At Calvary Community Church, we desire to be a people that helps each other—and others—move at least one small step closer to Jesus. So at times throughout the year, we take a Sunday or two to remind ourselves of the eight Next Steps we’ve identified to function as a healthy disciple of Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, we focus on the response of Jesus to the crowd of John 6, who desire to make him king “by force.” In turn, how do we respond to our own "Messianic expectations?"

In Revelation 12-14, Jesus reveals the Cosmic Conflict going on between the Holy Trinity—of Father, Son, and Spirit—and the un-holy trinity of Dragon, and the beast from the sea, and the beast from the earth. And how we are part of the battle.

We are in a “mini-series” inside of Revelation entitled “The Cosmic Conflict,” covering chapters 12-14. This week is part three, from Rev. 12:13-13:10, where we ask the question: “How do we answer the call of Jesus for the endurance and faith of the saints?”

In this part of his revelation, Jesus shows us how Satan, the Accuser, has been defeated, and yet, continues to come after God’s people. How to conquer him? Come, and see.

In this vivid vision from Jesus, we find that while the satan is real, deceitful, dominating, and deadly; one little Word shall fell him.

In Revelation 11 we find an imaginative retelling of Jesus’ earlier teaching on the church, and how it will survive opposition and attack. Namely, Jesus will build his church, use his church, and rescue and restore his church.

The mission of the church—the people of God—in every age is to trust in his sovereign plan and saving proclamation, and to be the prophetic voice heralding both to a broken world.

God doesn’t accept you based on your doing, but on your believing and resting in the message of the Cross of Christ.

In this often quoted section of Romans, Colin reminds us that the meaning of God's word is deeper, richer, and essential to a faithful walk with Christ. No matter what your circumstance, through Christ, God is for you. You can be assured that nothing can separate you from the love of God through Jesus Christ our Lord.