The second letter to the churches in Revelation: To Smyrna...
An introduction to the Book of Revelation...
In our series in Esther, this week we see how God's sovereignty and human responsibility work together....
Derek Overstreet Mark 4:35-41 Listen to the sermon Proposition Statement: Resting in the storms of life is the fruit of resting in the Lord of life. Introduction:Life can change quickly. Whether in the past, present, or future, we all have "storm stories." By knowing Christ, we know thatduring these inevitable storms of lifeHis divine power is at work in us, making us ...
Keep ReadingThe Trustworthiness of Scripture Josh Blount Proverbs 30:1-6 Introduction:Scripture is trustworthy because it is God speaking to save His people. To look at Scripture properly, we must investigate what it says about itself.In doing so, we increase our confidence in it. Point 1: What is Scripture? Scripture is the infinite, limitless God speaking to man who is both fin...
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Title "The Divine Perspective: the Throne of God" (Revelation 4) Introduction In Revelation 4, John takes us on a tour of the place where the universe is, always has been, and forever will be governed. Everything began from this throne; everything will culminate before this thorne. This is the place of God's ultimate and complete sovereign authority over all things. ...
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Sermon Title: The Seventh Letter to the Church in Laodicea: Seeing Ourselves Clearly Lynn Baird Revelation 3:14-22 Proposition Statement: We need to see ourselves clearly so that our lives accurately reflect a life of faith and trust. Introduction:At the crossroads of commerce, the city of Laodicea is bustling, rich commercial center. The Laodicean church reflects th...
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Sermon Title: The Sixth Letter to the Church in Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Revelation 3:7-13 Introduction:Every local congregation, possessing a unique corporate identity, is a missionary church that may experience fear and reservation when faced with opposition to God's Gospel mission. Even though they were unsafe, unwelcomed, and without respect, the church in...
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3/17/19 Series: The Divine Perspective Sermon Title: The Church and Tolerance Ron Boomsma Revelation 2:18-29 Introduction:Like a marriage, the bond between Jesus and the Church places His people in a secure and loving commitment which culminates with a future wedding when all will be made right in eternity. At the end of Revelation 2, the Son of God commends, correc...
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3/03/19 Sermon Title: What Everyone Needs to Know about Jesus Ron Boomsma John 4:1-34 Introduction: In John 4:1-34, Jesus encounters the Samaritan woman at the well. It is through this encounter that we learn three things that everyone must know and never forget about Jesus: that He has time for us, that He overcomes all barriers, and that He gives living water. Everyt...
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2/17/19 Series: The Divine Perspective Sermon Title: The First Letter Ron Boomsma Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: In Revelation 2:1-7, a letter to the church in Ephesus, the writer John delivers Jesus' assessment of the health of that congregation. As the Founder and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus uses this letter to establish the criteria for a healthy church, both enc...
Keep Reading Series: The Divine Perspective Sermon 2/10/19: The Real Jesus Revelation 4:1-20 LISTEN TO SERMON HERE Proposition Statement: The more you see of Jesus, the stronger you will be. Introduction: The seven churches of Asia, facing increasing persecution, receive encouragement from John's Revelation to see the real Jesus. In doing so, they receive grace and peace to endu...
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