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Bobby Stafford The End of All Things is Near   End Times March 10, 2013 Sunday AM Sermon

The End of All Things Is Near

Introduction:

Yes, indeed, the end is near!  The end of the Christian age is near.  It was near in the first century and it’s near in the twenty-first as well.  Because this is true, how should we act?  Should we make more specific predictions about the coming of Christ?  Should we go hide in a cave?  We should do exactly what the apostle Peter told his first century readers to do.

Text:  I Peter 4:7

Body:

I.             Be Serious

·         The New Testament repeatedly informs us that Jesus absolutely will return; but not to set up an earthly kingdom in Jerusalem.  He will return to judge the world.  (Matthew 25:31-33)

·         Every believer should fix this mind on that great event.  Each day it gets nearer.  (Romans 13:11-14)

·         “Serious” means that we are to be of a sober and sane mind, to reason and think properly, to act sensibly.  We are to learn as if sitting at Jesus’ feet.  (Mark 5:15, Romans 12:3)

·         We must have the ability to see things clearly, not be drunk on things of this world.  (I Peter 5:4-8)

 II.           Be Watchful

·         One must be alert for the coming of Christ, be ever vigilant.                        (Luke 12:35-37) Do not let your guard down.

·         This should urge all to live in anticipation of the end.                        (II Peter 3:11-12)

·         To be alert, one must be self-controlled and disciplined.  The parable of the ten virgins shows the necessity of being prepared.  (Matthew 25:1-13)

·         We must exercise self-restraint; not let emotions rule.  We must not be thrown off balance.  (II Thessalonians 3:10-12)

 III.         Be Prayerful

·         Our prayers should also involve the anticipation of Christ’s coming.  (Mark 14:37-38)

·         Set focus on God and exhibit an attitude of worship.  Be “devoted to prayer.”  (Romans 12:12)

·         Satan doesn’t want us to pray.  Prayer is powerful.                      (James 5:16, Ephesians 5:18)

Conclusion:

The end is truly coming.  Jesus is coming as a thief in the night.  Be serious, be watchful, and be prayerful. 

Bobby Stafford                                                                                                  

March 10, 2013

 

 

 

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