Anticipating Christ's Return

How should knowing that Jesus Christ is coming again change the way we live today?

In this sermon from 2 Peter 3:11–18, Pastor Anthony Achée explains that waiting for Christ is not passive. Because this present world will not last forever and God has promised a new heavens and a new earth, believers are called to pursue holiness, remain grounded in Scripture, and continue growing in their relationship with Christ.

This message focuses on three truths:

Living with Purposeful Holiness (vv. 11–13)

Pursuing Peaceful Readiness (vv. 14–16)

Growing in Grace and Knowledge (vv. 17–18)

The return of Christ should be more than a truth we affirm about the future. It should shape our priorities, conduct, and spiritual growth today. While we wait, we are called to live faithfully, guard against false teaching, and use the time God has given us to help others know and follow Jesus.

Big Idea: Because Christ is coming again, we should live with holiness, hope, and steadfast faith as we wait for Him.