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Last Days Part 1 - Archie Callahan

Last Days Part 1 - Archie Callahan

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November 1, 2026Five Problems of the Last DaysDrawing from 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Pastor Archie delivers a sobering yet hope-filled message about the characteristics of the last days. He argues that the perilous times Paul describes are not defined by natural disasters or geopolitical events, but by the moral and spiritual condition of people. The sermon identifies five key problems that mark the last days: a love problem, a pride problem, a relationship problem, a character problem, and a religion problem. The most urgent of these is the religion problem, in which people maintain an outward appearance of godliness while lacking the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Archie calls the church to reject comfortable, powerless religion and return to a passionate, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ, one that produces real change from the inside out. He emphasizes that the gospel carries resident power to transform any life, and that believers are called to live differently from the surrounding culture, especially in these final days before Christ's return.Key Points:- The last days are defined not primarily by external events but by the moral and spiritual condition of people, as described in 2 Timothy 3:1-5- Five problems characterize the last days: a love problem (self-love and growing coldness toward others), a pride problem (boastfulness and looking down on others), a relationship problem (breakdown of family affection and disobedience to parents), a character problem (lack of self-control and people being led by emotion rather than the Spirit), and a religion problem (having a form of godliness without genuine transformative power)- The most dangerous of these problems is the religion problem, in which churches and individuals maintain religious appearances while denying the Holy Spirit's power to change lives- The gospel of Jesus Christ carries innate, transformative power that is capable of changing any person who submits to the Lordship of Christ- The church is called to be counterculture, standing out from the world through transformed marriages, finances, relationships, and character rather than blending in- Believers must not confuse watching church or attending occasionally with genuine, passionate pursuit of God- Paul wrote 2 Timothy to encourage Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus, to stand firm in the gospel amid apostasy, heresy, and perilous times- The faith passed down through generations, as seen in Timothy's grandmother Lois and mother Eunice, is a model for how the gospel must be carried forwardScripture Reference:- 2 Timothy 3:1-5, in which Paul warns that terrible and perilous times will come in the last days, marked by a list of moral failures and a form of godliness without power- 1 Chronicles 29:11-13, in which David, near the end of his life, declares the greatness, power, and glory of God and offers thanksgiving and praise- Matthew 24, in which Jesus warns that because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold- Isaiah 5:20, which warns against those who call evil good and good evil- Romans 1, which connects the loss of humanity and compassion to the rejection of God- Revelation 2, in which Jesus addresses the church at Ephesus and warns that they have left their first loveStories:- Pastor Archie's father was given three months to live following a heart attack in 1997. In those final days, his father became more introspective, gained an eternal perspective, set aside daily news watching, and repeatedly asked his son about heaven. This story illustrates how awareness of limited time changes one's priorities and focus.- William Borden, born in 1887 in Chicago into great wealth, inherited nearly a million dollars at age 21. Moved by missionary calling after traveling the world, he gave up his fortune, attended Yale and Princeton, and prepared to serve Muslims in West China. Before reaching his destination, he contracted spinal meningitis in Cairo, Egypt, and died at age 25 after only 19 days of illness. Despite appearing to be a wasted life by worldly standards, his motto of no reserves, no retreats, no regrets inspired thousands of missionaries. This story illustrates living for eternity rather than comfort or wealth.- Pastor Archie recounts a moment during an undergraduate psychology class when, while praying and expressing a desire to shake the world for God, he heard the Holy Spirit speak clearly to him: before he could shake the world for God, God needed to shake the world out of him. This personal story underscores the necessity of inward transformation before outward impact.- A firefighter responding to a camper fire in Tulsa noted that homes have more smoke detectors than ever before, but many lack batteries because homeowners remove them when they chirp and never replace them. The detectors look good but have no power to protect. Pastor Archie uses this as a closing illustration for the danger of having a form of godliness without the power ...
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