The Lamb of War and Peace Revelation 6, p. 1031 October 13, 2019                                                                              Reverend Chris Harper   I. What was and is (1-11) 1. On the earth (1-8) (A) White horse & rider (2) (B) Red horse & rider (3-4) (C) Black horse & rider (5-6) (D) Pale horse & rider (7-8) 2. In heaven (9-11) (A) Who? (9) (B) What are they doing? (10) (C) Where? (9a) (D) What is their condition? (11) II. What will be (12-17) III. What difference it makes 1. Serious warning for those not in relationship with Jesus (12-17) 2. Hope, peace, and encouragement for those in relationship with Jesus (A) The Lamb is in control (B) God’s people are safe (C) God’s people are robed and resting    

Who is Worthy to Open the Scroll? Revelation 5:1-14   September 22, 2019  Rev. Chris Harper   I. The plan & the problem (1-4)  1. The plan (1; 6:1ff) 2. The problem (2-4)   II. The provision (5-7) 1. The Lion (5; Gen 49) 2. The Root (5; Isa 11) 3. The Lamb (6-7)   III. The praise (8-14) 1. Of 4 living creatures & 24 elders (8-10) 2. Of myriads of angels (11-12) 3. Of every creature in the universe (13-14)  So what? 1. There is only One who can open the scroll 2. We have a wounded Savior 3. Do we have tears like John?  

The Throne That Moves Us to Worship and Hope Revelation 4:1-11 September 15, 2019                                                                            Rev. Chris Harper I. The sovereign throne of worship (3-11) 1. Description of the One on the throne (3) 2. Description of the placement of the throne (2-4) 3. Description of those around the throne (4-8a) 4. Description of what is happening around the throne (8-11)   II. The sovereign throne of judgment (5-6)   III. The sovereign throne of grace (1-2, 3b, 4b) So what? 1. Hope in the midst of suffering & trials 2. Hope in the midst of doubts 3. God-centered worship    

Lukewarm Christianity Revelation 3:14-22 September 8, 2019, Rev. Chris Harper I. The problem (14-17) II. The remedy (18-20; 3:3a; Isa 55) III. The promise (21-22)    

 I Have Set Before You an Open Door Revelation 3:7-13 September 1, 2019                                                                            Rev. Chris Harper I. Reality of gospel proclamation (7-8a) II. Results of gospel proclamation (8b-10a)   III. Resources for gospel proclamation (10-11) IV. Rewards of gospel proclamation (12-13)   So what? (1) Every Christian is called to be ready (1 Peter 3:15) (2) Learn how to ask good question (3) Our theology is the antidote to our fear and uncertainty  (4) What is really behind our lack of sharing the Christian faith?    

Wake Up! Revelation 3:1-6 August 25, 2019, Rev. Chris Harper     I. Problem (1-2, 4) II. Prescription (2a, 3) 1. Remember 2. Keep it  3. Repent III. Promises (4b-6) 1. Clothed in white 2. Name that lasts forever 3. Jesus will confess your name    

Hold Fast to the Morning Star, Revelation 2:18-29 August 18, 2019, Rev. Chris Harper   I. The place and people (18-19) 1. Place 2. People II. The problem (20-23; 1 Kings 16-22, 2 Kings 9) 1. Jezebel in the OT 2. Jezebel in Thyatira 3. Following and tolerating III. The solution (20a, 24-25) 1. Hold fast and be willing to pay the cost (24-25) 2. Don’t tolerate these things (20a) 3. Don’t over-react (24-25) IV. The promises (18, 26-29) 1. Ruling with authority (26-27; Ps 2) 2. Getting the Morning Star (28, 22:16)  

The Danger and Remedy of Compromise Revelation 2:12-17 August 11, 2019                                                                                        Rev. Chris Harper I. Life that Jesus commends (13)   II. Problem that Jesus condemns (14-15) 1. Toleration of false teaching 2. Compromise of personal holiness   III. Motivation that Jesus provides (12, 16-17) 1. Jesus will come (16; Heb 12:7-11) (A) “To you” (B) “Against them” 2. Hidden manna (17) 3. White stone with a new name (17)