The return of Jesus Christ will be a glorious and terrifying event for the world. Every eye shall see Him, and the nations of the earth shall mourn when they behold the One they rejected. While believers will look to Him with hope and joy, those who have rejected Him will face the reality of His judgment. Let us therefore live ready and faithful, knowing that Jesus is coming again with power and great glory. Scriptural Readings for the Day Zechariah 12:10 (KJV) 10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. Revelation 1:7 (KJV) “Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.” Matthew 24:30-31 (KJV) “30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.” Prayer Lord Jesus, help me to be ready for Your glorious appearing. May I never be among those who mourn because they rejected You, but among those who faithfully await Your coming. Amen.
The return of Jesus Christ will be a glorious and unmistakable event. He will come with power and great glory, and His coming will bring an end to the reign of evil. The world may ignore the warning, but God’s Word will certainly be fulfilled. Let us live in expectation of our coming King. Those who dwell on Earth shall mourn when we they shall see Him. This will be because of their rejection of Jesus Christ. Scriptural Readings for the Day Matthew 24:30-31 KJV 30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. Prayer Lord Jesus, help me to live in expectation of Your glorious return. May I be found faithful and ready when You come with power and great glory. Amen.
What is the Kingdom of God worth to you? Would you be willing to give up everything rather than lose your salvation and your place in God’s Kingdom? In Matthew 13:44–46, Jesus Christ tells two powerful parables: The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price. Though these parables are short, they reveal a profound truth about the incomparable value of the Kingdom of Heaven. The man who discovered the hidden treasure recognized its value and joyfully sold everything he had to obtain the field. Likewise, the merchant searching for beautiful pearls found one pearl of great price and sold everything he possessed to obtain it. Both men understood what they had found—and they were intentional about possessing it. In this powerful Bible teaching, we examine what these parables mean for Christians today. The message challenges us to consider how seriously we value our salvation, faith in Jesus Christ, and the Kingdom of God. Have you invested your time, talents, resources, and life in God’s Kingdom? Is your faith precious enough that you will protect it when trials, temptations, persecution, opposition, or discouragement come? The Christian journey requires perseverance. We must not allow possessions, relationships, difficulties, worldly pleasures, or the pressures of life to take us away from Christ. As this message emphasizes, our salvation should never be treated carelessly. We must treasure our faith, remain steadfast, carry our cross, and continue following Jesus. This sermon also reminds believers that serving God’s Kingdom involves more than money. We can invest our time, talents, service, evangelism, compassion, resources, and commitment in the work of God. Above everything this world can offer, the Kingdom of God is worth pursuing. If you have found Christ, hold firmly to your faith. Don’t allow anything in this temporary world to rob you of the eternal treasure God has placed before you. Watch this message to the end, examine your Christian walk, and prayerfully ask God for the grace to remain faithful to Him.
Jesus commanded His followers to take the Gospel to every nation. The Great Commission remains one of the Church’s greatest responsibilities as we await the return of Christ. We should use every opportunity available, our voices, resources, technology, and daily relationship, to make Christ known. The message of salvation must continue to reach the world. Scriptural Readings for the Day Matthew 28:19-20 (KJV) “19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Mark 16:15 (KJV) “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Matthew 24:14 (KJV) “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” Prayer Heavenly Father, make me a faithful messenger of the Gospel. Give me opportunities and boldness to reach others with the message of Jesus Christ before the end comes. Amen.
Do Not Be Ashamed of the Gospel The Gospel is God’s power unto salvation, and the Church has been entrusted with the responsibility of proclaiming it to the world. As opposition to biblical truth increases, some may become afraid or ashamed to identify with Christ. But Jesus calls us to be courageous witnesses. We must faithfully proclaim the Gospel regardless of rejection or persecution. Scriptural Readings for the Day Romans 1:16 (KJV) “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.” Mark 8:38 (KJV) “Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Prayer Lord Jesus, give me courage never to be ashamed of Your Gospel. Help me to proclaim Your truth boldly and faithfully until You return. Amen.
