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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 28 MIN

Be A Watchman

from Come On Up · host The Mountain Cross

Send us a note!The world trains us to react fast, pick sides, and stay angry. We want something better: clear eyes, steady hearts, and faithful words. Pastor Carl walks us through the biblical picture of the “watchman” and why it’s not a niche role for intense people, but a normal calling for Christians who want to live by faith and not by sight. Anchored in Ezekiel 33, we unpack what it looks like to see danger coming, tell the truth without panic, and leave the results with God.We move through practical watchman basics: paying attention to what God is doing while also recognizing the enemy’s tactics, especially in a media-saturated, technology-driven culture. We talk about warning and witnessing with wisdom, because the goal isn’t to “blurt” or become an alarmist. It’s to speak like Proverbs 25:11 describes, with words fitly spoken, so people are drawn toward Jesus Christ. The gospel is honest about sin and urgent about hope, and we want our tone to match that mix of truth and love.Then the message gets personal. Watchmen sacrifice, and that includes how we give, what we prioritize, and whether our spending reveals a kingdom heart. Watchmen also endure, because faith is a long-distance race that requires prayer, Scripture, fellowship, and real rest. Pastor Carl closes with Isaiah’s burden against Arabia and a sobering reminder that national “glory” is only safe when it’s founded on righteousness and obedience to God, followed by a prayer for renewal. If this encourages you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the message.What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. The 20th anniversary of Facing the Giants, Monday September 14 - 6:30PM at the Smoky Mountain Cinema in Waynesville.Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com. 

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Send us a note! The world trains us to react fast, pick sides, and stay angry. We want something better: clear eyes, steady hearts, and faithful words. Pastor Carl walks us through the biblical picture of the “watchman” and why it’s not a niche role for intense people, but a normal calling for Christians who want to live by faith and not by sight. Anchored in Ezekiel 33, we unpack what it looks like to see danger coming, tell the truth without panic, and leave the results with God. We move t...

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