Mike Bickle emphasizes the urgent need for the church to respond to the escalating crisis in our nation, drawing parallels from the book of Joel. He highlights the 'Psalms 2 crisis' where societal leaders reject God's influence, necessitating a 'Joel 2 response' of repentance and prayer for a greater outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Bickle believes we are in the early days of a significant generation leading to the Lord's return, where both darkness and light will intensify. He calls for believers to gather in prayer and fasting, seeking God's mercy and intervention in the face of moral decline. The sermon encourages a proactive stance in faith, believing for a third great awakening in America and globally.