Why wait for 144,000? Revelation 7:1–17 KJV During the darkest period this world will ever experience, God will demonstrate that neither the Antichrist, persecution, judgment, nor death can stop the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Revelation 7 takes us into one of the darkest periods of human history, yet it reveals an extraordinary display of God's mercy. Before further judgment falls, God seals 144,000 servants from the tribes of Israel. Then John sees a great multitude that no man can number, from every nation, kindred, people, and tongue, standing before the throne and praising the Lamb.This message examines God's sealed servants, the tremendous harvest of souls associated with the Great Tribulation, and the eternal victory awaiting those whose robes are made white in the blood of the Lamb.Revelation 7 also confronts the Church with an urgent question:If God will have witnesses during the Tribulation, what are we doing with our opportunity to witness today?The time to preach Christ is now.The time to reach our families is now.The time to win the lost is now.Until the trumpet sounds, the Church must faithfully proclaim that Jesus Christ still saves.The Church will be gone—but God will not be silent.

The sermon explores the parable of the lost coin to illustrate God's active pursuit of sinners and the immense value He places on every soul. It contrasts the spiritual blindness and uselessness of the unconverted state with the hope and purpose found in being sought by Christ.

This sermon analyzes the healing of blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10 to illustrate the spiritual condition of lost humanity. The preacher argues that all people are spiritually blind, polluted by sin, and condemned, necessitating a recognition of their desperate need for salvation. Bartimaeus demonstrates true faith by crying out for mercy despite opposition from the crowd, acknowledging Jesus as the Messiah. The message emphasizes that Jesus calls sinners with compassion and command, urging them to cast aside their old lives and trust solely in His grace. Ultimately, the sermon serves as an urgent invitation for listeners to acknowledge their spiritual poverty and receive immediate salvation through faith in Christ.

This sermon explores Jesus' identity as the Good Shepherd through an examination of John chapter 10 and Psalm 23. The message highlights four key roles of Christ: providing for physical and spiritual needs, offering rest from life's burdens, guiding believers with direction, and protecting them from danger and their own folly. Emphasizing the unwavering relationship between the shepherd and his sheep, the preacher urges listeners to trust in Jesus' leadership rather than relying on worldly security. The tone is pastoral and inviting, concluding with a call for those who do not know Christ to accept him as their personal Savior and Shepherd.

We are looking at Joseph's faithfulness and steadfast character after being brought down into Egypt as a slave. From Genesis 39, we can learn that God often brings His people low before using them greatly, and that trials, betrayal, loss, and humiliation reveal what a person is truly made of. Joseph lost his home, family, position, and freedom, yet he did not become bitter, self-pitying, or rebellious; instead, he served faithfully, honored God, and became a blessing in Potiphar's house. The sermon teaches that when the Lord is with a person, even painful and unfair circumstances can become part of God's preparation, and a faithful life can bring blessing, order, and testimony to everyone it touches.

The Gospel call, when it is answered, leads to a Gospel life. A life lived for the glory of God and a changed life that models a life to be lived out according to the Scriptures.

Key verse 10 - For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 1. The manifestation of the Saviour 2. The mission for the Saviour 3. The message from the Saviour