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[Revelation-011] Revelation 13: The Beast and the False Prophet - Revelation 13 by Dr. John Brumett Date of Service: Sep 27 2026 (Hour 1)

Hebrews continues to point to Christ as the faithful Son whose house we are if we trust in Him. This sermon points to the household of God as a people who were brought out of the darkness of sin and into the light of Christ. The author of Hebrews cites Psalm 95:7b-11 to warn against rebellion and testing God. It is very important to see that Hebrews cites Scripture as "the Holy Spirit says" (Hebrews 3:7). We are exhorted to hear with faith and confidence in God's promises. We point out that the wilderness generation saw continual miracles, yet most of them died in unbelief. As a result, they did not enter the promised rest. An implication of this is that the mighty works of God in Christ which point to Christ do not guarantee that people will have faith. The one miracle that makes all people accountable to believe the gospel is the resurrection of Christ. We cite passages from the gospels to demonstrate this fact. We also make applications about the need for faith and obedience which does not give in to being hard hearted like those who rebelled in the wilderness. We must hold fast our confidence and boast in Christ firm to the end.

Faith is a belief that always leads to bold actions. 1. Faith is confidence in the unseen 2. Faith connects us with the greats 3. Faith pleases God

This sermon establishes the biblical mandate for the church to engage in prayer, fasting, and humility for the nation and its leaders, grounded in the command found in 1 Timothy. It argues that Christians hold a unique position as intercessors for a society that is increasingly distant from God, citing historical and contemporary examples of spiritual decline. The message emphasizes that effective intercession requires first examining one's own heart, confessing personal and corporate sin, and rejecting a Pharisaical attitude of self-righteousness. Rather than viewing fasting as a means to compel God's hand, the preacher presents it as a response to God's merciful character and a reminder of human dependence on divine grace. The ultimate hope rests not in political reform or human effort, but in the transformative work of the Holy Spirit to change hearts and bring about true revival.

The sermon teaches that because Christians have died and been raised with Christ, they must not return to the slavery of human regulations and counterfeit spirituality from which Christ has freed them. False religion may have an appearance of wisdom through rules, asceticism, religious experiences, and outward displays of holiness, but these are merely imitations that cannot justify sinners or produce true sanctification. Paul therefore asks why those who have died to the world would again submit to commands such as "do not handle, do not taste, do not touch," especially when these originate in human teachings rather than Christ. True spiritual growth does not come through self-made religion or external regulations, but by holding fast to Christ, the Head of the Church, from whom God produces genuine growth. The sermon emphasizes that Christ has reconciled His people, canceled their debt, disarmed their enemies, and given them new life; therefore, believers obey not to earn salvation but because they have already been made alive in Him. Christians must discern counterfeit religion by Scripture and the gospel, refusing anything that places human works alongside Christ's finished work. Ultimately, the question is whether Christ Himself is sufficient, because only union with Him produces genuine freedom, holiness, and life rather than a mere imitation of spirituality.

This sermon examines Jesus' response to the Pharisees' question regarding why His disciples do not fast, using the metaphor of the bridegroom to illustrate that His presence brings joy rather than religious mourning. The message contrasts the hypocritical, outward displays of piety with the genuine, internal joy found in a relationship with Christ, emphasizing that happiness is circumstantial while joy is an anchor for the soul. Jesus is presented not as a patch for a failing religious system or a helper for moral improvement, but as the fulfillment of the law who offers new life to dead souls. The text argues that true faith requires abandoning self-effort and works-based righteousness to receive the transformative grace of the cross. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a total surrender to Christ, who changes the believer from the inside out, turning sorrow into eternal joy through the promise of His resurrection and return.

Series: The Church: God's Masterpiece Message: The Church 43 - Seeking To Strike The Balance Between Holding Fast To Grace, Ministry, And Biblical Separation Pt. 3 Speaker: Pastor Dale Pearson Pastor Dale Pearson teaches the forty-third message in The Church: God's Masterpiece Series, with a message titled, "The Church 43 - Seeking To Strike The Balance Between Holding Fast To Grace, Ministry, And Biblical Separation Pt. 3" reviewing: A. What biblical balances do we need to strike... both personally...and corporately as a local church... as we seek to live out the truths of God's grace?

also: Esther 4:10-17; Matthew 9:10-17

CELEBRATE! Text: Luke 5:33-39 THEME: Celebrate The Savior's Arrival with Feasting, New Garments and New Wine. I. Celebrate the Bridegroom A. Fasting Before (and After) B. No Fasting Now II. Celebrate with New Garments A. The Old Garment Before B. The New Garment Now III. Celebrate with New Wine A. The Old Wine Before B. The New Wine Now CONCLUSION: Celebrate With the Bridegroom who has come; in Garments made new, with the wine of gladness.