Tribulation on SermonAudio

Tribulations want to seperate us and destroy us, but when a Church is bound by these four facts, they will be able to withstand ever the greatest of Satan's attacks.

Jesus told the disciples that at the end of times there will be signs in the sky. There will be an intensifying of the groaning of the earth and all of creation. One day the Son of Man will come and deliver the creation from the curse.

Christ is "coming again to judge the living and the dead." That is one of the basic truths believers confess. So important is the final judgment that the Bible devotes almost an entire book to that theme. Revelation reveals the closing chapters of the great drama of human history—the conflict between the offspring of the serpent and the offspring of the woman. In the judgment God will affirm his love to his dear children. But upon those who reject him and have sided with Satan will be judged. The seven bowls of God's wrath are Scriptures most intense portrayal of God's judgment. Whatever we feel about the judgment, it is coming. But we ought to feel something about the judgment. More than that, we ought to respond with godly zeal to the warnings God gives about the judgment. In Revelation, the Lord previews for his church "the things that must soon take place" to encourage them as they endure tribulation (Rev. 1:9).

This sermon explores Revelation 1:4-8 to demonstrate how the church finds unshakable assurance in the eternal nature of the triune God amidst worldly tribulation. It explains the doctrine of inseparable operations, showing how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together to secure salvation, with the Father purposing redemption, the Son accomplishing it through His death and resurrection, and the Spirit applying its benefits. The text highlights the symbolic meaning of the seven churches as representing the fullness of the elect and the significance of Christ's titles as the faithful witness and ruler of kings. The message emphasizes that the church's hope rests not on changing circumstances but on the completed work of Christ and the certainty of His return. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to worship and serve as a royal priesthood, trusting that the Almighty who began the work of salvation will bring it to completion.

Pastor Dan Warne preaches on Acts 14:19-28

The sermon examines 2 Thessalonians 2 to address the Thessalonian believers' anxiety that they had missed the return of Christ, distinguishing between the gathering of believers and the Day of the Lord. It argues that these are two distinct aspects of Christ's return, separated by a period of tribulation, citing differences in timing, world conditions, and the nature of His appearance. The text identifies the 'man of lawlessness' and a great apostasy as necessary precursors to the Day of the Lord, which has not yet occurred. By referencing Daniel and Revelation, the exposition clarifies the identity of the Antichrist and the restraining force that prevents his revelation. The message aims to provide assurance and theological clarity, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in truth amidst deceptive claims about the timing of end-times events.

The sermon centers on the command in Jude 21 to keep oneself in the love of God, presenting this as a daily, active responsibility rather than a passive state. It argues that maintaining this divine love requires believers to anchor their identity in the sacrifice of Christ, diligently keep His commandments, and meditate on His Word with the same intensity as romantic love. The message further emphasizes that true love is demonstrated through sacrificial friendship and evangelism, while warning against the idolatry of worldly pleasures that displaces the Father's love. By contrasting the transient nature of the world with the eternal joy found in obedience and tribulation, the preacher urges a holistic commitment to living out the Gospel.

This sermon examines Jesus' final instructions to His disciples in Luke 22, focusing on the transition from a period of divine provision to one of active, costly service. The central theological theme is the fulfillment of Isaiah 53, where Jesus identifies Himself as the suffering servant who is numbered with transgressors to bear the sins of many. The preacher emphasizes that Christ's suffering was not merely an example of endurance but a necessary substitutionary atonement for humanity's guilt. Consequently, believers are called to abandon a 'glory mindset' that expects ease and instead prepare for tribulation, recognizing that the advance of the kingdom relies on the power of the gospel rather than human force. The message concludes with an urgent exhortation to share the truth of salvation, ensuring that others are not left in their sin but are reconciled to God through the work of the cross.