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For a hundred years Christians have taken turns naming the Antichrist and the mark of the beast. Every new headline becomes a candidate, and somewhere in the noise, fear quietly takes the throne that belongs to God.

Main text: Matthew 10v28

Outline:

- The idol of fear: when we fear the world more than the Lord, we have already chosen a god (Matthew 10v28; 1 John 4v18; Proverbs 9v10)

- The fruits of fear: paranoia replaces peace, love grows cold, and people-pleasing snares the heart (Philippians 4v6-7; Matthew 24v42-44; Proverbs 29v25)

- The death of fear: God laughs at raging kings, and the sealed child of God lives in power, love, and self-control (Psalm 2v1-4; Ephesians 4v30; 2 Timothy 1v7)

This lesson walks through the long parade of figures and symbols that have been called the Antichrist or the mark of the beast, and asks a harder question: what does the chase reveal about where our trust actually lives? Hours spent hunting shadows and minutes spent in Scripture tell on us. The believer is not called to scan the news for a thief; we are called to keep the house ready for the Master and to fear the Lord alone. Because we are sealed by the blood of Christ and the resurrection has already settled the outcome, fear is not just unhelpful, it is irrational. The game is won. We can live free.

Originally Aired: 2026-04-19

Speaker: Kegan

3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.

Brandon, FL 33596

Chapters:

0:00 Lesson: Matthew 10v28

9:16 The idol of fear

13:44 The fruits of fear

19:09 The death of fear

26:28 Closing prayer

Smyrna was the only one of the seven churches Jesus did not rebuke. They had lost jobs, customers, even their homes for refusing to bow to the trade-guild gods, and Jesus answers their poverty with a stunning line: "but you are rich."

Main text: Revelation 2v8-11

Outline:

- Recap of Ephesus, the loveless church

- Smyrna's setting: an industrial city where faith cost you your job

- Jesus knows their works and their poverty

- Where our true riches actually are

- Persecution is about to intensify

- Fear God, not man

- The crown of life for those who endure

- He who has an ear, let him hear

A short walk through the letter to Smyrna with practical reflections on persecution, suffering, financial pressure, and the inheritance kept for the faithful. The lesson ties Revelation 2v9 to John 14 and Revelation 21, then turns to the warning of Revelation 2v10 with help from Job 1v7, 1 Peter 5v8, and Matthew 10v28. It closes on James 1v12 and the call to listen, not just hear, what the Spirit is saying. Stories along the way include a Lipscomb pitcher whose death sparked a campus revival and the speaker's own cancer survival at Moffitt and unexpected reunion with his oncologist years later.

Originally Aired: 2026-04-15

Speaker: Mike

3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.

Brandon, FL 33596

Chapters:

0:00 Lesson: Revelation 2v8-11

1:47 Recap: Ephesus, the loveless church

3:23 Smyrna, the persecuted church

4:40 Industrial city, trade guilds, and pressure to compromise

8:31 Jesus knows their works and poverty

17:02 Where our true riches are

19:47 Persecution is about to intensify

21:39 Eye of the hurricane and the roaring lion

26:38 Fear God, not man

30:05 The "ten days" of tribulation

35:30 The crown of life

35:55 He who has an ear, let him hear

45:42 Closing prayer

Temptation hits every disciple, as it hit Jesus.

In this lesson from Matthew 4:1-11 and 1 Corinthians 10:13, we walk through what temptation is and what it is not, why spiritual people still face real pressure, and how God provides a way of escape without removing our responsibility to choose obedience. You’ll see how Jesus answered Satan with Scripture, why isolation can magnify vulnerability, and practical steps for resisting sin through prayer, watchfulness, and faith-filled action.

This message is for anyone battling discouragement, recurring temptations, or the false idea that willpower alone is enough.

Originally Aired: Apr 12th, 2026

Sunday evening Lesson

3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.

Brandon, FL 33596

In Luke 9:18-26 Jesus answers the biggest discipleship question: what does it really mean to follow Him. To practicing "the Way". This sermon walks through self-denial in a culture trained for self-fulfillment.

We look at Jesus’ own path of suffering and rejection, then His call to deny ourselves, take up the cross daily, and follow. You will hear practical clarity on surrendering autonomy and control, resisting consumer-driven spirituality, and walking in step with the Spirit. Along the way we connect the cost of discipleship to the rich young ruler, Peter’s failure and restoration, and the moment many walked away when Jesus’ teaching felt too hard. The goal is not guilt or self-hatred, but reordered desire where Jesus is valued above comfort, gain, and applause, producing the fruit of the Spirit with real self-control.

Originally Aired: Apr 12th, 2026

Sunday morning Lesson

3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.

Brandon, FL 33596

Speaker: Rex Dutton

Originally Aired: Apr 12th, 2026

Sunday morning Lesson

3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.

Brandon, FL 33596

In Exodus 33-34, God doesn’t just give Moses information, He proclaims His own name and shows what He is like: merciful, gracious, patient, overflowing in steadfast love and truth, yet perfectly just. In this sermon, we walk through the moment God reveals His covenant name and see the three responses it produces in real life: worship Him, want Him, and watch Him at work through obedient faith. Along the way, we address common misunderstandings about God’s name, why His glory leads to reverence, and how our daily choices can either honor or profane what we claim to believe. If you’ve ever wondered what it means to “know the name of the Lord,” this lesson connects Exodus to the life of Christ and calls us to live in a way that matches the God we praise.

Originally Aired: Apr 5th, 2026

Sunday morning Lesson

3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.

Brandon, FL 33596

This morning we focus on Romans 4:25 and the gospel claim that Jesus was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. The resurrection is not only a past miracle, it is God’s confirmation of the cross, Christ’s vindication, and the foundation for Christian assurance.

We walk through why the early church preached the empty tomb, the fulfilled predictions, and the eyewitness encounters, then connect Paul’s teaching to what believers receive in Christ: forgiveness of sins, reconciliation with God, adoption as God’s children, a living High Priest who intercedes, and the promise of our own resurrection.

If you already believe Jesus rose, this message is meant to steady your heart, strengthen your hope, and help you say with confidence, “Because He lives, I can face my own last day with faith.” Scriptures include Romans 4:25, 1 Corinthians 15, John 20, John 11:25, and Romans 8.

Originally Aired: Apr 5th, 2026

Sunday morning Lesson

3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.

Brandon, FL 33596

Speaker: Rex Dutton

Originally Aired: Apr 5th, 2026

Sunday morning Lesson

3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.

Brandon, FL 33596

What does it mean to be a citizen of God's kingdom? In Philippians 3, Paul reminds us that our citizenship is in heaven - and that changes how we live. This sermon looks at how Kingdom Citizens live with a distinct walk, a defining authority, and a deferred reward.

Scripture: Philippians 3:16-21

Speaker: Chaz Austin

Speaker: Chaz Austin

Originally Aired: Mar 29th, 2026

Sunday morning Lesson

3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.

Brandon, FL 33596