It’s Your Turn: the Lord Will See You Now!

(Sunday message for House Church and individual use: preached 06/13 – 06/20/2021)

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”

(Hebrews 9:27-28)

Introduction

Imagine that you have committed a crime. You have been caught. Now, you sit outside the courtroom. Now, you sit with the other criminals who likewise are waiting to be tried. Now it is your turn. Now your name is called.

Have you ever been that defendant? You will be. Have you ever waited for your name to be called? You will. You will! You will!!

Your name will be called. Your turn will finally come. You will be examined. You will be judged! 

I. You have an appointment.

“And as it is appointed…” (Hebrews 9:27a)

II. You are going to die.

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die…” (Hebrews 9:27ab)

III. You will be judged.

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” (Hebrews 9:27)

Conclusion: Two Questions

1) Why was Jesus sacrificed to pay for your sins?

2) How can you be without sin at the Judgement?

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” (Hebrews 9:27-28)

1. Why was Jesus sacrificed to pay for your sins?
   1. Because you have an appointment, AND
   2. Because you’re going to die, AND
   3. Because you’re going to be judged, AND 
   4. Because God so loved you (John 3:16).
   5. “[Therefore] Christ was once offered to bear [YOUR] sins.” (Hebrews 9:28a)
2. How can you be without sin at the Judgement… like “them?”

“And unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” (Hebrews 9:28b)

OUTLINE:

It’s Your Turn: the Lord Will See You Now!

(A Message to the Multitudes)

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” (Hebrews 9:27-28)

I. You have an appointment.

II. You are going to die.

III. You will be judged.

Conclusion: Two Questions

1) Why was Jesus sacrificed to pay for your sins?

2) How can you be without sin at the Judgement?

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” (Hebrews 9:27-28)

WORSHIP:

Opening Hymn (played exactly at 12 noon):

When The Saints Go Marching In

Hymn Sung Together:

Christ Returneth (from the Conservative Christian Homemakers)

Song Before the Message:

Orthodox Christian Chant – The Terrifying Judgement

(Children’s Choir of the Serbian Orthodox Church chants to the most glorious, joyous and horrific day to come, the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.)

Video for Discussion in Breakout Rooms:

Church Planting Models Video

(Listen for which one you would like to do for our Savior and Lord.)

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O LORD JESUS HOW LONG – Evangelist Higgins

Cinematic Presentation:

Gifted Hands