In this sermon, Pastor Chris Romig explores the theme of hope and faith in the midst of suffering and persecution, using both the story behind the hymn "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" and the passage from Revelation 6. Romig begins by recounting how the hymn was inspired by the deep faith of a suffering couple, reminding us that God cares for even the smallest sparrow and, even more so, for His children. He connects this message to Jesus’ words in Matthew 10, emphasizing God’s intimate knowledge of our lives and His care for us during difficult times.

Chris then delves into Revelation 6, where the souls of martyrs cry out to God for justice during the Great Tribulation. Although God’s response is a call to patience and trust in His timing, it is also a reassurance of security and righteousness for those who suffer for their faith, symbolized by the gift of white robes.

Applying this to the present day, Chris highlights the reality of Christian persecution globally and urges believers to consider their own faith and courage in standing for Christ. He calls for prayer and support for persecuted Christians and reminds his audience that God remains sovereign, just, and compassionate. Ultimately, Chris encourages Christians to find strength in the knowledge that God’s love is steadfast and that the faithful will one day be vindicated and welcomed into His eternal kingdom.

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Romig explores the meaning of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from Revelation 6, highlighting that these prophetic figures are not merely legends but real agents of God's judgment to come. Each horseman represents a different aspect of the turmoil that will mark the end times: the white horse symbolizes the rise of the Antichrist with deceptive promises of peace; the red horse stands for widespread violence and conflict; the black horse brings economic hardship and scarcity; and the pale (or green) horse, ridden by Death and Hades, signals mass destruction through war, famine, disease, and wild beasts.

Romig emphasizes that all of these judgments occur fully under God's authority, with Jesus—the Lamb of God—breaking each seal. He draws connections to Old Testament prophecies that foretold similar judgments as consequences for turning away from God. Although these descriptions are sobering, Romig reassures believers that God’s justice is inseparable from His love, and that the destruction of evil is necessary for true restoration. The message concludes with hope: those who trust in Christ are promised ultimate safety and abundant life, and are urged to share this hope with others, even as the world faces troubling times.

In this sermon by Pastor Chris Romig, the focus is on Revelation 6 and the opening of the first of seven seals, introducing the rider on the white horse. Chris explains the significance of the sealed scroll and emphasizes that only Jesus, the Lamb of God, has the authority to begin this end-time unveiling.

He explores different interpretations of the rider’s identity: some suggest the spread of the gospel or even Jesus himself, but Chris argues these don’t fit the context or details. Instead, he suggests the rider is best understood as the Antichrist, a figure who will appear to bring peace but ultimately unleashes chaos, war, and destruction as described by the following horsemen. Drawing from related prophecies in Daniel and 2 Thessalonians, Chris explains the Antichrist’s deceptive rise and the importance of spiritual discernment.

Chris cautions against guessing which current leader might be the Antichrist, reminding believers that their focus should be on Jesus, not on fear or speculation. He reassures the congregation that Christians, empowered by the Holy Spirit, play a restraining role against evil and many believe they will be taken to be with Christ before the worst comes.

The sermon concludes by urging listeners to place their hope not in earthly leaders or “knights on white horses,” but in Jesus Christ the true and victorious rider who alone brings hope, justice, and peace.

In this sermon by Pastor Carolyn Wilson, the focus is on the urgent call for Christians to share their faith in a troubled world. Using the parable of the lost sheep from Luke 15:1-7, Carolyn highlights God’s deep love for those who are spiritually lost and emphasizes that every believer is called to reach out with compassion and courage.

She underscores four core truths: sin and its consequences, the reality of hell, God’s desire for all to be saved, and the gospel as the means of rescue. Carolyn warns against complacency, urging listeners to recognize both the seriousness of spiritual lostness and the increasing signs of societal decline, church apostasy, and global instability as a wake-up call for intentional Christian living.

The sermon encourages believers to rekindle their passion for evangelism and to be bold in proclaiming the gospel, living out their faith authentically in every context. Carolyn affirms that this mission is not limited by age or circumstances—everyone has a role. She urges the congregation to move from apathy to action, becoming people who don’t just attend church, but who embody the living, missional church that shares the Father's love in both word and deed.

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Romig addresses the urgency of our times by exploring biblical prophecy, focusing on Daniel chapter 9. He traces how Daniel’s “seventy sevens” prophecy was accurately fulfilled up to the coming of Jesus, but emphasizes that the final seven years remain as a future event, commonly identified as the Great Tribulation.

Pastor Chris highlights that while some believe this prophecy was fulfilled in ancient times, both the biblical timeline and Jesus’ teaching suggest otherwise—a future period involving Israel, a rebuilt temple, and a deceptive world leader is still to come. He connects these ancient prophecies to current events in the Middle East, reassuring listeners that God is in control.

The message ends with an invitation to faith, reminding believers that those who trust in Christ can rest in God’s promises and need not fear the future, because they are secure in the hands of a loving Father.

In this sermon by Pastor Chris Romig, the focus is on Daniel chapter 9 and its crucial role in understanding biblical prophecy, especially as it relates to the Book of Revelation. Chris explains that Daniel’s vision of “seventy sevens” (interpreted as 490 years) provides a prophetic timeline that links the Old Testament story of Israel’s exile and restoration with the coming of Jesus as the Messiah.

Using historical context, Chris describes how Daniel, after nearly 70 years in Babylonian exile, prays for God’s mercy and the fulfillment of Jeremiah’s prophecy. God responds through the angel Gabriel, detailing a sequence of prophetic periods that remarkably fit the timeline from Jerusalem’s rebuilding to the coming of Christ and the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Romig highlights how the final seven-year period in the prophecy is set apart, signifying a future time often associated with the “church age” and, later, a time of tribulation.

He further draws on New Testament passages, particularly Paul’s letters, to show how this age was a “mystery” later revealed as God’s plan to incorporate both Jews and Gentiles into one body—the Church. Chris encourages believers not to fear end-times events, reassuring them of Jesus’ promise of salvation for his followers.

The sermon closes with a call for renewed witness and prayer during the church age, reminding listeners that God is faithful and continues to work out his plan for redemption through Christ and his people.

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Romig guides the congregation through the different approaches Christians take to interpreting the Book of Revelation, particularly chapters 6–22. He reviews previous sections of the book, then explains four main interpretive lenses: the preterist (events happened in the first century), historicist (events unfold across church history), futurist (events are yet to occur and will precede Christ’s return), and idealist (Revelation is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil).

Romig emphasizes that all four perspectives acknowledge the book’s symbolism, but differ on whether they view the text as past, present, future, or timeless allegory. He urges humility, an openness to learning, and reliance on the Holy Spirit, while cautioning against rigid or speculative interpretations. Ultimately, Romig affirms the futurist approach—that Revelation primarily describes future events—because he finds it best fits the text and the wider scope of Scripture, but he also respects that other views can offer valuable insights.

He concludes by encouraging the congregation to listen for God’s intended meaning in Scripture and to live with hope and anticipation for Christ’s promised return, confident that God’s victory and faithfulness remain sure.

In this sermon by Rich Hart, the focus is on developing the discipline of listening to God in the midst of life’s constant noise and distractions. Using the story of Samuel from 1 Samuel 3, Hart describes how Israel suffered spiritually when its leaders stopped listening to God, but experienced renewal when Samuel humbly responded to God’s call with the prayer, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”

Rich draws a parallel between the clutter in our lives—like busyness, technology, and worry—and debris that blocks a mountain spring, explaining that such distractions can prevent us from hearing God’s voice. He emphasizes that attentive listening to God is a skill that can be cultivated: by making room for stillness, setting aside distractions, and being intentional in prayer.

The sermon highlights three main points: listening to God must be cultivated, it brings a sense of responsibility to act or share when we hear from Him, and it impacts those around us—our families, communities, and beyond. Rich concludes by challenging listeners to pray, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening,” reminding them that both they and those around them are transformed when they truly hear—and respond to—God’s word.

In this sermon, Pastor Carolyn Wilson centers on God’s enduring love and faithfulness toward Israel, urging Christians to stand in prayerful solidarity with the Jewish people. She explains that this emphasis is part of a larger movement among churches to dedicate time to pray for Israel’s peace and protection.

Carolyn organizes her message around six key points. First, she recounts how God chose Israel out of love through His covenant with Abraham, making them His treasured possession. Second, while Israel has often turned away from God and faced discipline, God has never abandoned them, always maintaining His covenantal love.

Third, she challenges replacement theology—the idea that the Church has replaced Israel in God’s plan—stressing that God’s promises to Israel are unbreakable and warning against the antisemitism tied to this belief. Fourth, Wilson highlights Jesus’ tears for Jerusalem as a reflection of God’s compassionate heart for His people.

Fifth, she points to the ongoing restoration of Israel—including the reestablishment of the nation and the revival of the Hebrew language—as proof that God keeps His promises. Finally, she calls Christians to reject theological arrogance and antisemitism, pray for Israel, share the Gospel with humility, and celebrate God’s faithfulness.

This sermon from Jamal Sarikoki emphasizes that Jesus reveals God as Father, which is a deeper and more intimate revelation than simply knowing God as Creator. The Fatherhood of God is central to Jesus’ mission and is revealed by the Spirit to the childlike in heart. Knowing God as Father is not just intellectual, but must be received emotionally and spiritually. Many people struggle to truly experience this love because of emotional wounds, especially those related to earthly fathers. Jamal explains that emotional healing and openness like a child are key to receiving this revelation. Jesus models this perfect relationship with the Father, and through Him, believers are invited into the same kind of intimacy. Ultimately, we are called to not only know the Father’s love but to live in it, letting it shape our identity and healing.