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Cancel My Appointment

City of Refuge • May 2, 2026 • 48 min

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Summary

In this powerful teaching, Bishop Noel Jones reminds believers that they are pilgrims passing through this world and should eagerly anticipate the return of Jesus Christ. Rather than becoming distracted by fear, geopolitical anxiety, or speculations about the Antichrist, Christians are urged to stay continually prepared through holy living, prayer, and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit. Because Christ's return during the rapture will happen suddenly and without warning, those who remain anchored on the Rock will be caught up to meet the Lord before the tribulation.

Themes

Second Coming of ChristRapture vs. TribulationHoly Living and Spiritual ReadinessSpiritual Warfare & Overcoming SatanPower and Indwelling of the Holy SpiritEternal Perspective over Materialism

Key Points

1.
Believers are pilgrims passing through this world whose ultimate focus must remain on eternity rather than material possessions.
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Rather than being preoccupied with fear or speculating about the Antichrist, Christians are called to focus on holiness and readiness for the rapture.
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Christ's return during the rapture will happen suddenly and without advance warning, requiring believers to maintain continual spiritual readiness.
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If a believer is living right, praying, and worshipping daily, they do not need warning signs because they are already prepared for Christ's appearing.
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The Church will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air before the tribulation and the full revelation of the Antichrist.
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A believer filled with the Holy Spirit cannot be inhabited or controlled by Satan from within, even when facing spiritual attacks from the outside.
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Like the wise builder whose house was built upon the rock, believers anchored in Jesus Christ stand unshakable against every wind and attack of the devil.
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True spiritual victory comes through daily holy living, walking in love, forgiving enemies, and continually giving God glory.

Sermon Moments

“Cancel my appointment with the Antichrist!”

“Don't think tribulation, think rapture.”

“If you're praising me, walking with me, living with me, following my word, adoring me, then I don't have to tell you when I'm coming because you're already ready.”

“The truth is this world will never be your home. Because as a child of God, you're simply a pilgrim passing through.”

“Satan can mess with you from the outside, but he can't get on the inside because I'm filled with the Holy Ghost.”

“Upon this rock I'll build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. He's still huffing, he's still puffing, and I'm still holy!”

“My mouth is to glorify the name of my God. My mouth is to give Him praise.”

“You can have my car, you can have my house, you can have my bank account... but I cancel my appointment!”

This Week

Live daily with an eternal perspective, viewing yourself as a pilgrim passing through this world rather than becoming attached to material riches.

Maintain constant spiritual readiness through daily prayer, repentance, and walking uprightly before God.

Refuse to get distracted or fearful over end-times speculation, keeping your primary focus on longing for Christ's return.

Rely on the Holy Spirit within you daily to guard your heart and mind against spiritual deception and enemy attacks.

Practice walking in Christlike love by refusing to retaliate or respond in anger when others speak against you.

Anchor your life securely on the rock of Jesus Christ through active praise, worship, and daily obedience to Scripture.

Dedicate your speech daily to glorify God and lift up others rather than engaging in gossip, strife, or worldly conflict.

Remember This

Believers should not live in fear or speculation about end-time tribulations or the Antichrist, but should instead maintain daily holiness, continual prayer, and joyful expectation for the rapture of Jesus Christ.

A Challenge for You

Get right, church, and let's go home! Clean up your life, pray up, fast up, and live holy so that when that trumpet sounds, you will be caught up to meet Jesus in the air.

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