The Sword Is Lowered Right Now： Return To The Lord
Tim Conway passionately urges listeners to heed God's gracious call to return from rebellion and receive His forgiveness and blessing before His righteous judgment is executed.
This sermon emphasizes God's call for repentance and return to Him, highlighting His grace, forgiveness, and long-suffering towards sinners. It underscores the importance of truly turning to God with one's heart and affection, not just engaging in religious activities. The message stresses the need to pay attention to God's word, tremble at His commands, and genuinely seek His mercy and blessings by submitting to Him. It presents a powerful image of God's readiness to forgive and bless those who return to Him, contrasting it with the consequences of persisting in sin and rebellion.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Call to Return
- God calls His people to return from their sinful ways
- Religious activity without heart repentance is insufficient
- The danger of repeating the fathers' mistakes
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II. God's Patience and Grace
- God's anger is real but His patience is long-suffering
- Despite rebellion, God offers forgiveness and restoration
- The sword of judgment is lowered, not raised
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III. The Reality of Divine Judgment
- God’s wrath grinds slowly but surely
- Judgment awaits those who do not return
- Christ’s sacrifice provides a way to avoid wrath
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IV. The Response Required
- Hear and pay attention to God’s Word
- Lay down the sword of rebellion and submit
- Receive God’s blessings and eternal life
Key Quotes
“Return to me, says the Lord of hosts, and I will return to you.” — Tim Conway
“God has that sword lowered right now.” — Tim Conway
“When God comes over to us and he lowers his sword, we've got a sword in our hand too. It's the sword of our rebellion.” — Tim Conway
Application Points
- Examine your heart to see if you have truly returned to God beyond mere religious activity.
- Respond to God's call with repentance before His patience runs out.
- Lay down your rebellion and submit to God's mercy to receive His blessings and eternal life.