Listen "Wednesday 11/12/2025"
Episode Synopsis
The sermon, rooted in 1 Thessalonians 4–5, centers on the hope and urgency of Christ's imminent return, emphasizing that believers are not to be consumed by fear or ignorance but to live as children of light, marked by joy, faith, and love. It addresses the Thessalonians' concern about the fate of deceased believers, affirming that those in Christ are already with Him in heaven, awaiting resurrection, and that the rapture—Christ's sudden, invisible return to gather His people—will precede the tribulation. The preacher underscores the believer's security from God's wrath, the necessity of spiritual alertness, and the call to live with continual readiness, not in fear but in joyful anticipation, shining as lights in a dark world through righteous living, encouragement, and evangelism. Drawing from Scripture, he contrasts the darkness of unbelief with the brightness of faith, urging the congregation to remain vigilant, sober, and actively building one another up, knowing that Christ's return is certain and that every moment counts in the eternal purpose of glorifying God.
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