserve the praise. [music] You deserve the praise. [music] What a worthy name. What a worthy name. What a worthy name. Jesus, [music] Jesus, [music] Jesus, [music] son of God, son of God, son of God, highly lifted [music] up. highly lifted [music] up. highly lifted [music] up. You deserve the praise. [music] You alone where the victor was crowned. You alone where the victor was crowned. [music] Oh, we love you Jesus. [music] Oh, we love you Jesus. [music] Oh, we love you Jesus. When hope had grown [music] too cold to When hope had grown [music] too cold to When hope had grown [music] too cold to resurrect, you beat the [music] grave as you raise you beat the [music] grave as you raise the firstborn from the dead. the firstborn from the dead. the firstborn from the dead. In [music] everything you have ever end, the first, the last, [music] the great.

the first, the last, [music] the great. I am beginning and the end. [music] I am beginning and the end. [music] I am beginning and the end. [music] What a worthy name. [music] What a worthy name. [music] What a worthy name. [music] Jesus, son of God, Jesus, son of God, Jesus, son of God, high lifted up. [music] For you deserve high lifted up. [music] For you deserve high lifted up. [music] For you deserve praise. What a worthy name. [music] praise. What a worthy name. [music] praise. What a worthy name. [music] Jesus, son of God. Jesus, son of God. Jesus, son of God. I lift it [music] up. Oh, you deserve I lift it [music] up. Oh, you deserve I lift it [music] up. Oh, you deserve the praise. >> [music] >> [music] >> You alone deserve the glory. [music] [music] On your head the victor's crown. Hell On your head the victor's crown. Hell On your head the victor's crown. Hell [music] retreats in heaven shouts. At [music] retreats in heaven shouts. At [music] retreats in heaven shouts. At the name the name the name the [music] name of Jesus, the [music] name of Jesus, the [music] name of Jesus, risen king of righteousness.

risen king of righteousness. risen king of righteousness. Peace will b the name of Jesus. [music] the name of Jesus. [music] All this rock All this rock All this rock [music] Jesus. [music] Jesus. [music] Christ will reign forever. Christ will reign forever. Christ will reign forever. [music] [music] [music] All the saints and angels right [music] the name of Jesus [music] the name of Jesus [music] [music] [music] what a worthy name what a worthy name what a worthy name Jesus son of God [music] Jesus son of God [music] Jesus son of God [music] I lift it up for you [music] deserve the I lift it up for you [music] deserve the I lift it up for you [music] deserve the praise what a worthy Jesus The sun Jesus The sun [music] [music] [music] are you all for you [music] The victory ground The victory ground [music] >> The name [music]

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how good you've been. [music] Yeah. how good you've been. [music] Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Fear turns to worship. Tears turn Fear turns to worship. Tears turn Fear turns to worship. Tears turn [music] to praise. Chains of depression [music] to praise. Chains of depression [music] to praise. Chains of depression broken by [music] grace. When I start broken by [music] grace. When I start broken by [music] grace. When I start remembering remembering remembering how good you've been. [music] how good you've been. [music] how good you've been. [music] Here we go. Yeah. You've been so so so Here we go. Yeah. You've been so so so Here we go. Yeah. You've been so so so so so [music] so so [music] so so [music] [singing] good to me. [singing] good to me. [singing] good to me. [music] [music] [music] You've been so so so so You've been so so so so You've been so so so so good to me. [music] Yeah. Yeah. So good. So good. The [music] enies So good. So good. The [music] enies So good. So good. The [music] enies weapons fall to the ground. Armies of weapons fall to the ground. Armies of weapons fall to the ground. Armies of heaven. always around. When I [music] heaven. always around. When I [music] heaven. always around. When I [music] start remembering start remembering start remembering how you carry my cross, you call me how you carry my cross, you call me how you carry my cross, you call me [music] by name. Love me like I was, but [music] by name. Love me like I was, but [music] by name. Love me like I was, but you didn't leave me that way. Was you didn't leave me that way. Was you didn't leave me that way. Was [music] there now I live. Yeah, that's [music] there now I live. Yeah, that's [music] there now I live. Yeah, that's what you did.

You been so so so so [music] You been so so so so [music] good to me. good to me. good to me. You've been so [music] so so so You've been so [music] so so so You've been so [music] so so so good to me [music] from morning tonight. The loss in the from morning tonight. The loss in the high. I look back on my life [music] and high. I look back on my life [music] and high. I look back on my life [music] and all that I see. You been so so so so all that I see. You been so so so so all that I see. You been so so so so [music] [music] [music] good to me. [music] [music] If God's been good to you, can you lift If God's been good to you, can you lift If God's been good to you, can you lift up a shout of praise in this place? up a shout of praise in this place? up a shout of praise in this place? [music] >> God is good >> God is good all the time. all the time. all the time. [music] Oh, [music] Oh, [music] Oh, when I say God is good, you say all when I say God is good, you say all when I say God is good, you say all [music] the time. When I say all the [music] the time. When I say all the [music] the time. When I say all the time, you say God is good. When I say time, you say God is good. When I say time, you say God is good. When I say God is good, you say all the time. God is good, you say all the time. God is good, you say all the time. [music] When I say all the time, you say [music] When I say all the time, you say [music] When I say all the time, you say God is good. When I [music] say God is God is good. When I [music] say God is God is good. When I [music] say God is good, you say all the time. When I say good, you say all the time. When I say good, you say all the time. When I say all the time, you say God is good.

all the time, you say God is good. all the time, you say God is good. [music] You say God is good. You say all [music] You say God is good. You say all [music] You say God is good. You say all the time. I say all the time. You say the time. I say all the time. You say the time. I say all the time. You say God is so [music] so so so God is so [music] so so so God is so [music] so so so good to me. [music] good to me. [music] good to me. [music] So good. Yeah. You been so so so [music] So good. Yeah. You been so so so [music] So good. Yeah. You been so so so [music] so so so good. So good. [music] So good. the lows [music] and the highs. I look the lows [music] and the highs. I look back on my life and all I see is you back on my life and all I see is you back on my life and all I see is you [music] been so so so so [music] been so so so so [music] been so so so so good to me. good to me. good to me. [music] [music] [music] So good. So good. So good to me.

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You know, the Bible says, "A good person You know, the Bible says, "A good person leaves an inheritance for their leaves an inheritance for their leaves an inheritance for their children's children." God encourages all children's children." God encourages all children's children." God encourages all of us as Christians to manage our money of us as Christians to manage our money of us as Christians to manage our money well so we can be a blessing to our well so we can be a blessing to our well so we can be a blessing to our families and [music] to others. Harvest families and [music] to others. Harvest families and [music] to others. Harvest has a special gift for you today. An has a special gift for you today. An has a special gift for you today. An opportunity to set up a will or a living opportunity to set up a will or a living opportunity to set up a will or a living trust completely free [music] of charge. trust completely free [music] of charge. trust completely free [music] of charge. Here's how you can learn more. I'm Here's how you can learn more. I'm Here's how you can learn more. I'm excited to announce that here at excited to announce that here at excited to announce that here at Harvest, we've partnered with our Harvest, we've partnered with our Harvest, we've partnered with our friends at Free Will. Free Will is an friends at Free Will. Free Will is an friends at Free Will. Free Will is an easytouse estate planning tool that easytouse estate planning tool that easytouse estate planning tool that allows you to make planned gifts to allows you to make planned gifts to allows you to make planned gifts to organizations of your choice. It's a organizations of your choice. It's a organizations of your choice. It's a creative opportunity to [music] support creative opportunity to [music] support creative opportunity to [music] support the work we're doing here at Harvest the work we're doing here at Harvest the work we're doing here at Harvest Ministries. So, as you make your plans, Ministries. So, as you make your plans, Ministries. So, as you make your plans, I hope you'll consider investing [music] I hope you'll consider investing [music] I hope you'll consider investing [music] in this ministry so we can continue to in this ministry so we can continue to in this ministry so we can continue to preach the gospel and teach the word of preach the gospel and teach the word of preach the gospel and teach the word of God for years to come. You can learn God for years to come. You can learn God for years to come. You can learn more at freewill.com/harvest. >> Hey everyone, welcome to Harvest at >> Hey everyone, welcome to Harvest at Home. If you are new here, we are so Home. If you are new here, we are so Home. If you are new here, we are so glad that you decided to join us. We glad that you decided to join us. We glad that you decided to join us. We meet here every Sunday to learn biblical meet here every Sunday to learn biblical meet here every Sunday to learn biblical truth from God's word. Join us in truth from God's word. Join us in truth from God's word. Join us in fellowship in the live chat room that we fellowship in the live chat room that we fellowship in the live chat room that we have online to connect with others have online to connect with others have online to connect with others across the country and around the world.

across the country and around the world. across the country and around the world. Today, we'll be continuing in our study Today, we'll be continuing in our study Today, we'll be continuing in our study through the book of Luke called the through the book of Luke called the through the book of Luke called the Gospel for Everyone. And we are looking Gospel for Everyone. And we are looking Gospel for Everyone. And we are looking forward to hearing from the Lord today. forward to hearing from the Lord today. forward to hearing from the Lord today. Before we dig into the word today, I'd Before we dig into the word today, I'd Before we dig into the word today, I'd like to share about a few events that we like to share about a few events that we like to share about a few events that we hosted this last month, starting with hosted this last month, starting with hosted this last month, starting with the harvest crusade. We saw over 30,000 the harvest crusade. We saw over 30,000 the harvest crusade. We saw over 30,000 people gathered together to worship the people gathered together to worship the people gathered together to worship the Lord and hear the good news. And the Lord and hear the good news. And the Lord and hear the good news. And the best part of it is thousands gave their best part of it is thousands gave their best part of it is thousands gave their lives to Christ. We also hosted the 4th lives to Christ. We also hosted the 4th lives to Christ. We also hosted the 4th annual Jesus Revolution baptism at annual Jesus Revolution baptism at annual Jesus Revolution baptism at Pirates Cove where we witnessed over 800 Pirates Cove where we witnessed over 800 Pirates Cove where we witnessed over 800 people make their public declaration of people make their public declaration of people make their public declaration of faith through baptism at this historic faith through baptism at this historic faith through baptism at this historic site. What an incredible month of seeing site. What an incredible month of seeing site. What an incredible month of seeing the Lord's work. Walking with Christ is the Lord's work. Walking with Christ is the Lord's work. 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[music] to do that? [music] to do that? All right. I think a few of you are. Is All right. I think a few of you are. Is All right. I think a few of you are. Is anybody excited today? anybody excited today? anybody excited today? [music] [music] [music] Well, we primarily sing songs to glorify Well, we primarily sing songs to glorify Well, we primarily sing songs to glorify Jesus in this place, but we also [music] Jesus in this place, but we also [music] Jesus in this place, but we also [music] sing to remind ourselves of the hope sing to remind ourselves of the hope sing to remind ourselves of the hope that we have in him and who we are. And that we have in him and who we are. And that we have in him and who we are. And there's a great verse in 2 [music] there's a great verse in 2 [music] there's a great verse in 2 [music] Corinthians uh 5:17 that says, Corinthians uh 5:17 that says, Corinthians uh 5:17 that says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a [music] new creation. Old things is a [music] new creation. Old things is a [music] new creation. Old things have passed away. Behold, all things have passed away. Behold, all things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new." And so, I know there's have become new." And so, I know there's have become new." And so, I know there's a lot of new creations in here today. a lot of new creations in here today. a lot of new creations in here today. [music] So, let's sing. Let's lift up [music] So, let's sing. Let's lift up [music] So, let's sing. Let's lift up his name and let's celebrate today. You his name and let's celebrate today. You his name and let's celebrate today. You with me? I said, "Are [music] you with me?" All I said, "Are [music] you with me?" All right. Let's put our [music] hands together. Let's put our [music] hands together. Come on. >> [music] >> [music] >> Goodbye yesterday. I'm living [music] a >> Goodbye yesterday. I'm living [music] a >> Goodbye yesterday. I'm living [music] a new day. I won't waste another minute. I new day. I won't waste another minute. I new day. I won't waste another minute. I always always always I've [music] been born again. Goodbye.

I've [music] been born again. Goodbye. I've [music] been born again. Goodbye. Yesterday I'm living in the light of a Yesterday I'm living in the light of a Yesterday I'm living in the light of a new [music] day. I always new [music] day. I always new [music] day. I always my way. [music] my way. [music] my way. [music] I've been born again. I've been born again. I've been born again. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] [music] [music] Yeah. Heat. Yeah. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] I have decided

I have decided [music] to follow Jesus. [music] to follow Jesus. [music] to follow Jesus. The world behind the cross [music] The world behind the cross [music] The world behind the cross [music] before me. I have [music] decided I have [music] decided to follow Jesus. to follow Jesus. to follow Jesus. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. [music] [music] [music] Heat.

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Broken hearts against me. Who [music] can stop? [singing] Our God is the lion. The lion [music] of Our God is the lion. The lion [music] of Jesus. He's roaring with power and Jesus. He's roaring with power and Jesus. He's roaring with power and fighting [music] fighting [music] fighting [music] on on on every. every. every. [music] The [music] sin [singing] of the world The [music] sin [singing] of the world is going to break the chain. [music] is going to break the chain. [music] is going to break the chain. [music] Every Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat. [music] [music] [music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] [music] [singing] [singing] [singing] Heat. Heat. Who can stop the Lord? Who can stop the Lord? [music and singing] Who can stop the Lord Almighty?

Who can stop the Lord Almighty? [music and singing] Who can stop the Lord Almighty? Who can stop the Lord Almighty? Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. [music] Yeah. Yeah. [music] Heat.

Heat. [music] [music] [music] >> Amen. So good to worship. Why don't you >> Amen. So good to worship. Why don't you >> Amen. So good to worship. Why don't you guys turn and greet someone next to you? guys turn and greet someone next to you? guys turn and greet someone next to you? Get to know someone's name. Prince [music and singing] Prince [music and singing] of Peace,

here with me. We sing your name. Your here with me. We sing your name. Your name name name is [music] great is [music] great is [music] great [singing] and greatly [singing] and greatly [singing] and greatly [music] to be praised. Your name [music] to be praised. Your name [music] to be praised. Your name [music] is great [music] is great [music] is great and great and great and great to be praised. to be praised. to be praised. [music] the the [music] heat? heat? [music] Heat.

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Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] [music] [music] >> Yes, Jesus will forever be worthy of our >> Yes, Jesus will forever be worthy of our >> Yes, Jesus will forever be worthy of our praise. Amen.

praise. Amen. praise. Amen. I'll say that again. and he's forever I'll say that again. and he's forever I'll say that again. and he's forever and ever worthy of our praise today. and ever worthy of our praise today. and ever worthy of our praise today. [applause] [applause] [applause] Yes. Amen. Well, you guys can go ahead Yes. Amen. Well, you guys can go ahead Yes. Amen. Well, you guys can go ahead and be seated. We're going to continue our worship with We're going to continue our worship with a time of giving. a time of giving. a time of giving. And it's important that we realize that And it's important that we realize that And it's important that we realize that worship extends far beyond worship extends far beyond worship extends far beyond what we're doing right now. And that's what we're doing right now. And that's what we're doing right now. And that's we've been singing singing songs we've been singing singing songs we've been singing singing songs together. Although I personally love together. Although I personally love together. Although I personally love gathering together as a church [music] gathering together as a church [music] gathering together as a church [music] and singing together with our church and singing together with our church and singing together with our church family. Anybody else with me? family. Anybody else with me? family. Anybody else with me? [applause] [applause] [applause] Yeah. [music] Yeah. [music] Yeah. [music] But worship, worship extends beyond But worship, worship extends beyond But worship, worship extends beyond singing and clapping and playing our singing and clapping and playing our singing and clapping and playing our instruments. [music] It extends into how instruments. [music] It extends into how instruments. [music] It extends into how we live our lives, right? And so there's we live our lives, right? And so there's we live our lives, right? And so there's a scripture that I want to read. It's a scripture that I want to read. It's a scripture that I want to read. It's Romans 12:1. It says, ' And so, dear Romans 12:1. It says, ' And so, dear Romans 12:1. It says, ' And so, dear brothers and sisters, [music] brothers and sisters, [music] brothers and sisters, [music] I plead with you to give your bodies to I plead with you to give your bodies to I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. God because of all he has done for you. God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice, Let them be a living and holy sacrifice, Let them be a living and holy sacrifice, [music] the kind that he that will he [music] the kind that he that will he [music] the kind that he that will he will find acceptable. This is truly the will find acceptable. This is truly the will find acceptable. This is truly the way to [music] worship him. And so, yes, way to [music] worship him. And so, yes, way to [music] worship him. And so, yes, we worship God by lifting our hands, by we worship God by lifting our hands, by we worship God by lifting our hands, by gathering together, by singing fun gathering together, by singing fun gathering together, by singing fun songs, songs, songs, but worship is also a way that we give but worship is also a way that we give but worship is also a way that we give back to God. [music] And so, it also back to God. [music] And so, it also back to God. [music] And so, it also includes how we live our lives. It includes how we live our lives. It includes how we live our lives. It includes how we [music] respond to includes how we [music] respond to includes how we [music] respond to conflict, how we deal with our conflict, how we deal with our conflict, how we deal with our relationships,

relationships, relationships, and also h how we handle and respond to and also h how we handle and respond to and also h how we handle and respond to the resources that God's given us the resources that God's given us the resources that God's given us [music] and the way that we can give [music] and the way that we can give [music] and the way that we can give back. And so this morning, as we give of back. And so this morning, as we give of back. And so this morning, as we give of our [music] resources back to God, our [music] resources back to God, our [music] resources back to God, it's an act of giving, but it's not an it's an act of giving, but it's not an it's an act of giving, but it's not an obligation. [music] It's something that obligation. [music] It's something that obligation. [music] It's something that we do out of response to what he's given we do out of response to what he's given we do out of response to what he's given to us. Amen. Anybody with me on that? to us. Amen. Anybody with me on that? to us. Amen. Anybody with me on that? >> [applause and music] >> And so today, maybe there's some of you >> And so today, maybe there's some of you that have never given before [music] that have never given before [music] that have never given before [music] and it's a perfect day to start doing and it's a perfect day to start doing and it's a perfect day to start doing that. And for those of you who do that. And for those of you who do that. And for those of you who do already give regularly [music] and already give regularly [music] and already give regularly [music] and invest in God's kingdom and what he's invest in God's kingdom and what he's invest in God's kingdom and what he's doing here at Harvest, we just want to doing here at Harvest, we just want to doing here at Harvest, we just want to say thank you. Thank you for partnering say thank you. Thank you for partnering say thank you. Thank you for partnering with us. And so I'm going to invite the with us. And so I'm going to invite the with us. And so I'm going to invite the ushers to come forward. ushers to come forward. ushers to come forward. and the ways [music] to give are on the and the ways [music] to give are on the and the ways [music] to give are on the screen, but we're going to do something screen, but we're going to do something screen, but we're going to do something a little different this morning. And as a little different this morning. And as a little different this morning. And as the ushers come forward and as they're the ushers come forward and as they're the ushers come forward and as they're passing the bags down the rows, we passing the bags down the rows, we passing the bags down the rows, we [music] want to just continue in [music] want to just continue in [music] want to just continue in worship. You know, this is all a worship. You know, this is all a worship. You know, this is all a continuation of worship. And so, we're continuation of worship. And so, we're continuation of worship. And so, we're going to sing that chorus. Worthy you going to sing that chorus. Worthy you going to sing that chorus. Worthy you were, worthy [music] you are. Worthy you were, worthy [music] you are. Worthy you were, worthy [music] you are. Worthy you will be forever. Jordan, would you lead will be forever. Jordan, would you lead will be forever. Jordan, would you lead us in that?

[music] [music] Worthy you [singing] are. Worthy you Worthy you [singing] are. Worthy you Worthy you [singing] are. Worthy you are. [music] Worthy you will be are. [music] Worthy you will be are. [music] Worthy you will be [singing] forever [singing] forever [singing] forever your way. Worthy you are. [music] your way. Worthy you are. [music] your way. Worthy you are. [music] Worthy you are. Worthy you will be Worthy you are. Worthy you will be Worthy you are. Worthy you will be forever. forever. forever. Worthy [music and singing] you are. And Worthy [music and singing] you are. And Worthy [music and singing] you are. And worthy you are. Worthy worthy you are. Worthy worthy you are. Worthy [music and singing] you will be forever [music and singing] you will be forever [music and singing] you will be forever your way. Worthy [music] you are. Worthy your way. Worthy [music] you are. Worthy your way. Worthy [music] you are. Worthy [singing] you are. Worthy you will be [singing] you are. Worthy you will be [singing] you are. Worthy you will be forever forever forever your way. [music] [music] Forever [singing] [music] Forever [singing] your way.

[music] [music] >> All of creation, >> All of creation, >> All of creation, all of the earth [music] all of the earth [music] all of the earth [music] Make straight a high the path for the Make straight a high the path for the Make straight a high the path for the Lord. Lord. Lord. [music] Jesus is coming [music] Jesus is coming [music] Jesus is coming soon. soon. soon. [music] Call back the s. Wake up the saints. Let Call back the s. Wake up the saints. Let every [music] nation shout of the every [music] nation shout of the every [music] nation shout of the praise. praise. praise. Jesus is coming Jesus is coming Jesus is coming soon. [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> I can wait for her. >> I can wait for her. >> I can wait for her. will be church ready for you every heart will be church ready for you every heart will be church ready for you every heart longing for [music] longing for [music] longing for [music] we we we so so so [music] Jesus [music] [music] so so so Jesus There will be [music] justice. All will There will be [music] justice. All will be new. Your name forever. Faithful be new. Your name forever. Faithful be new. Your name forever. Faithful [music] [music] [music] and true.

and true. and true. Heat. Heat. >> Heat. >> Heat. [music] Heat. He is so He is so Jesus. [music] God. We wait. God. We wait. [music] You're coming [singing] [music] You're coming [singing] [music] You're coming [singing] soon. soon. soon. Sing that again.

Sing that again. Sing that again. So we wait. So we wait. So we wait. [music] [music] [music] Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Heat. [music] Amen. Let's pray. Lord, we're so

Amen. Let's pray. Lord, we're so thankful thankful thankful today to be here with your people in today to be here with your people in today to be here with your people in your house singing your praises. And as your house singing your praises. And as your house singing your praises. And as we have just sung, so we pray. Even so, we have just sung, so we pray. Even so, we have just sung, so we pray. Even so, come Lord Jesus, come. We look forward come Lord Jesus, come. We look forward come Lord Jesus, come. We look forward to your return. We want to be ready for to your return. We want to be ready for to your return. We want to be ready for your return. And as we talk about this your return. And as we talk about this your return. And as we talk about this today, help us maybe to see things we've today, help us maybe to see things we've today, help us maybe to see things we've never seen before, about how important never seen before, about how important never seen before, about how important it is to know more about what the Bible it is to know more about what the Bible it is to know more about what the Bible says about the end times and how to be says about the end times and how to be says about the end times and how to be ready for your return. We commit this ready for your return. We commit this ready for your return. We commit this time of Bible study to you now. In time of Bible study to you now. In time of Bible study to you now. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Jesus' name we pray. Amen. >> You can all be seated. >> You can all be seated. >> You can all be seated. Well, grab your Bibles and turn to Luke Well, grab your Bibles and turn to Luke Well, grab your Bibles and turn to Luke chap 21. Luke 21. And the title of my chap 21. Luke 21. And the title of my chap 21. Luke 21. And the title of my message is, "Look up. Jesus is coming." message is, "Look up. Jesus is coming." message is, "Look up. Jesus is coming." How's that sound? What do you think? How's that sound? What do you think? How's that sound? What do you think? Yeah. [applause] Yeah. [applause] Yeah. [applause] Heard about a businessman that was on a Heard about a businessman that was on a Heard about a businessman that was on a trip. Had a long day out making sales.

trip. Had a long day out making sales. trip. Had a long day out making sales. He was exhausted. Returned to his hotel He was exhausted. Returned to his hotel He was exhausted. Returned to his hotel room and uh he was getting ready for room and uh he was getting ready for room and uh he was getting ready for bed. Sitting on the edge of his bed. He bed. Sitting on the edge of his bed. He bed. Sitting on the edge of his bed. He took his first shoe off and it dropped took his first shoe off and it dropped took his first shoe off and it dropped with a big clunk and he thought, "Oh with a big clunk and he thought, "Oh with a big clunk and he thought, "Oh man, if there's someone in the room man, if there's someone in the room man, if there's someone in the room below me asleep, I'm going to keep him below me asleep, I'm going to keep him below me asleep, I'm going to keep him up." So he took his next shoe off and up." So he took his next shoe off and up." So he took his next shoe off and gently set it down. Then he went to bed. gently set it down. Then he went to bed. gently set it down. Then he went to bed. 30 minutes later, there's a knock at the 30 minutes later, there's a knock at the 30 minutes later, there's a knock at the door. He opens the door. There stands a door. He opens the door. There stands a door. He opens the door. There stands a man with dark circles under his eyes. man with dark circles under his eyes. man with dark circles under his eyes. And the man says, "Would you just let And the man says, "Would you just let And the man says, "Would you just let the other shoe drop so I can get some the other shoe drop so I can get some the other shoe drop so I can get some sleep?" sleep?" sleep?" I feel like right now the whole world is I feel like right now the whole world is I feel like right now the whole world is waiting for the other shoe to drop. A waiting for the other shoe to drop. A waiting for the other shoe to drop. A recent study published this year recent study published this year recent study published this year revealed that up to 40% of Americans revealed that up to 40% of Americans revealed that up to 40% of Americans believe we're living in the end times. believe we're living in the end times. believe we're living in the end times. That's not 40% of people that go to That's not 40% of people that go to That's not 40% of people that go to church. That's not 40% of people who church. That's not 40% of people who church. That's not 40% of people who read their Bibles every day. This is 40% read their Bibles every day. This is 40% read their Bibles every day. This is 40% of the general public looking at what's of the general public looking at what's of the general public looking at what's going on around them in the world. All going on around them in the world. All going on around them in the world. All this talk about apocalypse and they're this talk about apocalypse and they're this talk about apocalypse and they're wondering are we in the end times. In wondering are we in the end times. In wondering are we in the end times. In fact, the very word apocalyptic has now fact, the very word apocalyptic has now fact, the very word apocalyptic has now been hijacked and it's become a word been hijacked and it's become a word been hijacked and it's become a word that is used in mainstream culture just that is used in mainstream culture just that is used in mainstream culture just not by believers. Pop culture has been not by believers. Pop culture has been not by believers. Pop culture has been saturated with a new kind of program for saturated with a new kind of program for saturated with a new kind of program for years now. They call it the doomer years now. They call it the doomer years now. They call it the doomer genre. Shows like The Last of Us, The genre. Shows like The Last of Us, The genre. Shows like The Last of Us, The Walking Dead, Black Mirror, The

Walking Dead, Black Mirror, The Walking Dead, Black Mirror, The Handmaid's Tale, etc. all kind of deal Handmaid's Tale, etc. all kind of deal Handmaid's Tale, etc. all kind of deal with the apocalyptic end times kind of with the apocalyptic end times kind of with the apocalyptic end times kind of ideology. And it's because many people ideology. And it's because many people ideology. And it's because many people are just thinking, could this actually are just thinking, could this actually are just thinking, could this actually be it? They're waiting for the other be it? They're waiting for the other be it? They're waiting for the other shoe to drop. Well, look, we need to go shoe to drop. Well, look, we need to go shoe to drop. Well, look, we need to go to an expert on the topic. There's only to an expert on the topic. There's only to an expert on the topic. There's only one I know of. God, one I know of. God, one I know of. God, Jesus Christ, God walking among us, Jesus Christ, God walking among us, Jesus Christ, God walking among us, addressed this subject headon. He took addressed this subject headon. He took addressed this subject headon. He took the bull by the horns. And here in Luke the bull by the horns. And here in Luke the bull by the horns. And here in Luke chap 21, he gives an overview of end chap 21, he gives an overview of end chap 21, he gives an overview of end times events. And understand when God times events. And understand when God times events. And understand when God predicts the future, it's not a risk for predicts the future, it's not a risk for predicts the future, it's not a risk for him. God knows the future as clearly as him. God knows the future as clearly as him. God knows the future as clearly as we know the past. Well, even clearer, we know the past. Well, even clearer, we know the past. Well, even clearer, actually, because I sometimes forget the actually, because I sometimes forget the actually, because I sometimes forget the past. I'll be telling a story and my past. I'll be telling a story and my past. I'll be telling a story and my wife would be sitting next to me and wife would be sitting next to me and wife would be sitting next to me and she'll say, "That's not the way it she'll say, "That's not the way it she'll say, "That's not the way it happened." happened." happened." I'll say, "Excuse me, as I recall, you I'll say, "Excuse me, as I recall, you I'll say, "Excuse me, as I recall, you weren't even there when this happened." weren't even there when this happened." weren't even there when this happened." She said, "But I remember the way you She said, "But I remember the way you She said, "But I remember the way you told it the first time, and you left told it the first time, and you left told it the first time, and you left some details out." And dog gone it, if some details out." And dog gone it, if some details out." And dog gone it, if she's not right, but God remembers the she's not right, but God remembers the she's not right, but God remembers the past with perfect clarity, of course, past with perfect clarity, of course, past with perfect clarity, of course, but he can predict the future with the but he can predict the future with the but he can predict the future with the same clarity because he lives in the same clarity because he lives in the same clarity because he lives in the eternal realm. So, this is not eternal realm. So, this is not eternal realm. So, this is not Nostradamus here or somebody attempting Nostradamus here or somebody attempting Nostradamus here or somebody attempting to predict the future. This is God to predict the future. This is God to predict the future. This is God living in the eternal realm, telling you living in the eternal realm, telling you living in the eternal realm, telling you what's going to happen, how it's going what's going to happen, how it's going what's going to happen, how it's going to break down, even the order of the end to break down, even the order of the end to break down, even the order of the end times events. This chapter, Luke 21,

times events. This chapter, Luke 21, times events. This chapter, Luke 21, parallels Matthew 24, best known as the parallels Matthew 24, best known as the parallels Matthew 24, best known as the Olivet discourse because Jesus delivered Olivet discourse because Jesus delivered Olivet discourse because Jesus delivered this message on the Mount of Olives. this message on the Mount of Olives. this message on the Mount of Olives. That's right by the city of Jerusalem. That's right by the city of Jerusalem. That's right by the city of Jerusalem. It's very important to talk about the It's very important to talk about the It's very important to talk about the Lord's return. The Bible addresses this Lord's return. The Bible addresses this Lord's return. The Bible addresses this subject a lot. Jesus said, "Let not your subject a lot. Jesus said, "Let not your subject a lot. Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be a heart be troubled, neither let it be a heart be troubled, neither let it be a be afraid. Uh, believe in God, believe be afraid. Uh, believe in God, believe be afraid. Uh, believe in God, believe in me also. I go to prepare a place for in me also. I go to prepare a place for in me also. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go, I will come again and you. And if I go, I will come again and you. And if I go, I will come again and receive you unto myself." 25% of the receive you unto myself." 25% of the receive you unto myself." 25% of the Bible is prophetic. So, it's not some Bible is prophetic. So, it's not some Bible is prophetic. So, it's not some obscure side note. Uh, and the fact is obscure side note. Uh, and the fact is obscure side note. Uh, and the fact is the scripture oozes with the return of the scripture oozes with the return of the scripture oozes with the return of Christ. The New Testament contains 300 Christ. The New Testament contains 300 Christ. The New Testament contains 300 references to the return of Christ. So, references to the return of Christ. So, references to the return of Christ. So, you get the idea that God's trying to you get the idea that God's trying to you get the idea that God's trying to tell us something. If he's emphasizing tell us something. If he's emphasizing tell us something. If he's emphasizing it, shouldn't we emphasize it as well? it, shouldn't we emphasize it as well? it, shouldn't we emphasize it as well? Let me give you five reasons why it's Let me give you five reasons why it's Let me give you five reasons why it's beneficial to talk about Bible prophecy beneficial to talk about Bible prophecy beneficial to talk about Bible prophecy in the end times. Number one, in the end times. Number one, in the end times. Number one, understanding Bible prophecy brings hope understanding Bible prophecy brings hope understanding Bible prophecy brings hope in a hopeless world.

in a hopeless world. in a hopeless world. Understanding Bible prophecy brings hope Understanding Bible prophecy brings hope Understanding Bible prophecy brings hope in a hopeless world. I mean, if you're in a hopeless world. I mean, if you're in a hopeless world. I mean, if you're reading or watching the news all the reading or watching the news all the reading or watching the news all the time, it will bring you down. If you're time, it will bring you down. If you're time, it will bring you down. If you're constantly looking at your phone at all constantly looking at your phone at all constantly looking at your phone at all the turmoil and conflict going on on our the turmoil and conflict going on on our the turmoil and conflict going on on our planet, this can be depressing. It's planet, this can be depressing. It's planet, this can be depressing. It's called doom scrolling. A 2026 poll from called doom scrolling. A 2026 poll from called doom scrolling. A 2026 poll from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine the American Academy of Sleep Medicine the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that uh 38% of adults have worse found that uh 38% of adults have worse found that uh 38% of adults have worse sleep when they scroll the news before sleep when they scroll the news before sleep when they scroll the news before bed. It causes depression, anxiety. One bed. It causes depression, anxiety. One bed. It causes depression, anxiety. One person said to me, "Thinking about these person said to me, "Thinking about these person said to me, "Thinking about these things keeps me up at night. It really things keeps me up at night. It really things keeps me up at night. It really shouldn't." And I'll tell you why. shouldn't." And I'll tell you why. shouldn't." And I'll tell you why. Because God is in control of everything Because God is in control of everything Because God is in control of everything that is happening. You see, [applause] it brings hope in a hopeless world. And it brings hope in a hopeless world. And it's interesting because in uh Titus it's interesting because in uh Titus it's interesting because in uh Titus 2:13, it says we're waiting for that 2:13, it says we're waiting for that 2:13, it says we're waiting for that blessed hope of the appearing of the blessed hope of the appearing of the blessed hope of the appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ. And the word blessed Lord Jesus Christ. And the word blessed Lord Jesus Christ. And the word blessed is interchangeable with the word happy.

is interchangeable with the word happy. is interchangeable with the word happy. In other words, it's a happy hope. It's In other words, it's a happy hope. It's In other words, it's a happy hope. It's a happy hope to know that Jesus could a happy hope to know that Jesus could a happy hope to know that Jesus could come back at any time. Martin Luther come back at any time. Martin Luther come back at any time. Martin Luther said, and I quote, "There are two days said, and I quote, "There are two days said, and I quote, "There are two days on my calendar, this day and that day." on my calendar, this day and that day." on my calendar, this day and that day." End quote. That day, referring to the End quote. That day, referring to the End quote. That day, referring to the Lord's return. The Christian does not Lord's return. The Christian does not Lord's return. The Christian does not need to fear the future because they need to fear the future because they need to fear the future because they know who controls it. Number two, know who controls it. Number two, know who controls it. Number two, understanding Bible prophecy prophecy understanding Bible prophecy prophecy understanding Bible prophecy prophecy unravels the mystery of history. unravels the mystery of history. unravels the mystery of history. Understanding this unravels the mystery Understanding this unravels the mystery Understanding this unravels the mystery of history. The Bible tells us that of history. The Bible tells us that of history. The Bible tells us that Satan will ultimately be judged, that Satan will ultimately be judged, that Satan will ultimately be judged, that justice will be brought to our planet justice will be brought to our planet justice will be brought to our planet and righteousness will fill the world. I and righteousness will fill the world. I and righteousness will fill the world. I heard of a story about a guy who loved heard of a story about a guy who loved heard of a story about a guy who loved to study the book of Revelation and some to study the book of Revelation and some to study the book of Revelation and some academics came to him. They considered academics came to him. They considered academics came to him. They considered themselves theologians. They said, "Why themselves theologians. They said, "Why themselves theologians. They said, "Why are you always reading the book of are you always reading the book of are you always reading the book of Revelation?" He said, "I love to read Revelation?" He said, "I love to read Revelation?" He said, "I love to read the book of Revelation." Surely, they the book of Revelation." Surely, they the book of Revelation." Surely, they said, "You can't understand it. No one said, "You can't understand it. No one said, "You can't understand it. No one can. It's an enigma." The guy says, "I can. It's an enigma." The guy says, "I can. It's an enigma." The guy says, "I understand it." "Oh, do you really?"

understand it." "Oh, do you really?" understand it." "Oh, do you really?" "Well, tell us what is the book of "Well, tell us what is the book of "Well, tell us what is the book of Revelation saying or what does it mean?" Revelation saying or what does it mean?" Revelation saying or what does it mean?" He replied, "We win." And he got it He replied, "We win." And he got it He replied, "We win." And he got it right. That's it. We win. That's what right. That's it. We win. That's what right. That's it. We win. That's what the book of Revelation says. [applause] Studying Bible prophecy brings sense to Studying Bible prophecy brings sense to our suffering. It brings sense to our our suffering. It brings sense to our our suffering. It brings sense to our suffering. What do you say to someone suffering. What do you say to someone suffering. What do you say to someone who has suffered a great tragedy? What who has suffered a great tragedy? What who has suffered a great tragedy? What do you say to someone who has had a do you say to someone who has had a do you say to someone who has had a disability throughout their entire life? disability throughout their entire life? disability throughout their entire life? What do you say to someone who has lost What do you say to someone who has lost What do you say to someone who has lost a loved one? What do you say to someone a loved one? What do you say to someone a loved one? What do you say to someone who is weeping from grief? Answer. You who is weeping from grief? Answer. You who is weeping from grief? Answer. You say, "This is not God's final plan." say, "This is not God's final plan." say, "This is not God's final plan." Because in Revelation 21, it says, "God Because in Revelation 21, it says, "God Because in Revelation 21, it says, "God will wipe every tear from their eyes. will wipe every tear from their eyes. will wipe every tear from their eyes. There'll be no more death or sorrow or There'll be no more death or sorrow or There'll be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain for these things are gone crying or pain for these things are gone crying or pain for these things are gone forever." What do you say to someone who forever." What do you say to someone who forever." What do you say to someone who has lost a loved one who died in faith? has lost a loved one who died in faith? has lost a loved one who died in faith? You say you'll see them again. You say you'll see them again. You say you'll see them again. Because Paul said in 1 Thessalonians 4, Because Paul said in 1 Thessalonians 4, Because Paul said in 1 Thessalonians 4, "The Lord will descend from heaven with "The Lord will descend from heaven with "The Lord will descend from heaven with a shout and the voice of the archangel a shout and the voice of the archangel a shout and the voice of the archangel and the trump of God. The dead in Christ and the trump of God. The dead in Christ and the trump of God. The dead in Christ shall rise first, and we which are alive shall rise first, and we which are alive shall rise first, and we which are alive and remaining shall be caught up and remaining shall be caught up and remaining shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, and so together with them in the clouds, and so together with them in the clouds, and so shall we ever be with the Lord." And shall we ever be with the Lord." And shall we ever be with the Lord." And then he adds this. Therefore, comfort then he adds this. Therefore, comfort then he adds this. Therefore, comfort one another with these words.

one another with these words. one another with these words. Understanding Bible prophecy brings a Understanding Bible prophecy brings a Understanding Bible prophecy brings a specific blessing to us. Did you know specific blessing to us. Did you know specific blessing to us. Did you know that Revelation is the only book in the that Revelation is the only book in the that Revelation is the only book in the Bible with a builtin blessing? Isn't Bible with a builtin blessing? Isn't Bible with a builtin blessing? Isn't that interesting? In Revelation 1:3 it that interesting? In Revelation 1:3 it that interesting? In Revelation 1:3 it says, "Blessed is the person who reads says, "Blessed is the person who reads says, "Blessed is the person who reads and hears the words of this prophecy and and hears the words of this prophecy and and hears the words of this prophecy and keeps the things that are written in it keeps the things that are written in it keeps the things that are written in it for the time is near." Blessed or again, for the time is near." Blessed or again, for the time is near." Blessed or again, the word could be happy. A a blessing is the word could be happy. A a blessing is the word could be happy. A a blessing is there for the person who studies and there for the person who studies and there for the person who studies and reads the book of Revelation, but really reads the book of Revelation, but really reads the book of Revelation, but really I think studies the book of prophecy in I think studies the book of prophecy in I think studies the book of prophecy in general. And also understanding Bible general. And also understanding Bible general. And also understanding Bible prophecy causes us to live godly lives. prophecy causes us to live godly lives. prophecy causes us to live godly lives. The word reason we learn about the The word reason we learn about the The word reason we learn about the future is to motivate us to live right future is to motivate us to live right future is to motivate us to live right in the present. Let me say that again. in the present. Let me say that again. in the present. Let me say that again. The reason we learn about the future is The reason we learn about the future is The reason we learn about the future is to motivate us to live right in the to motivate us to live right in the to motivate us to live right in the present. You know, it's interesting to present. You know, it's interesting to present. You know, it's interesting to note that in almost every instance where note that in almost every instance where note that in almost every instance where you see the Bible addressing the Lord's you see the Bible addressing the Lord's you see the Bible addressing the Lord's turn, there is an added word of turn, there is an added word of turn, there is an added word of encouragement for you and me to live a encouragement for you and me to live a encouragement for you and me to live a godly life. Second Peter 3:11 says, godly life. Second Peter 3:11 says, godly life. Second Peter 3:11 says, "Since everything around us is going to "Since everything around us is going to "Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what kind of be destroyed like this, what kind of be destroyed like this, what kind of holy lives should we be living?" You holy lives should we be living?" You holy lives should we be living?" You see, I think a lot of people study Bible see, I think a lot of people study Bible see, I think a lot of people study Bible prophecy as an academic exercise, but prophecy as an academic exercise, but prophecy as an academic exercise, but they don't get the point of it. It's they don't get the point of it. It's they don't get the point of it. It's pointing you to Christ. It's pointing pointing you to Christ. It's pointing pointing you to Christ. It's pointing you to a godly life. They miss the

you to a godly life. They miss the you to a godly life. They miss the point. Reminds me of a farmer that had point. Reminds me of a farmer that had point. Reminds me of a farmer that had an amazing dog who could walk on water. an amazing dog who could walk on water. an amazing dog who could walk on water. No kidding. And he had this neighbor No kidding. And he had this neighbor No kidding. And he had this neighbor named Clem that wasn't impressed by named Clem that wasn't impressed by named Clem that wasn't impressed by anything. You have a neighbor like that? anything. You have a neighbor like that? anything. You have a neighbor like that? You know someone like that? Nothing You know someone like that? Nothing You know someone like that? Nothing impresses them. So the farmer decided to impresses them. So the farmer decided to impresses them. So the farmer decided to show Clem what his dog could do. He show Clem what his dog could do. He show Clem what his dog could do. He said, "Clenm, let's go out duck said, "Clenm, let's go out duck said, "Clenm, let's go out duck hunting." So they went out and uh some hunting." So they went out and uh some hunting." So they went out and uh some duck flew by and he fired a shot up. duck flew by and he fired a shot up. duck flew by and he fired a shot up. Duck fell into the middle of the lake Duck fell into the middle of the lake Duck fell into the middle of the lake and sure enough that amazing dog ran and sure enough that amazing dog ran and sure enough that amazing dog ran across the top of the water, grabbed the across the top of the water, grabbed the across the top of the water, grabbed the duck, brought it back, dropped it at the duck, brought it back, dropped it at the duck, brought it back, dropped it at the farmer's feet. Some more duck flew by, farmer's feet. Some more duck flew by, farmer's feet. Some more duck flew by, fired off another shot. Another duck fired off another shot. Another duck fired off another shot. Another duck falls on the lake, and the dog walks falls on the lake, and the dog walks falls on the lake, and the dog walks across the top of the water, retrieves across the top of the water, retrieves across the top of the water, retrieves the duck, and returns it right to the the duck, and returns it right to the the duck, and returns it right to the farmer's feet. The farmer turns to his farmer's feet. The farmer turns to his farmer's feet. The farmer turns to his friend Clem and says, "What do you think friend Clem and says, "What do you think friend Clem and says, "What do you think about that, Clem?" Clem just kind of about that, Clem?" Clem just kind of about that, Clem?" Clem just kind of kicks the dirt and says, "I don't think kicks the dirt and says, "I don't think kicks the dirt and says, "I don't think your dog knows how to swim." Talk Talk he missed the point.

he missed the point. he missed the point. And I think some people miss the point And I think some people miss the point And I think some people miss the point about this. Oh, they can talk all day about this. Oh, they can talk all day about this. Oh, they can talk all day about it, but is it affecting them in about it, but is it affecting them in about it, but is it affecting them in the way that they live? I know some the way that they live? I know some the way that they live? I know some people say it's too hard to understand. people say it's too hard to understand. people say it's too hard to understand. No one can figure it out. Listen to No one can figure it out. Listen to No one can figure it out. Listen to this. It is not God's desire to conceal, this. It is not God's desire to conceal, this. It is not God's desire to conceal, but to reveal. The very word revelation but to reveal. The very word revelation but to reveal. The very word revelation means unveiling. Hey, check this out. means unveiling. Hey, check this out. means unveiling. Hey, check this out. Here's the unveiling of something. God's Here's the unveiling of something. God's Here's the unveiling of something. God's saying, "Understand this. In fact, in saying, "Understand this. In fact, in saying, "Understand this. In fact, in Matthew 24, the parallel chapter to Luke Matthew 24, the parallel chapter to Luke Matthew 24, the parallel chapter to Luke 21, Jesus talking about a prophetic 21, Jesus talking about a prophetic 21, Jesus talking about a prophetic event says, "Let the reader understand." event says, "Let the reader understand." event says, "Let the reader understand." Then Paul addressing the Lord's return Then Paul addressing the Lord's return Then Paul addressing the Lord's return says, "Brothers, I don't want you to be says, "Brothers, I don't want you to be says, "Brothers, I don't want you to be ignorant about these things." So, we ignorant about these things." So, we ignorant about these things." So, we can, we should, and we must understand can, we should, and we must understand can, we should, and we must understand what the Bible says about the end times. what the Bible says about the end times. what the Bible says about the end times. It's fallen out of favor among some. It's fallen out of favor among some. It's fallen out of favor among some. There are some churches that used to There are some churches that used to There are some churches that used to address it a lot that don't talk about address it a lot that don't talk about address it a lot that don't talk about it anymore. There are other churches it anymore. There are other churches it anymore. There are other churches that never addressed it at all and that never addressed it at all and that never addressed it at all and they're missing a blessing because we're they're missing a blessing because we're they're missing a blessing because we're going to benefit as we learn more about going to benefit as we learn more about going to benefit as we learn more about it. So, let's read what Jesus said about it. So, let's read what Jesus said about it. So, let's read what Jesus said about the end of the world. The question was, the end of the world. The question was, the end of the world. The question was, "Lord, what is a sign of your coming and "Lord, what is a sign of your coming and "Lord, what is a sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" And Jesus gives of the end of the age?" And Jesus gives of the end of the age?" And Jesus gives the longest answer to any question that the longest answer to any question that the longest answer to any question that was ever asked of him. Luke 21:8, was ever asked of him. Luke 21:8, was ever asked of him. Luke 21:8, "Watch out that you're not deceived, for "Watch out that you're not deceived, for "Watch out that you're not deceived, for many will come in my name, claiming I am many will come in my name, claiming I am many will come in my name, claiming I am he." And the saying, "The time is near.

he." And the saying, "The time is near. he." And the saying, "The time is near. Don't follow them. And when you hear of Don't follow them. And when you hear of Don't follow them. And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be wars and rumors of wars, do not be wars and rumors of wars, do not be frightened. Things these things must frightened. Things these things must frightened. Things these things must happen first, but the end will not come happen first, but the end will not come happen first, but the end will not come right away." right away." right away." Jesus in Matthew 24 and in Luke 21 is Jesus in Matthew 24 and in Luke 21 is Jesus in Matthew 24 and in Luke 21 is giving us an overview of end times giving us an overview of end times giving us an overview of end times events really the great tribulation events really the great tribulation events really the great tribulation period. Now I know we throw these words period. Now I know we throw these words period. Now I know we throw these words around rapture, great tribulation, around rapture, great tribulation, around rapture, great tribulation, antichrist, antichrist, antichrist, millennium, Armageddon. We wonder what millennium, Armageddon. We wonder what millennium, Armageddon. We wonder what is what and when does it happen. Okay, is what and when does it happen. Okay, is what and when does it happen. Okay, I'm going to explain it now and this is I'm going to explain it now and this is I'm going to explain it now and this is the correct interpretation of it. I'm the correct interpretation of it. I'm the correct interpretation of it. I'm kind of joking because you there's a lot kind of joking because you there's a lot kind of joking because you there's a lot of disagreement, but I happen to think I of disagreement, but I happen to think I of disagreement, but I happen to think I hold the right view. Otherwise, I hold the right view. Otherwise, I hold the right view. Otherwise, I wouldn't hold it. Uh, and if you don't wouldn't hold it. Uh, and if you don't wouldn't hold it. Uh, and if you don't agree with me, I respect your right to agree with me, I respect your right to agree with me, I respect your right to be wrong. So, listen. be wrong. So, listen. be wrong. So, listen. We have a little we have a little chart We have a little we have a little chart We have a little we have a little chart on the screen that kind of puts it all on the screen that kind of puts it all on the screen that kind of puts it all together. The prophetic calendar. Okay. together. The prophetic calendar. Okay. together. The prophetic calendar. Okay. The next event on the prophetic calendar The next event on the prophetic calendar The next event on the prophetic calendar is the rapture of the church. And you is the rapture of the church. And you is the rapture of the church. And you know what that is? And I'll talk about know what that is? And I'll talk about know what that is? And I'll talk about that in a few moments. But it's when the that in a few moments. But it's when the that in a few moments. But it's when the Lord calls us home to heaven. Okay. So Lord calls us home to heaven. Okay. So Lord calls us home to heaven. Okay. So after that, the antichrist after that, the antichrist after that, the antichrist [clears throat] [clears throat] [clears throat] emerges. I'll address him in a few emerges. I'll address him in a few emerges. I'll address him in a few moments. That coming world leader sort moments. That coming world leader sort moments. That coming world leader sort of inaugurates what is now called the of inaugurates what is now called the of inaugurates what is now called the great tribulation period that lasts for great tribulation period that lasts for great tribulation period that lasts for seven years. There's a halfway point of seven years. There's a halfway point of seven years. There's a halfway point of this tribulation. for the first three

this tribulation. for the first three this tribulation. for the first three and a half years is a pseudo peace and a half years is a pseudo peace and a half years is a pseudo peace inaugurated by antichrist. The last inaugurated by antichrist. The last inaugurated by antichrist. The last three and a half years are filled with three and a half years are filled with three and a half years are filled with the judgment of God and ultimately the judgment of God and ultimately the judgment of God and ultimately culminate in the final battles of culminate in the final battles of culminate in the final battles of Armageddon fought in the valley of Armageddon fought in the valley of Armageddon fought in the valley of Megiddo and then Christ returns. The Megiddo and then Christ returns. The Megiddo and then Christ returns. The rapture happens before the tribulation rapture happens before the tribulation rapture happens before the tribulation period. The second coming of Christ period. The second coming of Christ period. The second coming of Christ happens at the end of the tribulation happens at the end of the tribulation happens at the end of the tribulation period. In the rapture, he comes for his period. In the rapture, he comes for his period. In the rapture, he comes for his church. In the second coming, he returns church. In the second coming, he returns church. In the second coming, he returns with his church. with his church. with his church. What goes up must come down, right? What goes up must come down, right? What goes up must come down, right? We're caught up to meet the Lord in the We're caught up to meet the Lord in the We're caught up to meet the Lord in the air, and we return with him. The Bible air, and we return with him. The Bible air, and we return with him. The Bible says the Lord will return with 10,00ands says the Lord will return with 10,00ands says the Lord will return with 10,00ands of his saints. Okay? And then the of his saints. Okay? And then the of his saints. Okay? And then the millennium, as it's called, the millennium, as it's called, the millennium, as it's called, the 1,000year reign of Christ. And finally, 1,000year reign of Christ. And finally, 1,000year reign of Christ. And finally, the new Jerusalem the new Jerusalem the new Jerusalem in heaven comes down to the earth like a in heaven comes down to the earth like a in heaven comes down to the earth like a bride adorned for her husband. So that's bride adorned for her husband. So that's bride adorned for her husband. So that's the big picture. So first we have the the big picture. So first we have the the big picture. So first we have the emergence of antirist.

emergence of antirist. emergence of antirist. Uh anti is a prefix that can mean Uh anti is a prefix that can mean Uh anti is a prefix that can mean against but it can also mean instead of against but it can also mean instead of against but it can also mean instead of and he's a false Christ. Now I have to and he's a false Christ. Now I have to and he's a false Christ. Now I have to set this microphone down and take this set this microphone down and take this set this microphone down and take this off because I'm hot. It's so embarrassing. It's so embarrassing. Thank you. [applause] Thank you very much. Okay, so Antichrist Thank you very much. Okay, so Antichrist emerges on the scene. Now, we think of emerges on the scene. Now, we think of emerges on the scene. Now, we think of him immediately as a bad guy, dressed him immediately as a bad guy, dressed him immediately as a bad guy, dressed head to toe in black, Darth Vader theme head to toe in black, Darth Vader theme head to toe in black, Darth Vader theme playing in the background. That's not playing in the background. That's not playing in the background. That's not him at all. This guy's suave. This guy's him at all. This guy's suave. This guy's him at all. This guy's suave. This guy's charismatic. This guy's probably very charismatic. This guy's probably very charismatic. This guy's probably very attractive. think the devil wears Prada. attractive. think the devil wears Prada. attractive. think the devil wears Prada. Okay, he comes with economic answers. He Okay, he comes with economic answers. He Okay, he comes with economic answers. He brings a a global peace for a certain brings a a global peace for a certain brings a a global peace for a certain period of time. Some will even say this period of time. Some will even say this period of time. Some will even say this is the Messiah because he helps the is the Messiah because he helps the is the Messiah because he helps the Jewish people to rebuild their temple in Jewish people to rebuild their temple in Jewish people to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem. But then ultimately he shows Jerusalem. But then ultimately he shows Jerusalem. But then ultimately he shows his true colors as in what Jesus calls his true colors as in what Jesus calls his true colors as in what Jesus calls the abomination of desolation. After the abomination of desolation. After the abomination of desolation. After Antichrist has that Jewish temple Antichrist has that Jewish temple Antichrist has that Jewish temple rebuilt, he erects an image of himself rebuilt, he erects an image of himself rebuilt, he erects an image of himself in it and commands people to worship it.

in it and commands people to worship it. in it and commands people to worship it. At first, he's thought of as the At first, he's thought of as the At first, he's thought of as the greatest peacemaker that ever lived. But greatest peacemaker that ever lived. But greatest peacemaker that ever lived. But ultimately, it's revealed he's the ultimately, it's revealed he's the ultimately, it's revealed he's the biggest troublemaker the world has ever biggest troublemaker the world has ever biggest troublemaker the world has ever seen. In fact, the Bible even says the seen. In fact, the Bible even says the seen. In fact, the Bible even says the devil gives him his power. This man is devil gives him his power. This man is devil gives him his power. This man is satanically satanically satanically energized. Okay, so he emerges on the energized. Okay, so he emerges on the energized. Okay, so he emerges on the scene. Now, before Antichrist can be scene. Now, before Antichrist can be scene. Now, before Antichrist can be revealed, the church must be raptured. revealed, the church must be raptured. revealed, the church must be raptured. This is a very important distinction This is a very important distinction This is a very important distinction because people sit around and try to because people sit around and try to because people sit around and try to figure out who the antirist is. And that figure out who the antirist is. And that figure out who the antirist is. And that is a waste of your time. The Bible never is a waste of your time. The Bible never is a waste of your time. The Bible never tells us to look for Antichrist, but it tells us to look for Antichrist, but it tells us to look for Antichrist, but it does tell us to look for Jesus Christ to does tell us to look for Jesus Christ to does tell us to look for Jesus Christ to return. Very important. [applause] But first, the rapture happened. 2 But first, the rapture happened. 2 Thessalonians 2:7 says, "The secret of Thessalonians 2:7 says, "The secret of Thessalonians 2:7 says, "The secret of lawlessness is already working. Only it lawlessness is already working. Only it lawlessness is already working. Only it cannot be revealed. And he until he who cannot be revealed. And he until he who cannot be revealed. And he until he who now restrains is taken out of the way, now restrains is taken out of the way, now restrains is taken out of the way, and then that wicked one will be and then that wicked one will be and then that wicked one will be revealed, whom the Lord will destroy revealed, whom the Lord will destroy revealed, whom the Lord will destroy with the brightness of his coming."

with the brightness of his coming." with the brightness of his coming." There's a restraining force in the world There's a restraining force in the world There's a restraining force in the world today. It's the work of the Holy Spirit today. It's the work of the Holy Spirit today. It's the work of the Holy Spirit through the church, through you and through the church, through you and through the church, through you and through me. It's Christians that speak through me. It's Christians that speak through me. It's Christians that speak up for what is true. It's Christians up for what is true. It's Christians up for what is true. It's Christians that speak out against what is wrong. that speak out against what is wrong. that speak out against what is wrong. Imagine if millions of us were suddenly Imagine if millions of us were suddenly Imagine if millions of us were suddenly removed from this planet. You can see removed from this planet. You can see removed from this planet. You can see how all hell could break loose how all hell could break loose how all hell could break loose practically overnight. And that's practically overnight. And that's practically overnight. And that's exactly what's going to happen. So until exactly what's going to happen. So until exactly what's going to happen. So until we're taken out of the way, interesting we're taken out of the way, interesting we're taken out of the way, interesting little twist there in the original little twist there in the original little twist there in the original language, taken out of the way could be language, taken out of the way could be language, taken out of the way could be translated disappear disappears from the translated disappear disappears from the translated disappear disappears from the midst. That would be referring to the midst. That would be referring to the midst. That would be referring to the rapture. So, we're gone and then the rapture. So, we're gone and then the rapture. So, we're gone and then the Antichrist emerges. Now, we will not go Antichrist emerges. Now, we will not go Antichrist emerges. Now, we will not go through this great tribulation period. through this great tribulation period. through this great tribulation period. Someone say, "No, Greg, the Bible says Someone say, "No, Greg, the Bible says Someone say, "No, Greg, the Bible says we'll go through tribulation." Let's we'll go through tribulation." Let's we'll go through tribulation." Let's understand there's a difference between understand there's a difference between understand there's a difference between personal tribulation and the great personal tribulation and the great personal tribulation and the great tribulation. Personal tribulation or tribulation. Personal tribulation or tribulation. Personal tribulation or trials or hardships or suffering are trials or hardships or suffering are trials or hardships or suffering are things we all go through as Christians.

things we all go through as Christians. things we all go through as Christians. Some of you are going through them right Some of you are going through them right Some of you are going through them right now. Jesus said, "In this world, you now. Jesus said, "In this world, you now. Jesus said, "In this world, you shall have tribulation, but be of good shall have tribulation, but be of good shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer. I have overcome the world." cheer. I have overcome the world." cheer. I have overcome the world." That's not what this is referring to. That's not what this is referring to. That's not what this is referring to. That's personal difficulty. The great That's personal difficulty. The great That's personal difficulty. The great tribulation lasting for seven years is tribulation lasting for seven years is tribulation lasting for seven years is God's judgment on the earth. That is yet God's judgment on the earth. That is yet God's judgment on the earth. That is yet to come. And that is not something that to come. And that is not something that to come. And that is not something that I expect to experience because God has I expect to experience because God has I expect to experience because God has promised that he will keep me from the promised that he will keep me from the promised that he will keep me from the hour of judgment coming upon the world. hour of judgment coming upon the world. hour of judgment coming upon the world. 1 Thessalonians 5:9, God has not 1 Thessalonians 5:9, God has not 1 Thessalonians 5:9, God has not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain appointed us to wrath, but to obtain appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus speaking to the church of Jesus speaking to the church of Jesus speaking to the church of Philadelphia in the book of Revelation Philadelphia in the book of Revelation Philadelphia in the book of Revelation said, "Because you've obeyed my command said, "Because you've obeyed my command said, "Because you've obeyed my command to persevere, I will protect you from to persevere, I will protect you from to persevere, I will protect you from that hour of testing that will come upon that hour of testing that will come upon that hour of testing that will come upon the whole world to test those that the whole world to test those that the whole world to test those that belong to the world." Okay, next point. belong to the world." Okay, next point. belong to the world." Okay, next point. Israel and the Middle East play a key Israel and the Middle East play a key Israel and the Middle East play a key role in end times events. Look at verse role in end times events. Look at verse role in end times events. Look at verse 20. When you see Jerusalem, I'd 20. When you see Jerusalem, I'd 20. When you see Jerusalem, I'd underline that. [snorts] Surrounded by underline that. [snorts] Surrounded by underline that. [snorts] Surrounded by armies, then you will know that the time armies, then you will know that the time armies, then you will know that the time of its destruction has arrived. Let of its destruction has arrived. Let of its destruction has arrived. Let those in Judea flee to the hills. Let those in Judea flee to the hills. Let those in Judea flee to the hills. Let those in Jerusalem get out. Uh and those those in Jerusalem get out. Uh and those those in Jerusalem get out. Uh and those in the country should not return to the in the country should not return to the in the country should not return to the city. Jerusalem is a city of the past, city. Jerusalem is a city of the past, city. Jerusalem is a city of the past, the present, and the future. It's a city the present, and the future. It's a city the present, and the future. It's a city of the past, a biblical city, the

of the past, a biblical city, the of the past, a biblical city, the capital of Israel, the capital city of capital of Israel, the capital city of capital of Israel, the capital city of King David, the second king of Israel, King David, the second king of Israel, King David, the second king of Israel, and many biblical events happen in or and many biblical events happen in or and many biblical events happen in or around Jerusalem, including the around Jerusalem, including the around Jerusalem, including the crucifixion of Christ. But then it's a crucifixion of Christ. But then it's a crucifixion of Christ. But then it's a city of the present. A modern-day city of the present. A modern-day city of the present. A modern-day miracle took place on May 14th, 1948 miracle took place on May 14th, 1948 miracle took place on May 14th, 1948 when millions of Jewish people on the when millions of Jewish people on the when millions of Jewish people on the heels of the Holocaust returned to the heels of the Holocaust returned to the heels of the Holocaust returned to the land that God gave to them so many years land that God gave to them so many years land that God gave to them so many years [clears throat] ago and rebuilt their [clears throat] ago and rebuilt their [clears throat] ago and rebuilt their nation and declared themselves as a nation and declared themselves as a nation and declared themselves as a nation again. But God has not forgotten nation again. But God has not forgotten nation again. But God has not forgotten Jerusalem. He still has a plan for her. Jerusalem. He still has a plan for her. Jerusalem. He still has a plan for her. He says in Psalm 137, "If I forget you, He says in Psalm 137, "If I forget you, He says in Psalm 137, "If I forget you, oh Jerusalem, may my right hand forget oh Jerusalem, may my right hand forget oh Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. May my tongue cling to the its skill. May my tongue cling to the its skill. May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember roof of my mouth if I do not remember roof of my mouth if I do not remember you. My highest joy, Jerusalem. you. My highest joy, Jerusalem. you. My highest joy, Jerusalem. Jerusalem is the most important city in Jerusalem is the most important city in Jerusalem is the most important city in all of the world. More important than all of the world. More important than all of the world. More important than Washington DC. More important than Washington DC. More important than Washington DC. More important than Moscow, Russia. More important than Moscow, Russia. More important than Moscow, Russia. More important than Paris, France. More important than Paris, France. More important than Paris, France. More important than Irvine, California.

Irvine, California. Irvine, California. You can laugh at that. That's Should I You can laugh at that. That's Should I You can laugh at that. That's Should I laugh? Yeah, it's meant to be a joke. laugh? Yeah, it's meant to be a joke. laugh? Yeah, it's meant to be a joke. Maybe you think Irvine's the most Maybe you think Irvine's the most Maybe you think Irvine's the most important city. important city. important city. Irvine is I don't want to come in in Irvine is I don't want to come in in Irvine is I don't want to come in in Irvine. Okay, so there's a lot I could Irvine. Okay, so there's a lot I could Irvine. Okay, so there's a lot I could say. Longest lights on Earth everywhere say. Longest lights on Earth everywhere say. Longest lights on Earth everywhere in Irvine. I never can. Where am I? It in Irvine. I never can. Where am I? It in Irvine. I never can. Where am I? It all looks the same. I think that's the all looks the same. I think that's the all looks the same. I think that's the plan. I don't know. It's also the safest plan. I don't know. It's also the safest plan. I don't know. It's also the safest city uh I think in America. Anyway, back city uh I think in America. Anyway, back city uh I think in America. Anyway, back to what I'm saying. So, Jerusalem, not to what I'm saying. So, Jerusalem, not to what I'm saying. So, Jerusalem, not Irvine, the special city that God has Irvine, the special city that God has Irvine, the special city that God has chosen. And I think that you have to chosen. And I think that you have to chosen. And I think that you have to understand that end times events are understand that end times events are understand that end times events are going to revolve around the Middle East going to revolve around the Middle East going to revolve around the Middle East and around Jerusalem in particular. and around Jerusalem in particular. and around Jerusalem in particular. God's made a special promise to the is God's made a special promise to the is God's made a special promise to the is the people of Israel that they are his the people of Israel that they are his the people of Israel that they are his people and he will bless those that people and he will bless those that people and he will bless those that bless them and curse those that curse bless them and curse those that curse bless them and curse those that curse you. Look, here's the thing. This is a you. Look, here's the thing. This is a you. Look, here's the thing. This is a Jewish book, okay? It's the book God has Jewish book, okay? It's the book God has Jewish book, okay? It's the book God has given to us that tells us the way to given to us that tells us the way to given to us that tells us the way to eternal life. It's a book that God has eternal life. It's a book that God has eternal life. It's a book that God has given to us that tells us how to live a given to us that tells us how to live a given to us that tells us how to live a full and meaningful life. But it is also full and meaningful life. But it is also full and meaningful life. But it is also the history of the Jewish people. And the history of the Jewish people. And the history of the Jewish people. And our Messiah, I don't know if this is our Messiah, I don't know if this is our Messiah, I don't know if this is known to some of you, was Jewish. And known to some of you, was Jewish. And known to some of you, was Jewish. And God loves the Jewish people. And this God loves the Jewish people. And this God loves the Jewish people. And this rise of anti-semitism rise of anti-semitism rise of anti-semitism around the world, as far as I'm around the world, as far as I'm around the world, as far as I'm concerned, is one of the most evil concerned, is one of the most evil concerned, is one of the most evil things I've ever seen. And we need to things I've ever seen. And we need to things I've ever seen. And we need to pray as the Bible commands us to for the pray as the Bible commands us to for the pray as the Bible commands us to for the peace of Jerusalem. Now, listen to this.

peace of Jerusalem. Now, listen to this. peace of Jerusalem. Now, listen to this. The primary events of the end times have The primary events of the end times have The primary events of the end times have not yet begun. not yet begun. not yet begun. They haven't started yet. Now, we're They haven't started yet. Now, we're They haven't started yet. Now, we're seeing force shocks of them, or we might seeing force shocks of them, or we might seeing force shocks of them, or we might call them labor pains. Uh, you know, call them labor pains. Uh, you know, call them labor pains. Uh, you know, when a lady's ready to deliver her when a lady's ready to deliver her when a lady's ready to deliver her child, her labor pains get closer and child, her labor pains get closer and child, her labor pains get closer and closer together. So, what we're seeing closer together. So, what we're seeing closer together. So, what we're seeing now is labor pains, force shocks, signs now is labor pains, force shocks, signs now is labor pains, force shocks, signs of the time, saying Jesus is coming. It of the time, saying Jesus is coming. It of the time, saying Jesus is coming. It seemed maybe 10 years ago you would see seemed maybe 10 years ago you would see seemed maybe 10 years ago you would see something happen every year or two, then something happen every year or two, then something happen every year or two, then it seems like every month or two. it seems like every month or two. it seems like every month or two. Nowadays, it seems like every day you Nowadays, it seems like every day you Nowadays, it seems like every day you turn around, there's another thing turn around, there's another thing turn around, there's another thing happening in the world that says, "Wow, happening in the world that says, "Wow, happening in the world that says, "Wow, this is a sign of the times. Jesus is this is a sign of the times. Jesus is this is a sign of the times. Jesus is coming back again." But once these coming back again." But once these coming back again." But once these events start, they happen in rapid events start, they happen in rapid events start, they happen in rapid succession. Not unlike dominoes closely succession. Not unlike dominoes closely succession. Not unlike dominoes closely stacked together. When the first domino stacked together. When the first domino stacked together. When the first domino falls, then the others fall. So, it's falls, then the others fall. So, it's falls, then the others fall. So, it's boom, rapture, antichrist, tribulation boom, rapture, antichrist, tribulation boom, rapture, antichrist, tribulation period, uh Armageddon, second coming.

period, uh Armageddon, second coming. period, uh Armageddon, second coming. This has not started yet cuz the rapture This has not started yet cuz the rapture This has not started yet cuz the rapture hasn't happened yet. And I know this can hasn't happened yet. And I know this can hasn't happened yet. And I know this can all be quite alarming. So, look at what all be quite alarming. So, look at what all be quite alarming. So, look at what Jesus says. Verse 28. When these things Jesus says. Verse 28. When these things Jesus says. Verse 28. When these things begin to happen, stand and look up for begin to happen, stand and look up for begin to happen, stand and look up for your salvation is near. your salvation is near. your salvation is near. Governments change, wars erupt, threats Governments change, wars erupt, threats Governments change, wars erupt, threats increase, people panic. But Jesus says increase, people panic. But Jesus says increase, people panic. But Jesus says look up. He didn't say when you see look up. He didn't say when you see look up. He didn't say when you see these things begin to happen, freak out. these things begin to happen, freak out. these things begin to happen, freak out. He told us to look up. Why? Because God He told us to look up. Why? Because God He told us to look up. Why? Because God is still sovereign and God is still in is still sovereign and God is still in is still sovereign and God is still in control. control. control. Ch. Spurgeon, the great British Ch. Spurgeon, the great British Ch. Spurgeon, the great British preacher, made this statement, and I preacher, made this statement, and I preacher, made this statement, and I quote, "The sovereignty of God is the quote, "The sovereignty of God is the quote, "The sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which the child of God rests pillow upon which the child of God rests pillow upon which the child of God rests his head at night, giving perfect his head at night, giving perfect his head at night, giving perfect peace." End quote. Isn't that a great peace." End quote. Isn't that a great peace." End quote. Isn't that a great statement? Does that make sense to you? statement? Does that make sense to you? statement? Does that make sense to you? the sovereignty of God. That means that the sovereignty of God. That means that the sovereignty of God. That means that God's in control. You know, we think God's in control. You know, we think God's in control. You know, we think these things are catching God by these things are catching God by these things are catching God by surprise. God's aware of everything surprise. God's aware of everything surprise. God's aware of everything that's happening and he is in control of that's happening and he is in control of that's happening and he is in control of all things. History is moving exactly as all things. History is moving exactly as all things. History is moving exactly as God said it would because history is his God said it would because history is his God said it would because history is his story.

story. story. So, the sovereignty of God says to me, So, the sovereignty of God says to me, So, the sovereignty of God says to me, God's in control, so I can lay my head God's in control, so I can lay my head God's in control, so I can lay my head on that pillow at night. And that's not on that pillow at night. And that's not on that pillow at night. And that's not just true for the events of the world. just true for the events of the world. just true for the events of the world. That's also true for the events of your That's also true for the events of your That's also true for the events of your life. life. life. Because things are happening in our Because things are happening in our Because things are happening in our lives that just don't make sense, right? lives that just don't make sense, right? lives that just don't make sense, right? Why is this happening to me? Why isn't Why is this happening to me? Why isn't Why is this happening to me? Why isn't this other thing happening for me? Why this other thing happening for me? Why this other thing happening for me? Why am I going through this right now? And I am I going through this right now? And I am I going through this right now? And I don't have the answer to those don't have the answer to those don't have the answer to those questions, but I know either God did it questions, but I know either God did it questions, but I know either God did it or for some reason unknown to us, God or for some reason unknown to us, God or for some reason unknown to us, God has allowed it. I [snorts] lay my head has allowed it. I [snorts] lay my head has allowed it. I [snorts] lay my head on that pillow at night saying, "Lord, on that pillow at night saying, "Lord, on that pillow at night saying, "Lord, you're in control." you're in control." you're in control." So, this is something we need to keep in So, this is something we need to keep in So, this is something we need to keep in mind. You know, when you know God's in mind. You know, when you know God's in mind. You know, when you know God's in control, you don't have to worry about control, you don't have to worry about control, you don't have to worry about it. Like watching the Super Bowl I was it. Like watching the Super Bowl I was it. Like watching the Super Bowl I was watching a couple of years ago, and it watching a couple of years ago, and it watching a couple of years ago, and it was a very close game. And uh I thought, was a very close game. And uh I thought, was a very close game. And uh I thought, "Oh, this is a good game." But I had to "Oh, this is a good game." But I had to "Oh, this is a good game." But I had to put it on pause for a minute. And then put it on pause for a minute. And then put it on pause for a minute. And then while I was on pause, I think I got into while I was on pause, I think I got into while I was on pause, I think I got into a conversation and and then I checked my a conversation and and then I checked my a conversation and and then I checked my phone and I saw who won the game before phone and I saw who won the game before phone and I saw who won the game before I finished watching the game. Well, now I finished watching the game. Well, now I finished watching the game. Well, now I went, I can't believe this just I went, I can't believe this just I went, I can't believe this just happened. So, I went back and watched happened. So, I went back and watched happened. So, I went back and watched the end of the game and sure enough, it the end of the game and sure enough, it the end of the game and sure enough, it happened just like it said on the news happened just like it said on the news happened just like it said on the news feed because I'd paused it. So, God feed because I'd paused it. So, God feed because I'd paused it. So, God looks at I know it's going to happen.

looks at I know it's going to happen. looks at I know it's going to happen. I'm telling you what's going to happen. I'm telling you what's going to happen. I'm telling you what's going to happen. So, don't worry about these things. He's So, don't worry about these things. He's So, don't worry about these things. He's saying, "So, we know God is in control." saying, "So, we know God is in control." saying, "So, we know God is in control." Now, let's look at some specific words Now, let's look at some specific words Now, let's look at some specific words that Jesus gives to us, excuse me, as that Jesus gives to us, excuse me, as that Jesus gives to us, excuse me, as believers living in the last days. Drop believers living in the last days. Drop believers living in the last days. Drop down to Luke 21:34. [clears throat] [clears throat] Watch out. Jesus says, "Don't let your Watch out. Jesus says, "Don't let your Watch out. Jesus says, "Don't let your hearts be dulled." I'd underline that hearts be dulled." I'd underline that hearts be dulled." I'd underline that word dulled by carousing and drunkenness word dulled by carousing and drunkenness word dulled by carousing and drunkenness by the worries of this life. Don't let by the worries of this life. Don't let by the worries of this life. Don't let that day catch you unaware like a trap. that day catch you unaware like a trap. that day catch you unaware like a trap. For the day will come upon everyone For the day will come upon everyone For the day will come upon everyone living on the earth. So keep alert at living on the earth. So keep alert at living on the earth. So keep alert at all times that you may be strong enough all times that you may be strong enough all times that you may be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand to escape these coming horrors and stand to escape these coming horrors and stand before the son of man. So he warns us of before the son of man. So he warns us of before the son of man. So he warns us of a danger. And what is that danger? A a danger. And what is that danger? A a danger. And what is that danger? A spiritually dull heart. Jesus names spiritually dull heart. Jesus names spiritually dull heart. Jesus names three things that can dull our hearts in three things that can dull our hearts in three things that can dull our hearts in spiritual awareness. Corousing, spiritual awareness. Corousing, spiritual awareness. Corousing, drunkenness, drunkenness, drunkenness, and the worries of life. Corousing, and the worries of life. Corousing, and the worries of life. Corousing, drunkenness, and the worries of this drunkenness, and the worries of this drunkenness, and the worries of this life. The word carousing means excessive life. The word carousing means excessive life. The word carousing means excessive partying, indulgence, and pleasure partying, indulgence, and pleasure partying, indulgence, and pleasure seeking. Drunkenness. I think it's seeking. Drunkenness. I think it's seeking. Drunkenness. I think it's pretty obvious what that means. coming pretty obvious what that means. coming pretty obvious what that means. coming under the influence of alcohol. I would under the influence of alcohol. I would under the influence of alcohol. I would add under the influence of drugs. Don't add under the influence of drugs. Don't add under the influence of drugs. Don't let these things cloud your judgment or

let these things cloud your judgment or let these things cloud your judgment or dull you spiritually. dull you spiritually. dull you spiritually. And also the carousing is just And also the carousing is just And also the carousing is just outparting. I it the idea is parting to outparting. I it the idea is parting to outparting. I it the idea is parting to excess where you end up with a hangover. excess where you end up with a hangover. excess where you end up with a hangover. I remember that from a long time ago I remember that from a long time ago I remember that from a long time ago when I was a much younger man. I when I was a much younger man. I when I was a much younger man. I remember going out drinking and waking remember going out drinking and waking remember going out drinking and waking up the next morning with my head up the next morning with my head up the next morning with my head throbbing throbbing throbbing and having that hangover. No fun. The and having that hangover. No fun. The and having that hangover. No fun. The closest thing I experienced to that now closest thing I experienced to that now closest thing I experienced to that now is well going to the Orange County Fair is well going to the Orange County Fair is well going to the Orange County Fair since I no longer drink. I don't use since I no longer drink. I don't use since I no longer drink. I don't use drugs. But I went to the fair and it's drugs. But I went to the fair and it's drugs. But I went to the fair and it's just filled with foods that are not good just filled with foods that are not good just filled with foods that are not good for you. Can you find healthy food at for you. Can you find healthy food at for you. Can you find healthy food at any fair? Everything is deep fried. I any fair? Everything is deep fried. I any fair? Everything is deep fried. I mean, you can't just get a chicken leg. mean, you can't just get a chicken leg. mean, you can't just get a chicken leg. It's a turkey leg, right? And they deep It's a turkey leg, right? And they deep It's a turkey leg, right? And they deep fry everything. They deep fry the fry everything. They deep fry the fry everything. They deep fry the Twinkies, the Snickers. They deep fry Twinkies, the Snickers. They deep fry Twinkies, the Snickers. They deep fry the oimpic. Everything's deep fried.

the oimpic. Everything's deep fried. the oimpic. Everything's deep fried. Everything's deep fried and it's Everything's deep fried and it's Everything's deep fried and it's unhealthy. So, what did I do? I went out unhealthy. So, what did I do? I went out unhealthy. So, what did I do? I went out and got a giant pretzel. Biggest pretzel and got a giant pretzel. Biggest pretzel and got a giant pretzel. Biggest pretzel lover. a cinnamon pretzel covered in lover. a cinnamon pretzel covered in lover. a cinnamon pretzel covered in sugar and by the time I came back I was sugar and by the time I came back I was sugar and by the time I came back I was covered in sugar and my hands were all covered in sugar and my hands were all covered in sugar and my hands were all sticky and there was no place to wash sticky and there was no place to wash sticky and there was no place to wash them and I just I you don't feel good them and I just I you don't feel good them and I just I you don't feel good after you eat something like that do after you eat something like that do after you eat something like that do you? And I thought well the next best you? And I thought well the next best you? And I thought well the next best thing I could do is let's try a corn dog thing I could do is let's try a corn dog thing I could do is let's try a corn dog now. It's a cuz I wanted to I had an now. It's a cuz I wanted to I had an now. It's a cuz I wanted to I had an experiment I wanted to conduct. Is the experiment I wanted to conduct. Is the experiment I wanted to conduct. Is the Orange County Fair corn dog better than Orange County Fair corn dog better than Orange County Fair corn dog better than the Disneyland corn dog? because I the Disneyland corn dog? because I the Disneyland corn dog? because I happen to like the Disneyland corn dog. happen to like the Disneyland corn dog. happen to like the Disneyland corn dog. Have any of you had a corn dog at Have any of you had a corn dog at Have any of you had a corn dog at Disneyland? It's really quite good, I Disneyland? It's really quite good, I Disneyland? It's really quite good, I think. Anyway, uh so I I'll try the think. Anyway, uh so I I'll try the think. Anyway, uh so I I'll try the Orange County version. I think Disney Orange County version. I think Disney Orange County version. I think Disney wins on the corn dog competition wins on the corn dog competition wins on the corn dog competition personally, but uh how did I feel after personally, but uh how did I feel after personally, but uh how did I feel after all of this? Not good at all. Sort of all of this? Not good at all. Sort of all of this? Not good at all. Sort of like a hangover. Now you're going to like a hangover. Now you're going to like a hangover. Now you're going to ride. It's even worse. But uh you know ride. It's even worse. But uh you know ride. It's even worse. But uh you know that dullness that can come into our that dullness that can come into our that dullness that can come into our lives, into our minds and into our lives, into our minds and into our lives, into our minds and into our spiritual life as well. What is the spiritual life as well. What is the spiritual life as well. What is the solution to this? Watch and pray. That's solution to this? Watch and pray. That's solution to this? Watch and pray. That's what Jesus says to do. In the last times what Jesus says to do. In the last times what Jesus says to do. In the last times he says watch and pray. Some people are he says watch and pray. Some people are he says watch and pray. Some people are spending a fortune prepping for a spending a fortune prepping for a spending a fortune prepping for a physical apocalypse. They've got their physical apocalypse. They've got their physical apocalypse. They've got their bunkers and their generators and 10 bunkers and their generators and 10 bunkers and their generators and 10 years worth of frozen food, you know, years worth of frozen food, you know, years worth of frozen food, you know, but that's not what Jesus didn't say

but that's not what Jesus didn't say but that's not what Jesus didn't say hunker down. He said watch and pray. hunker down. He said watch and pray. hunker down. He said watch and pray. The the idea here is that we should not The the idea here is that we should not The the idea here is that we should not be survivalists, but we should be be survivalists, but we should be be survivalists, but we should be evangelists and going out and trying to evangelists and going out and trying to evangelists and going out and trying to reach people with the gospel. Got real reach people with the gospel. Got real reach people with the gospel. Got real quiet. We have a lot of survivalists quiet. We have a lot of survivalists quiet. We have a lot of survivalists here, a lot of bunkers. I don't know. here, a lot of bunkers. I don't know. here, a lot of bunkers. I don't know. But I think we can all do more in the But I think we can all do more in the But I think we can all do more in the evangelism department. evangelism department. evangelism department. Watch and pray. Both are important. You Watch and pray. Both are important. You Watch and pray. Both are important. You can watch and not pray. You can watch can watch and not pray. You can watch can watch and not pray. You can watch and just panic and be alarmed by the and just panic and be alarmed by the and just panic and be alarmed by the things you see. Or you can pray and sort things you see. Or you can pray and sort things you see. Or you can pray and sort of be in denial about what's really of be in denial about what's really of be in denial about what's really going on. It's watching and praying. going on. It's watching and praying. going on. It's watching and praying. Both are important. But what do I pray? Both are important. But what do I pray? Both are important. But what do I pray? What should I pray for as I wait for the What should I pray for as I wait for the What should I pray for as I wait for the Lord's return? Number one, I should Lord's return? Number one, I should Lord's return? Number one, I should pray, "Lord, keep me spiritually alert pray, "Lord, keep me spiritually alert pray, "Lord, keep me spiritually alert and awake. and awake. and awake. keep me awake and alert spiritually. keep me awake and alert spiritually. keep me awake and alert spiritually. Romans 13 says, "Knowing the critical Romans 13 says, "Knowing the critical Romans 13 says, "Knowing the critical strategic period of time, we need to strategic period of time, we need to strategic period of time, we need to wake up out of our sleep, cast off the wake up out of our sleep, cast off the wake up out of our sleep, cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor works of darkness and put on the armor works of darkness and put on the armor of light." So pray that you that I that of light." So pray that you that I that of light." So pray that you that I that we are alert and aware. Number two, we are alert and aware. Number two, we are alert and aware. Number two, pray, "Lord, help me to live a holy life pray, "Lord, help me to live a holy life pray, "Lord, help me to live a holy life because as I study Bible prophecy, of because as I study Bible prophecy, of because as I study Bible prophecy, of course, it should cause me to want to course, it should cause me to want to course, it should cause me to want to live a godly life." Second Peter 3:11 live a godly life." Second Peter 3:11 live a godly life." Second Peter 3:11 says, "What kind of person should you be says, "What kind of person should you be says, "What kind of person should you be in holy conduct and godliness as you in holy conduct and godliness as you in holy conduct and godliness as you await the Lord's return?" 1 John 3 says, await the Lord's return?" 1 John 3 says, await the Lord's return?" 1 John 3 says, "He that has this hope, that is the hope

"He that has this hope, that is the hope "He that has this hope, that is the hope of the Lord's return, purifies himself of the Lord's return, purifies himself of the Lord's return, purifies himself even as he is pure." Thirdly, pray Lord even as he is pure." Thirdly, pray Lord even as he is pure." Thirdly, pray Lord give me opportunities to share the give me opportunities to share the give me opportunities to share the gospel. gospel. gospel. You know Jesus said the fields are white You know Jesus said the fields are white You know Jesus said the fields are white unto harvest. So pray therefore that the unto harvest. So pray therefore that the unto harvest. So pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest would send more Lord of the harvest would send more Lord of the harvest would send more laborers into the harvest. But don't laborers into the harvest. But don't laborers into the harvest. But don't just pray that others will do it. Pray just pray that others will do it. Pray just pray that others will do it. Pray that you will do it. You know sometimes that you will do it. You know sometimes that you will do it. You know sometimes people are saying I want to be used by people are saying I want to be used by people are saying I want to be used by God. I want to cross the sea for Christ God. I want to cross the sea for Christ God. I want to cross the sea for Christ as a missionary. Nice. Why don't you as a missionary. Nice. Why don't you as a missionary. Nice. Why don't you start by crossing the street as a start by crossing the street as a start by crossing the street as a missionary and talk to your neighbor missionary and talk to your neighbor missionary and talk to your neighbor about the Lord? Pray for opportunities about the Lord? Pray for opportunities about the Lord? Pray for opportunities to share the gospel. Listen to this. to share the gospel. Listen to this. to share the gospel. Listen to this. There are some things you can only do in There are some things you can only do in There are some things you can only do in heaven and there are some things you can heaven and there are some things you can heaven and there are some things you can only do on earth. Here are some of the only do on earth. Here are some of the only do on earth. Here are some of the things you can only do in heaven. Only things you can only do in heaven. Only things you can only do in heaven. Only in heaven can you worship without sin. in heaven can you worship without sin. in heaven can you worship without sin. Only in heaven can we be reunited with Only in heaven can we be reunited with Only in heaven can we be reunited with loved ones who have preceded us in loved ones who have preceded us in loved ones who have preceded us in faith. Only in heaven can we receive our faith. Only in heaven can we receive our faith. Only in heaven can we receive our eternal rewards. And only in heaven can eternal rewards. And only in heaven can eternal rewards. And only in heaven can we see face to fa or see Jesus face to we see face to fa or see Jesus face to we see face to fa or see Jesus face to face. But only on earth can I share the face. But only on earth can I share the face. But only on earth can I share the gospel with someone. There's no gospel with someone. There's no gospel with someone. There's no evangelism in heaven. Everyone's a evangelism in heaven. Everyone's a evangelism in heaven. Everyone's a believer already. No more harvest believer already. No more harvest believer already. No more harvest crusades in heaven. Everyone has put crusades in heaven. Everyone has put crusades in heaven. Everyone has put their faith in Christ. That's why we their faith in Christ. That's why we their faith in Christ. That's why we need to do our evangelizing now.

need to do our evangelizing now. need to do our evangelizing now. Also, only on earth can we store up Also, only on earth can we store up Also, only on earth can we store up treasures in heaven. You can't write a treasures in heaven. You can't write a treasures in heaven. You can't write a check from heaven. There's no Venmo in check from heaven. There's no Venmo in check from heaven. There's no Venmo in heaven. No Apple Pay. So, do your giving heaven. No Apple Pay. So, do your giving heaven. No Apple Pay. So, do your giving while you're living. Then you're knowing while you're living. Then you're knowing while you're living. Then you're knowing where it's going. where it's going. where it's going. This is the time to give. This is the This is the time to give. This is the This is the time to give. This is the time to invest in the kingdom of God time to invest in the kingdom of God time to invest in the kingdom of God with your finances. Because when you do, with your finances. Because when you do, with your finances. Because when you do, you lay up for yourself treasures in you lay up for yourself treasures in you lay up for yourself treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust heaven where neither moth nor rust heaven where neither moth nor rust corrupt, nor thieves break in and steal. corrupt, nor thieves break in and steal. corrupt, nor thieves break in and steal. Then Jesus adds this. For where your Then Jesus adds this. For where your Then Jesus adds this. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be. treasure is, there will your heart be. treasure is, there will your heart be. Also, listen to this. Only on earth can Also, listen to this. Only on earth can Also, listen to this. Only on earth can I suffer and endure trials and draw I suffer and endure trials and draw I suffer and endure trials and draw closer to God. You might say, yeah, I'm closer to God. You might say, yeah, I'm closer to God. You might say, yeah, I'm glad to put that in the rear view glad to put that in the rear view glad to put that in the rear view mirror. But hold on for a moment before mirror. But hold on for a moment before mirror. But hold on for a moment before you say that because there are certain you say that because there are certain you say that because there are certain things that we learn in times of things that we learn in times of things that we learn in times of difficulty that we won't learn anywhere difficulty that we won't learn anywhere difficulty that we won't learn anywhere else. The Apostle Paul had what he else. The Apostle Paul had what he else. The Apostle Paul had what he described as a thorn in the flesh. We described as a thorn in the flesh. We described as a thorn in the flesh. We don't know what it was. He didn't tell don't know what it was. He didn't tell don't know what it was. He didn't tell us. He could have, but he didn't. But he us. He could have, but he didn't. But he us. He could have, but he didn't. But he said, "I have this thorn in the flesh, said, "I have this thorn in the flesh, said, "I have this thorn in the flesh, this messenger of Satan sent to buffet this messenger of Satan sent to buffet this messenger of Satan sent to buffet me or to beat me, and three times I've me or to beat me, and three times I've me or to beat me, and three times I've asked the Lord to take it away." We asked the Lord to take it away." We asked the Lord to take it away." We wonder what was his thorn in the flesh.

wonder what was his thorn in the flesh. wonder what was his thorn in the flesh. Was it a physical problem? I mean, this Was it a physical problem? I mean, this Was it a physical problem? I mean, this guy was beaten with rods. He was stoned guy was beaten with rods. He was stoned guy was beaten with rods. He was stoned and left for dead. He was shipwrecked and left for dead. He was shipwrecked and left for dead. He was shipwrecked twice. So, maybe he had some physical uh twice. So, maybe he had some physical uh twice. So, maybe he had some physical uh problem as a result of that, some injury problem as a result of that, some injury problem as a result of that, some injury that he incurred. We don't know. That that he incurred. We don't know. That that he incurred. We don't know. That could have been his throne in the flesh. could have been his throne in the flesh. could have been his throne in the flesh. His throne in the flesh could have been His throne in the flesh could have been His throne in the flesh could have been the constant criticism and the constant criticism and the constant criticism and secondguessing secondguessing secondguessing by others and the lies that were told by others and the lies that were told by others and the lies that were told about him. We don't know. He asked the about him. We don't know. He asked the about him. We don't know. He asked the Lord three times to take it away. And by Lord three times to take it away. And by Lord three times to take it away. And by the way, there's nothing wrong with the way, there's nothing wrong with the way, there's nothing wrong with asking God to take your problem away. asking God to take your problem away. asking God to take your problem away. There's nothing wrong with asking God to There's nothing wrong with asking God to There's nothing wrong with asking God to heal you or to take that affliction away heal you or to take that affliction away heal you or to take that affliction away or whatever it is you're facing. But or whatever it is you're facing. But or whatever it is you're facing. But three times Paul asked the Lord to three times Paul asked the Lord to three times Paul asked the Lord to remove it. And the Lord said to this remove it. And the Lord said to this remove it. And the Lord said to this this to him, "My grace is sufficient for this to him, "My grace is sufficient for this to him, "My grace is sufficient for you." Okay? I I'm going to give you you." Okay? I I'm going to give you you." Okay? I I'm going to give you special grace during this time, Paul. special grace during this time, Paul. special grace during this time, Paul. Then Paul says this amazing thing. He Then Paul says this amazing thing. He Then Paul says this amazing thing. He says, "Therefore, I'm glad to boast says, "Therefore, I'm glad to boast says, "Therefore, I'm glad to boast about my weaknesses that the power of about my weaknesses that the power of about my weaknesses that the power of Christ can work for me." How many of you Christ can work for me." How many of you Christ can work for me." How many of you have seen God come through for you when have seen God come through for you when have seen God come through for you when you were facing a very difficult you were facing a very difficult you were facing a very difficult situation? Raise your hand. You've seen situation? Raise your hand. You've seen situation? Raise your hand. You've seen God come through. Okay. Now, that would God come through. Okay. Now, that would God come through. Okay. Now, that would not have happened if you didn't have a not have happened if you didn't have a not have happened if you didn't have a difficult situation.

difficult situation. difficult situation. We would love it if life was all blue We would love it if life was all blue We would love it if life was all blue skies and green lights and singing birds skies and green lights and singing birds skies and green lights and singing birds and paid bills and perfect health and and paid bills and perfect health and and paid bills and perfect health and everything going the way we wanted to everything going the way we wanted to everything going the way we wanted to go. Always a parking space right in the go. Always a parking space right in the go. Always a parking space right in the front wherever we go. That's the good front wherever we go. That's the good front wherever we go. That's the good life. Well, okay, that's good. I love it life. Well, okay, that's good. I love it life. Well, okay, that's good. I love it when I find a parking space. But here's when I find a parking space. But here's when I find a parking space. But here's the thing. Sometimes God will allow the thing. Sometimes God will allow the thing. Sometimes God will allow hardships in our life that don't hardships in our life that don't hardships in our life that don't necessarily make sense, but they bring necessarily make sense, but they bring necessarily make sense, but they bring us closer to God. And God comes through us closer to God. And God comes through us closer to God. And God comes through and we say, "Lord, if you don't come and we say, "Lord, if you don't come and we say, "Lord, if you don't come through, I'm dead in the water." Then he through, I'm dead in the water." Then he through, I'm dead in the water." Then he comes through. You say, "I'm not dead in comes through. You say, "I'm not dead in comes through. You say, "I'm not dead in the water. I'm alive to fight another the water. I'm alive to fight another the water. I'm alive to fight another day because you came through for me, day because you came through for me, day because you came through for me, Lord." The psalmist said, "Before I was Lord." The psalmist said, "Before I was Lord." The psalmist said, "Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I have afflicted, I went astray, but now I have afflicted, I went astray, but now I have kept your word." I think of a young man kept your word." I think of a young man kept your word." I think of a young man that I met uh a while ago. His name is that I met uh a while ago. His name is that I met uh a while ago. His name is Canon. He's 18 now. I met him when he Canon. He's 18 now. I met him when he Canon. He's 18 now. I met him when he was 16. And this young guy had was 16. And this young guy had was 16. And this young guy had everything going for him in life. And everything going for him in life. And everything going for him in life. And then he found out that he had stage four then he found out that he had stage four then he found out that he had stage four liver cancer.

liver cancer. liver cancer. He thought he he might die. It was not He thought he he might die. It was not He thought he he might die. It was not looking good. and he had received the looking good. and he had received the looking good. and he had received the final fi the finest medical treatment final fi the finest medical treatment final fi the finest medical treatment you could have but he wasn't getting any you could have but he wasn't getting any you could have but he wasn't getting any better in fact it was getting worse and better in fact it was getting worse and better in fact it was getting worse and so we were asked to pray for him and he so we were asked to pray for him and he so we were asked to pray for him and he came to church here at Harvest Orange came to church here at Harvest Orange came to church here at Harvest Orange County we understand some of you may County we understand some of you may County we understand some of you may remember this and we all prayed for remember this and we all prayed for remember this and we all prayed for young canon and to ask God to touch him young canon and to ask God to touch him young canon and to ask God to touch him and God heard our prayer and he and he and God heard our prayer and he and he and God heard our prayer and he and he answered our prayers and he healed this answered our prayers and he healed this answered our prayers and he healed this young man and now he's cancer-free >> [applause] >> [applause] >> Now, if the story stopped there, that'd >> Now, if the story stopped there, that'd >> Now, if the story stopped there, that'd be great. But oh, as they say in the be great. But oh, as they say in the be great. But oh, as they say in the commercials, but wait, there's more. commercials, but wait, there's more. commercials, but wait, there's more. Canon just was with a group of young Canon just was with a group of young Canon just was with a group of young people down in Huntington Beach people down in Huntington Beach people down in Huntington Beach yesterday and they did a little outreach yesterday and they did a little outreach yesterday and they did a little outreach and he got up and shared his story and and he got up and shared his story and and he got up and shared his story and he said to all of these kids that he had he said to all of these kids that he had he said to all of these kids that he had stage four liver cancer and he said, stage four liver cancer and he said, stage four liver cancer and he said, "It's one of the worst things that ever "It's one of the worst things that ever "It's one of the worst things that ever happened to me." But then he said, "But happened to me." But then he said, "But happened to me." But then he said, "But yet, it's one of the best things that yet, it's one of the best things that yet, it's one of the best things that ever happened to me because it brought ever happened to me because it brought ever happened to me because it brought me to Jesus." You see, [applause] [applause] is there anything more important than is there anything more important than is there anything more important than coming to Jesus?

coming to Jesus? coming to Jesus? Some people are stubborn. Some people are stubborn. Some people are stubborn. They have to wait till the bottom drops They have to wait till the bottom drops They have to wait till the bottom drops out. They've got it all going on. out. They've got it all going on. out. They've got it all going on. They're living their best life now. They They're living their best life now. They They're living their best life now. They they've, you know, they're just enjoying they've, you know, they're just enjoying they've, you know, they're just enjoying everything and then something happens, everything and then something happens, everything and then something happens, call from a doctor, unexpected tragedy, call from a doctor, unexpected tragedy, call from a doctor, unexpected tragedy, whatever it is, and all of a sudden as whatever it is, and all of a sudden as whatever it is, and all of a sudden as things are collapsing, they reach out to things are collapsing, they reach out to things are collapsing, they reach out to God and they show up to church for the God and they show up to church for the God and they show up to church for the first time. That's just fine. If you're first time. That's just fine. If you're first time. That's just fine. If you're here at church for the first time here at church for the first time here at church for the first time because calamity has befallen you, I because calamity has befallen you, I because calamity has befallen you, I want to say to you, welcome to church. want to say to you, welcome to church. want to say to you, welcome to church. come and come back because the church is a hospital for because the church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints. sinners, not a museum for saints. sinners, not a museum for saints. We're here to help you. We're here to We're here to help you. We're here to We're here to help you. We're here to minister to you and we're here most minister to you and we're here most minister to you and we're here most importantly to point you to Christ. But importantly to point you to Christ. But importantly to point you to Christ. But listen to this. listen to this. listen to this. Maybe God will get you through this Maybe God will get you through this Maybe God will get you through this situation. I'm sure he will in some way, situation. I'm sure he will in some way, situation. I'm sure he will in some way, shape, or form. And when he does, you shape, or form. And when he does, you shape, or form. And when he does, you give him the glory and you keep walking give him the glory and you keep walking give him the glory and you keep walking with him. Because the problem is God with him. Because the problem is God with him. Because the problem is God will get us out of our dilemma and then will get us out of our dilemma and then will get us out of our dilemma and then when things get better again, we forget when things get better again, we forget when things get better again, we forget all about him. Don't let that happen to all about him. Don't let that happen to all about him. Don't let that happen to you. Remember the story of the 10 lepers you. Remember the story of the 10 lepers you. Remember the story of the 10 lepers that were healed and only one returned that were healed and only one returned that were healed and only one returned to give thanks. Don't be that like those to give thanks. Don't be that like those to give thanks. Don't be that like those other nine. Be like that one guy that other nine. Be like that one guy that other nine. Be like that one guy that came back and said, "Thank you, Lord."

came back and said, "Thank you, Lord." came back and said, "Thank you, Lord." And keep walking with the Lord. One And keep walking with the Lord. One And keep walking with the Lord. One final thing I'd like to say, and when a final thing I'd like to say, and when a final thing I'd like to say, and when a preacher says that, it could be another preacher says that, it could be another preacher says that, it could be another hour, okay? But it's not going to be hour, okay? But it's not going to be hour, okay? But it's not going to be another hour. Just a [clears throat] few another hour. Just a [clears throat] few another hour. Just a [clears throat] few moments. When we get to heaven, we're moments. When we get to heaven, we're moments. When we get to heaven, we're going to have rewards given to us. The going to have rewards given to us. The going to have rewards given to us. The Bible promises this multiple times, many Bible promises this multiple times, many Bible promises this multiple times, many times. First Corinthians 3:8 says, times. First Corinthians 3:8 says, times. First Corinthians 3:8 says, "Everyone will receive their own reward "Everyone will receive their own reward "Everyone will receive their own reward according to their own labor." And the according to their own labor." And the according to their own labor." And the Bible calls them crowns. Crowns that God Bible calls them crowns. Crowns that God Bible calls them crowns. Crowns that God will give to us. Number one, there is will give to us. Number one, there is will give to us. Number one, there is the imperishable crown. The imperishable the imperishable crown. The imperishable the imperishable crown. The imperishable crown that is given for self-control and crown that is given for self-control and crown that is given for self-control and disciplined living. Paul compared the disciplined living. Paul compared the disciplined living. Paul compared the Christian life to an athletic Christian life to an athletic Christian life to an athletic competition competition competition and he's running this race. He says, and he's running this race. He says, and he's running this race. He says, "Some do it for a perishable crown. We "Some do it for a perishable crown. We "Some do it for a perishable crown. We do it for an imperishable crown." Okay? do it for an imperishable crown." Okay? do it for an imperishable crown." Okay? So, some people go out and compete in So, some people go out and compete in So, some people go out and compete in athletic events and they win the athletic events and they win the athletic events and they win the trophies and the ribbons and the awards. trophies and the ribbons and the awards. trophies and the ribbons and the awards. I competed in many events. I don't think I competed in many events. I don't think I competed in many events. I don't think I ever won anything, but I tried.

I ever won anything, but I tried. I ever won anything, but I tried. Others maybe have academic achievements Others maybe have academic achievements Others maybe have academic achievements or other things that signify that or other things that signify that or other things that signify that they've succeeded in life. That's fine. they've succeeded in life. That's fine. they've succeeded in life. That's fine. But that's the perishable crown. Those But that's the perishable crown. Those But that's the perishable crown. Those things will be left behind. But the things will be left behind. But the things will be left behind. But the imperishable crown that's for imperishable crown that's for imperishable crown that's for disciplining yourself and walking with disciplining yourself and walking with disciplining yourself and walking with the Lord. God will reward you for that. the Lord. God will reward you for that. the Lord. God will reward you for that. Secondly, the crown there's the crown of Secondly, the crown there's the crown of Secondly, the crown there's the crown of rejoicing, also known as the soul rejoicing, also known as the soul rejoicing, also known as the soul winner's crown. Paul asked, "Who is our winner's crown. Paul asked, "Who is our winner's crown. Paul asked, "Who is our hopeer? Crown of rejoicing. Is it not hopeer? Crown of rejoicing. Is it not hopeer? Crown of rejoicing. Is it not you and the presence of the Lord? Can you and the presence of the Lord? Can you and the presence of the Lord? Can you imagine getting to heaven and having you imagine getting to heaven and having you imagine getting to heaven and having someone say to you, "I'm here because someone say to you, "I'm here because someone say to you, "I'm here because you talked to me about Jesus." Oh, when you talked to me about Jesus." Oh, when you talked to me about Jesus." Oh, when it was I was standing on a corner in it was I was standing on a corner in it was I was standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona. Wait, I've heard that. Winslow, Arizona. Wait, I've heard that. Winslow, Arizona. Wait, I've heard that. Sounds familiar. Yeah. And you know what Sounds familiar. Yeah. And you know what Sounds familiar. Yeah. And you know what was on my mind? Well, and then you was on my mind? Well, and then you was on my mind? Well, and then you talked to me about Jesus talked to me about Jesus talked to me about Jesus and I believed in him as a result of and I believed in him as a result of and I believed in him as a result of what you said. That's going to happen what you said. That's going to happen what you said. That's going to happen because listen, every seed you sew of because listen, every seed you sew of because listen, every seed you sew of the gospel, every time you water the the gospel, every time you water the the gospel, every time you water the seed that someone else has sown and seed that someone else has sown and seed that someone else has sown and every time you have the privilege of every time you have the privilege of every time you have the privilege of maybe praying with someone to accept maybe praying with someone to accept maybe praying with someone to accept Christ, that's a reward in heaven and Christ, that's a reward in heaven and Christ, that's a reward in heaven and you will be given a soul winner's crown.

you will be given a soul winner's crown. you will be given a soul winner's crown. So be faithful in the opportunities God So be faithful in the opportunities God So be faithful in the opportunities God sets before you. [applause] [applause] And then there is the crown of And then there is the crown of And then there is the crown of righteousness. This is given to those righteousness. This is given to those righteousness. This is given to those who look forward to his return. How many who look forward to his return. How many who look forward to his return. How many of you are looking forward to Jesus of you are looking forward to Jesus of you are looking forward to Jesus coming back? Raise your hand. Ah, you're coming back? Raise your hand. Ah, you're coming back? Raise your hand. Ah, you're getting the crown. getting the crown. getting the crown. Paul says, I fought the good fight. I Paul says, I fought the good fight. I Paul says, I fought the good fight. I kept the faith. I finished the course. kept the faith. I finished the course. kept the faith. I finished the course. Henceforth there is laid up for me a Henceforth there is laid up for me a Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, crown of righteousness which the Lord, crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me the righteous judge, will give to me the righteous judge, will give to me that day and not to me only but to all that day and not to me only but to all that day and not to me only but to all who love his appearing. This is why we who love his appearing. This is why we who love his appearing. This is why we need to talk about this. We need to love need to talk about this. We need to love need to talk about this. We need to love his appearing, you know. That's why I his appearing, you know. That's why I his appearing, you know. That's why I need to talk to you about this and you need to talk to you about this and you need to talk to you about this and you need to hear about this and God will need to hear about this and God will need to hear about this and God will give you this crown in that final day. give you this crown in that final day. give you this crown in that final day. And finally, the crown of life for those And finally, the crown of life for those And finally, the crown of life for those who persevere through trials who persevere through trials who persevere through trials and temptations. James 1:12, "Blessed is and temptations. James 1:12, "Blessed is and temptations. James 1:12, "Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when the man who endures temptation, for when the man who endures temptation, for when he's been approved, he'll receive the he's been approved, he'll receive the he's been approved, he'll receive the crown of life, which the Lord has crown of life, which the Lord has crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him."

promised to those who love him." promised to those who love him." Question, how many of you have ever been Question, how many of you have ever been Question, how many of you have ever been tempted to sin? Raise your hand. Wow, a tempted to sin? Raise your hand. Wow, a tempted to sin? Raise your hand. Wow, a lot of sinful people here. Is it the lot of sinful people here. Is it the lot of sinful people here. Is it the third service? No, there was as many in third service? No, there was as many in third service? No, there was as many in the first service, too. the first service, too. the first service, too. Okay. How many of you have resisted the Okay. How many of you have resisted the Okay. How many of you have resisted the temptation to sin? Raise your hand. Not temptation to sin? Raise your hand. Not temptation to sin? Raise your hand. Not as many hands. What's going on? Okay. as many hands. What's going on? Okay. as many hands. What's going on? Okay. When you resist that temptation, oh, When you resist that temptation, oh, When you resist that temptation, oh, they come to all of us. they come to all of us. they come to all of us. Big temptations, attractive temptations. Big temptations, attractive temptations. Big temptations, attractive temptations. Why don't you do this? Why don't you Why don't you do this? Why don't you Why don't you do this? Why don't you abandon your marriage and run off with abandon your marriage and run off with abandon your marriage and run off with that other girl or that other guy? Why that other girl or that other guy? Why that other girl or that other guy? Why don't you lie about this? Why don't you don't you lie about this? Why don't you don't you lie about this? Why don't you make this compromise in this other area make this compromise in this other area make this compromise in this other area of your life? And you say, "No, I won't of your life? And you say, "No, I won't of your life? And you say, "No, I won't do that." God says, "Duly noted, crown do that." God says, "Duly noted, crown do that." God says, "Duly noted, crown waiting waiting waiting as you resist temptation." But it's not as you resist temptation." But it's not as you resist temptation." But it's not just resisting temptation. It's enduring just resisting temptation. It's enduring just resisting temptation. It's enduring tribulation. tribulation. tribulation. There are people in life that really There are people in life that really There are people in life that really suffer. And granted, some suffer more suffer. And granted, some suffer more suffer. And granted, some suffer more than others.

than others. than others. People go through their entire life with People go through their entire life with People go through their entire life with a severe disability. a severe disability. a severe disability. People lose precious loved ones. People lose precious loved ones. People lose precious loved ones. Others have other problems in life that Others have other problems in life that Others have other problems in life that they have to face. And it just doesn't they have to face. And it just doesn't they have to face. And it just doesn't make sense. But one day, God says, "I'm make sense. But one day, God says, "I'm make sense. But one day, God says, "I'm going to bless you and I'm going to going to bless you and I'm going to going to bless you and I'm going to reward you for your faithfulness to reward you for your faithfulness to reward you for your faithfulness to continue to walk with me and honor me continue to walk with me and honor me continue to walk with me and honor me through that time of difficulty. I'm through that time of difficulty. I'm through that time of difficulty. I'm aware of what you've gone through. I aware of what you've gone through. I aware of what you've gone through. I care about it." And you're going to be care about it." And you're going to be care about it." And you're going to be rewarded in heaven. All of these rewards rewarded in heaven. All of these rewards rewarded in heaven. All of these rewards waiting for the person who puts their waiting for the person who puts their waiting for the person who puts their faith in Christ. Listen, someday that faith in Christ. Listen, someday that faith in Christ. Listen, someday that other shoe is going to drop. Someday other shoe is going to drop. Someday other shoe is going to drop. Someday it's going to be the end. As I've said it's going to be the end. As I've said it's going to be the end. As I've said before, live every day as though it were before, live every day as though it were before, live every day as though it were your last day because one day it will your last day because one day it will your last day because one day it will be. What if this were your last day and be. What if this were your last day and be. What if this were your last day and this were your last sermon? You'd say, this were your last sermon? You'd say, this were your last sermon? You'd say, "Well, it was kind of a long one." I'd "Well, it was kind of a long one." I'd "Well, it was kind of a long one." I'd say that part of it. You kind of went say that part of it. You kind of went say that part of it. You kind of went over the time, preacher. Okay. I knew it over the time, preacher. Okay. I knew it over the time, preacher. Okay. I knew it might be your last one, so I wanted it might be your last one, so I wanted it might be your last one, so I wanted it to be longer. No, not really. I don't to be longer. No, not really. I don't to be longer. No, not really. I don't know that.

know that. know that. But what if it was your last sermon, But what if it was your last sermon, But what if it was your last sermon, then you went out and had your last then you went out and had your last then you went out and had your last meal, meal, meal, and then you was your last conversation and then you was your last conversation and then you was your last conversation because you died or the Lord comes. because you died or the Lord comes. because you died or the Lord comes. Okay? A Christian doesn't have to live Okay? A Christian doesn't have to live Okay? A Christian doesn't have to live in fear of any of these things. If it in fear of any of these things. If it in fear of any of these things. If it is, it is. I go into the presence of the is, it is. I go into the presence of the is, it is. I go into the presence of the Lord. I have my last meal here, then I Lord. I have my last meal here, then I Lord. I have my last meal here, then I have my first meal there, and I'm in the have my first meal there, and I'm in the have my first meal there, and I'm in the presence of the Lord. But if you don't presence of the Lord. But if you don't presence of the Lord. But if you don't know Christ, it is scary cuz everything know Christ, it is scary cuz everything know Christ, it is scary cuz everything you have is all wrapped up in this life, you have is all wrapped up in this life, you have is all wrapped up in this life, and you hardly give a passing thought to and you hardly give a passing thought to and you hardly give a passing thought to the afterlife. the afterlife. the afterlife. But Jesus died on the cross for your sin But Jesus died on the cross for your sin But Jesus died on the cross for your sin and rose again from the dead so you and rose again from the dead so you and rose again from the dead so you could be forgiven of all the wrongs could be forgiven of all the wrongs could be forgiven of all the wrongs you've ever done. And you could know you've ever done. And you could know you've ever done. And you could know that you'll go to heaven when you die. that you'll go to heaven when you die. that you'll go to heaven when you die. And you can know that you'll be ready And you can know that you'll be ready And you can know that you'll be ready for his return. And I want to ask you, for his return. And I want to ask you, for his return. And I want to ask you, are you ready? Are you ready for the are you ready? Are you ready for the are you ready? Are you ready for the Lord's return? Are you ready for the Lord's return? Are you ready for the Lord's return? Are you ready for the afterlife? If not, you can be ready afterlife? If not, you can be ready afterlife? If not, you can be ready right now. You say, "Okay, what do what right now. You say, "Okay, what do what right now. You say, "Okay, what do what do I do?" You admit you're a sinner.

do I do?" You admit you're a sinner. do I do?" You admit you're a sinner. You've broken God's commandments. You've You've broken God's commandments. You've You've broken God's commandments. You've fallen short of God's standards. Number fallen short of God's standards. Number fallen short of God's standards. Number two, you repent or turn from that sin. two, you repent or turn from that sin. two, you repent or turn from that sin. Thirdly, you ask Christ to come and be Thirdly, you ask Christ to come and be Thirdly, you ask Christ to come and be your savior and lord. You receive him your savior and lord. You receive him your savior and lord. You receive him into your life. The Bible says, "For as into your life. The Bible says, "For as into your life. The Bible says, "For as many as received him, to them he gave many as received him, to them he gave many as received him, to them he gave the power to become sons of God." the power to become sons of God." the power to become sons of God." And then And then And then you just open your heart and let the you just open your heart and let the you just open your heart and let the Lord come in. And he's ready to come Lord come in. And he's ready to come Lord come in. And he's ready to come into your life right now. We're going to into your life right now. We're going to into your life right now. We're going to close in prayer. And I'm going to extend close in prayer. And I'm going to extend close in prayer. And I'm going to extend an invitation to anybody here or anybody an invitation to anybody here or anybody an invitation to anybody here or anybody watching or listening wherever you may watching or listening wherever you may watching or listening wherever you may be. If you don't know Jesus, if you're be. If you don't know Jesus, if you're be. If you don't know Jesus, if you're not ready for his return, come to him not ready for his return, come to him not ready for his return, come to him right now. Let's all pray. Father, speak right now. Let's all pray. Father, speak right now. Let's all pray. Father, speak to the hearts of those that do not yet to the hearts of those that do not yet to the hearts of those that do not yet know you. Help them to see their need know you. Help them to see their need know you. Help them to see their need for you. Help them to come to you now. for you. Help them to come to you now. for you. Help them to come to you now. While our heads are bowed and our eyes While our heads are bowed and our eyes While our heads are bowed and our eyes are closed and we're praying, maybe you are closed and we're praying, maybe you are closed and we're praying, maybe you would say today, "I need Jesus. I want would say today, "I need Jesus. I want would say today, "I need Jesus. I want to go to heaven when I die. I want to be to go to heaven when I die. I want to be to go to heaven when I die. I want to be ready for his return. I want to invite ready for his return. I want to invite ready for his return. I want to invite Christ to come into my life right now.

Christ to come into my life right now. Christ to come into my life right now. Pray for me if that's your desire. If Pray for me if that's your desire. If Pray for me if that's your desire. If you want Jesus to come into your life, you want Jesus to come into your life, you want Jesus to come into your life, if you want him to forgive you of your if you want him to forgive you of your if you want him to forgive you of your sin, sin, sin, if you want to go to heaven when you if you want to go to heaven when you if you want to go to heaven when you die, if you want to fill that hole in die, if you want to fill that hole in die, if you want to fill that hole in your heart, your heart, your heart, would you just raise your hand up and would you just raise your hand up and would you just raise your hand up and I'll pray for you right now? Wherever I'll pray for you right now? Wherever I'll pray for you right now? Wherever you are, raise your hand up high where I you are, raise your hand up high where I you are, raise your hand up high where I can see it and I'll pray for you. God can see it and I'll pray for you. God can see it and I'll pray for you. God bless you. Raise your hand up. God bless bless you. Raise your hand up. God bless bless you. Raise your hand up. God bless you. Anybody else? Let me pray for you you. Anybody else? Let me pray for you you. Anybody else? Let me pray for you today. today. today. Raise your hand up wherever you are. God Raise your hand up wherever you are. God Raise your hand up wherever you are. God bless you. And you. Yes. And you. bless you. And you. Yes. And you. bless you. And you. Yes. And you. Anybody else? Raise your hand up. Let me Anybody else? Raise your hand up. Let me Anybody else? Raise your hand up. Let me pray for you and with you. God bless pray for you and with you. God bless pray for you and with you. God bless each one of you. You [snorts] that have each one of you. You [snorts] that have each one of you. You [snorts] that have raised your hand. I want you to pray raised your hand. I want you to pray raised your hand. I want you to pray this prayer right where you're sitting this prayer right where you're sitting this prayer right where you're sitting after me. In fact, you could pray it out after me. In fact, you could pray it out after me. In fact, you could pray it out loud if you like. Just pray. Lord Jesus, loud if you like. Just pray. Lord Jesus, loud if you like. Just pray. Lord Jesus, I know that I'm a sinner, but I know I know that I'm a sinner, but I know I know that I'm a sinner, but I know that you're the Savior who died on the that you're the Savior who died on the that you're the Savior who died on the cross for my sin cross for my sin cross for my sin and rose again from the dead. I choose and rose again from the dead. I choose and rose again from the dead. I choose to follow you, Lord, from this moment to follow you, Lord, from this moment to follow you, Lord, from this moment forward. Thank you for hearing this forward. Thank you for hearing this forward. Thank you for hearing this prayer and answering this prayer. In prayer and answering this prayer. In prayer and answering this prayer. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. God bless each Jesus name I pray. Amen. God bless each Jesus name I pray. Amen. God bless each one of you.

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