Sober Up March 8th, 2026 | River of God | Pastor Donald Gray

In this week’s message, Pastor Donald Gray brings a strong and timely warning to the church: sober up, stay alert, and get ready for the return of Jesus Christ. Preaching from 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, he reminds believers that we are living in the last days and cannot afford to be spiritually distracted by the world, the news, entertainment, fear, or deception.Pastor Donald Gray teaches that being sober means staying in the Word, praying daily, remaining filled with the Holy Spirit, and living ready for Christ’s coming. He also emphasizes the power of the believer’s shout — a shout of faith, authority, and victory that breaks spiritual resistance and pushes back the works of the enemy.This message is both a wake-up call and an encouragement: repent, lay aside every weight, get back on track with God, and live with expectation. Jesus is coming again, and the church must be ready.Key Reminders from This MessageWe are living in the last days, and the church must spiritually sober upBeing sober means staying in the Word, praying daily, and remaining filled with the SpiritBelievers should not become intoxicated by the news, entertainment, politics, or distractions of the worldThe return of Jesus is near, and the church must live readyThe rapture is a comfort for believers, not a fearThe dead in Christ shall rise first, and those who remain in God will be caught up with HimDon’t lose your shout — your shout carries authority, faith, and spiritual powerSome walls only come down when the people of God rise up and speak with boldnessRepentance is not a bad word — it is necessary for believers who want to stay right before GodLay aside every weight, get back on track, and do what God has called you to do📖 Scripture Covered1 Thessalonians 4:13–18Ephesians 5:18Luke 21:36Psalm 119:11Hebrews 12:11 John 1:9Joshua 6 (referenced – Jericho and the shout)John 11:43 (referenced – Lazarus come forth)Jeremiah 49:34–39Psalm 115:16 (referenced)2 Corinthians 10:4 (referenced)2 Corinthians 5:8 (referenced)🙌 Like, Share & SubscribeHelp spread this message by liking, sharing, and subscribing.🔔 Stay UpdatedTap the bell icon for new sermons and teachings.📺 YouTube: River of God Channel🌐 Website: https://rogcc.com📍 In Person:River of God Christian Center110 Wolcott St, Brooklyn, NY 11231🎯 Hashtags#SoberUp #LastDays #RaptureReady #JesusIsComing #BeReady #1Thessalonians4 #EndTimes #SpiritualAwakening #StayInTheWord #HolySpirit #Repentance #WatchAndPray #Faith #Prayer #RiverOfGod #PastorDonaldGray #BrooklynChurch