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"The Great Commandment" Matthew 22:34-40 Pastor Bucky Erwin Series: The Gospel of Matthew

1. The activity 2. The timing 3. The command

Sunday Service at Sparrow Baptist Church, Toronto

The sermon explores the certainty and suddenness of Christ's return, drawing parallels between the days of Noah and the present age to emphasize spiritual readiness. It addresses various eschatological views but focuses on the clear biblical command to watch and prepare rather than attempting to calculate specific dates. The preacher explains the hypostatic union to clarify how Jesus, being fully God and fully man, can know the Father's schedule while remaining unknown to humanity. By examining the Olivet Discourse, the message highlights the eternal separation of believers and unbelievers at the Second Coming. The central call is for believers to live in constant vigilance and holy obedience, anticipating Jesus' unexpected arrival as a thief in the night.

The sermon examines the final chapter of 2 Thessalonians, outlining three primary commands for believers established in their hope. First, Christians must pray that the Word of God spreads unhindered and overcomes opposition through divine faithfulness. Second, believers are instructed to work diligently with their own hands, following Paul's example of labor and avoiding idleness or freeloading. Third, the church is called to separate from those who refuse to obey biblical teachings, not as enemies but as brothers requiring correction. The message emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires both personal responsibility in daily conduct and reliance on God's grace.