1 Chronicles 16:1-13

 Pastor Mike Wells

 The Relational Image of God

December 15, 2019

Message from Pastor Dan Krause. Lead Pastor candidate. 

SEVEN THREATS FACING BEREAN ““SELF-SUFFICIENCY” ” Part 7 of 7

The Jesus: Revelation 3:14

The Laodicean Church: Revelation 3:15-18

The Remedy: Revelation 3:19-20

The Promise: Revelation 3:20-22

SEVEN THREATS FACING BEREAN “SELF-DOUBT” Part 6 of 7

The Jesus: 3:7

  Holy

  True - ___________

  Door Keeper

The Philadelphia Church: 3:8

  Have an open door

  Have _______________ strength

The Promises: 3:9-12

  _____________________

  Protection

  Imminency

  ___________________

The Challenge: 3:13

The Jesus: Revelation 3:1

He offers:

The resources of the Holy Spirit.

The authoritative messengers of his will. see John 16: 5-15

Zechariah 4:6 - Then he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of

Hosts.

The Sardis Church: Revelation 3:1

A good __________________________.

1 Samuel 16:7 - But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”

A Correct ________________________________.

Psalm 147: 11 - ..but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.

The Warning: Revelation 3:2

Wake up! Or loose!

1 Thessalonians 5:6 - So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.

Ephesians 5: 13-16 - But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you”. Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

The Remedy: Revelation 3:3

Remember

Repent

Do

See Revelation 2:5

The Encouragement: Revelation 3:4

The worthy ____________________________.

Matthew 7: 21-23 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me,’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never know you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

The Reward: Revelation 3:5-6

A confident ______________________________.

John 10: 27-30 - “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one, is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”

SEVEN THREATS FACING BEREAN

“TOLERANCE”

The Jesus: 2:18

Penetrating _______________________

Ultimate __________________

The Thyatira Church: 2:19-21

Solid _________________ ministry __________________

1 Corinthians 5:1-2 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you.

Their discernment did not match their devotion

The Warning: 2:22-23

Public ____________________

1 Timothy 5:20

As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.”

The Remedy: 2:22

Repentance

Psalm 32:5

I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,’ and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah

The Encouragement: 2:24-25

Persevere

James 5:11

Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

The Reward: 2:26-29

Future __________________

Mathew 25:21

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’

Present __________________

Revelation 22:16

I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.

SEVEN THREATS FACING BEREAN

“COMPROMISE”

Jesus with the double-edged sword: Revelation 2:12

Jesus who has ________________ and ____________ to judge.

The reality: Revelation 2:13-15

Faithful under ________________.

Tolerate teachers of ___________________.

Successful in fighting external threats - failure in addressing internal threats.

The Remedy: Revelation 2:16 Repent

The Reward: Revelation 2:16-17

Hidden manna - Intimate ___________________

New Name - Intimate __________________

The Church at Smyrna 

 “Lets talk about ______________ ” Revelation2:9

 “For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2 

 Life is and will be ______________ and______________. Revelation 2:9 

“In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” 2 Timothy 3:12 

 ______________ is real and active. Revelation 2: 9 & 10 

“in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 

“Stay the course.” Revelation 2: 10

 “Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:3 

Take the long view. Revelation 2:11

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18