🙏 Sunday Service May 17, 2026 with Pastor Jose

🙏 Sunday Service May 17, 2026 with Pastor Jose

Outline

• Tithing and Offering Encouragement
  • Giving should come from a place of gratitude rather than fear or pressure, reflecting genuine care for God.
  • Hearts are encouraged to be examined before giving, with unresolved trauma, hurt, or unforgiveness identified as potential hindrances to blessing.
  • Prayer is offered over tithes and offerings, asking God to assess the condition of each giver's heart.
• Introduction to the End Times Series
  • The sermon continues a series on persevering in the end times, with the congregation directed to Revelation chapter 13, verses 1 through 10.
  • The passage describes a beast rising from the sea with seven heads and ten horns, receiving power and authority from the dragon.
  • Worship of the beast is described as global, with authority granted over every tribe, tongue, and nation for 42 months.
  • Those whose names are written in the Book of Life are identified as the ones who will not worship the beast.
  • Patience and faith of the saints are highlighted as the defining response to persecution during this period.
• The Antichrist and His Reign
  • The Antichrist is described as the first and only instance in human history of the devil being manifested in the flesh.
  • A seven-year reign on earth is outlined, during which the devil's spirit will inhabit a person and exercise supreme global authority.
  • Historical figures such as Napoleon and Adolf Hitler are referenced as partial forerunners who attempted world domination but ultimately failed, unlike the Antichrist whose reign will only end when Jesus Christ intervenes.
  • No democratic process will bring the Antichrist to power, as authority over all nations, tongues, and peoples will be divinely granted to him for a limited time.
  • Peace in the Middle East and unified global leadership are identified as hallmarks of the Antichrist's rule.
• The New World Order and Global Control Systems
  • A system called the New World Order is described as the necessary infrastructure the Antichrist will use to attract and control the global population.
  • Tracking of every human being on earth is presented as a core feature of this system, with current hospital badge-access systems cited as an early parallel.
  • A cashless society is outlined as a coming reality in which digital currency will replace physical cash, giving the Antichrist complete control over buying and selling.
  • Bitcoin and the current existence of approximately 16,000 cryptocurrencies are noted as precursors to a single unified global digital currency under the Antichrist.
  • Facial recognition technology and surveillance cameras are identified as existing tools that will be absorbed into the Antichrist's control network.
  • The mark of the beast, numbered 666, is discussed as a required identifier potentially in the form of a microchip implanted on the forehead or right hand.
  • Behavioral tracking through online searches, email collection, and data sharing between platforms is presented as evidence that a comprehensive surveillance infrastructure is already being built.
  • Every major city in the United States is noted to currently have approximately 11 surveillance cameras per thousand people, illustrating the scale of existing monitoring.
• Spiritual Preparedness and the State of the Church
  • Many pastors are noted to have avoided preaching on end times topics due to the fear such messages generate, though the fear of God is affirmed as a corrective and redemptive force.
  • The church is described as spiritually asleep, failing to recognize the signs of the times while continuing in unchanged behavior.
  • Fifty percent of the church is cited, based on a revelation shared by pastor friends of author John Berbier, as potentially not making the rapture.
  • Matthew chapter 25, verses 1 through 13, is referenced through the parable of the ten virgins, with five wise and five foolish virgins illustrating the difference between spiritually prepared and unprepared believers.
  • Extra oil carried by the wise virgins is interpreted as a symbol of ongoing spiritual preparedness, watchfulness, and forward-thinking faith.
  • Christians are challenged to think beyond the present moment and plan spiritually for the future, in contrast to a pattern of living only for immediate circumstances.
• Consequences for Believers Left Behind
  • Christians left behind at the rapture are identified as those who were rebellious, inconsistent in their faith, or unwilling to submit to God's standards.
  • During the tribulation period, no Holy Spirit will be present on earth, all Christian gatherings will be shut down, and those caught worshiping will face arrest and torment.
  • Death will be temporarily removed from the earth, meaning suffering will be prolonged without relief for those enduring the tribulation.
  • Demonic entities never before released, described as scorpion-like creatures whose sting causes six months of agony, are said to be reserved for the great tribulation.
  • The Antichrist will exercise 100 percent control over those left behind, with no possibility of resistance, as his power is divinely permitted for a fixed period.
• Spiritual Growth and Personal Accountability
  • Philippians chapter 2, verse 12 is cited to emphasize that believers must work out their salvation consistently, not only when authority figures are present.
  • Fear in this scriptural context is clarified as awe, reverence, and profound humility before God rather than terror.
  • Spiritual growth is defined as requiring the denial of ego, selfishness, carnal flesh, and personal will in order to genuinely follow Jesus Christ.
  • Believers are challenged to accept correction, constructive criticism, and accountability as signs of spiritual maturity rather than personal attacks.
  • Inconsistent Christian behavior, such as gossip, bad attitudes, lying, and ratchet conduct, is identified as evidence of spiritual stagnation regardless of how many years a person has been saved.
  • Words are described as carrying spiritual power, with Proverbs chapter 18, verse 21 cited to show that the tongue can bring either death or life and that consequences follow accordingly.
  • Anger is addressed as a manageable emotion, with Jesus's response in the temple used as a model of righteous anger that did not persist, contrasting with believers who remain in unresolved anger.
  • Reactions to difficult situations are emphasized as more important to examine than the situations themselves, as responses reveal the true state of one's submission to God.
• The Role of the Holy Spirit in Ordered Living
  • Submission to the Holy Spirit is presented as the foundation for living an ordered, purposeful, and spiritually effective life.
  • Scheduling spiritual intimacy with God, including separating oneself from distractions before preaching or ministry, is described as a practical discipline of Spirit-led living.
  • Revelation knowledge received directly from the Holy Spirit is distinguished from secondhand information, with the former described as more powerful and ethically sound for ministry.
  • God is described as unable to fully use individuals who are not submissive, comparing such people to a liability, as ministry belongs to God and not to the individual.
  • Organizing one's physical and spiritual environment is presented as a reflection of Holy Spirit alignment, with disorder in life contrasted against the order that characterizes God's nature.
• Next Steps
  • The sermon is confirmed to be a two-part teaching, with the second part planned for the following week to cover the system of the Antichrist in greater detail.
  • Congregation members are urged to make things right with God immediately, treating the present moment as the only guaranteed opportunity for repentance and spiritual alignment.
  • Believers are called to pursue consistent spiritual growth, submit fully to the Holy Spirit, and reflect God's character in their daily conduct in preparation for the end times.