Are there saints in your church? Are there any left in the world? The answer is a big ‘yes’—but it’s not because they’re just good people…
Category: Pastor Jay McCarl
‘Why You Shouldn’t Go Into Ministry (and Why You Should)’ (Phil. 1:1-11)
People enter the ministry for many reasons—and all but one are bad…
‘Paul in Prison: The Worst of Times, The Best of Times’ (Philippians 1:1-13)
For the Philippians, Paul in prison was the worst that could happen; for Paul—and the Gospel—it was the best, and he told the Philippians so. He even told them to rejoice. But how do you do that…?
‘The Cure for America’
Pastor Jay gives a Biblical response to political violence in a divided America…
‘Introduction to Philippians: Who’s the Real Enemy?’ (Part 4)
In the final installment of his Philippians introduction, Pastor Jay tackles two baffling questions: why did Paul and Silas stay in prison when they could have escaped, and why didn’t they tell the men who beat and imprisoned them that they were Roman citizens? Hint—it saved and protected the Philippian church from disaster… (Acts 16:22-40)
‘Philippians Introduction: Confronting Demons and Superstitions’
In Part 3 of Pastor Jay’s introduction to Philippians, a powerful demon confronts Paul and his team—but when Paul casts it out of the fortune-teller, the real trouble began. Lots of lessons in this message that the devil will hate (and you may not like some of them either)… (Acts 16:16-19)
‘Philippians Introduction: No Small Works’
The great Apostle Paul—Pharisee, missionary, evangelist, agitator—was tasked by God to preach the gospel to Europe. His first audience? Less than ten women praying by a river. But as you read this, if you’re a Christian today, it’s proof that no ministry to anyone is too small… (Introduction, Part 2)
“Philippians Introduction: A Step in the Right Direction”
Pastor Jay begins an intimate look into Paul’s great letter to the Philippian church. This week: how Paul got there was amazing; what happened next seemed so small—and it changed the course of history…
‘The Fate of the 7 Churches: Laodicea—Hot, Cold or Lukewarm?’ (Final Part)
Pastor Jay’s Revelation series concludes with the question of what Jesus really meant by ‘hot, cold and lukewarm’. The answer isn’t what you think: an admonishment to His church and pastors everywhere about their supreme duty to each other and to the whole world…
‘Fate of the 7 Churches, Part 5: The Synagogue of Satan’
The Philadelphian church was under attack by ‘the synagogue of Satan’—who did great damage. Who were they? What did they do—and what did Jesus do about them? And what about those Philadelphian Christians—how did they overcome? Here’s the untold story…
‘GET. UP.’ (John 5″1-9)
God helps. God offers to help. But what about those who didn’t want His help and never asked Him for it? Does He still help against their wishes? What will He do?
‘Fate of the 7 Churches (Part 4): The Zombie Church’
Part 4 of Jay’s Revelation Epilogue—a penetrating look into Jesus’ critique of His churches and how His 7 letters are a Last-Days warning to all churches—and their pastors—everywhere. This week: Jesus confronted the Sardis church, who died without knowing it was dead—just like a zombie. A startling ultimatum from the Head of the Church…
The Fate of the 7 Churches, PART 3: ‘When Jesus Fights Against His Own’
Part 3 of Jay’s Revelation Epilogue—a penetrating look into Jesus’ critique of His churches and how His 7 letters are a Last-Days warning to all churches everywhere—and their Pastors. This week: Pergamum, Thyatira and what provokes Jesus to fight against His own…
Israel War Update & Sermon: ‘The Fate of the 7 Churches’ (PART 2)
An Israel-Iran war update, followed by Part 2 of Jay’s Revelation Epilogue, a penetrating look into Jesus’ critique of His churches—and how His 7 letters are a Last-Days warning to pastors and churches both.
‘Jesus is Alive—and Everything Depends on It’
Jesus is alive—despite any earthly, intellectual and theological opposition, His resurrection is no myth, and eternity with or without Him is inevitable…
‘Revelation Epilogue: The Shocking Purpose of the 7 Churches’ (Part 1)
‘Revelation’ reveals Jesus—in glory, justice, royalty, wrath and love—but what about those 7 churches? Why did He write to them? And what do they reveal about Him and His real intentions for His church on earth? This may come as a shock… (Part 1)
‘Revelation Recap: a Look Back at the Future”
After two years looking at Revelation, what’s changed in the way you see it? What’s different in how you view the wrath of God, eternity and especially Jesus Himself? Even more important, how has it changed you? Here’s Revelation in a nutshell—and what the ancients did with its message…
‘Amen—Come Lord Jesus!’ (Revelation series Finale)
The conclusion of our 2-year journey through Revelation—Jesus invites sinners to heaven and warns His church about tampering with His Book. Powerful, joyous, sobering, wonderful…!
‘The Signature of Jesus Christ’ (Rev. 22:16)
Possibly the most important sermon of the entire series, Jesus puts His signature on the Book of Revelation. Here’s what that looks like…
‘Last Warning to a World Gone Wrong’ (Rev. 22:15)
God’s last warning to the world and the church, in the last chapter of the last book in the Bible. It’s a big one…
‘No Dirty Laundry in Heaven…’ (Rev. 22:13-14)
Who is the Alpha and Omega? And what about those ‘washed robes’ in Heaven? The questions may seem small, but the answers is greater than the universe itself…
Jesus’ Coming Reward: Good Fruit or Sour Grapes?
When He returns, Jesus will reward His followers—but what is this reward? Even more, what will that event look like?
“To the Church of the Last Days…” (Rev. 22:7-11)
John’s angelic host gave three warnings to the last-days church—as powerful now as they were a couple thousand years ago…
‘Keep the Words of This Book’ (Rev. 22:7)
Jesus said He would bless anyone who ‘keeps the words of the prophecy in this book’ of Revelation—but how do you ‘keep’ Revelation? The answer is so simple—but it’s not for the faint of heart…
’20 Blessings from the Book of Revelation’
The Book of Revelation is packed with blessings, all of which are wonderful beyond words (but we’ll try anyway)…
‘Prophecy Update: 3 Huge Developments’ (Pastor Jay McCarl)
Three stunning new developments concerning End Times Prophecy popped in the just past two months. Fasten your seat belts…
‘Revelation Epilogue: Exploding with Urgency’
John’s Revelation is complete—now come the final words of the Bible—blessings, warnings and urgency, with a little help from Peter…
‘What’s that Mark on Your Forehead?’ (Rev. 22:3-5)
In Heaven people will see astonishing things—including the face of God, a ‘lamp’ like no other, marked people and indescribable splendor. But it’s not pie-in-the-sky-by-and-by—it’s our greatest hope in this world. Here’s why…
“Inside New Jerusalem: The Grand Tour” (Part 3)
With each new verse, John’s description of our Heavenly home becomes more and more astonishing…! (PART 3)
‘New Jerusalem: The Grand Tour’ (Part 2)
Our Forever Home is beyond description—more than the Patriarchs or Apostles ever imagined—yet it’s been described for us in considerable detail for thousands of years. Here’s the story… (Part 2)
‘New Jerusalem: The Grand Tour’ (Part 1)
The New Jerusalem—the Apostle John gave us a Grand Tour of our Forever Home. Amazing, wondrous—more than the Patriarchs and Apostles ever imagined—and revealed to us in these Last Days. (Part 1)
‘Heaven: What to Expect on Arrival’
Are you going to Heaven? What happens when you get there? The Apostle John gave us a mind-blowing sketch of what your life in Heaven will be like—a life that, for you, began the moment you followed Jesus… (Revelation 2:5-8; RECORDED LIVE in ISRAEL)
‘Is Hell a Holy Place?’ (Rev. 21:3-4)
Do people still believe in Heaven? Does the church? Many say they do—but do they live like it? Big questions with amazing answers…
‘Heaven and a Brand New Universe’ (Rev. 21:1-2)
After Judgement Day comes a whole new universe—including an astonishing New Jerusalem. To try to describe it is beyond words and imagination, but we’ll start here…
‘End of the World: Satan’s Final Attack’
At the real end of the world, Satan is unleashed one last time to deceive whoever he can—but why? How could God allow such a thing, and why would anyone fall for the devil after a thousand years of paradise? The answers are bigger than the questions…
“Earth’s Happy Ending: The Millennium Timeline” PART 2
How much does Jesus love you? Take a good look at the Millennium—and it’s only the beginning…
“Earth’s Happy Ending: The Millennium” PART 1
The Great Happy Ending of Planet Earth will be the thousand-year reign of Jesus—the ‘Millennium’. Revelation, the apostle Paul and Jesus Christ said that every Christian will also be there the whole time. But why? What will it be like and what will they be doing? What will you be doing during the Millennium? (Part 1)
‘The Millennium: Humanity’s Forgotten Hope’
Is the thousand-year reign of Jesus literal or symbolic? One thing is sure—it has always been yearning of every human heart. Here’s why that’s so important…
‘Jesus Returns—What Happens Next?’ (PART 3)
Jesus warned of a judgment that will happen immediately after His return—concerning some ‘sheep and goats’. It’s not only a deep look at the people who survived the Tribulation, but a revealing of what a mature Christian actually looks like… (Rev. 19; Matt. 25:31-46)
‘Jesus Returns—What Happens Next?’ (PART 2)
What happens right after Jesus returns—between Armageddon and the Millennium? Here is one of at least two tremendous events. What’s surprising is neither is in Revelation—which brings us to Matthew… (Rev. 19, PART 2)
‘Jesus Returns—What happens Next?’
What happens right after Jesus returns? You might be surprised—and there’s something you need to know in order to find out… (PART 1)
‘The Return of Jesus Christ’ (Rev. 19)
The actual Return of Jesus Christ—not only the grand finale of the Bible, but the climax of history itself. Get ready—everything is about to change…
“The Return of Jesus Christ’ (Rev. 19)
The actual Return of Jesus Christ—not only the grand finale of the Bible, but the climax of history itself. Get ready—everything is about to change…
‘Marriage Feast of the Lamb’ (Rev. 19—The Galilean Wedding)
Babylon the Great has fallen—Jesus will soon be returning to reclaim the earth—and in-between is the Marriage of Jesus and His church—perhaps the greatest event in the history of eternity… (A ‘Galilean Wedding’ sermon)
‘Marriage of the Lamb’ (Rev. 19—The Galilean Wedding)
Babylon the Great has fallen—Jesus will soon be returning to reclaim the earth—and in-between is the Marriage of Jesus to His church—perhaps the greatest event in the history of eternity… (A ‘Galilean Wedding’ sermon)
‘Babylon the Great: Funeral Dirge for a Monster’
The climax of the Great Tribulation is the destruction of Babylon the Great—the Antichrist’s earthly kingdom. The lessons in Chapter 18 are both painful, powerful—and essential for the church—especially in today’s turbulent world…
‘Mystery Babylon: Blasphemous Religion of the Beast’
Who is the ‘Great Prostitute’ riding the Beast, and why is she so important to him? One thing for sure—she’s far worse than you think, and she’s shockingly disposable to the Antichrist. A deep-dive into the grand-finale of God’s Wrath. (Rev. 17)
‘Bowls of Wrath: God’s Endgame’ (Rev. 15-16)
In a future where mankind would rather celebrate sin, God will justly pour out His fury at sin because He hates what it does to people. This time will be worse than anything before—it’s God’s endgame…
‘The Harvest of the Earth—The Final Wrath Begins’
What is ‘Harvest of the Earth’, who is the ‘harvester’ and happens as a result? This launches the final and most terrible parts of God’s Wrath—and yet there’s a powerful message of His love still shining in the storm…
‘The Final Call to Repent’ (Rev. 14:6-13)
Even when the Wrath of God is raging, God remains unwilling that any should be lost. A powerful look at Wrath, Hell and Repentance. (PG-13)