Wake Up! Christ is Calling!

Wake Up! Christ is Calling!

Pastor Tyrone Barnette

Matthew 11:20-30

September 13, 2026

(Back to Church Sunday)

“Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. ²¹ “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. ²² But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. ²³ And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted to the heavens? No, you will go down to Hades. For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. ²⁴ But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.” ²⁵ At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. ²⁶ Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. ²⁷ “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. ²⁸ “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.²⁹ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰ For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:20-30

Rosh Hashanah (Celebrated on the Jewish Calendar this year September 13) is a sacred time of spiritual renewal—a day to return to God, reflect deeply on our choices, and take an honest account of our lives as we enter a new season. It is ushered in by the blowing of the Shofar (Ram’s Horn) as an alarm.

1. THE ALARM SOUNDS WHEN GRACE HAS BEEN TAKEN FOR GRANTED
2. THE ALARM SOUNDS TO WAKE A SLEEPING SOUL
3. THE ALARM SOUNDS TO NOT JUST “WAKE UP” BUT “COME BACK!”
4. THE ALARM SOUNDS TO OFFER REST AND REALIGNMENT.
5. THE ALARM SOUNDS TO MAKE US EXAMINE OUR HEARTS.
   1. Am I hungry for God as I used to be?
   2. Am I responsive to what God shows me?
   3. What have I allowed to replace Kingdom passion?
   4. Where have I drifted?
6. THE ALARM SOUNDS TO CALL US OUT OF RELIGION TO RELATIONSHIP.
7. THE ALARM SOUNDS BECAUSE GOD’S GOODNESS DESERVES A RESPONSE

   “Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?” Romans 2:4 (NLT)

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