If you think he cares about gas prices, housing costs, home electricity costs, inflation, no jobs, troops getting killed, grocery prices, health care costs, or anything else that would improve the lives of most Americans, you are wrong.
As Psalm 146 reminds us, princes will pass away and their plans will perish. But the Lord reigns forever. Therefore let the church say with confidence: Christ has us. Christ saves us. Christ alone is King.
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As Psalm 146 reminds us, princes will pass away and their plans will perish. But the Lord reigns forever.
Therefore let the church say with confidence:
Christ has us.
Christ saves us.
Christ alone is King.
This does not mean Christians must hate or reject leaders. Scripture calls us to pray for rulers and authorities so that society may have peace and justice. But prayer for leaders is different from placing our hope in them. When the church forgets this, it risks repeating the mistake Israel made many times in the Old Testament—trusting in human power instead of trusting in God. So when we hear words like, “God has got us, Trump has got us,” the Christian response should be clear and humble: God alone is our refuge. Christ alone is our Savior. No prince, politician, or public figure can take the place that belongs to Jesus.
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Jesus Himself warned about deception in the last days. In Matthew 24:5, He said: “Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.” Sometimes deception comes openly. Other times it comes quietly, when followers begin speaking about leaders in ways that belong only to Christ. The early Christians lived under emperors who demanded loyalty and sometimes even worship. But the believers refused to give Caesar what belonged to God. Their message was simple and courageous: “Jesus Christ is Lord.” Not Caesar. Not kings. Not presidents. Not influencers. Christ alone is Savior.
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When people begin speaking about political figures in language that sounds like salvation or deliverance, something dangerous can happen. The line between faith in God and trust in human power begins to blur. The apostles were very clear about where salvation truly comes from. In Acts 4:12 they declared: “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Only one name saves. That name is Jesus Christ. This is why the church must be careful not to attach the hope of the Gospel to any political leader, movement, or nation. Leaders rise and fall. Governments change. Empires appear and disappear. But the kingdom of Christ does not depend on elections or public endorsements.
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Title: Christ Is Our Savior, Not Princes Brothers and sisters, a moment recently caught the attention of many people. Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul stood on stage with Donald Trump during a speech in Kentucky. After being welcomed onstage, Jake Paul said, “God has got us, Trump has got us.” The crowd cheered, and the moment spread across the internet. But statements like this should cause Christians to pause and think carefully. The Bible warns us not to place our ultimate trust in human rulers. In Psalm 146:3, the Scripture says: “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” Political leaders may hold power for a time. They may promise protection, prosperity, or national revival. But the Bible is clear: salvation does not come from princes.
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Title: Christ Is Our Savior, Not Princes
Recently Jake Paul stood on stage with Donald Trump and said, “God has got us, Trump has got us.” Many applauded, but the Bible teaches something important. Psalm 146:3 says, “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” Political leaders may lead nations, but they cannot save souls. Acts 4:12 reminds us that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ. Governments rise and fall, leaders come and go, but the kingdom of Christ stands forever. Christians may pray for leaders and hope for wise leadership, but our hope must never rest in a president, a party, or an influencer. Christ alone is Savior. Christ alone is King.
So let the world say, “Eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” But the church declares something greater: Christ is risen. Christ is Lord. And because He lives, we will live also.
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So let the world say, “Eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”
But the church declares something greater:
Christ is risen.
Christ is Lord.
And because He lives, we will live also.
This hope changes how we live. It means our lives are not just about pleasure or comfort. It means righteousness matters. Faithfulness matters. What we do in this life echoes into eternity. Paul therefore warns the church: “Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’ Wake up from your drunken stupor and stop sinning.” (1 Corinthians 15:33–34) The resurrection calls believers to wake up. It calls us to reject the empty philosophy of the world and to live in holiness and faith. Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose again. Because of Him, death does not have the final word. Because of Him, believers have the promise of resurrection and eternal life.
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But the Gospel teaches something completely different. Paul’s whole argument in 1 Corinthians 15 leads to one great truth: Christ has been raised from the dead. Because Christ rose from the grave, death is not the end. Because Christ lives, our lives have eternal meaning. The sacrifices believers make are not pointless. The suffering Christians endure is not wasted. Paul himself faced persecution, beatings, prison, and danger every day. He even says he “fought wild beasts in Ephesus.” Why would anyone endure such suffering if death ends everything? The answer is simple: because the resurrection is real. Christians do not live by the motto “eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” Christians live by the hope that Christ defeated death.
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But Paul is not endorsing that idea. He is exposing it. The phrase itself comes from the prophet in Book of Isaiah 22:13. In that passage, God had called the people to repentance. Judgment was near. Instead of humbling themselves before God, the people threw a party. They slaughtered cattle, drank wine, and said, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” They responded to God’s warning with careless celebration instead of repentance. This same spirit appears throughout history. When people stop believing that God will judge the world, they begin to live as if nothing matters. Pleasure becomes the goal. Appetite becomes the master. The apostle Paul warns about this in Epistle to the Philippians 3:19: “Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.”
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Sermon: “Eat and Drink, for Tomorrow We Die?” Brothers and sisters, the apostle Paul wrote a powerful warning in First Epistle to the Corinthians 15:32: “If the dead are not raised, ‘Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.’” Paul was confronting a dangerous idea. Some people in Corinth were beginning to doubt the resurrection. They still used the language of Christianity, but they no longer believed that the dead would be raised. Paul shows them the logical result of that belief. If there is no resurrection… If death is the end… If Christ is not raised… Then the world’s philosophy would be correct: “Eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” In other words, if there is no eternal life, then life becomes nothing more than pleasure, survival, and temporary enjoyment.
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Sermon: “Eat and Drink, for Tomorrow We Die?”
The church looked alive on the outside, but spiritually it was dying. Jesus called them to wake up before it was too late. This is the message the church still needs today. Life is short—but eternity is long. The Gospel does not call us to live only for temporary pleasure. It calls us to repentance, faith, and obedience to Christ. Yes, there is joy in life, and God gives good gifts. But those gifts must never replace our devotion to Him. Our hope is not in the pleasures of this world but in the resurrection and the kingdom of God. So the world may say, “Eat, drink, and dance, for tomorrow we die.” But the church proclaims something greater: Christ is risen. Christ is Lord. And those who trust in Him will live forever.
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Because Jesus rose from the grave, life is not meaningless. Death is not the end. What we do in this life matters before God. This phrase Paul quotes actually comes from the prophet in Book of Isaiah 22:13. God had called His people to repentance. Judgment was near, and the Lord called them to weeping and humility. But instead of repenting, the people threw a celebration. They ate, drank, and said, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” They ignored God’s warning and chose pleasure instead of repentance. This same spirit exists today. Many people live as if life is only about enjoyment—food, drink, entertainment, and comfort. They say, “Life is short. Just enjoy it while you can.” But Jesus warned the church about this kind of spiritual sleep. In Book of Revelation 3:1–2, He said to the church in Sardis: “I know your works; you have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains.”
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Title: “Wake Up, Church: Life Is Short, but Eternity Is Forever” Brothers and sisters, people often say, “Life is short, so we should enjoy it and dance while we can.” Many live by this idea. They believe the purpose of life is simply to enjoy the moment—eat good food, drink, celebrate, and forget about tomorrow. The apostle Paul spoke about this way of thinking in First Epistle to the Corinthians 15:32: “If the dead are not raised, ‘Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.’” Paul was not encouraging that lifestyle. He was exposing the emptiness of it. If there is no resurrection, then the world’s philosophy would make sense. If death ends everything, then life becomes nothing more than temporary pleasure. But the Gospel declares something different: Christ has been raised from the dead.
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Title: “Wake Up, Church: Life Is Short, but Eternity Is Forever”
“Life Is Short… But Eternity Is Long” Sermon: People often say, “Life is short, so we should enjoy it and dance while we can.” Many live by this idea. They believe the purpose of life is simply to experience pleasure before everything ends. But the apostle Paul challenges this thinking in First Epistle to the Corinthians 15:32: “If the dead are not raised, ‘Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.’” Paul was not encouraging that attitude. He was exposing it. If there is no resurrection, then life really would be nothing more than temporary enjoyment before death. But the Gospel proclaims the opposite: Christ has been raised from the dead. This phrase Paul quotes originally comes from Book of Isaiah 22:13. God had called His people to repentance, but instead they celebrated and ignored His warning. They chose feasting instead of turning back to God. The world still speaks the same message today: life is short—just enjoy yourself. But Scripture reminds us that life is not only about the present moment. Because Jesus rose from the grave, our lives have eternal meaning. Yes, life on earth is short. But eternity is long. Christ calls us not merely to live for pleasure, but to live for Him. The world says, “Eat, drink, and dance, for tomorrow we die.” But the Gospel says, “Christ is risen, and because He lives, we will live also.”
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“Life Is Short… But Eternity Is Long” Sermon: People often say, “Life is short, so we should enjoy it and dance while we can.” Many live by this idea. They believe the purpose of life is simply to experience pleasure before everything ends. But the apostle Paul challenges this thinking in First Epistle to the Corinthians 15:32: “If the dead are not raised, ‘Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.’” Paul was not encouraging that attitude. He was exposing it. If there is no resurrection, then life really would be nothing more than temporary enjoyment before death. But the Gospel proclaims the opposite: Christ has been raised from the dead. This phrase Paul quotes originally comes from Book of Isaiah 22:13. God had called His people to repentance, but instead they celebrated and ignored His warning. They chose feasting instead of turning back to God. The world still speaks the same message today: life is short—just enjoy yourself. But Scripture reminds us that life is not only about the present moment. Because Jesus rose from the grave, our lives have eternal meaning. Yes, life on earth is short. But eternity is long. Christ calls us not merely to live for pleasure, but to live for Him. The world says, “Eat, drink, and dance, for tomorrow we die.” But the Gospel says, “Christ is risen, and because He lives, we will live also.”
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Sermon: “Life Is Short… But Eternity Is Long”
The church today must remember that the Gospel is not conservative or progressive. It is not nationalist or globalist. The Gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, rose from the dead, and offers salvation to all who repent and believe. So the command of Scripture is clear: Test every teacher. Test every message. Test every movement. If a message replaces Christ with politics, replaces the Kingdom of God with a nation, or replaces the cross with earthly power, believers must remember Paul’s warning in Galatians: “Even if we or an angel from heaven should preach another gospel… let him be accursed.” Our hope is not in princes. Our hope is not in presidents. Our hope is not in commentators or pastors. Our hope is in Jesus Christ alone, the true King whose kingdom is not of this world.
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This is why the Bible also gives a warning about trusting earthly rulers. Psalm 146:3 says: “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” No president, no political movement, and no nation can save the world. Salvation belongs to Jesus Christ alone. For many years, the late pastor John MacArthur was a prominent Calvinist teacher. He died at the age of 86 on July 14, 2025. During the 2020 election cycle, MacArthur famously stated that “any real Christian” would vote for Donald Trump. Statements like this raise an important concern for the church. When faith in Christ becomes tied to loyalty to a political candidate, the Gospel risks being replaced by political identity. The apostles never told believers that being a true Christian required supporting a certain emperor or ruler. Instead, they preached repentance, faith, and obedience to Christ. The early church lived under many different governments, yet the apostles always kept their message the same: Jesus is Lord.
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Today many Christians listen to political commentators who speak in the language of Christianity. For example, Allie Beth Stuckey, a right-wing conservative Christian commentator, often speaks about Calvinism and Christian nationalism. But the church must always ask an important question: Is the message pointing people to Christ alone, or is it pointing them to political power and national identity? Jesus Himself warned about deception. In Matthew 24:5 He said: “For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.” Sometimes this deception is not someone literally claiming to be Christ. Sometimes it appears when leaders elevate political figures as if they are God’s chosen deliverer for a nation. When believers begin to treat a political leader like a savior, the line between the Gospel and politics becomes blurred.
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Sermon: Test the Gospel, Not the Politics Brothers and sisters, the Scriptures repeatedly warn the church to be careful about the message we follow. The Gospel is not owned by a political party, a nation, or a movement. The Gospel belongs to Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul gave a very strong warning to the church in Galatians 1:8–9: “Even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.” Paul was telling believers that the Gospel must never be replaced or mixed with another message. It does not matter if the message comes from a famous teacher, a popular speaker, or a respected pastor. If the message changes the Gospel, believers must reject it.
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Sermon: Test the Gospel, Not the Politics
People need healthcare, but do not trust rulers for salvation. “Put not your trust in princes” (Psalm 146:3). Our hope is in Jesus Christ alone. ✝️
Seeing the Needs of People Sometimes people stand in the streets and raise signs that say things like “Healthcare Not Warfare.” Whether one agrees with every message or not, the sign itself reminds us of something important: people are hurting. People are sick. Families struggle with medical costs and fear about the future. Jesus repeatedly showed compassion to the suffering. He healed the sick, touched the lepers, and restored those who were broken. In the Gospel of Matthew we read: “When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” — Matthew 9:36 Christians must remember that caring for the sick and helping the suffering is close to the heart of God. But the church must also remember another truth: no political movement, government plan, or leader can replace the Kingdom of God. Scripture warns us not to place our ultimate trust in human rulers. “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” — Psalm 146:3 Governments rise and fall. Political leaders come and go. But Jesus Christ remains King forever. The book of Revelation warns that in the last days powerful systems may try to control the world and demand loyalty from people. Revelation 13 describes a beast and another power that causes people to worship the beast and receive a mark in order to buy or sell (Revelation 13:16–17). Because of this warning, believers must be careful not to treat political leaders as saviors. Our hope is not in human power but in Christ. The church’s mission is clear: preach the Gospel, care for the poor, heal the broken, and remain faithful to Jesus no matter what happens in the kingdoms of this world. Christ alone is our King. Christ alone is our salvation. ✝️
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Seeing the Needs of People Sometimes people stand in the streets and raise signs that say things like “Healthcare Not Warfare.” Whether one agrees with every message or not, the sign itself reminds us of something important: people are hurting. People are sick. Families struggle with medical costs and fear about the future. Jesus repeatedly showed compassion to the suffering. He healed the sick, touched the lepers, and restored those who were broken. In the Gospel of Matthew we read: “When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” — Matthew 9:36 Christians must remember that caring for the sick and helping the suffering is close to the heart of God. But the church must also remember another truth: no political movement, government plan, or leader can replace the Kingdom of God. Scripture warns us not to place our ultimate trust in human rulers. “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” — Psalm 146:3 Governments rise and fall. Political leaders come and go. But Jesus Christ remains King forever. The book of Revelation warns that in the last days powerful systems may try to control the world and demand loyalty from people. Revelation 13 describes a beast and another power that causes people to worship the beast and receive a mark in order to buy or sell (Revelation 13:16–17). Because of this warning, believers must be careful not to treat political leaders as saviors. Our hope is not in human power but in Christ. The church’s mission is clear: preach the Gospel, care for the poor, heal the broken, and remain faithful to Jesus no matter what happens in the kingdoms of this world. Christ alone is our King. Christ alone is our salvation. ✝️
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Seeing the Needs of People Sometimes people stand in the streets and raise signs that say things like “Healthcare Not Warfare.” Whether one agrees with every message or not, the sign itself reminds us of something important: people are hurting. People are sick. Families struggle with medical costs and fear about the future. Jesus repeatedly showed compassion to the suffering. He healed the sick, touched the lepers, and restored those who were broken. In the Gospel of Matthew we read: “When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” — Matthew 9:36 Christians must remember that caring for the sick and helping the suffering is close to the heart of God. But the church must also remember another truth: no political movement, government plan, or leader can replace the Kingdom of God. Scripture warns us not to place our ultimate trust in human rulers. “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” — Psalm 146:3 Governments rise and fall. Political leaders come and go. But Jesus Christ remains King forever. The book of Revelation warns that in the last days powerful systems may try to control the world and demand loyalty from people. Revelation 13 describes a beast and another power that causes people to worship the beast and receive a mark in order to buy or sell (Revelation 13:16–17). Because of this warning, believers must be careful not to treat political leaders as saviors. Our hope is not in human power but in Christ. The church’s mission is clear: preach the Gospel, care for the poor, heal the broken, and remain faithful to Jesus no matter what happens in the kingdoms of this world. Christ alone is our King. Christ alone is our salvation. ✝️
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Seeing the Needs of People
Sermon: Trust in Christ, Not in Political Power Brothers and sisters, people need healthcare. Many families struggle with sickness, medical bills, and fear about the future. Caring for the sick is important. Jesus Himself showed compassion to the sick and the poor. He healed the blind, the lame, and the suffering. Scripture teaches us to care for those in need and to show mercy. But even while we recognize the need for healthcare and justice, we must be careful where we place our trust. Political leaders and human systems cannot save us. Some people place great hope in political plans or leaders. But Christians must remember what the Scriptures say. The Bible warns us not to put our trust in human rulers. Psalm 146:3 says: “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” Only Jesus Christ saves. Governments can make policies, but they cannot redeem the human heart or bring eternal life. Because of this, Christians must be very careful when political leaders begin to take the place that belongs to Christ alone. The book of Revelation gives a warning about the last days. It describes a beast that rises to power and another beast that works to make the world worship the first. Revelation 13:16–17 says: “He causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark.” This passage describes a system of control where economic power
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Sermon: Trust in Christ, Not in Political Power Brothers and sisters, people need healthcare. Many families struggle with sickness, medical bills, and fear about the future. Caring for the sick is important. Jesus Himself showed compassion to the sick and the poor. He healed the blind, the lame, and the suffering. Scripture teaches us to care for those in need and to show mercy. But even while we recognize the need for healthcare and justice, we must be careful where we place our trust. Political leaders and human systems cannot save us. Some people place great hope in political plans or leaders. But Christians must remember what the Scriptures say. The Bible warns us not to put our trust in human rulers. Psalm 146:3 says: “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” Only Jesus Christ saves. Governments can make policies, but they cannot redeem the human heart or bring eternal life. Because of this, Christians must be very careful when political leaders begin to take the place that belongs to Christ alone. The book of Revelation gives a warning about the last days. It describes a beast that rises to power and another beast that works to make the world worship the first. Revelation 13:16–17 says: “He causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark.” This passage describes a system of control where economic power
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Sermon: Trust in Christ, Not in Political Power
“People need healthcare, but I do not trust Trump’s healthcare plan. I think he is the Antichrist like the one described in Revelation. Revelation also speaks about a second beast who causes the world to worship the first beast and forces people to receive a mark so they can buy or sell. Anyone who receives the mark of the beast will face the wrath of God.”
“People need healthcare, but we must be careful where we place our trust. I do not trust Trump’s healthcare plan, and no political leader should be treated as a savior. The Bible warns about deception in the last days. In the book of Revelation it says that a beast will rise to power, and another beast will cause the world to worship the first and force people to receive a mark so they can buy or sell (Revelation 13:16–17). Scripture also warns that those who receive the mark of the beast will face the wrath of God (Revelation 14:9–10). Because of this, believers must be careful not to place their faith in earthly rulers or political systems. Our trust must be in Jesus Christ alone, the true King and Savior.”
