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The sermon centers on the divine truth that spiritual victory is not achieved through human strength, resources, or strategy, but solely through the empowering presence of God's Spirit, as declared in Zechariah 4:6. It confronts the pervasive sense of powerlessness and despair felt by believers in a morally decaying world, drawing parallels between the post-exilic Jews' stalled temple-building and the modern church's spiritual stagnation. The message emphasizes that God intentionally allows believers to confront overwhelming challenges to break their reliance on self and cultivate dependence on the Holy Spirit, who alone can transform hearts, overcome sin, and advance the kingdom. The preacher calls the church to repentance, urging a renewed commitment to prayer, humility, and spiritual sensitivity, warning that neglecting the Spirit through busyness, self-reliance, or doctrinal pride quenches His work. Ultimately, the sermon affirms that Christ's victory is certain, not by human might, but by the Spirit's sovereign power, and that every believer and congregation, no matter how small or flawed, can be instruments of divine transformation when fully surrendered to His Spirit.

In the midst of national and personal despair, this sermon draws from Jeremiah 33 to proclaim a divine invitation: call upon God, and He will answer, revealing 'great and mighty things which thou knowest not.' Centered on the promise that God, the eternal and faithful Creator, remains accessible even in imprisonment and exile, the message emphasizes that divine faithfulness transcends human failure and historical darkness. The preacher underscores that God's willingness to respond is not contingent on human worthiness but on His covenantal character, inviting believers to approach Him with boldness, even in times of backsliding and suffering. The chapter's prophetic hope—of restoration, return, and divine intervention—serves as a timeless assurance that God's power surpasses present circumstances, calling the church to persistent prayer and unwavering trust. Ultimately, the sermon urges believers to hold fast to God's promises, treating them not as abstract ideals but as living, binding commitments to be claimed with faith and expectancy.

The sermon centers on the urgent call to heed God's voice, emphasizing that while humanity uniquely resists divine authority, God's Word remains sovereign and will ultimately command universal attention. Drawing from Hebrews 12:25–26, it contrasts the past shaking of the earth at Sinai with a future, even greater shaking of both earth and heaven, affirming God's promise to restore His authority in a world that has increasingly silenced His voice. The preacher underscores the spiritual danger of neglecting God's speaking—especially within the church—where apathy and distraction have replaced reverence, and calls believers to intentional, focused engagement with Scripture. This future shaking, though currently deferred, is certain and will culminate in a divine revelation that will compel all creation to recognize God's supremacy. The message is both a warning against spiritual complacency and a hopeful encouragement to persevere in prayer, trusting that God will fulfill His promise to shake heaven and earth with His Word.

This is the simple challenge that the Lord burdened me to bring at the start of our 2026 24-hour prayer meeting. As soon as you wake up in the morning, get on your knees and begin praying for your family, your friends, your finances (work)—all before looking at your phone. It can wait. The remarkable backstory to this challenge is that before the prayer time began, I was sitting in the room with one BJU student. We were just chatting small talk for a few minutes until he told me how much his own prayer life had been affected of late. "Oh really? Tell me more," I said. "Well," he continued, "about a year ago, someone challenged me to pray as soon as I woke up. So, I told my girlfriend that we should try it for a week and see what we thought. As soon as I got up the next day, I got on my knees and started praying. I've been doing that for the past year and it has transformed my prayer life." I was stunned, because that was the very challenge I was burdened to give—except I wasn't sure I should give it. The Lord sent the one student to tell me that one story to confirm the burden. Remarkable. You see, I believe we are addicted. Addicted to this little block of glass and metal we hold in our hands. I believe this addiction needs to be broken and we have to begin somewhere, even if it's a baby step. After taking that baby step, take the next. Read your paper Bible and spend time with the Lord. All without your phone. See if it changes your life. It. Can. Wait. All 24-Hour Messages: https://www.sermonaudio.com/series/214110

The first hour to begin the 24-hour prayer meeting held on the campus of BJU. I try to answer the question of "Why a 24-hour prayer meeting?" Here are some reasons I give: - We live in a busy world - We live in a distracted world - We live in a careless world - We live in a convenient world 24 hours also can be useful to bring attention to a crisis—in our case, a spiritual crisis involving the absence of youth, if not in body, but in spirit. And the need for desperation in prayer. I finish the meditation with a challenge to take baby steps in weaning ourselves from the addictive nature of our devices. Learn more about this prayer meeting here: www.24prayer.com

The sermon centers on the transformative power and unseen reality of prayer, drawing from Acts 12 to illustrate that prayer is not merely a human act but a spiritual engagement with a visible and active heavenly realm. It emphasizes that when believers pray, they are not alone—angels, hosts of heaven, and divine forces are present, though invisible, actively responding to intercession. The text highlights that prayer is a form of spiritual warfare, where the church's petitions trigger real, divine action, as seen in Peter's miraculous deliverance and other biblical accounts of heavenly intervention. The preacher calls the audience to embrace the profound truth that prayer transcends the physical, advancing God's kingdom even when results are unseen, and encourages joyful, humble dependence on God, knowing that every prayer has eternal significance and divine impact.

This sermon presents a compelling call to revival through intentional, faith-filled prayer modeled after Daniel's intercession in Daniel 9. Centered on the conviction that spiritual health begins with individual believers, it emphasizes that true revival arises not from methods or formulas, but from hearts burdened by sin and desperate for God's glory. The threefold structure of Daniel's prayer—persistent, pleading, and penitent—serves as a blueprint for authentic intercession that prioritizes God's honor over personal or communal gain. The preacher underscores that revival is not about emotional excitement or numerical growth, but about the Holy Spirit's power returning to the church so that Jesus Christ is glorified in every sphere of life. With a tone that is both urgent and hopeful, the message challenges believers to examine their own hearts, repent of spiritual apathy, and pray with unwavering faith, trusting that God remains willing and able to manifest His glory as He did in ages past.

The sermon draws a powerful spiritual parallel between the biblical imagery of the roaring lion and the destructive work of Satan, the ultimate adversary described in Scripture as a prowling lion seeking to devour. While Eliphaz's description of tyrannical rulers is rooted in divine judgment, the preacher redirects attention from human wickedness to the spiritual reality of demonic forces that seek to destroy families, relationships, and the church. Central to the message is the truth that the power of these forces is not ultimate—Christ's victory at Calvary broke the teeth of the lion, subdued the strong, and rescued believers from destruction. The sermon calls the audience to spiritual vigilance and dependence on God's strength, echoing the prayers of the saints throughout history for deliverance from the lion's mouth. Ultimately, it affirms that salvation and victory come not through human might but through the redemptive power of Christ's sacrifice.

This sermon, drawn from Psalm 138:1–4, centers on the exaltation of God's name and word as the foundation of worship, prayer, and hope. It emphasizes that God's steadfast love, faithfulness, and answered prayers are not only personal blessings but also demonstrations of His sovereign character, which magnifies His name above all things. Through reflections on David's gratitude, the sermon highlights how God's faithfulness in deliverance—despite personal pain and betrayal—affirms His covenant promises and fuels confident prayer. It underscores that God's glory is at stake in every answer to prayer, and that His promises, fulfilled in Christ, are the ultimate assurance of His reliability. The sermon concludes by affirming that all of God's promises find their 'Yes' in Jesus, making His name the ultimate object of worship and the basis of our confident faith.

I don't often do videos like this, but today I need to speak personally. We are requesting prayer. My wife and I have six children. Three of them have congenital heart defects and we are now facing a possible heart transplant far sooner than any of us expected. We are asking for prayer. Prayer that our family would be upheld by God's grace. Prayer that both Martin and Morgan would have strength. Prayer that the Lord will give wisdom to doctors. And prayer that if it be His will, that the Lord would delay a transplant. And if not, that the Lord would be very close to us every step of the way as He has in the past.