Revelation

Tips for Being a Team Player

2023-12-07T20:25:07-06:00November 30th, 2023|

Date: November 30, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 |

Consider Some Ideas Stay focused on the goal - 1 Corinthians 9:24 Play your position - Ephesians 4:16 Submit to those over you Serve those who are under you Strengthen those beside you If someone drops the ball, pick it up - Proverbs 6:16-19 Don't be a ball hog - 3 John 9 Help your teammates over the goal line - Galatians 6:2 Listen to the coach - 1 Peter 2:17 Take your lumps - Revelation 3:19 Practice after hours - 1 Corinthians 1:10 Give some high-fives - Romans 12:15 Talk on the field - Proverbs 25:11 Forget the home-run, and bunt the ball - Luke 17:10 Be ready to change positions - Philippians 4:11 Remember that
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The Discipline of Stewardship

2023-09-27T08:39:18-05:00August 24th, 2023|

Date: August 24, 2023 ()

Bible Text: |

The Disciplined use of our time Use time wisely because the Days are evil It is the only preparation for Eternity Time is short, our life is brief Time is passing Remaining time is uncertain Time lost cannot be regained You are accountable to God for you time It is so easily lost The time to value time is now; time is valued at death Time is valued in eternity The disciplined use of our money Money shows us who we are and what we value God owns everything you own, we are managers Giving is an act of worship Giving reflects faith in God's provision Giving should be sacrificial and generous Giving reflects spiritual trustworthiness Should be a
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Leading Children to Christ

2023-06-29T10:20:07-05:00June 22nd, 2023|

Date: June 22, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Matthew 19:14 |

Ministry Thoughts Show Christ in your ministry Show Christ in your mannerisms Show Christ in your methods Choose the right type of invitation Carefully screen those who respond Show Christ in your mentoring Counseling Thoughts Use terms consistent with the lesson Be warm and friendly Use a Bible Use illustrations or visuals Keep it simple Jesus loves you Jesus cannot tolerate sin Jesus took your place Jesus is righteous Jesus has conditions Repentance - a change of mind evidenced by a change in heart, through faith, Jesus can make the change Believe Receive Jesus is waiting Open the door Ask him to come in Decide if they are ready to pray Offer to help if needed Discuss eternal security If not, send them away with a children's tract,
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Strengthen the Things that Remain

2023-04-26T16:13:42-05:00April 26th, 2023|

Date: April 26, 2023

Bible Text: Revalations 3:1-3 |

Series:

Strengthen defined: steadfast, to fix firmly, to set in a direction Areas that need strengthened: Get back to aggressively going after souls Get back to discipling new converts Get back to training Christians to have standards Get back to training faithful men in ministry Get back to incubating young men into the ministry Get back to planting churches
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When the Knocking Stops

2023-04-25T16:46:02-05:00April 23rd, 2023|

Date: April 23, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Revalation 3:20 |

Series:

He is knocking, and we need to answer before it is to late  Obedience He wants to hold our attention He wants to take first place in our lives Forgiveness He sees and He knows, even when others have wronged us He is our supplier, and we can reach up to Him for forgiveness and freedom Gifts for His glory We should be willing to use our talents and abilities to honor and glorify God Heartbreak after God leaves, and we are no longer able to answer His call  
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Why Am I Here? – Part 1

2023-03-31T09:43:34-05:00March 19th, 2023|

Date: March 19, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Revelations 4 |

The Worthiness of our Lord Praise Our lives should cast a spotlight on our Creator-we have a choice Price Jesus Christ should hold value in our lives He paid for our sins, and we should glorify Him with our lives Power He is all-powerful He is able to shield us from falling into sin The Why of our life stems from the Worthiness of our Lord
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An Underground Church Service

2023-01-02T15:17:00-06:00December 29th, 2022|

Date: December 29, 2022

Bible Text: Hebrews 4:12-13; |

Get Prepared, and God will use you! If it was illegal to attend church, would you still come? How much do you listen to the preacher? If your Bible was taken away, how would you teach/preach to others? If your Bible was taken away, how would you have devotions? When you are talking to people, you stop giving illustrations and start giving Bible verses, because they are more powerful.
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The “I Am’s” of Being in Christ

2022-07-11T10:24:38-05:00July 10th, 2022|

Date: July 10, 2022 ()

Bible Text: Galatians 2:20 |

When the great I Am is living in you, your "I Am's" will change! Introduction: I Am Crucified Galatians 2:20 Servant Separated Sent Seven "C's" of a changed "I Am" Compassion (I am Debtor) Romans 1:14 Commitment (I am Ready) Romans 1:15 Courage (I am Not Ashamed) Romans 1:16 Conviction (I am Carnal) Romans 7:14 Confidence (I am Persuaded) Romans 8:38 Concern (I am Sure) Romans 15:29 Cheer (I am Glad) Romans 16:19
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Maintaining Your Integrity

2022-04-28T12:56:02-05:00April 28th, 2022|

Date: April 28, 2022 ()

Bible Text: 1 Peter 4:17 |

Series:

Potential stages of growth Self-Aware Self-Absorbed Content, just don't care anymore Are you ready to stand before God?  Judge yourself now! Continue to sigh over sin God is holy Sin still bothers Him Does sin bother you? Ezekiel 9:3-6 Continue to pray for sinners Ask God to help you see yourself in the mirror of scripture God wants all to be saved Pray for authorities 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Proper prayers from God's people are never wasted! - Revelation 8:1-6 Continue to shine the sinless light Don't walk like the darkness around you Walk in His light Matthew 5:13-16 1 John 1:5-7
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The Forgotten Work of Grace

2022-01-24T13:20:51-06:00January 23rd, 2022|

Date: January 23, 2022 ()

Bible Text: Psalms 84:11 |

Understanding Grace Mercy vs. Grace Mercy - does not give me what I deserve Grace - gives me what I do not deserve Nature of Grace Grace is given for a purpose with an expectation of an action Grace is against sin - grace frees us from sin Grace brings change Movement of Grace Grace moves us from sin to God The Three Works of Grace Unmerited favor God's enabler to help me live a Godly life Teaches us denial  
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Hell

2021-11-29T18:44:28-06:00November 28th, 2021|

Date: November 28, 2021 ()

Bible Text: |

3 Worlds exist Earth Heaven Hell If you don't believe in Hell, you don't believe the Bible
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The Rapture

2021-11-14T21:54:12-06:00November 14th, 2021|

Date: November 14, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Acts 1:8-11 |

Details of Christ's Coming His return is imminent As a thief in the night Suddenly, quickly We need to be watching What's going on in Israel In the prelude to the tribulation, the Scriptures state that there will be nothing but trouble there in Israel Israel is in constant turmoil currently Jesus is coming again
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The LORD My Shepherd

2021-10-25T22:34:03-05:00September 30th, 2021|

Date: September 30, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Psalm 23 |

JEHOVAH ROHI, PSALM 23:1, THE LORD MY SHEPHERD The examination of Jehovah Rohi, the LORD my Shepherd. The translations. Genesis 4:2, “Keeper” to watch and protect. Proverbs 28:7, “Companion” to comfort and cheer. Judges 14:20, “Friend” to commune with and help. Jeremiah 17:16, “Pastor” to feed and advise. Genesis 13:7, “Herdsmen” to gather together. Psalm 23:1, “Shepherd” to lead and guide. The type. __________ as shepherds and wandering sheep. Church, the N.T. flock of Christ. The text. Jehovah Rohi: Shepherd, vs.1. Jehovah Jireh: Provider, vs.1, not want. Jehovah Shalom: Peace, vs.2, lie down. Jehovah Rapha: Healer, vs.3, restores. Jehovah Tsidkenu: Righteousness, vs.3. Jehovah Shammah: Presence, vs.4, with me. Jehovah Nissi: Banner, vs.5 banquet of victory over enemies. Jehovah M’Kaddesh:
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The Church of Philadelphia

2021-09-01T17:40:27-05:00August 29th, 2021|

Date: August 29, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Revelation 2-3 |

Series:

The Seven Churches of Asia The Church of Philadelphia The Chronology of the Church They were a church of survivors This church is not mentioned anywhere else in Scripture One of the longest lasting churches of Asia The Commendations to the Church They took advantage of the open doors of service, Revelation 3:8 They kept God's Word, Revelation 3:8 They stayed faithful to trials, Revelation 3:9 The Condemnations to the Church The church was faithful, even though they had little strength Besides the church of Smyrna, this church is the only other church without any condemnations mentioned The Challenge to the Church Rescue, Revelation 3:10 Relief, Revelation 3:11 Recognition, Revelation 3:12
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The Church of Thyatira

2021-08-16T11:07:42-05:00August 15th, 2021|

Date: August 15, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Revelation 2-3 |

Whose Christ? His Majesty His Judgment The Chronology of the Church The Commandments to the Church Fervent in their love Faithful in service Constant in faith Genuine in patience Progressive in growth The Cautions to the Church Licentiousness Idolatry The Challenges to the Church Repent of sin Hold fast till Christ comes
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What Are You Looking For?

2021-06-29T17:02:07-05:00June 27th, 2021|

Date: June 27, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Psalm 105:1-4    |

Introduction –We tend to think change will bring us happiness.  However, nothing this world can offer can bring lasting satisfaction.  Consider three things that the Lord tells us to seek. Seek the Person of God He is Our Redeemer We are purchased by His blood - Revelation 5:9 We are rescued from our sin - Galatians 3:13, Acts 4:12 He is Our Rock God provides stability God provides security He is Our Revenger - Romans 12:17-21 He is Our Rewarder - Hebrews 11:6 Seek the Power of God Spiritual Strength - Philippians 4:13 Physical Strength - Isaiah 40:31 Emotional Strength - Matthew 11:28-29 Seek the Perspective of God Gladness - Psalm 21:6 Stability - Psalm 30:7 Deliverance -
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Hamartiology – The Doctrine of Sin – Part 4

2021-05-23T22:07:48-05:00May 23rd, 2021|

Date: May 23, 2021 ()

Bible Text: |

Hamartiology: The Seven-Fold Victory Over Sin Through Christ Opening text and thought: Revelation 12:10-11; Hebrews 2:14-15 “Outside of Christ, I am only a sinner, but in Christ, I am saved. Outside of Christ, I am empty; in Christ, I am full. Outside of Christ, I am weak; in Christ, I am strong. Outside of Christ, I cannot; in Christ, I am more than able. Outside of Christ,I have been defeated; in Christ, I am already victorious. How meaningful are the words, ‘in Christ’.” (Watchman Nee) Why does God allow sin? Allows us to understand the amazing grace of God How Christ has defeated sin? Sin defiles, but
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I Am Alive Forevermore

2021-05-06T20:46:33-05:00April 4th, 2021|

Date: April 4, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Revelation 1:18 |

“The resurrection of Jesus Christ was necessary to establish the truth of His mission and put the stamp of all-conquering power on His gospel.” - E.M. Bounds The helplessness of Man’s Condition - “I fell at His feet as dead” Man at his best is flawed Psalm 51:3 Ecclesiastes 7:20 Man at his worst is frightening Genesis 6:3 The Help Offered by Our Savior - “He laid His right hand upon me.” He offers His strength to do
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How to Have Personal Revival

2021-03-20T19:50:23-05:00March 14th, 2021|

Date: March 14, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Isaiah 6 |

Opening thought: When is the last time you heard the voice of God in your Bible reading? When is the last time you were truly brought to your knees over your sin-sick soul? When is the last time you were able to ponder the holiness of our God and Savior? Background: In the year King Uzziah died Scripture references: 2 Kings 15:1-7 2 Chronicles 26:15-21   The Vision of the Supreme - Isaiah 6:1-4 His Place: "sitting upon a throne" His Position: "high and lifted up" His Power: "His train filled the temple"/ "the posts of the door moved" His Praise: the seraphims cried out, "Holy, Holy, Holy" The vision of our
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