Capital Community Church Sermon Archive Living in Light of the End - Part 1 - Pastor Raymond Woodward
Nov 5, 2020
A preacher explores living with the end in view, drawing on Thessalonica’s story and Paul’s early letters. Topics include expectancy for Christ's return, balancing casualness and fear, Acts 16 and discerning God's direction, and how local faithfulness can spark global impact. Practical charges call for exemplary, expectant Christian living.
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Prophecy Is Motivation Not Prediction
- Paul teaches prophecy's purpose is not speculation but motivation to live godly lives.
- Raymond Woodward emphasizes we don't need to know the day or hour; we must be ready whenever Jesus returns.
How Closed Doors Led Paul West
- Paul received two closed doors then a vision directing him to Macedonia, illustrating God's guidance can come as prohibitions then a clear invitation.
- Woodward recounts Acts 16:9 where a man of Macedonia begged Paul to come, leading to church planting in Philippi.
Ask God To Close Doors When Choosing Direction
- When discerning God's will, weigh options, pray, seek counsel, then choose and ask God to close the door if it's wrong.
- Woodward recommends asking Jesus to shut a path if not His will rather than insisting on your plan.