This sermon explores the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24, focusing on Jesus' prophecy regarding the destruction of the Jerusalem temple and the signs of the end times. The preacher emphasizes that while wars, famines, and false prophets will occur, believers must remain vigilant against deception and trust in God's sovereign control over history. It highlights the reality of persecution for Christians and the necessity of enduring faith to avoid spiritual coldness. The message concludes by linking the completion of global evangelism to the final return of Christ, urging the audience to watch, trust, endure, and share the gospel.

Our 5th sermon in this series critiques modern therapeutic Christianity and false prophets who prioritize cultural approval over biblical truth, drawing parallels between ancient Israel's exile and contemporary societal decline. It argues that spiritual starvation leads to national collapse and defines repentance as a necessary agreement with God regarding sin rather than merely seeking emotional comfort or forgiveness. Pastor challenges believers to reject secular platitudes and embrace sola scriptura to counter the drift toward postmodernism and moral relativism. Emphasizing personal agency, the text urges individuals to exercise discernment, guard their families from secular indoctrination, and actively pursue holiness. Ultimately, the message calls for a return to the unadulterated Word of God as the only remedy for both personal sin and national decay.

The sermon warns against the rising influence of Gnosticism and the spirit of Dagon, linking them to hybridization through angelic or alien DNA mingling with humanity. It interprets biblical figures like Samson and the Ark of the Covenant as symbols of spiritual warfare against principalities and false gospels. The speaker argues that modern occult practices and cryptozoological phenomena reflect ancient demonic agendas aimed at corrupting human genetics. Emphasizing the authority of Scripture, the preacher urges believers to reject scholarly reinterpretations and rely on the Word of God for discernment. Ultimately, the message contrasts the incorruptible seed of salvation with the corruptible seed of the Antichrist's kingdom.

False teachers can only look back to humanism for their authority. They corrupt the Word of God and use that as their basis. Gullible people will yield to that corruption. God does not want us to fall for lies. He gave us His Word. We can know the truth and we need to submit to the truth.

PRESSING IN OR PASSING ON, PART 1 TEXT: Matthew 11:1-15 SUMMARY: As the message of the gospel is preached to the world and attended by the power of God, many will believe God's messengers and press into the kingdom, while others will disbelieve and pass by. I. Many are Pressing Into the Kingdom. A. The True Messiah. 1. Many false messiahs. 2. One true Messiah. B. A True Prophet. 1. A prophet from among men. a. Unstable: b. Self-serving: 2. A prophet of God. a. An awaited prophet. b. A prophet none greater. C. The True Kingdom. 1. Its character. 2. Its inhabitants.

This sermon warns believers against the spiritual dangers of apostasy, specifically highlighting the deceptive influence of compromised older leaders. Using the narrative of 1 Kings 13, the preacher contrasts a faithful young man of God with an old prophet who abandons biblical truth for comfort and deception. The message emphasizes that neutrality in the face of error is dangerous and that even respected figures can lead others astray through subtle lies. It urges the congregation to remain separated from worldly systems and to hold firmly to Scripture regardless of social pressure or seniority. Ultimately, it calls for unwavering faithfulness to God's Word as the only path to spiritual safety and a blessed legacy.

Another directive of the Lord Jesus says, "judge righteous judgment." It's judgment empty of selfishness, fleshliness, or self-serving thoughts. It's wise, godly and necessary judgment. After Jesus says, "judge not" he proceeds to say, "beware of false prophets." That cannot be done apart from "righteous judgment." This message identifies seven judgments believers must make. It leads us back to "Christ and Him Crucified."

The sermon interprets Revelation 13 as a prophetic warning against the rise of artificial intelligence, viewing AI as the modern manifestation of the beast and its image that speaks. It traces the historical development of computing from early rule-based systems to deep learning and large language models, explaining how these technologies mimic human intellect without possessing true consciousness or soul. The speaker argues that while AI demonstrates a functional understanding through pattern recognition, it remains a man-made idol lacking the breath of life found in biblical descriptions of false worship. This technological advancement presents a spiritual crisis for post-modern society, challenging believers to maintain faith amidst a godless pursuit of synthetic intelligence. Ultimately, the message calls for discernment and reliance on divine supremacy rather than trusting in human ingenuity.