In this powerful sermon, "Paid Up Until the End," Pastor reflects on Luke's Gospel— the widow's mite and Jesus' prophecy of the temple's destruction—delivering a sobering call to live fully surrendered to God. Preached in the heart of Holy Week, with Jesus' own death just 36 hours away, this message contrasts radical generosity with our obsession over end-times timelines.
Key Themes:
- The Widow's Gift: She gave her bios (her very life)—not out of surplus, but everything she had to live on. Are you all in?
- Disciples' Distraction: While a poor woman pours out her future, the disciples fixate on "When will the end come?" Jesus warns: Wars, false messiahs, upheaval—don't be deceived. The end isn't yours to schedule.
- Your End vs. THE End: We speculate about the world's finale but avoid planning our own. A fresh will on his birthday reminds the pastor: death is certain; surrender is urgent.
- God Doesn't Fix—He Replaces: Temples fall. Bodies age. Systems fail. But "Behold, I make all things new" (Rev. 21:5). Trust Him to raise what you release.
Sermon in 12 Words: "Give your life fully to God—He'll sustain it or make it new."
From noisy temple trumpets to quiet faith, from AA surrender to cemetery hope—this isn't a feel-good rally but a wake-up call: Stop clutching calendars. Start pouring out your bios. Like the widow. Like Jesus on the cross: "Father, into Your hands I commit my spirit."
Perfect for anyone wrestling with control, aging, generosity, or eternity. If you're tired of fixing what only God can renew, this message is for you.
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Scripture: Luke 21:1-6, 21:7-9 (NIV)
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Preached at Mount Pleasant Methodist Church | November 16, 2025
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