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November 10, 2024The Beastly War of World History | Brian Sorgenfrei
Scripture Reference: Revelation 12:17-14:5
The dragon calls forth two beasts to assist him in waging war against followers of Jesus. These two beastly images paint a vivid picture of world history. The church must know that Satan will try to conquer the church through intimidation and false teaching. However, the good news of the complete salvation of the Slain Lamb means His people will endure.
Sermon Points:
Intimidating Beast (13:1-8)
Deceiving Beast (13:11-15)
Mark of the Beast (13:16-18)
Resisting the Beast (13:9-10, 14:1-5)
33 min
November 03, 2024The Woman & the Dragon | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Revelation 12
How do you account for the outrageous evil that we’ve seen inflicted on the church in the last 100 years of human history? Revelation 12’s answer is that it is due to the rage of the Devil, the mighty dragon. But the chapter includes the powerful ways in which God’d people ultimately prevail.
Sermon Points:
THAT the Devil is Working
WHY the Devil is Working
HOW the Devil is Defeated
33 min
October 27, 2024Justified by Faith: Lessons from the Life of Abraham | John Stone
Scripture Reference: Romans 4:1-8
Sermon Points:
Abraham Was Not Justified by Works
Abraham Received Justification by Faith
God Is the One Who Justifies Abraham
41 min
October 20, 2024The Trumpet Warnings | Brian Sorgenfrei
Scripture Reference: Revelation 8:1-9:21
What John sees in Revelation 8-9 are powerful images to describe world history until Jesus returns from the perspective of the world. God hears the prayers of His people pleading with Him to come in judgment, liberation and cleansing and responds with the trumpets. These trumpets are like tornado sirens, warning all of those who choose to live independently of King Jesus to repent and believe or the pain and suffering will increase.
Sermon Points:
The Why
The What
The Call
30 min
October 13, 2024The Songs of the Sealed | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Revelation 7
John’s encouragement following the dreadful news about the terrible Four Horsemen has to do with the “sealed.” But who are the “sealed” and why do they sing like they do? And why is it important for the Christian to remember that THIS is their standing before the Throne?
Sermon Points:
The Identity of the Sealed
The Meaning of the Sealed
32 min
October 06, 2024The Cry That Moves History | Brian Sorgenfrei
Scripture Reference: Revelation 6:1-17
As John gets a peek behind the veil into heaven, the scroll is broken, and all are shown the unfolding plan of God in world history. With vivid images, John sees that world history will be characterized by four horseman riding and bringing suffering. This sight is alarming, but also comforting to see that suffering is NOT a sign that the world is out of control, but instead a sign that Jesus is indeed coming and at work.
Sermon Points:
An Explanation of Suffering (vv. 1-8)
Strategy in the Suffering (vv. 9-11)
Security amidst Suffering (vv. 12-17)
28 min
September 29, 2024The Troubler of Israel | Austin Braasch
Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 18:17-40
Sermon Points:
Idols Exposed
Idols Extinguished
27 min
September 22, 2024The Lamb & the Center of History | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Revelation 5
If Revelation 4 is the setting to the drama, then chapter 5 IS the drama. John is broken by the knowledge of a mysterious scroll, but immediately pointed to a Lion which, to his surprise, appears as a Lamb. In this profound vision is the very heart of the Christian meaning of life.
Sermon Points:
John Weeps
The Lamb Bleeds
Heaven Sings
31 min
September 15, 2024The Throne Room | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Revelation 4
When John steps through the open door of heaven, his vision is dominated (shown in the sheer amount of times he uses the word) by a Throne. He’s fixated and amazed. The entourage surrounding him suggests something deeply profound about human beings proclivity for worship.
Sermon Points:
How John Sees
What John Sees
What John Means
31 min
September 08, 2024The Son of Man is a Pastor, Part 2 | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Revelation 3:14-22
Jesus seeks to bring about changes in his churches he’s confronting in Revelation chapters two and three, but it’s not enough to change the way they are “thinking” about themselves. They must also change their actions, and chapters two through three contain oceans of wisdom for God’s people seeking to pursue Godly change.
Sermon Points:
Things Charged
Do the first things…
Endure patiently…
Wake up…
Buy from me gold…
Things Promised
32 min