Falling asleep at the wheel can be deadly. Spiritual sleep is even more dangerous:

The church in Sardis had the reputation of being alive, but Jesus pierces them with truth: “You are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains.” (Revelation 3:1-2)

He calls us to the same this very day— wake up spiritually. Shake off the distractions and walk wide awake in the light of Christ.

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Wake Me Up Jesus!

You may be carrying more than you ever thought you could.

The weight feels heavy, the road looks long, but know this: God is using that burden to make you stronger.

Look to God’s Word with us today, and experience some much-needed encouragement that will breathe life back into your weary soul.

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Encourage Me Jesus!

Fire… it can be comforting and calming, or out of control and devastating.
In Scripture, fire is a picture of spiritual vitality, and every fire needs tending. Spiritually, we all need to be stirred up again—fresh fuel, a little air, and a renewed flame.

Fire Me Up, Jesus! will help blow the soot off your passion for Christ and rekindle the fire in your heart.

Let’s get fired up together!

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Fire Me Up Jesus!

I’ve been in some intimidating rooms before—principal’s office, boss’s office, even the Oval Office once. Heart pounding, palms sweating, the weight of authority right in front of you.

But nothing compares to this.

Revelation 4 takes us straight into the throne room of God. Not someone’s idea of heaven. Not a dream. This is Jesus Himself showing John what it’s really like in the presence of the Almighty.

And here’s what’s staggering—God is welcoming. He says, Come and see. The King of the universe invites you in.

If we could truly grasp that, our whole approach to worship, prayer, and obedience would change.

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How To Approach Heaven

Looking into heaven, the Apostle John saw what no one expected: “a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain” (Revelation 5:6).
How can that be?

A lamb that bleeds… but doesn’t fall? A sacrifice that looks defeated… yet radiates victory?

Get ready to pull back the curtain on the mystery of Jesus: the Lion who conquers by becoming the Lamb.

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Lamb of Heaven

Revelation 6 opens with force:

A white horse conquering.
A red horse taking peace.
A black horse bringing scarcity.
A pale horse named Death.
And the cry beneath the altar: How long, O Lord?

God has set a future moment when history will reach its finish—His plan, His timing, His authority.

Are you ready?

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The Great Tribulation

We like things linear: Beginning → middle → end.

But Revelation 6 doesn’t unfold like a timeline, it circles like a storm.

This passage sweeps from the opening of the first seal, to the wrath of God and the return of Christ. Judgment and glory in one sweeping vision.

This message isn’t about satisfying your curiosity, but preparing your heart.

Because if the end is this certain, how should we live now?

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Pawns in the Hands of the King

Gratitude will anchor you when life shakes.

Gratitude isn’t just a seasonal feeling. It is a spiritual safeguard. It keeps your heart awake to God’s work right in front of you.

What if the real danger this season is not busyness but a quiet drift from thankfulness?

Jesus offers a wake up call in Luke 17. Let’s heed His warning and seek His cure.

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Gratitude Attitude

Christians love to argue. One of our greatest treasures, the Rapture, is a frequent hot topic.

Scripture affirms we are not appointed to wrath – yet Jesus also said the beginning of sorrows must be endured. And every promise needed for the end of days is already in place. In light of what is certainly ahead, what kind of person should you be?

Open your Bible to Revelation 7 and watch the full message. Dr. James MacDonald preaches without apology straight from the pages of Scripture, provoking Christians to think and act on their faith.

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The Rapture Question

The wrath of God is not as a threat, but a reality Scripture refuses to ignore. And surprisingly, that’s where the good news sharpens.

The promise is clear: those who turn from sin and embrace Christ by faith will be delivered from the wrath to come. Delivered from what, exactly?

Before Christmas teaching begins next week, this message reframes the season entirely. The first coming of Jesus only makes sense when you understand what He came to rescue us from — and what is still ahead.

If you’ve ever wondered why grace is so costly, or why the gospel is more than comfort, this teaching will stretch you in the best way. 

Watch the full teaching and open Revelation 8 for yourself

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Gratitude Attitude

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