Know the Truth with Todd D McDonald

Jesus warned his disciples to be watchful. The last days will lull people to sleep - to become spiritually apathetic and lethargic. Immorality, the cares of life, persecutions, and worldliness will influence Christians, turning many away from the truth. We must take heed, and remain watchful, lest he come and find us sleeping on the job.

This sermon is one of the most important themes in the New Testament: Jesus Is Coming. Indeed, he is coming, and we must be ready when he comes. For those who are ready, his coming brings salvation; but for those who are not ready his coming brings judgment. Let's be ready!

This message continues the Gospel of Mark series. As followers of Christ, we must ensure we remain firmly established in the truth. Many have unwittingly fallen prey to the spirit of error. We should be careful to remain humble before God, and try the spirits.

This message is the second part of the sermon: "The Responsibility of the Church."

It's a privilege to be a child of God and to know Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Moreover, being a member of God's church is an honor. We are a purchased people. Think about it: being the body of Christ makes us a peculiar treasure to God. Although we are indeed blessed, we should remember that tremendous responsibility comes with such honor.

Jesus taught his disciples to persevere, and he showed us how to persevere in the face of opposition. If we faithfully follow in his footsteps, we will overcome this world and reap everlasting life.

Many people are quick to protect and defend themselves. They avoid making themselves vulnerable at all cost. However, we should remember that God is in control of our lives. When we follow Christ faithfully, we can be confident that he will be our defense.

We are living in the last days unto the coming of the Lord. Jesus taught "the end." One day, everything we have become accustomed to will change - this life as we know it will reach an end. When Jesus comes he will usher in a new day. In today's message, we will consider the events leading up to his soon coming.

The last days are filled with many perils for Christians. God's people will faced heightened opposition in various ways: e.g. spiritually, socially, morally, and physically. Jesus taught about the circumstances of the last days unto his coming. We need to take heed.

As Christians, we are not all the same, but we are unique. Jesus knows us through and through. He knows all we are capable of doing, and he knows our limitations. Although we are not all the same, we are all individually responsible to use all we are given to honor and glorify the Lord. Let's be faithful because Jesus is watching.