In our last message in this sermon series, we looked at the first 14 verses of Revelation 11. The focus was on “The Two Witnesses.” In our first point of that message, as we looked at “The Measuring of the Temple,” I mentioned how dangerous reading yourself into Scripture can be. Some feel unimportant when they find out that this section of the Scripture doesn’t include the Church. My friend, the Church is so important to God that He raptures us out before the Tribulation begins.

Today, we will take a look at a section of Scripture called The Seventh Trumpet. The sounding of the Seventh Trumpet ushers in the Seven Bowl or Vial judgments that we will look at in a few weeks. Many Bible scholars call this “The Earth’s Worst Days.” Our message is from Revelation 11:15-19.

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19

Supporting Texts: 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 10:10a, Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 90:2, Hebrews 13:8, Revelation 17:8a, Psalm 24:1, Revelation 22:12, 2 Kings 25:8-10, Hebrews 9:3-4

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

Join us as finish up our series on Anchors for the Storms of Life. Today we have our very own Chad Lawson, Pastor of Family Ministries,  speaking on The Anchor of Christian Fellowship.

Chad grew up in Buffalo, SC, and went to Putman Baptist Church. He surrendered to the ministry at 15 yrs old and has been in ministry for 28 yrs, with 25 of those years being in Student Ministry.

In addition to ministry, he was the Assistant Football Coach for Union County High School for 8yrs and has been involved with Upward Sports for over 20yrs.

He and his wife, Stacy, have been married for 22 years and have two sons, Hunter and Harrison.

Join us for the third week of our series on Anchors for the Storms of Life. Today we have Jeremy Merck, Pastor at at First Baptist Church in Norris, SC, speaking on The Anchors of Faith & Hope.

Jeremy is originally from Six Mile, where he attended Gap Hill Baptist Church and sat under the preaching of his grandfather. Jeremy surrendered to the ministry in June of 1999 and has served in various ministry capacities since. He currently serves as pastor of First  Baptist Church of Norris in Norris, SC. Jeremy and his wife, Stephanie, have three children. 

Join us for the second week of our series on Anchors for the Storms of Life. Today we have Brian Childers, Pastor at Apalache Baptist in Greer, SC, speaking on The Anchor of Prayer.

Brian is originally from Lockhart, SC, and lives in Lyman, SC. He was saved in 1994 and surrendered to the ministry in 2005. A couple years later, he went to serve at Hebron Baptist in Union, SC, as Student Pastor (2007-2011) and then as Lead Pastor (2011-2018).

Then, God led them to Apalache Baptist in Greer, SC, in 2019 to serve as the Student Pastor. And in 2021, the church called him to Lead Pastor, where he still currently serves. 

Brian and his wife, Gina, have been married for 30 years and have one daughter, Brina, 21.

Join us for the first week of our series on Anchors for the Storms of Life. Today we have Johnny Touchet, Missionary, Church-Planter, and Pastor in Uganda, speaking on The Anchor of God's Word.

Johnny is originally from Louisiana and eventually moved to South Carolina. He has been doing ministry for over 25 years. He and his family currently serve as missionaries in Uganda, training pastors, helping to plant churches, working with a local orphanage, and ministering to refugees. He and his wife, Kerry, have 7 children. He loves evangelizing, teaching pastors, and planting churches.

We're kicking off a new series, "Anchors for the Storms of Life" with a song, "Cornerstone," and a short introduction. This series will cover: The Anchor of God's Word, The Anchor of Prayer, The Anchor of Faith & Hope, and The Anchor of Christian Fellowship.

Today's scripture focus: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 and 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Last Week, we looked at the first of two sections of Scripture between the sounding of the sixth and seventh trumpets: The Little Scroll. We saw John being called to take and eat the scroll that lay open in the angel’s hand. He was told that it would taste as sweet as honey in his mouth but turn his stomach sour. Greene says in his commentary on the Book of Revelation: “There is nothing sweeter than the message of grace, redemption, and peace, but there is nothing quite so bitter as the judgment message that God’s messengers must deliver.”

Today, we will take a look at a section of Scripture called The Two Witnesses. Without proper study, what we read today may seem like a rollercoaster ride. We would do good to focus on Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Our message today is: The Two Witnesses

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14

Supporting Texts: Daniel 9:27, Colossians 3:11, Luke 21:24, Zechariah 4:6, James 5:17, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Luke 16:27-31, Daniel 4:34, 1 Samuel 6:5

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

Last Sunday, we took a look at the first six trumpet judgments. These were set in motion by the opening of the seventh seal on the scroll that Jesus took from the Father in Revelation 5. Those trumpet judgments were:

We finished off last week’s message by looking at the idea that Lost People Love Their Lostness. As Christ-followers, we should seek to praise the Lord for His mercy by drawing us from darkness to His light!

Today and next Sunday, we will take a look at a section of Scripture between the sixth and seventh trumpets. 

Our message is from Revelation 10:1-11 and is titled: “The Little Scroll”

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:37, Genesis 9:13, Exodus 34:29, Revelation 1:11, Daniel 8:26, Daniel 12:7, Daniel 12:6, Ephesians 1:9-10, Ezekiel 3:1-3, Ezekiel 3:18-19, John 6:53, John 6:55

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

Last week, we took a look at Jesus opening the Seventh Seal. When He did so, it caused silence at the throne. Between the anxiousness to see what was in the scroll and the sock of the destruction, there were about 30 minutes of silence as those around the throne took it in. 

Before the silence was broken, we saw that the worship around the throne continued. God created everything so that He would be worshiped. He will be worshiped because He is worthy of our worship. 

Today, we will take a look at the first Six Trumpet judgments. We will see pain and destruction that far exceeds what we saw in the first Six Seal judgments. Don’t miss the final point of our message today. It is key for us to remember that God is Omniscient. He doesn’t make mistakes.

Our message is from Revelation 8:6 - 9:21 and is titled: “The Trumpets”

Our points will be: 

Main Scripture: Revelation 8:6 - 9:21

Supporting Texts: Joel 2:30-32, Luke 21:11, Jeremiah 9:15, Revelation 16:8-9, Isaiah 13:9-10, Mark 13:24-25, Proverbs 30:27, Jude 1:6, John 6:44, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

 Explain how the first four trumpet judgments will not be able to be explained as natural disasters. 

Over the last few weeks, we looked at two different groups of people that will gather at the throne of God. The first of these was the 144,000 Jewish male virgins that will be sealed on their foreheads. They will represent every tribe. We learned that the church does not replace the Jewish people.

The second group of people we looked at was The Great Multitude. This uncountable number of people will represent “every nation, tribe, people, and language.” I believe that both Jews and Gentiles will be in this group of people.

Today, we transition back to the Seals for the opening of the Seventh Seal. As the Lamb of God opens this Seventh Seal, it will usher in the Seven Trumpets and the Seven Bowls.

Our message is titled: “The Seventh Seal”

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Revelation 8:1-5

Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:10, 2 Timothy 4:3-5, Isaiah 5:20-21, Revelation 5:11, Psalm 141:2, Revelation 6:9-10, 2 Peter 3:9-10, James 5:16, Romans 12:19, Revelation 9:20-21, Hebrews 10:26-27

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

Why was it silent at the throne of God?

Why doesn’t seeing the contents of Revelation 8-19silence the 21st-century church in the same matter?

Explain the importance of continual worship at the throne of God.

Do you believe the 8th angel is Jesus? Explain.

Explain the importance of the church sharing the Good News of Jesus.