Sermon Overview: Jesus is ruling over this world for the Christian church, past and present, regardless of how much the Devil and this world persecute believers.

Sermon Topics:

1. He is comforting John and the churches that are facing persecution
   1. Persecution, separation, the sea, and the land are all common themes in this revelation
   2. John is bearing the cross, and he is writing to churches that have born, are bearing, and will bear the cross
2. He is ruling for the church, even when persecution makes it seem like He isn't
3. John's description of Jesus shows many of the ways He rules over this world
4. Find comfort: He is also ruling for you

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