There’s a cosmic battle raging for your soul (yes, yours), and you’re not a neutral bystander. In this message on Revelation 13-14, we explore the deceptive tactics of the ‘beasts’ – poor imitations of Christ that seek to seduce or force us into worshiping the kingdoms of man. But take heart! The true Lamb stands victorious on Mount Zion. Our call? Endure persecution. Be wise to worldly temptations. And above all, follow the Lamb wherever He goes.
Don’t settle for cheap substitutes. Only Jesus is worthy of our ultimate allegiance.
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The battle is real, but it’s not a fair fight.
In Revelation, we see a cosmic showdown between good and evil. But here’s the twist – our victory is already secured through Christ. Sometimes God’s path to victory runs through apparent defeat. The two witnesses seemed conquered, only to rise again. Christ Himself went through death to resurrection. Remember: You have an adversary, but you’re not alone in this fight. You have the risen Son and all of heaven’s armies on your side.
‘They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.’ – Revelation 12:11
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“How long, O Lord?”
This ancient cry echoes through Scripture and our own hearts. In Revelation 8-10, we see God’s response: Now is the time. The book of Revelation isn’t just wild imagery – it’s the culmination of God’s story, playing familiar notes with increasing intensity. Like a symphony building to its climax, it reveals Jesus as the dividing line of history and our lives. Will you build your life on Christ, the Cornerstone? Or will you be crushed by rejecting Him?
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The Four Horsemen aren’t just ancient symbols – they’re a reality we face daily: conquest, war, famine, and death. But there’s hope beyond the chaos.In Revelation, we see God marking His people as His own. Even in suffering, we’re not forgotten. Our tears will be wiped away. The question isn’t IF trouble will come, but WHO will you trust when it does?
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All of history is marching toward the throne room of God. All creation in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, and in the sea will bow before him on his throne. Yet for most of us, our lives are consumed by the here and now- the day-to-day tasks that make up our lives. We spend our lives mired in these moments and suffer from a lack of vision of the ultimate reality that awaits us and is taking place now. Correcting that vision and adjusting our view to see the great and glorious God will change everything about us and the lives we live here on Earth.
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In this exploration of Revelation chapters 1-3, we’re invited to examine the letters to the seven churches and their profound relevance to our lives today. The central message revolves around Jesus’ intimate knowledge of each church’s strengths and weaknesses, offering both commendation and correction. We’re challenged to consider how we might be falling into the same traps of losing our first love, compromising with worldly values, or becoming lukewarm in our faith. The imagery of Jesus walking among the lampstands reminds us that He is present in our midst, both comforting and convicting. As we reflect on these letters, we’re called to guard our hearts against the three primary attacks of Satan: persecution, deception, and seduction.
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The Book of Revelation isn’t about timelines or dragons. It’s about glimpses of hope in the darkness. Like driving through a long, dark tunnel and suddenly catching breathtaking views through small windows – Revelation gives us awe-inspiring glimpses of Jesus and the glory that awaits. In a world full of suffering, we need these reminders that God reigns. Revelation isn’t meant to confuse us, but to bless us with renewed hope and a longing to see Christ face-to-face.
‘Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it.’ – Revelation 1:3
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As the new year begins, we reflect on the last year and consider our spiritual growth. Do you look more like Jesus now than this time last year? The challenge before us in the new year is that we would make the vision for our lives- the obsession of our lives- to see Christ formed in us. If that is to happen, it will take nothing less than our relentless pursuit of that task. Consistency will be the mark of our lives.
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There’s something about Christmas lights that brings almost everyone a little bit of joy. Why is it that something so simple- twinkling lights on a roof line- makes so many people smile? That little light set against the backdrop of the darkest and longest nights of the year reminds us that the darkness may last for a long time and it may feel overwhelming, but when the light shines- the darkness cannot overcome it.
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Emmanuel- God with us. That simple truth is the essence of the Christmas story- but not just the Christmas story. Truly it is the message of the Bible- from Genesis to Revelation. The Bible is a story about God in relationship to his people. A relationship that was present in the Garden and restored in the New Jerusalem- and Christmas is at the center of that story.
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What if you could have everything you want, everything you need, but God walks away from you in the process? Would you take it? Would it be enough to sustain you? That’s the choice that Moses was faced with. While the people of Israel may have been okay with that trade-off, Moses pleaded with God to come with them, to be with them. Without Him, Moses knew there was no point, no purpose, no hope. When Jesus is resurrected, the promise he gives us is that he will be with us. Why is that truth, that God is WITH us, so important?
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There are few things more powerful than the right words at the right time. Sometimes it’s THE right word that makes all the difference. The bible is full of moments when things seem dark and hopeless- when all is lost. When those moments come, it’s not unusual for a phrase to show up right next to it: “But God.” The essence of our Christian faith is bundled in those two words. It represents a God who acts, who remembers, who cares, and who shows up when He is most needed.
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Can you explain your Christian faith? If you had an opportunity, what would you say? Where would you start? Would you feel comfortable summarizing the essence of what you believe? In our current series “Four Small Words,” we try and summarize the Christian faith in the simplest terms possible- four seemingly insignificant words. This week we explain how the word “through” provides many ways to show us what has gone wrong with this world and the good news of the Gospel that shows us how God provided a solution to all that has gone wrong.
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Sometimes the best things come in small packages. Even though they may not demand much attention, small words can have profound meaning and massive impacts on our lives. As we begin our new sermon series, we look at how one word can be at the heart of our faith and how we live out our day-to-day lives.
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Every day we see a new set of stories that can make us think that the end of the world is imminent. This world doesn’t leave much room for hope and joy when that day comes. Fortunately, the Bible speaks a greater word and while the world may not give us much to look forward to- the Book of Revelation does. In a book often full of confusing imagery, the message of the book is often lost. Fortunately, we know how it ends and that provides us with both encouragement and endurance until the end.
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