Opening Hymn: Come, now is the time to worship by Brian Doerksen:
Come, now is the time to worship
Come, now is the time to give your heart
Come, just as you are to worship
Come, just as you are before your God
Come
One day every tongue will confess You are God
One day every knee will bow
Still the greatest treasure remains for those
Who gladly choose You now
Come, now is the time to worship
Come, now is the time to give your heart
Come, just as you are to worship
Come, just as you are before your God
Oh, come
One day every tongue will confess You are God
One day every knee will bow
Still the greatest treasure remains for those
Who gladly choose You now
Come everyone, come everyone
Every nation, every language
Give Him your heart, yeah
‘Cause one day every tongue will confess You are God
One day every knee will bow
Still the greatest treasure remains for those
Who gladly choose You now
Willingly we choose to surrender our lives
Willingly our knees will bow
With all our heart, soul, mind and strength
We gladly choose You now
Come, now is the time to worship
Come, now is the time to give your heart
Today we are discussing about the end times according to Matthew chapter 24 and 25. Jesus gave a prophecy to his disciples about the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple and discussed the beginning of troubles, or “other issues that will occur before the end of the age and his second coming.
Matthew 24:18-30 is a prophecy where Jesus pointed out two major events: the destruction of Jerusalem and the ultimate return of the Son of Man. It also advises followers to flee to the mountains to escape the first tribulation, warning that those who are unprepared will suffer. It then changes to a more cosmic, yet to be fulfilled, prophecy of Jesus’ second coming, which will be visible to all and is symbolized by a gathering of vultures (or eagles) around a body, signifying a time of great death and judgment before the final gathering of the elect, or chosen.
Jesus Christ’s return is unknown but certain, and believers must be prepared and faithful, living in readiness for judgment.
Masters will trust their servants with money before a journey. This teaches that believers are accountable for how they use the gifts and resources (talents) Our Heavenly Father has given them. The first two servants, who saved and or doubled their money, were praised, while the third, who buried his talent out of fear, was sent to the adversary.
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Closing Hymn: We praise you lord by Matt Redman:
Let praise be a weapon that silences the enemy
Let praise be a weapon that conquers all anxiety
Let it rise, let praise arise
…
We’ll see You break down every wall,
We’ll watch the giants fall
Fear cannot survive when we praise You
The God of breakthrough’s on our side, Forever lift Him high
With all creation cry, “God we praise You”
Common Elements Across Songs.
We praise You, Lord, with a heart full of thanksgiving.
We love You, Lord, and we’ll celebrate with singing.
How we praise You Lord, and together we will worship.
As we lift our hearts in praises unto You.
Closing Prayer: Heavenly Father we pray that all who read this sermon today learn from it and it helps them grow closer to you and get to know you really well. We also pray that whoever reads this will understand it. We also pray that it helps them go in the direction where they will not end up in the adversary. In the name of Our lord and savior we pray.
Our lord and savior we pray, please forgive me of my sins
against you, please come into my heart. By the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me.
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