In a gripping and emotionally charged message, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell of 2819 Church called believers to wake up and prepare for the most important event in human history: the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
Preaching from Matthew 24:29–31, Mitchell unpacked Jesus’ own words about the signs of His return, warning that the world is dangerously unprepared.
According to Matthew 24, Jesus declared that “immediately after the tribulation,” cosmic upheaval will signal His return—darkened skies, falling stars and the shaking of the heavens. Mitchell explained that this event isn’t symbolic but literal: “The sun will go dark. The moon will reflect no light. Stars will fall. The solar system will be thrown into chaos. Christ will loosen His grip on the universe.”
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Mitchell warned that humanity, even now, is drifting farther from consciousness of eternity, lulled by worldly distractions. “Our preaching isn’t preparing us for this day. Your little devotionals and podcasts aren’t preparing you for this day,” he challenged.
Quoting Luke 21, he described the terrifying emotional and physical toll the second coming will bring. “Men’s hearts will fail them from fear,” Mitchell said. “Not from war, not from asteroids—but from the dread of what they see in the sky. People will literally die from fear.”
But Mitchell emphasized this day is not just a theological theory—it’s a guaranteed future. “This is not metaphor. This is not suggestion. These are the words of Christ. He cannot lie.”
In powerful prophetic language, he described Christ breaking through the blackness of space in glory. “Every eye will see Him. Not the SU-N, but the S-O-N will appear. And when He comes, you won’t have time to get ready—you must be ready.”
Mitchell also reminded the congregation that the redemption of this Second Coming is not for all, but for those who follow Christ. “He is not coming for everybody. The doctrine of inclusion is a lie. He is only coming for His elect, the redeemed.”
Mitchell quoted 2 Peter 3, where the apostle warned that “everything will be dissolved”—your marriage, your business, your platform. “Nothing you’re fighting for in this life will last,” he said. “So how should you respond? Set your affections on things above. Get your life in order. Get your house in order. He is coming.”
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This message serves as a solemn reminder to the church: Jesus is not returning for the comfortable or complacent, but for those who are watchful, surrendered and redeemed. As the signs intensify and darkness grows, now is the time to examine our hearts, live with urgency and prepare for the coming of the King.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
