When God Comes - Erwin Lutzer

The sermon challenges modern believers to reject trivialized conceptions of God and instead embrace the biblical reality of His holiness and sovereignty. Drawing primarily from Isaiah 40, the speaker outlines three essential responses to God's presence: preparing the way through repentance, humbling oneself before divine majesty, and waiting on the Lord for strength. The message argues that current spiritual stagnation in the church results from a lack of reverence and corporate discipline, which must precede genuine restoration. By contrasting human frailty with God's infinite power, the text urges a return to total dependence on God rather than reliance on cultural resources or emotional comfort. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a profound revival where believers recognize God's greatness and anticipate His transformative return.