The sermon, titled “One Last Thing” (Part 1), explores the diverse and often mysterious nature of the Kingdom of Heaven. Drawing primarily from the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16), Ps. Karl examines how God calls individuals to service at different stages of their lives, whether “early in the morning” or “late in the day”.
Key themes of the sermon include:
• God’s Infinite Generosity: The speaker challenges a “scarcity mindset,” noting that God’s grace is not a limited resource taken from one to give to another. Instead, like the landowner who paid all workers a full day’s wage regardless of their hours, God operates out of infinite abundance.
• Identity as a New Creation: The message emphasizes that believers are a “new creation,” and therefore, struggles such as depression, anxiety, and fear are not part of their true spiritual identity. The speaker encourages the congregation to believe God’s truth over the “lies” that lead to these struggles.
• No Disqualification: Using biblical examples like Moses, Isaiah, and Peter, the sermon illustrates that no past mistake, age, or background disqualifies a person from God’s calling. The speaker asserts that God has already accounted for a person’s past when He called them.
• The Call to Action: The central challenge of the message is: “If you have a pulse, get to work”. This “work” is defined simply as showing the love of Jesus to the community, being a friend, and doing good works in the year 2026.
Ultimately, the sermon encourages listeners to forget what is behind and press toward their calling, trusting that God’s mercies are new every morning and that His purpose for them remains active regardless of the “hour”.