What does it mean to be ready for Jesus’ return—not someday, but now? In Matthew 25:1–13, Jesus tells the parable of the ten bridesmaids to warn us against assuming there will always be more time. Pastor Tom Vang helps us see that readiness is not panic, performance, or religious activity. It is a life of daily trust in Jesus, endurance in ordinary faithfulness, and treasuring the King above his gifts. The world often imagines the apocalypse as hopeless, but Jesus gives us a better story: the King returns, evil loses, and the best days are ahead for those who know him and are known by him.
Kingdom Priorities - Week 7
Is it possible to think we’re honoring God while actually resisting him? In Matthew 23:29–39, Jesus delivers a sobering warning to religious leaders who believed they were faithful—but were blind to their own hypocrisy. His lament over Jerusalem reveals both the danger of spiritual pride and the depth of his compassion. In this message, Tom Vang helps us examine our own hearts. Where might we be defending traditions, protecting comfort, or resisting correction instead of surrendering to Christ? This sermon invites us to move beyond outward religion and respond to Jesus with humility, repentance, and a willingness to be gathered under his grace.