This sermon uses the awe-inspiring vision of Jesus in Revelation to emphasize that He is the Alpha and the Omega—the uncreated beginning and the ultimate end for whom all of creation exists. The message highlights that Jesus’s divine power means there will be a coming judgment, and His sacrifice on the cross is the only way believers, who were made for His glory, can be reconciled to Him and live without perishing.

This sermon, using the life of Abraham from Hebrews 11, teaches that steadfast faith is not about mastering circumstances but about responding to them with resilience and a focus on God's truth. The message emphasizes that our ability to live with courage and generosity on earth is rooted in the assurance of a future heavenly citizenship and the unwavering faithfulness of God, who fulfills His promises despite our failures.

This sermon challenges a "second generation" mindset of comfort and complacency, urging the congregation to embrace a "first generation" mindset of sacrifice and radical commitment to a new ten-year vision for the church. It uses Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem to illustrate that true discipleship involves following an unexpected king, dying to oneself, and embracing sacrifice as the path to glorification and eternal fruitfulness.