CCF Weekly Services Podcast

Jesus' letter to the church of Philadelphia gives us an example of the kind of church we want to be in anticipation of His return. They are commended for their focus on Him, their willingness to use whatever strength they had for the sake of His Word, and lived in constant readiness for His return.

1. Stay focused on the person of Jesus Christ.

2. This life isn't about us. Use what opportunities God gives you to show His heart to others.

3. In order to anticipate the promises of Jesus, you need to know them.

Ezekiel is shown the dimensions of a Temple he believed was already destroyed. While Solomon's Temple was gone and the dimensions of this New Temple don't match Herod's, Israel is promised when Messiah returns a place where He will meet with them once again the same way we fellowship with Him and each other now.

1. God has made promises to Israel He intends to keep.

2. The Finished work of Christ will redefine the purpose of the sacrifices like it already has with communion.

3. You are ministered to most when you focus on others.

The closer we get to the return of Christ, the closer we need to get to Christ. The truth is under attack now and will continue to be more and more in the future. The key is to know what the truth is and where to find its answer to the lie this world continues to tell us.

1. The claim that we can be right with God apart from Jesus is the lie the enemy tells to the world.

2. The reality that through Jesus alone we have salvation from the wrath of God is the truth.

3. Without a love for the truth, we will believe the lie.