Are You Ready for the Return of Jesus? | Matthew 25 | Pastor Dillon Neely

What does it mean to truly be ready for the return of Jesus Christ? In this powerful and challenging message from Matthew 25, Pastor Dillon Neely continues our sermon series, "Matthew: Return of the King," with the parable of the ten virgins.

Jesus teaches us the importance of being spiritually prepared, staying faithful, and living with an eternal perspective as we await His return. Through the story of the wise and foolish virgins, we are reminded that outward religious activity is not the same as a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. True readiness comes through saving faith in Jesus and the transforming presence of the Holy Spirit.

In this message, we are challenged to examine our hearts, stop wasting our lives on temporary things, and faithfully use the time, relationships, and resources God has entrusted to us for His Kingdom.

Connect with King's Church and take your next step in following Jesus!

Jesus is coming back. The question is: Are you ready?

In this message, Pastor Dillon Neely continues our sermon series, "Book of Matthew: Return of the King," as we walk verse by verse through Matthew 24 and explore what Jesus teaches about His second coming, the end times, and how we should live in light of His return.

In Matthew 24:29–51, Jesus describes the signs surrounding His return, the gathering of His people, and the importance of staying awake and being ready. While no one knows the day or hour of Christ's return, Scripture calls us to live with urgency, faithfulness, and eternal perspective.

The challenge is simple: Don't waste your life. Live ready for the King.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
- Matthew 24:29–51
- Luke 21:25–28
- Acts 1:9–11
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
- 1 Corinthians 15:51–52
- Revelation 1:7
- Romans 3:23
- Romans 6:23
- Romans 10:9–13
- Ephesians 5:15–16
- Colossians 2:6–7

In this message, we look at the prophecies of Daniel 9 and the Apostle Paul’s teaching in 2 Thessalonians 2 to better understand what Scripture says about the end times. While Christians may differ on the timing and interpretation of certain prophetic events, one truth remains clear: Jesus Christ is coming again, and we must be ready.
Scriptures referenced: Matthew 24:15–28 | Daniel 9:24–27 | Daniel 12:1 | 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 | 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 | 1 John 2:18 | 1 John 4:3 | Revelation 1:7 | Romans 10:9–10

Welcome to Kings Church!

In this message, Pastor Dillon Neely begins our series Book of Matthew: Return of the King as we kick off a brand new 6-week journey through Matthew 24-25.

Over the next six weeks, we are studying what Jesus Himself taught about the end times, the signs of the times, and His return. Matthew 24-25 is Jesus' longest answer to any question in the book of Matthew — and it's all about being ready for the King to return.

Pastor Dillon begins in Matthew 24:1-14. After leaving the temple for the last time — the beautiful Second Temple built by Herod — Jesus tells His disciples that not one stone will be left on another. Stunned, the disciples ask Him: When will this happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming?

In this foundational message, Pastor Dillon lays the groundwork: when it comes to the return of Christ, faithful Bible-believing Christians can have different views on timing — pre-mil, post-mil, pre-trib, post-trib, etc. Pastor Dillon reminds us that while we may differ on secondary issues like eschatology, baptism, and other theological details, we are unified on what matters most: the deity of Christ, the virgin birth, the Trinity, the authority of Scripture, the resurrection, and salvation by faith alone through Christ alone.

Here, Jesus begins to outline what life will be like as His return draws near. This chapter sets the stage for everything we will study in this series about living with urgency, faithfulness, and hope.

Welcome to Kings Church!

In this message, Pastor Dillon Neely continues our series Book of Matthew: King of the Kingdom with a deep dive into Matthew chapter 23 — Jesus' final teaching to the religious leaders before the cross. This chapter brings us to Jesus' most direct warning about the danger of empty religion. Where Matthew 5-7 (the Sermon on the Mount) was Jesus' invitation to walk in the ways of the King, Matthew 23 is His warning to those who reject the King.

In Matthew 23:1-39, Jesus confronts the scribes and Pharisees not for struggling with sin, but for living with pride and hypocrisy — saying one thing and doing another. Pastor Dillon walks us through Jesus' teaching and shows how we must let this text search our own hearts today.

The message closes with one of the most compassionate moments in the New Testament — Jesus looking over Jerusalem in Matthew 23:37, longing to gather His people like a hen gathers her chicks, and offering the same grace and mercy to us today.

Is it okay to have hard questions about God, faith, and life?
In this encouraging message, Pastor Mike Sandusky continues our sermon series "Book of Matthew: King of the Kingdom" with a deep dive into Matthew 22 — where religious leaders tried to trap Jesus with impossible questions.
Whether you're wrestling with doubts, suffering, or questions about what God is doing in your life, this message will equip you to navigate the minefield of questions with courage, grace, and faith.
Mike also shares incredible updates from Abide Church, our church plant in North KC, and how God is opening impossible doors in North Kansas City schools and across the Kansas City metro.

In this message, Pastor Dillon Neely continues our series Book of Matthew: King of the Kingdom with a powerful look at Matthew chapter 21.
Jesus enters Jerusalem and has a direct confrontation with the religious leaders. Pastor Dillon reminds us that Jesus didn't come just as a friend or a good teacher — He came as King. And where the King is, His Kingdom comes.
In Matthew 21:23-46, Jesus tells two parables that still challenge us today:
1. The Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32)
God isn't looking for just words, He's looking for a changed heart that leads to obedience. Religious activity can't save us — only surrender to Jesus can.
2. The Parable of the Tenants & The Cornerstone (Matthew 21:33-46)
God has entrusted us with so much, and He desires fruit from our lives. Jesus is the cornerstone — we can either build our lives on Him, or stumble over Him, but we can't ignore Him.
The big question from this message: Is Jesus just riding shotgun in your life, or is He in the driver's seat?