Wake Up O Sleeper
Jason Bellard exhorts believers to awaken from spiritual slumber, live wisely by redeeming the time, and remain vigilant for Christ's return.
This sermon emphasizes the urgency to wake up from spiritual slumber and redeem the time, as the days are evil. It calls for understanding God's will, being filled with the Spirit, and expressing gratitude through worship. The message warns against being unwise, encourages vigilance in prayer, and stresses the importance of being prepared for the return of the Lord.
Full Transcript
Wake up, O sleeper, awake from the dead. Rise from the dead, and Christ will give you light. Wake from your slumber, we must redeem the time.
Wake from your slumber, we must redeem the time. These days are evil, and we must redeem the time. Therefore he saith, Awake, thou that sleepest.
Arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then, that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. We must redeem the time, because the days are evil.
Therefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess. But be filled with the Spirit, and speak unto yourselves in songs and hymns, in spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father, in the name of the Lord Jesus. Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. How long, O sleeper, will you sleep in sin? How long, O sleeper, will you sleep in sin? Will you sleep in sin? When will you arise? Please sleep no longer, we weep for you now.
Please sleep no longer, we weep for you now. We weep for you, in the sake of your dear life. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my word shall not pass away.
But of that day and that hour knoweth no man. Know not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. Watch and pray, but ye know not that it is how it is.
The Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man in his work, and commanded the poor to watch. Watch ye therefore, for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, or at midnight, or the cock crowing, or in the morning. Thus coming suddenly, ye find you sleeping.
And what I say unto you, I say unto all, watch. Hear him, O sleeper, he is calling to you. Hear him, O sleeper, he is calling to you.
He is calling to you in the midst of your night. Wake up, O sleeper, the Savior is among you. Arise, O dreamer, the Savior is among you.
The Savior is longing to be your delight.
Sermon Outline
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- Call to awaken from spiritual sleep
- Christ gives light to those who arise
- Urgency to redeem the time in evil days
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- Walk wisely and not as fools
- Understand the will of the Lord
- Be filled with the Spirit and give thanks
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- Warning against continuing in sin
- God’s word is eternal and trustworthy
- Exhortation to watch and pray
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- Parable of the man taking a journey
- Command to watch for the master's return
- The Savior is present and calling to awaken
Key Quotes
“Wake up, O sleeper, awake from the dead. Rise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” — Jason Bellard
“We must redeem the time, because the days are evil.” — Jason Bellard
“Watch ye therefore, for ye know not when the master of the house cometh... Thus coming suddenly, ye find you sleeping.” — Jason Bellard
Application Points
- Examine your life to identify areas of spiritual sleep and commit to awakening through prayer and obedience.
- Make intentional choices to live wisely and redeem your time by focusing on God's will daily.
- Stay vigilant and watchful for Christ’s return by maintaining a Spirit-filled life and continual thanksgiving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'redeem the time'?
Redeeming the time means making the most of every opportunity by living wisely and purposefully in light of the evil days.
Why is spiritual awakening important?
Spiritual awakening is crucial because it leads to receiving Christ’s light and living a life pleasing to God rather than remaining in sin.
How can believers remain watchful?
Believers remain watchful by praying, living in obedience, and being alert to the coming of the Lord without knowing the exact time.
What is the significance of being filled with the Spirit?
Being filled with the Spirit empowers believers to live wisely, worship joyfully, and submit to one another in reverence to God.
What is the main warning in this sermon?
The main warning is against spiritual sleep and sin, urging believers to awaken before it is too late.