In this sermon, Pastor Trenton Dorner preached from Mark 13:28-37. We don’t know the day or hour of Jesus’ return, but the word of God tells us that one day He is coming back. As we wait for Jesus’ return, we are to trust His word, live faithfully, and live expectantly. What does that look like? Check out this sermon to learn more!
Sermon Notes
The Gospel of Mark Mark 13:28-37 // Living in Light of the End Times
“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. ‘But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.’” Mark 13:28-37
🙋♂️End Times Eddie
🙋♀️Apocalypse Annie
🤷♂️Doesn’t Care Danny
🤷♀️Apathetic Amy
“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates.” Mark 13:28-29
“Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.” Mark 13:30
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Mark 13:31
“The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever” Isaiah 40:8
1. We Trust His Word
“‘But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake.’” Mark 13:32-34
“Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” Philippians 2:5-8
“‘It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake.’” Mark 13:34
2. We Live Faithfully
“And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’” Matthew 28:18-20
“‘Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.’” Mark 13:35-37
3. We Live Expectantly
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” Titus 2:11-13
Characteristics of Living Faithfully in Light of the End Times 1. Grounded in God’s Word
2. Faithfully Engaged in the Present While Expectant for the Future
3. Fully Awake, Not Fearfully Paranoid
4. Rooted in Peace, Not Anxiety
5. Engaging in the Mission Until Jesus Returns
The best way to prepare for the future is to live faithfully today.
