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This sermon explores the role of angels in the eternal work of God, specifically focusing on their participation in the proclamation of the gospel as depicted in Revelation 14. It contrasts the current era, where humans are commissioned to preach, with the future tribulation period when angels will actively declare the everlasting gospel to the nations. The message highlights that angels aspire to understand the mystery of salvation, a concept foreign to their nature, and view the opportunity to preach as a profound privilege rather than a mere duty. By examining the angelic desire to comprehend the plan of redemption, the sermon encourages believers to approach their own evangelistic responsibilities with similar intensity, reverence, and joy, recognizing that sharing the good news is a distinct honor granted by God.

(AI Generated Summary) The sermon explores the eschatological promise in Luke 21:28, contrasting the fear experienced by the world with the joy and anticipation that should characterize the hearts of believers. It argues that the return of Christ is not a source of dread for God's people but the imminent arrival of their redemption and final restoration. By examining parallel passages in Matthew and 1 Thessalonians, the message clarifies that the gathering of the elect by angels signifies a comprehensive rescue that includes both the living and the dead, transcending physical limitations. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging the audience to view the end times through the lens of hope, reunion with Christ, and the fulfillment of God's covenant promises.

Rev. Jimmy Apodaca preaches the sermon "Sound investments" from Galatians 6:6-10 on October 4th, 2026 at Living Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC). Meeting at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos, CA. To find out more about Living Hope, visit https://www.livinghopeopc.com

At that very moment, three men stood before the house where I was, having been sent to me from Caesarea. 12 Then the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered the man's house. 13 And he told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house, who said to him, 'Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon whose surname is Peter, 14 who will tell you words by which you and all your household will be saved.' 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as upon us at the beginning. 16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, 'John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' 17 If therefore God gave them the same gift as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could withstand God?" 18 When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, "Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life."

In Revelation 3:7-13, Christ speaks to the church in Philadelphia. This was a small, persecuted church with "little power," yet it remained faithful to His Word and refused to deny His name. This passage reminds us that Christ does not measure His church by worldly strength, influence, or size, but by faithfulness. As the Holy and True One who holds the key of David, Jesus possesses complete authority over His kingdom and opens doors for the gospel that no one can shut. He calls His people to persevere through suffering, promising not a life free from trials, but His preserving grace in the midst of them. In this sermon, we are encouraged to hold fast to Christ, obey His Word, trust His sovereign power, and remain faithful until the end, knowing that those who conquer will belong to God forever.

Gill most eloquently said, the first and chief over all persons, angels, and men; having a superior nature, name, and place, than the former, and being the firstborn among many brethren designed by the latter: and in all things he is the first, and has the precedence and primacy; in sonship, no one is a Son in the sense he is; in election, he was chosen first, and his people in him; in the covenant, he is the surety, Mediator, and messenger of it, he is that itself; in his human nature, he is fairer than the children of men; in redemption, he was alone, and wrought it out himself; in life, he exceeded all others in purity, in doctrine, and miracles; and in dying he conquered death, and rose first from it; in short, he died, revived, and rose again, that he might be Lord both of dead and living; and he ought to have the pre-eminence and first place in the affections of our hearts, in the contemplations of our minds, in the desires of our souls, and in the highest praises of our lips.

This study examines the sixth trumpet judgment in Revelation, focusing on the release of bound angels and the subsequent destruction that fails upon the ungodly. The discussion highlights the spiritual hardness of heart, illustrating how even catastrophic events cannot compel a response without the work of the Holy Spirit. By connecting this apocalyptic imagery to Jesus' warnings in the Gospels and historical accounts of the fall of Jerusalem, the text underscores God's sovereign control over judgment and the tragic reality of human idolatry. The central message serves as a convicting reminder of humanity's total dependence on divine grace for sight and hearing, contrasting the blind pursuit of worldly security with the secure identity found in Christ.

Dan addresses the grief of believers who have lost loved ones before the return of Christ, drawing on 1 Thessalonians 4 to provide assurance that the dead in Christ will not miss out on the glorious events of the Second Coming. The speaker clarifies that the phrase "fallen asleep" is a cultural euphemism for death rather than a support for the doctrine of soul sleep, emphasizing that the soul remains conscious until the resurrection. Paul's teaching is presented as a direct revelation from the Lord, assuring the Thessalonians that the living will not precede the dead, as the Lord will descend with a shout of command to raise the dead and a voice of an archangel to summon the wicked to judgment. The exposition connects this passage to the ascension account in Acts and the Olivet Discourse, highlighting the bodily return of Jesus and the specific roles of angels in eschatological events. The tone is pastoral and instructional, aiming to replace anxiety with the confident hope of eternal fellowship with the Lord.