Everyone loves the story of a dream wedding and the couple that lives happily ever after. That was supposed to be the story of Israel. Yet

their relationship with the Lord is a turbulent one. Their commitment is an on-again-off-again thing, and they often go astray to chase after other things. Here in Revelation 17, we read the dramatic conclusion to their story: they've divorced the Lord and gone after someone else. The result is disastrous, and the sobering thing is that we're not so different; we're often unfaithful and allured by other things. Through today's passage the Lord shows us why we should treasure what Jesus has done for us and forsake all others to follow Him.

Sometimes, as we read Bible passages about judgment, it can be easy to get lost in the intensity of what's being described. Revelation 16 is one of those passages; it's full of extreme, dramatic descriptions of God

pouring out seven bowls of wrath. Even here, though, there are powerful

reminders of the goodness and grace that God has shown us through Jesus.

Sometimes, as we read Bible passages about judgment, it can be easy to get lost in the intensity of what's being described. Revelation 16 is one of those passages; it's full of extreme, dramatic descriptions of God

pouring out seven bowls of wrath. Even here, though, there are powerful

reminders of the goodness and grace that God has shown us through Jesus.

God’s desire is that all the wayward sons and daughters come back to Him because ALL people BELONG to Him.

The deepest longings of our hearts and every promises of God find their fulfillment in Christ!

We find peace when we are in step with God’s divine mercy!

God can save anyone, He can use anyone, and he’s often at work in the background!

Jonah is content to live A MISSION, but be unchanged in his HEART CONDITION.!

We are NEVER too FAR gone to call out to God

God uses broken people for His purposes and for our Good!

May 21st Sermon Audio Part 2

"Ever heard a song that told a compelling story? There are many such examples in modern history. The same is true in premodern history. The art of storytelling through song dates back to many ancient cultures. It may even surprise us to learn that it happens in heaven as well! In Revelation 15, John recounts a vision of all the believers who stayed faithful under the persecution of Rome and Jerusalem singing the

Ballad of the Lamb; that is, the song of Jesus and His victory. It's the

same song we're invited to sing now as members of His church. As we

read it today, we are invited to join in with our own voices. Singing isn't

just a nice idea to reserve for Sunday mornings, it's a powerful way we

declare and display the glory of Christ!"