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It Begins in the Mind Last week, we looked at the 6th and Seventh Commandments, You shall not murder, and you shall not commit adultery. This week we will look at the last three commandments. In my sermon last week, I mentioned a passage we would get back to today, and it is James 4:1-2 What causes quarrels…

Show Map Actual towns and churches Church of Ephesus was the catalyst Church literal grew along a postal route 30 churches of Christ existed at this time Laodicea last one on the route Of the 7 churches mentioned 5 are so disappointing they are threatened with Judgement Ephesus: Sound in doctrine but…

The Church at Laodicea Good afternoon. I hope that everyone is doing well and enjoying what has been so far a beautiful weekend. Today we are looking at the last of the letters to the churches. Todays letter is addressed to the church in Laodicea. It is the letter I believe has come to look most like…

We’re coming to the wrap up of our Casket Empty Series. This series has been fast. I do want to encourage you, to take the time for a more in depth study with our mid-week Bible Study on Zoom, you can do a study with a partner, as a family, or on your own. We still have a few books available that will…

Joh (in a vision from Jesus) expects a mindset worthy of the Master, rooted in his own obedience and suffering.E

THE BEAST FROM OUT OF THE SEA Revelation 13:1–10 Back To The Future—Sermon #31 Intro : In our last study we met the Antichrist. We tried to consider what the Bible says about this coming world ruler who is called the “ Man of Sin ”; the “Son of Perdition”. The Antichrist gives us an opportunity to see…

Chapter 1 - An overview of Revelation 1-3 , but also the entire book of Revelation. We are looking to break down Rev 1:1-8 today. Rev 1:1 - It’s the Revelation of Jesus Christ to John and to us through John. ++Written in the mid 90’s AD. ++The is the 1st word, but it should be a “A” showing that the…

1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads…

Introduction Today we are continuing our studies into the Seven Churches in Revelation. We’d looked at the various ways to examine these churches: Historically Practically Chronologically The best use for us today is looking at them in the practical sense. In that the characteristics of these churches…

Mary’s Hope (and ours as well) What is it about Christmas that warms our hearts so much, that give us hope? There are many things people hope for. Some of the things people hope for seem less than interesting to others. Some people hope for simple things, others hope for greater things. We all have hope,…

Are we prepared? Are we prepared to grow? Not all churches are, and some come to rest in the past and the present and future are slipping away. We need to be “proactive” in church growth. Not all churches are prepared to grow ( Rev3:14-19 ) Preparation without application can lead to deterioration. A…

14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither…

Full of Ourselves but Lacking Spirit How often in our lives have we noticed the joy that others may have in their faith? During the times of my life when I struggled with loss, conflict, and uncertainty, I was encouraged by those who had faith all would turn out for good. Rom. 8:28 says God works all…

BORN IN LAODICEA Revelation 3:14-21 I’d like to refer to John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress – It is such a vivid account of what we are talking about this morning. Christian and Faithful travel through a town named Vanity Fair, where, all year round, such merchandise is bought and sold "as houses,…

Every week after I preach I think, “Man, I should have mentioned that,” or “I wish I would have hit that point harder and made it more clear.” There’s never time enough to say everything I want to say, but I really should have said more about one phrase in verse 5 of Revelation 1 . Revelation 1:5 (NIV)…

Psalm 38:17–20 (ESV) 17 For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever before me. 18 I confess my iniquity; I am sorry for my sin. 19 But my foes are vigorous, they are mighty, and many are those who hate me wrongfully. 20 Those who render me evil for good accuse me because I follow after good. Revelation…

Psalm 38:12–16 (ESV) 12 Those who seek my life lay their snares; those who seek my hurt speak of ruin and meditate treachery all day long. 13 But I am like a deaf man; I do not hear, like a mute man who does not open his mouth. 14 I have become like a man who does not hear, and in whose mouth are no…

Well, you might have recalled some of those past purchases earlier that didn’t quite deliver on your expectations. Or maybe you reflected on those really important things that you just need to work and do what they are supposed to do. It may have ranged from a favourite toy, or to those crucial things…

For the last several weeks we have been covering the End Times. We have talked about prophecies that have been fulfilled, we have look at events that have been foretold by the sun, moon, and stars, and last week we covered the rapture of the church. How many of you like to travel? You makes plans for…

Attributes of Jesus 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. Knowledge of Jesus 15 “ ‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! Spiritual Condition of the…

Attributes of Jesus 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. Knowledge of Jesus 15 “ ‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! Spiritual Condition of the…

Attributes of Jesus 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. Knowledge of Jesus 15 “ ‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! Question- how many times…

Attributes of Jesus 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. The Amen- personal name for Christ, means “verity” and implies certainty. The idea is credibility or certainty that what this person says will…

WHICH ARE YOU? Hot, Cold, or Lukewarm? Revelation 3:14-19 In Revelation chapters 2 and 3 we see the letters or messages to the angels of these churches. The angels are referring to pastors, Pastors of literal churches. God uses these churches to illustrate two things. I can God had some warnings and…

Genesis 1:1 1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Introduction The book of Genesis is the book of beginnings, it describes where we came from, it declares what is wrong with us, it discloses where we are going It lays the foundations of human institutions Now unlike any other time…