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General – “A called out Assembly​ Specifically – “A called out assembly of saved, baptized believers, organized to glorify God” I. Biblical uses of word “church” a. General assembly – Acts 7:38 b. Entire Body of Christ Matthew 16:18 , Ephesians 5:25 , c. Specific local assembly or body of believers Galatians…

Good morning. I am so glad that we can be here together this morning. As we have journeyed in Revelation I realized that we have been doing a lot of set up and overview of the book so far. If I am honest with you this is very intentional. Due to the nature of what Revelation is we can’t escape that it…

18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 “ ‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. 20 But I have this…

12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. 13 “ ‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan…

Confronting the Spirit of Jezebel: Breaking the Chains of Control in Relationships Primary Scripture Reading: 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and…

Many of you knew Zach and Mackenzie Richardson when they lived here and fellowshipped with us. Lisa and I had the privilege of visiting them on our way home from the IFCA National Convention this summer. They showed us around the family farm and they brought us to the barn where they had all of their…

Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:10-4:7 Review Map of the Journey in the Wilderness Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok - righteous Sons of Levi/ Priesthood Genealogy Picture Sons of Levi: nazir Nazareth Nazir nṣr Introduction Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah…

8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. 9 “ ‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear what you are…

Revelation 2:12-17

JEZEBEL... This name has never been on the popular list of baby girl names, and for good reason! The name Jezebel carries with it the stigma and personification of evil, wickedness, and immorality. We’re introduced to Jezebel in the Old Testament in 1 Kings 16:29-33 This Queen Jezebel... Was a murderer……

Easter 2024 - A Borrowed Tomb. Jesus died the death of a slave, but was buried like a rich man. He borrowed a tomb that was meant for someone else, and conquered death, hell and the grave. Will you let Jesus borrow your tomb?

The Mighty Sword Could you imagine a soldier carefully putting on each piece of his armor, and walking out to battle without his sword? Talk about suicidal. He would be asking for it. David went to battle Goliath with out Saul's armor, but he did have his weapon. While armor is vital to protect you from…

Revelation 2:18-29

Introduction Beginning in the 8 verse of the second chapter we read these words “Write to the angel of the church in Smyrna: Thus says the First and the Last, the one who was dead and came to life: I know your affliction and poverty, but you are rich. I know the slander of those who say they are Jews…

Revelation 2:12-17 In our introduction to the seven churches of Asia Minor, we described the church at Pergamos as a faltering church. Prophetically, we described the church as a patronized church — being patronized by false belief systems. Pergamos was the capital of Asia Minor on a rocky hill, from…

Abraham: Following God's Promise

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 32:1-52 Haftarah: Hosea 14:1-9 ; Micah 7:18-20 Review Three Weeks Picture 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu,” the doubled consoling. Comforted but Zion said alone Third consolation: anaya Soarah: Afflicted and Stormed Tossed 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I…

What if… you could know what tomorrow held for you? Would you want to know? Would it offer you HOPE ? An old legend tells of a merchant in Baghdad who one day sent his servant to the market. Before very long the servant came back, white and trembling, and in great agitation said to his master: “Down…

The Seven Cs Introducing the 7 Cs to look out for in each letter: Church Christ Commendation Conviction Correction Call Conquerors Church This is Thyatira. It means daughter, and was probably named this when a ruler was away and found out his wife had given birth to a daughter back home. It was not very…

Torah Portion: Numbers 22:2-25:9 Haftarah: Micah 5:7-6:8 Road Map Micah five six if following the original text - in NKJV would be Micah five 7 Review as to where we are so far in the Torah and the haftarahs Introduction of our Haftarah from Micah five Summary of the Torah Portion: Big Picture of the…

24 Elders Listed 4 times in the Book of Revelation. Revelation 4:4 (KJV 1900) 4 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats : and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting , clothed in white raiment ; and they had on their heads crowns of gold . Revelation 4:10–11 (KJV 1900) 10 The…

Salvation, Sanctification, Rewards This is a faithful saying 1 Timothy 1:15 “ This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.” 1 Timothy 3:1 “ This is a faithful saying : If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires…

Closely related to God’s omnipresence is the attribute of omniscience. God knows everything we do because wherever we go, He is already there. He knows why we do what we do because He sees our true motives even more clearly than we ourselves do. This is the truth of divine omniscience. Psalm 147:5 says…

Revelation 2:8-11

The Lamp We are lamps of the Holy Spirit in our world - both individually and corporately. Exodus 27:20-21 Exodus 27:20 "And you shall command the children of Israel that they bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to cause the lamp to burn continually. 21 In the tabernacle of meeting, outside…