GLORIOUS SUNDAY SERMON OF 30TH AUGUST 2026 ENJOY THE FULL VIDEO HERE 👇👇👇 https://youtu.be/T62U2yJHrhw?si=l-o4gXx5UDI4_5mz PLEASE WATCH, LIKE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE TO HELP MY CHANNEL GROW. THANKS 🙏 Beautiful people of God, congratulations for making it to the last Sunday of August! We give God all the glory for bringing us this far. Every day we have seen His mercy, His preservation, and His faithfulness. And as we come to the final Sunday of this month, let us not only celebrate how far God has brought us. Let us also ask ourselves a deeper question: If Jesus comes today, am I truly ready? Because the Rapture is real, but Jesus Christ is the real deal. And, that is the message before us today: THE REAL DEAL. LET US PRAY: Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Word. Open our hearts today and give us understanding. Let Your Word awaken us, examine us, and prepare us for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Above everything else, help us to know Jesus, live in Jesus, and remain in Jesus until the end. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen. LESSON: JOHN 14:1-3, 6 TOPIC: THE REAL DEAL TEXT: For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: Jesus promised that He would come again and receive His people to Himself. Scripture teaches that the Lord will descend, the dead in Christ will rise, and those who are alive and remain will be caught up to meet Him in the air. But the Rapture is not the real deal. Jesus Christ is the real deal. Because without Jesus, there is no Rapture for us. No Jesus, no Rapture! EXPOSITION 1 THE RAPTURE IS REAL: We must first establish this clearly. The Rapture is not a Christian fairy tale. It is not something invented to frighten people. It is part of the hope given to the Church. Jesus said in John 14:3: “I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” Notice something very important. Jesus did not merely say, “I will send somebody for you.” He said: “I will come again.” And Paul gives us the picture in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. He says the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel and with the trumpet of God. The dead in Christ will rise first, and those who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them to meet the Lord in the air. That is the Rapture. The word may be debated by people, but the biblical event is clearly described.There will be a resurrection. There will be a catching away. There will be a meeting in the air. And there will be a glorious reunion with the Lord. So, Christian, the Rapture is real. But don't stop there. Because there is something more important than knowing that the Rapture is real. You must know the One who is coming. The Rapture is an event. Jesus is the Person behind the event. The Rapture is a promise. Jesus is the Promiser. The Rapture is the catching away. Jesus is the One we are going to meet. That brings us to the heart of the message. EXPOSITION 2: JESUS CHRIST IS THE REAL DEAL From Genesis to Revelation, the great story of Scripture is pointing us toward God's redemptive work fulfilled in Christ. Jesus is not an addition to Christianity. Jesus is the center of Christianity. Remove Jesus, and Christianity has no foundation. Remove Jesus, and salvation has no meaning. Remove Jesus, and the resurrection has no hope. Remove Jesus, and the Gospel has no message. And remove Jesus from the Rapture... There is no Rapture for you. Jesus said in John 14:6: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Not a way. The way. Not a truth. The truth. Not merely someone who gives life. The life. That is why Jesus is the real deal. He is not an imitation Savior. He is not a religious symbol. He is not merely a great teacher among many teachers. He is the Son of God who came into the world, died for our sins, rose from the dead, and promised to come again. And notice how beautifully the Bible connects the resurrection, the Rapture, and Jesus. Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 that because Jesus died and rose again, believers have hope concerning those who have died in Christ. Then he proceeds to explain the coming of the Lord and the catching away. Everything points back to Jesus. So don't make the mistake of becoming more interested in escaping the earth than in knowing Christ. Don't become so fascinated by the Rapture that you forget the One who is coming. Don't spend all your time asking: “When will the Rapture happen?” and fail to ask: “Am I truly in Christ?” Because the greatest question is not: “Will there be a Rapture?” The greatest question is: “Will I be ready for Jesus?” EXPOSITION 3: NO JESUS, NO RAPTURE Now we come to the heart of the message. NO JESUS, NO RAPTURE! Let me say it again: NO JESUS, NO RAPTURE! Why? Look at the language of Scripture. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 does not simply say, “the dead shall rise.” It says: “The dead in Christ shall rise first.” That is the key. IN CHRIST. That is the qualification. The issue is not merely whether you attend church. The issue is whether you are in Christ. You may know Christian songs. No Jesus, no Rapture. You may carry a Bible. No Jesus, no Rapture. You may have a church position. No Jesus, no Rapture. You may be called Pastor, Evangelist, Prophet, Reverend or Minister. No Jesus, no Rapture. You may come from a Christian family. No Jesus, no Rapture. You may have been baptized. No Jesus, no Rapture. You may have preached to thousands. No Jesus, no Rapture. Because the Rapture is not a reward for religious appearance. It is the blessed hope of those who belong to Christ Jesus Himself said in Matthew 7:21 that not everyone who says, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven. That should make every one of us examine ourselves. Because there is a difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Jesus. There is a difference between carrying Christianity and carrying Christ. There is a difference between having a religious identity and having a relationship with Jesus. So, my brother, my sister: Do you have Jesus? Not just religion. Jesus. Not just church. Jesus. Not just the language of Christianity. Jesus. Not just the appearance. Jesus. Because when that trumpet sounds, your title will not catch you up. Your denomination will not catch you up. Your money will not catch you up. Your popularity will not catch you up. Your social-media followers will not catch you up. It is Christ that matters. The Bible says: “The dead in Christ shall rise first.” And those who are alive and remain will be caught up to meet the Lord. So the destination is not even the most important thing. The destination is important because Jesus is there. Heaven is precious because Jesus is there. Eternal life is precious because Jesus is there. The Rapture is glorious because it brings us to Jesus. Therefore: THE RAPTURE IS REAL. BUT JESUS CHRIST IS THE REAL DEAL. NO JESUS, NO RAPTURE! Say it in your heart. NO JESUS, NO RAPTURE! Get Jesus right. Live for Jesus. Walk with Jesus. Remain in Jesus. And when Jesus comes... be ready to meet Him. CONCLUSION JESUS IS THE REAL DEAL 🤝! The message is simple. The Rapture is real. But don't make the Rapture your god. Jesus is the real deal. Don't merely prepare for an event. Prepare to meet a Person. Don't merely look for the trumpet. Look to Jesus. Because NO JESUS, NO RAPTURE. But if you are in Christ, you have the blessed hope that when He comes, you will meet Him in the air and be with Him forever. Jesus is the real deal. PRAYER Lord Jesus, I need You. Forgive my sins, cleanse my heart, and make me truly Yours. Remove every form of hypocrisy, lukewarmness, and false confidence from my life. Help me to remain in You, walk with You, and live ready for Your coming. When the trumpet sounds, may I be found in Christ. May I not miss You. May I not miss eternity. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen. GOODWILL MESSAGE May you never miss Jesus. May your heart remain faithful, your life remain ready, and your faith remain strong until the Lord comes. May you be found in Christ when the trumpet sounds. In Jesus' name, Amen. HAPPY GLORIOUS SUNDAY HAVE AN AMAZING WEEK MM LIKE IT OR NOT! JESUS IS COMING BACK AGAIN SOON!! REPENT AND BE READY FOR HIM!!! 🙋This Powerful message is brought to you With Love from Pastor M O Glorious, CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH , Palace of Mercy, Royal District, Restoration Zone. Damolapa, Laketu, Lucky Fibre, Ikorodu Lagos Nigeria. 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The return of our Lord is not a distant hope—it is a glorious promise. One day, the trumpet of God will sound, Christ will descend in glory, and those who belong to Him will be caught up to be with Him forever. Until that day, we are called to live with faith, watchfulness, and joyful expectation, knowing that our redemption is drawing near. May your heart remain steadfast, your lamp remain full, and your eyes remain fixed on the blessed hope of our Lord Jesus Christ. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. 🙏 #TheRapture #BlessedHope #JesusIsComing #Maranatha #ComeLordJesus #1Thessalonians4 #CaughtUp #KingIsComing #BeReady #WatchAndPray #ChristianFaith #BibleVerse #ScriptureOfTheDay #DailyDevotion #GodsWord #HopeInChrist #Yeshua #JesusChrist #HolySpirit #WalkByFaith #KingdomLife #SoulManna #LordsBook

👑 Our greatest hope is not found in this world, but in the glorious return of Jesus Christ. 📲 Share this with someone who needs the encouragement of our blessed hope in Jesus. #Titus213 #BlessedHope #JesusIsComing #HopeInChrist #FaithfulUntilHeComes #ChristianLiving #EternalHope #LiveForJesus #GloriousAppearing #Lordsbook

👑 The same Jesus who ascended is coming back. #LordsbookDailys #JesusIsComingBack #SecondComing #BlessedHope #FaithJourney #WalkByFaith #FaithQuote #BibleMeme #JesusChrist #ChristianLiving #HopeInChrist

📘 Daily Devotion — June 12 | Acts 1:11 (NKJV) 💯 Living in Expectation of Christ's Return Acts 1:11 records a significant moment immediately after Jesus ascended into heaven. The disciples stood looking upward, amazed as their Lord departed from their sight. As they gazed into the sky, two angels appeared and delivered a message that would encourage believers throughout all generations: Jesus would one day return. The angels emphasized that this was the "same Jesus." The One who taught them, loved them, died for their sins, and rose again would personally come back. Christ's return is not merely a symbolic idea or a distant hope. It is a certain promise given by God. Just as Jesus physically ascended into heaven, He will physically return in His glory and power. This promise brought comfort to the early disciples. Although Jesus was no longer physically present with them, they were not abandoned. Their Savior was reigning in heaven, and one day He would return to complete His kingdom purposes. This assurance gave them strength to faithfully serve Him while they waited. For believers today, Acts 1:11 reminds us to live with both hope and readiness. The promise of Christ's return encourages us during trials, strengthens us when the world seems uncertain, and motivates us to remain faithful. Rather than becoming distracted by temporary things, we are called to live with eternity in view. The certainty of Jesus' return should inspire holy living, faithful service, and unwavering hope. Every day is an opportunity to follow Him, share His love, and prepare our hearts for the day when we will see Him face to face. Reflection Questions 1. How does the promise of Christ's return encourage me in difficult times? 2. Am I living each day with an eternal perspective? 3. What changes can I make to be more faithful as I await the Lord's return? Prayer Lord Jesus, thank You for the promise that You will return again. Help me to live with hope, faith, and expectation. Keep my heart focused on You and teach me to serve You faithfully until that day. May my life reflect Your love and truth as I wait for Your glorious return. In Jesus name Amen. Practical Application ● Spend time thanking God for the hope found in Christ's promised return. ● Evaluate your priorities and align them with eternal values. ● Encourage another believer with the assurance that Jesus is coming again. Takeaway Thought The promise of Christ's return gives believers hope today and confidence for tomorrow. #LordsbookDailys #DailyDevotion #June12 #Acts111 #JesusIsComingAgain #BlessedHope #KingOfKings #BibleInspiration #GrowInFaith

In Your presence there is fullness of joy,at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. When the world feels heavy, I run to Your presence. When my heart is uncertain, I rest in Your promises. Lord, You are my peace, my joy, and my strength. There is no place I would rather be than with You. 🙏 #GodsPresence #FullnessOfJoy #JoyInTheLord #FaithDaily #WalkWithGod #JesusFirst #ChristianFaith #TrustGod #PrayerLife #BlessedHope #ChristianEncouragement

Jovelyn Begaso · Friend, the Bible warns that Jesus Christ is coming again — and His coming is closer than ever. The question is not if He will return, but when — and more importantly, are you ready? Many confuse the Rapture with the Second Coming, but the Word of God makes a clear distinction between these two great events. The Rapture is a moment of hope for the believer. The Second Coming is a moment of judgment for the world. 1️⃣ The Rapture — Christ Coming FOR His Church The rapture is the sudden, catching away of the church — the Bride of Christ — to meet Him in the air. 📖 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 (KJV): “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” ✅ Key truths about the rapture: Jesus comes in the air (not to the earth). The dead in Christ are raised. Living believers are changed and caught up (1 Corinthians 15:51–52). This is the blessed hope (Titus 2:13). ⚡️ It is imminent — it can happen at any moment! 2️⃣ The Second Coming — Christ Coming WITH His Church Unlike the rapture, the Second Coming happens after the Tribulation, when Christ returns visibly to earth to reign. 📖 Revelation 19:11,14–15 (KJV): “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war… And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron…” ✅ Key truths about the Second Coming: Every eye shall see Him (Revelation 1:7). He comes in power and judgment. He defeats the Antichrist and his armies. He establishes His millennial reign on earth (Revelation 20:1–4). This is not a secret coming — it is public, visible, and earth-shaking. 3️⃣ The Difference in Purpose 🔹 Rapture: Deliverance of the church (1 Thessalonians 1:10). 🔹 Second Coming: Judgment on the world and establishment of Christ’s kingdom (Matthew 24:29–30). ⚠️ Closing Warning Beloved, you only have two choices: Be caught up with Christ at the rapture. Or be left behind for the Tribulation and face the wrath of God. “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2 KJV) Don’t wait. Jesus is coming. The trumpet could sound at any moment. Are you ready? #JesusIsComing #RaptureReady #KJVBible #BlessedHope #SecondComing #Maranatha

Jovelyn Begaso writes this: · Many mock or reject the Pre-Tribulation Rapture because they fail to “rightly divide the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV). They mix the promises and prophecies given to Israel with those given to the Church — creating confusion, false timelines, and misplaced hope. Beloved, the Rapture is a mystery revealed to Paul (1 Corinthians 15:51-52 KJV) — it is not found in Matthew 24, which deals with the Tribulation and Christ’s return to earth in judgment. At the Rapture, the Church is caught up (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 KJV) before the wrath is poured out (1 Thessalonians 1:10 KJV, Revelation 3:10 KJV). 🚨 Warning: Those who twist Scripture and scoff at the Blessed Hope (Titus 2:13 KJV) are fulfilling prophecy — “Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers” (2 Peter 3:3-4 KJV). Don’t let unbelief rob you of watching and longing for His imminent call, “Come up hither!” (Revelation 4:1 KJV). 💡 Rightly divide: Matthew 24 = Israel, Tribulation, Second Coming 🌍⚔️ Rapture Passages (John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15, 1 Thessalonians 4) = Church, before wrath ✨☁️ ✝️ The Bride of Christ is not appointed to wrath (1 Thessalonians 5:9 KJV) — be ready, not skeptical. 🔥 “Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.” (Revelation 3:11 KJV) ✨ #RightlyDivide #PreTribRapture #BlessedHope #KJVTruth #WatchAndPray #NotAppointedToWrath #ComeUpHither #EndTimesTruth

Have you ever felt shame weighing you down? Maybe you are there right now. It’s like a shadow—it clings to your mistakes. It whispers "you’re worthless". You hide, afraid to be seen. Does God only see the mess we have made? Romans 8:1 says, ‘There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.’ And Isaiah 61:7 adds, ‘Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot.’ God doesn’t pile on shame—He lifts it. Shame is brutal—it makes you feel stained and unlovable. You think your past defines you, but God says "No your past does not define you". Romans promises no condemnation—Jesus took it all. And what Isaiah tells us is just wild: shame swapped for honor and double blessings. God’s not glaring at your failures; He’s rewriting your story. Tell Him, "God, I’m ashamed; I can’t face this—cleanse me." He’s not turning away; He’s running to you! Look back: where has shame chained you? That’s not His verdict—it’s a lie. He’s not offering judgment; He’s offering joy. Just confess it, let it go, and turn away from it. Trust God's words over your feelings. Shame isolates; God restores. You’re not trash—you’re His! God trades shame for grace—will you accept it? #BlessedHope #Jesusistheway #JesusisLord https://rb.gy/k5z2ky