Sermons on Eternity
Matthew 24:1-14 (Faithfulness in the End)
Jesus gives a clarion call to proclaim the gospel of the Kingdom, a Kingdom without end, to the whole world, as a testimony of Jesus to every nation. And so, the return of the King awaits nothing more than the preaching of the gospel to the ends of the earth. Peter concludes that any perceived delay in the Messiah’s returns happens only for the sake of the redeemed, that…
Led by the Faithfulness of God (Genesis 13:1-18)
But for the righteous, we have a promise that God leads us even when we exhibit foolishness in regard to his promises. Psalm 73:21-24 When my soul was embittered, when I was pricked in heart, I was brutish and ignorant; I was like a beast toward You. Nevertheless, I am continually with You; You…
Easter 2019: Living in the Hope of the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:49-58)
God’s glorious victory over sin, death, and shame provides entrance into a life of hope, knowing that all our labors in Christ are producing eternal glory.
Faithful to the End (Luke 21:5-36)
In this passage, often called The Olivet Discourse, there is one central theme, the so-called “end-times.” As his return is imminent, Jesus calls his people to be faithful. In this passage, Jesus is giving the necessary conditions in which he will return to judge the world. These conditions are marked by terror and destruction. There are two events in view. First, the…
The Eternal Reference Point (Luke 20:27-40)
In this passage, Jesus sets himself as the reference point for the cosmos. A reference point determines how one assesses anything. A reference point provides a basis for a wise course of action. If you don’t have a reference point, you will be quickly confused and disoriented. For a reference point to be helpful, it must be objective. It must have a fixed foundation.…
Entrance Is Through The Narrow Door (Luke 13:22-30)
As Jesus travels along, the people of Israel are having difficulty embracing the words of Jesus. Jesus has been preaching repentance and judgment with the indication that many out of Israel might not be saved. Someone in the crowds asks Jesus if it will really only be a few saved. Jesus responds…
King of Mere Mortals (Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:24)
In this passage we see that the world is full of death and oppression. How is a person supposed to live amidst such a wicked world? To begin, we are all mere mortals, people for whom the bell tolls at some point. The best way we can live is to understand that eternity is coming soon and prepare wisely for it. In addition, The Preacher tells those who fear (to live in awe…
