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  1. 1d ago

    Is God Still in Control? | The Lord Himself Will Come Part 4

    When the world feels chaotic, uncertain, and out of control, one question rises above the rest: Is God still in control? In Part 4 of The Lord Himself Will Come series, Pastor George Sawyer takes us into Revelation 1 and reminds us that Jesus Christ is still sovereign over history, faithful to His promises, and coming again. The book of Revelation begins with a blessing for those who read, hear, and keep its message. John’s vision reveals Jesus as the One who was, who is, and who is to come. He is alive forevermore and holds the keys of death and Hades, declaring that even when history appears uncertain, God’s authority has never been in question. Pastor Sawyer traces the steady march of God’s redemptive plan throughout Scripture, from creation and John 1, to the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world, Abraham and Isaac, the Passover, Israel’s captivity, and Daniel’s prophetic timeline. Every step points to the faithfulness of God and His ability to fulfill His promises at the appointed time. Pastor Sawyer also challenges believers to remain spiritually ready for the return of Christ. Through the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25, the call is clear: stay awake, keep your oil, remain faithful, and be prepared for the Bridegroom. This message is a powerful reminder that God is still in control. His plan has not changed. His promises have not failed. And Jesus is coming again. Are you ready for His return? Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/ Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671 Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20 Service Times: Sundays 10AM Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.orgLearn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org 00:00 Is God In Control01:00 Revelation Opens01:28 Blessing Of Revelation02:55 Jesus Revealed To John04:17 Steady March Of Redemption06:37 Jesus In The Beginning08:49 Lamb Slain From Creation10:27 Gods Plan Not Random11:09 Abraham And The Promise12:27 Passover And The Lamb13:32 Captivity And Warning14:22 Daniel Timeline Prophecy16:45 Set Time For Christ19:33 Cost Of The Cross20:22 Isaiah 53 Prophecy23:22 All Have Gone Astray25:00 Rescued Community25:33 Jesus Testimony Prophecy26:53 Choose Gods Plan27:29 Counterfeit Identity Traps30:32 Ready for His Return31:15 Parable of Ten Virgins33:56 Fresh Oil Stay Awake36:20 Signs of Dangerous Times38:45 Rapture and Second Coming43:04 King of Kings Revealed45:18 Prayer God In Control

  2. 4d ago

    The Seven Seals & the Launch of the Tribulation | End Times Events Part 5

    What happens when the Tribulation begins? In Part 5 of Calvary’s Wednesday night End Times series, Pastor George Sawyer walks through Revelation 6 and the opening of the seven seals, connecting John’s vision to Daniel’s 70th week, the Rapture, the rise of the Antichrist, and the unfolding of God’s prophetic timeline. Pastor Sawyer explains the seven-year Tribulation as the final “week” of Daniel’s 70 weeks, divided into two distinct halves. He also teaches through the chronological structure of Revelation, showing how the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls unfold as successive judgments. At the center of Revelation 5 is the scroll sealed with seven seals, described as the title deed to the earth and representing the completion of God’s redemptive plan. The question is asked: Who is worthy to open the scroll? The answer is Jesus Christ, the Lamb who alone is worthy. From there, Revelation 6 begins to unfold. The first six seals reveal a sobering progression: the rise of the Antichrist, global warfare, famine and economic collapse, widespread death, the persecution and martyrdom of believers, and cosmic signs pointing toward divine intervention. Pastor Sawyer also connects these events with Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 24 and explains the distinction between the rider on the white horse in Revelation 6 and Jesus Christ returning on the white horse in Revelation 19. The study also looks ahead to Revelation 7, where a parenthetical passage describes those who are saved during the Tribulation, including the 144,000 Jewish evangelists, before the seventh seal introduces a striking moment of silence in heaven and prepares the way for the trumpet judgments. This message is a serious study of biblical prophecy, but it is also a reminder that God remains sovereign over history. The purpose of understanding the End Times is not to live in fear, but to live with faith, discernment, urgency, and readiness. Scriptures discussed include: Revelation 5–7, Daniel 9, Matthew 24, and related passages concerning the Rapture, Tribulation, Antichrist, and return of Christ. WATCH. LEARN. STAY READY. For more messages, Bible teaching, and resources from Calvary Assembly, visit calvaryassembly.org. 00:00 Tribulation Kickoff00:17 Daniel 70 Weeks Chart02:46 Reading Revelation Five04:48 Scroll Title Deed06:34 Seven Seals Meaning08:46 Two Halves Timeline11:23 Church Removed Antichrist16:41 Antichrist Prophecies22:17 Judgment Mercy Ends25:31 First Seal White Horse26:07 Matthew 24 Parallels26:46 First Seal Antichrist Rises27:15 Rapture Chaos Explained28:49 White Horse vs Jesus32:19 Second Seal Global War33:17 Third Seal Famine Economy36:16 Fourth Seal Death Unleashed39:16 Fifth Seal Martyrs Cry Out42:42 Sixth Seal Divine Upheaval44:39 Chapter Seven Saved Multitudes46:49 Seventh Seal Heaven Silent48:47 Wrap Up Seven Seals

  3. Sep 27

    Why Do I Feel Worn Down in My Faith? | The Lord Himself Will Come Part 3

    Have you ever felt spiritually worn down? Have you wondered why staying faithful to God can feel like such a battle? In Part 3 of The Lord Himself Will Come, Pastor George Sawyer continues the series on the return of Jesus Christ, beginning with the promise of 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17: “The Lord himself will come.” Alongside the promise of Christ’s return, Scripture gives a warning about the enemy’s strategy in the last days: to wear out the saints. Drawing from Daniel 7, Pastor Sawyer explains how spiritual warfare can leave believers exhausted, discouraged, distracted, and tempted to compromise. He connects this warning to the spiritual climate of our culture, the growing confusion surrounding truth, and the biblical warnings about falling away and deceiving spirits found in passages such as 2 Thessalonians 2 and 1 Timothy 4. But the last days are also marked by an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. In Acts 2, Peter declares that God’s promise to pour out His Spirit is connected to the last days. The Church is called to stand in the middle of both the conflict and the outpouring, refusing to give in to fear or spiritual exhaustion. If you feel worn down in your faith, remember this: God knows your load. He knows your battle. He has not forgotten you. The enemy may try to wear you down, but Jesus is holding you by His love. Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new   Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/   Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer   Want to take your next step in faith? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next  Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671  Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20  Service Times: Sundays 10AM  Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.org Learn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org 00:00 The Lord Will Come00:52 Why Faith Feels Worn01:45 Campus Debate Spiritual War05:45 Extremes In Last Days07:42 Falling Away And Outpouring12:56 End Times Timeline Daniel17:04 Rapture Hope And Wrath20:34 Wear Out The Saints22:07 Know God Do Exploits24:53 Deconstruction And Negativity25:24 Remodeling Faith Columns27:03 Grace Not License27:41 Know God Be Strong30:06 Everyday Exploits30:57 God Knows Your Load32:33 Scroll Worthy One35:23 Lion And Lamb37:10 Lambs Humble Arrival40:13 Gethsemane Determination43:13 Worn Down Tactics47:46 Held By Love48:40 Declaration To Stand

  4. Sep 24

    Daniel’s 70 Weeks Explained | End Times Events Part 4

    What does Daniel’s prophecy of 70 weeks have to do with the Rapture, the Tribulation, the Antichrist, and the book of Revelation? In Part 4 of this Wednesday night End Times series, Pastor George Sawyer walks through one of the Bible’s most significant prophetic passages: Daniel’s 70 weeks. Daniel 9 describes 70 “sevens,” or 490 years, beginning with the decree to rebuild Jerusalem and tracing a prophetic timeline that leads to Jesus Christ. After 69 weeks, or 483 years, the prophetic timeline reaches the events surrounding Christ’s triumphal entry and crucifixion, followed by the present Church Age and what Scripture calls the “time of the Gentiles.” Pastor Sawyer explains why one prophetic week remains and how this final seven-year period connects to the Tribulation, also called Jacob’s trouble. The message then connects Daniel’s prophecy with John’s vision in Revelation, exploring the structure of Revelation, the Rapture of the Church, the throne room of God in Revelation 4–5, the 24 elders, the scroll and its seals, and the judgments that will unfold as the Tribulation progresses. This message offers a biblical framework for understanding the End Times and the prophetic timeline leading toward the return of Jesus Christ. In this message:• Daniel’s 70 weeks and the 490-year prophecy• The 69 weeks and their connection to Jesus• The Church Age and the pause in Daniel’s prophetic timeline• The final seven-year Tribulation• The Antichrist and the covenant described in Daniel 9• Revelation’s “what you have seen, what is, and what will take place”• Revelation 4 and the Rapture of the Church• Scriptures concerning the Rapture and the coming wrath• The restrainer and the revealing of the Antichrist• Why the Church is not mentioned during the Tribulation narrative• The throne room of God in Revelation 4–5• The 24 elders and their worship around God’s throne• The scroll and the opening of the seals• The prayers of the saints as incense• The prophetic timeline leading into the Tribulation• The judgments leading toward Christ’s return and Armageddon As we study these prophetic passages, the goal is not simply to understand a timeline. It is to understand what Scripture says about Jesus, His return, and the hope we have in Him. For more messages and resources from Calvary Assembly, visit calvaryassembly.org. 00:00 Daniel 70 Weeks Timeline01:48 Church Age Pause02:59 Final Week Tribulation04:04 Reading Daniel 9 Prophecy08:14 Antichrist Covenant12:18 Revelation Outline Key14:11 Revelation 4 Rapture15:17 Rapture Scriptures19:30 Heavenly Bodies Hope21:39 Escaping Coming Wrath22:50 Restrainer Before Antichrist23:33 Restrainer Removed25:09 Church Missing in Tribulation26:15 Why Judgment Matters28:38 Throne Room Vision32:19 Who Are 24 Elders?34:26 Scroll and Seals37:48 Prayers as Incense41:56 Timeline Chart Breakdown45:08 Next Week: Opening Seals45:53 Tribulation’s Dark End

  5. Sep 20

    Where Are We on God’s End-Time Calendar? | The Lord Himself Will Come Part 2

    Where are we on God’s end-time calendar? And if Jesus really is coming again, how should we live right now? In Part 2 of The Lord Himself Will Come, Pastor George Sawyer continues teaching through Bible prophecy and the return of Jesus Christ, reminding the Church that we are living in a significant season of God’s redemptive plan. The goal is not to set dates or stir fear, but to understand what Scripture says and allow the promise of Christ’s return to change the way we live today. Beginning in Acts 2 and Joel, Pastor Sawyer explains the biblical connection between Pentecost and the “last days.” When the Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost, Peter declared that what was happening fulfilled Joel’s prophecy concerning the last days. God’s Spirit was being poured out on sons and daughters, men and women, and across generations. The Church age began with an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and Scripture points us toward the return of Christ. The message then turns to Daniel 9 and the prophecy of the 70 weeks, or 70 sevens. Pastor Sawyer walks through the decree to rebuild Jerusalem under Artaxerxes and the prophetic timeline leading to the Messiah, including the fulfillment surrounding Jesus’ triumphal entry and crucifixion. After the 69th week, the prophetic timeline enters a period often described as the Church Age or the time of the Gentiles. According to the end-times framework taught in this message, the next major event is the Rapture of the Church described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17. The Rapture is followed by the final seven-year Tribulation period, bringing the prophetic timeline toward its climax and the eventual return of Jesus Christ. But the emphasis is not simply on understanding prophecy, it is on being ready. Jesus told His followers to watch and pray. Scripture warns that the enemy seeks to wear out the saints and pull believers away from faithfulness. We cannot afford to become spiritually exhausted, distracted, or complacent. We are called to remain strong, keep our eyes on Jesus, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and live with the expectation that our King is coming. The question is not just, “Where are we on the calendar?” The question is, “Are we ready?” The Bride must stay ready.The Church must stay awake.The believer must stay faithful. Jesus is coming. WATCH. PRAY. STAND FIRM. Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new   Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/   Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer   Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next  Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671  Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20  Service Times: Sundays 10AM  Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.org Learn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org 00:00 Return of Christ Urgency00:24 God’s End Time Calendar01:17 Pentecost And Joel04:14 Last Days Outpouring07:56 Daniel Seventy Weeks13:43 Messiah Timeline Proof16:17 God Still In Control18:45 Church Age Pause22:07 Rapture Triggers Tribulation24:03 Thessalonians Rapture Text24:37 Rapture Versus Return25:51 Living In Gentile Age26:36 Mercy Before Judgment27:20 Jewish Wedding Picture31:36 Stay Ready Bride35:00 Watch And Pray37:38 Wear Out Strategy40:54 Strong And Exploits42:26 Call To Salvation

  6. Sep 17

    Daniel’s Prophecy Explained | End Times Events Part 3

    God’s plan for the End Times is not random, and the book of Daniel gives us a remarkable look at how God has been directing history toward His eternal purpose. In Part 3 of Pastor George Sawyer’s End Times series at Calvary Assembly, we journey through Daniel 1, 2, 5, 9, and 10 to understand the prophetic timeline surrounding Israel, the nations, the coming Tribulation, and the return of Jesus Christ. Before Daniel was given insight into dreams and visions, he first had to make a decision to remain faithful to God in Babylon. Daniel refused to compromise his identity or convictions, and God rewarded that faithfulness with wisdom, understanding, and supernatural revelation. Pastor Sawyer then walks through Nebuchadnezzar’s statue dream in Daniel 2, explaining the successive kingdoms represented by the statue: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome, and the final divided kingdom represented by iron and clay. The dream ultimately points beyond earthly kingdoms to a stone not cut by human hands, representing the eternal kingdom of Christ that will overcome every human empire. The teaching then turns to one of the most significant passages in Bible prophecy: Daniel’s prophecy of the 70 weeks, or 70 sevens. Pastor Sawyer explains the 490-year prophetic period concerning Israel, beginning with the decree to rebuild Jerusalem and pointing toward the coming Messiah. Daniel prophesies that the Messiah would be “cut off,” followed by the destruction of Jerusalem, before a prophetic gap leading into the present Church Age. The final prophetic week remains ahead. This seven-year period includes the rise of the Antichrist, a covenant with Israel, the breaking of that covenant, the abomination of desolation, escalating judgment, and ultimately the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Pastor Sawyer also connects Daniel’s final kingdom imagery with the revived Roman Empire and the ten toes of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. As we study Daniel, we are reminded that history is not outside God’s control. Kingdoms rise and fall. Nations change. Empires disappear. But God’s Word remains, His purposes stand, and His kingdom will have no end. The question for us is the same one Daniel answered with his life: Will we remain faithful to God when the world around us pressures us to compromise? 📖 Scriptures: Daniel 1, Daniel 2, Daniel 5, Daniel 9, Daniel 10, and related passages concerning the Rapture, Tribulation, Antichrist, Israel, and the Second Coming of Jesus. Continue the End Times series with Pastor George Sawyer and Calvary Assembly as we study what the Bible says about Daniel’s prophecy, the 70 weeks, the Rapture, the Tribulation, the Antichrist, Israel, Bible prophecy, the Second Coming of Jesus, and God’s eternal kingdom. 00:00 Daniel Study Setup00:34 End Times Timeline Overview01:50 Rapture vs Second Coming03:13 Daniel Taken to Babylon05:21 Identity and the Daniel Fast06:58 God Rewards Faithfulness08:29 Nebuchadnezzar Dream Challenge10:37 Statue Dream Explained13:50 Kingdoms Through History16:50 Writing on the Wall Proof18:47 Spiritual Warfare Behind Empires20:51 70 Weeks Prophecy Begins23:02 Daniel Life and Calling26:11 Gabriel Explains the Seventy Sevens27:30 Decree Starts the Clock28:12 Messiah Named in Daniel29:30 Cut Off and City Destroyed30:17 Charting the 70 Sevens33:45 483 Years to Triumphal Entry36:11 Church Age and Israel39:01 One Week Still Ahead42:09 Antichrist Covenant and Betrayal45:15 Revived Roman Empire 48:16 Second Coming and Next Study

  7. Sep 13

    Holy Ghost Fire & Moral Clarity: A Call to Revival Like the Great Awakening | Guest Speaker Joe Oden

    Holy Ghost Fire & Moral Clarity: A Call to Revival Like the Great Awakening What happens when the Church refuses to compromise, the Holy Spirit moves with power, and believers become willing to stand for biblical truth? In this message, guest speaker Joe Oden looks at the First Great Awakening and the spiritual revival that swept through America under the preaching of men like George Whitefield. In a time of cultural decline, spiritual apathy, deism in the pulpits, and growing pressure against pastors who boldly proclaimed the Word of God, the Holy Spirit brought conviction, repentance, and transformation. The Great Awakening helped reset the moral and spiritual direction of a nation, and Joe Oden challenges the Church to consider what God could do again. The parallels to our own time are impossible to ignore. Joe Oden calls believers to reject the pressure to fit into cultural labels and instead speak with biblical clarity about abortion, marriage, holiness, sin, salvation, and the lordship of Jesus Christ. Revival will not come through watered-down preaching, political arguments, or church-growth strategies. It comes when the people of God pray, fast, repent, and seek the power and fire of the Holy Spirit. Drawing a powerful parallel to John the Baptist, this message reminds us that God often prepares His servants in the wilderness before giving them a public voice. John was formed in solitude, empowered by God, and sent to prepare people to meet the Lord. The same Holy Spirit who empowered the early Church is still calling believers to a life of surrender, holiness, boldness, and spiritual power. Revival starts with one person saying yes to God. This is a call to stop playing church, stop watering down the Gospel, and allow salvation to transform every part of our lives. Jesus does not simply improve our lifestyle, He changes us. He calls us to repentance, holiness, and new life through the power of the Holy Spirit. The question is not whether America needs another awakening. The question is whether we are willing to become the people through whom God can bring one. Pray. Fast. Repent. Stand on the Word. Seek the Holy Spirit and fire. LET’S BELIEVE GOD FOR REVIVAL. 📖 Scriptures and themes: John the Baptist, repentance, holiness, the baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire, biblical marriage, salvation, transformation, and preparing the way of the Lord. Watch more messages from Calvary Assembly and hear biblical teaching on revival, the Holy Spirit, spiritual awakening, holiness, repentance, salvation, and living boldly for Jesus. Digital Connect Card: www.calvaryassembly.org/new   Giving: https://calvarylive.churchcenter.com/giving   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryLiveAL/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvary_live/   Need prayer? https://www.calvaryassembly.org/prayer   Want to take your next step in faith? Https://www.calvaryassembly.org/next  Calvary Assembly exists so that people can experience life at the highest level through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  Located at 4839 Calvary Blvd., Tanner, Alabama 35671  Two miles west of I-65 & I-565 Intersection on HWY 20  Service Times: Sundays 10AM  Contact us at (256) 355-7440 or email us at calvary@calvaryassembly.org Learn more at our website: calvaryassembly.org 00:00 Movie Sparks Revival01:32 Whitefield and Awakening02:55 Church Under Pressure05:21 Deism and Dead Pulpits07:01 Remnant Must Stand08:51 Revival Starts One15:05 Holy Ghost Fire Spreads18:21 Crowds Melted Down21:06 Hope Not Politics22:53 John the Baptist Parallel24:53 Prepare to Meet God26:22 Desert Formation Today27:31 Solitude Over Credentials27:57 John’s Unignorable Voice30:10 Prepare the Way Spirit31:04 Baptized in Fire32:31 Wilderness Before Power34:38 Don’t Tone Down Spirit37:20 Lordship Not Lifestyle41:23 Holiness and Modesty44:14 Repentance and New Life44:58 Salvation Transforms Everything

  8. Sep 10

    The Rapture vs. the Second Coming | End Times Events Part 2

    What happens after the Rapture? When does the Tribulation begin? And what is the difference between the Rapture of the Church and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ? In Part 2 of Pastor George Sawyer’s End Times Events series at Calvary, we continue walking through the biblical timeline of events that Scripture says are still ahead. The next step in God’s plan is the Rapture of the Church, followed by the seven-year Tribulation, the return of Jesus Christ to earth, the Millennial Kingdom, final judgment, and eternity. Pastor Sawyer explains an important distinction between the Rapture and the Second Coming. At the Rapture, Jesus comes in the air for His Church, and believers are caught up and transformed in an instant. Paul describes this as a mystery revealed to the Church in 1 Corinthians 15, while 1 Thessalonians 4 gives us the promise that believers will be caught up to meet the Lord. The Second Coming is different: after the Tribulation, Jesus returns to earth with His saints, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy and bringing judgment and victory. This message also examines Revelation 16 and 19, Zechariah 12 and 14, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and other passages that point to the events surrounding Christ’s return. Pastor Sawyer addresses the Tribulation as a time of God’s wrath, the promise that believers are not appointed to wrath, the biblical teaching about the dead in Christ, glorified bodies, the battle of Armageddon, and the role of the Church as the restraining influence against the Antichrist until it is taken out of the way. There are many teachings and predictions about the End Times, but our confidence must come from the Word of God, not speculation, fear, or false teaching. The Old Testament prophets still matter. Scripture still speaks. Jesus is still coming. And the Church must be ready. Don’t live in fear. Live in faith. Don’t hoard for what is coming—prepare your heart for Jesus. 00:00 End Times Timeline 01:00 Rapture Then Tribulation 03:24 Bible Study Discernment 05:31 Feasts Point to Christ 08:15 Rapture vs Second Coming 09:09 Rapture Mystery Explained 12:31 False Teaching Warnings 15:18 Where Are the Dead 18:42 Glorified Bodies Hope 21:21 Day After the Rapture 23:54 Rapture Shockwave 24:37 Second Coming Explained 25:01 Armageddon Location 25:42 Rider on White Horse 28:40 Zechariah Prophecies 30:26 Israel and Judgment 33:12 Tribulation as Wrath 36:02 Not Appointed to Wrath 38:58 Restrainer and Antichrist 44:54 Discernment in Modern Times 48:09 Faith Over Hoarding

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