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The final wrath of God is poured out in Revelation 16... but why? God is a God of Love, not hate, right? Why would He send anyone to hell? Better question, why would anyone choose this world over God in Revelation 17? Let's dive into Revelation 15-18 and see what it has to say.

A look at Revelation 12-13 - The War for our worship. Looking at the "unholy trinity" of Beast 1, Beast 2, and the Dragon.

Christ's Revelation (John's vision) of the seven trumpets conveys the severity of Gods judgment but also the greatness of his mercy and grace toward those who oppose him. - Revelation 8-11

As we dive into the seven seals found in Revelation 6:1-8:5 remember that this a REAL letter, written to REAL churches, dealing with REAL issues, and experiencing REAL persecution. This is a book/letter of encouragement, hope, courage, and ultimately, completion. It was written to churches reminding them in the midst of everything going on GOD IS IN CONTROL.

Who is God to you? The answer to that question will drive your worship and how you do it. Is worship a "Sunday thing" or is it your lifestyle? - Revelation 4 & 5

"You make me sick!" Not the words you want to hear from anyone, much less the Creator of the Universe... but that is where the church at Laodicea found themselves. How? They had money. They were self-sufficient. They weren't causing any problems... why did they make Jesus want to vomit and what could they do to remedy the situation? Questions we may need to ask ourselves after looking at this passage?

The church in Philadelphia was identified as a church with little strength and yet the Lord said I know your deeds. (Look! I have put in front of you an open door that no one can shut.) I know that you have little strength, but you have obeyed my word and have not denied my name.

Of the seven churches to which Jesus had John write letters, two of them found themselves in the place where nothing positive was said. In this message we look at the church of Sardis. Jesus description was, you have a reputation for being alive but you are a dead. Those are pointed words coming from the mouth of Jesus. He didn't say the church at Sardis was a weak church that needed to be restored to strength. He didn't say it was a sick church that needed to be brought back to health. He said it was a dead church that needed a resurrection. The church had a great reputation but it wasn't great. What can we learn from the Church at Sardis and how can we keep from becoming a DEAD CHURCH? Revelation 3:1-6

Week 6 of our Revelation Series... Church Letter #4. To the Church at Thyatira. Thyatira was a small, seemingly insignificant city and the smallest of the seven churches... but it received the longest letter. While they were doing some good things, behind the scenes they were tolerating the teachings of "the woman Jezebel" that was undercutting the doctrine of the church and creating lots of issues. How do we guard against this happening in our church today? Revelation 2:18-29

What is the greatest threat to the church? Is it outside threats like Persecution or Opposition? Or does it come from the inside in the form of Compromise? Tony Evans says... "Compromise is the cancer of the church, and we must rid Christs body of it. While Christians can compromise on preferences, they cannot compromise on principles. We cant be one way on Sunday and another on Monday. This is a major problem among Christians in America today. We dont take a stand. We dont keep our standards. We merely shift to satisfy society." What can we learn from the church at Pergamum and Revelation 2:12-17 about compromise?

In his defense of Christianity before the Roman Empire in 197 AD, the early church father Tertullian said "We multiply whenever we are mowed down by you; the blood of Christians is seed." Since then that saying has morphed into "the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church." We must understand that as a follower of Christ we will face opposition even potential martyrdom for the sake of the gospel. The good news is the promise of Jesus is deliverance and eternal life. The end result? "We can be faithful because Christ is faithful." Revelation 2:8-11 and the letter to church at Smyrna.

As we look at Revelation 2:1-7 we will see the first letter authored by Christ to the first of the seven churches. The church at Ephesus has some really good qualities (their works, labor, endurance, and their discipline) but one major flaw (abandoned their first love). What do they need to do to come back to their love for Jesus? REMEMBER. REPENT. RETURN. Don't forget what we have said from the beginning... The book of Revelation is all about Jesus. He is the Author of these letters... He is the Answer to their problem(s)... He must be the Authority of their lives and their church.

In the middle of suffering and persecution THE CHURCH can look to Jesus for hope and encouragement. Revelation 1:9-20

Are you ready for Revelation? This Sunday we begin our journey into the "majestic waters" of the book of Revelation. As one writer put it... the book of Revelation can be described the same way Winston Churchill described Russia in the 1930's "...a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside of an enigma." I will give you fair warning as we enter into this study... my goal is not to answer all your questions (because I can't)... but instead, my goal is to make much of Jesus because ultimately, that is what Revelation is all about. The Majesty and the Glory of the Lamb who was slain, King Jesus, who is coming again to rule and the reign forever. No matter what disagreements people have about this book, no matter what view point on interpretation you may take (preterist, historical, futurist, or idealist), no matter how you see the millenium come about (pre-, a-, or post-) we need to focus on the fact.. THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN to GIVE UNSHAKABLE HOPE TO SUFFERING CHRISTIANS both then and now... and to encourage us

Trust in the Lord with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5-7) - What does it look like to go ALL IN for 2022?

Wise Men Still Seek Him today... but how? Matthew gives us some great examples of what the wise men of the birth story did and how we can be like them.

Contend for the Faith. Don't distort grace. If grace does not alter us, we will alter grace. If grace does not break us and drive us to repentance; if grace does not open our blind eyes to the holiness, majesty, and mercy of God; if grace does not fill our empty hearts with the desire to please Christ above all else; then we will transform grace into a tool to justify and sink deeper into sin and further from Christ.

Is it possible to KNOW GOD but live in rebellion of His commands? Is it possible to LOVE GOD but not obey Him? Why should we obey Him? What does it mean to ABIDE or REMAIN and what are the results? 1 John 2:6 (CSB) - "The one who says he remains in him should walk just as he walked."

The Gospel of Jesus Christ changes us. It changes our relationship with God. It changes our relationship with others. Join us as we look at the shortest letter in the NT, Philemon (only 25 verses) and see how it speaks strongly to the fact we LIVE IN GRACE and LIVE FROM GRACE

What does it mean to "trust" God? Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us to Trust in the Lord with All our Heart... what does that look like as we fight the good fight? Let's look at Paul and the final two chapters of Acts and what it looks like to trust God with all