Awake Us Now
Revelation 3:14-22 -- Laodicea, the lukewarm church; Parallels in modern times; "I stand at the door and knock" often misunderstood; Views on meaning and application of the letters to 7 churches. What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together.
info_outline The Living One - Week 14: Crown of LifeAwake Us Now
A study of the story of Stephen, a man who understood the truth of Jesus and experienced the consequences of speaking the wisdom the Holy Spirit gave him. God is calling us today to have the faith of Stephen, to follow the Lord Jesus, to be faithful, to love our enemies, to pray for those who persecute us, and to speak God’s truth in love.
info_outline Rescued by Truth: Week 25Awake Us Now
"Design demands a designer." Evidence of intelligent design is all around and within us, but for what were we designed? The answer begins with "...to have a relationship with God..." and is meant to end with "..to know God's unconditional love."
info_outline The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 7Awake Us Now
Revelation 2:18 - 3:13 -- Letters to the churches of Thyatira, Sardis, and Philadelphia; Thyatira - Lydia vs. "Jezebel"; Exhortation to "Wake Up!" What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together.
info_outline Two Year Gospel Study Week 25Awake Us Now
Mark 14:1-26. Jesus’ anointing during the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the significance of this anointing and how it ties into a kingly anointing; observations that point to God being in control of every detail of the plan for Jesus, nothing was by chance and Pastor shows the consistent truth of the Bible; the betrayal of Jesus by Judas is set into place; Passover and its picture of Jesus as the Sacrificial Lamb; the Last Supper and the New Covenant; The Bread in the Middle - Jesus the Messiah; The 4 cups of Passover but Jesus stops with the 3rd and will not take the 4th cup until He...
info_outline The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 6Awake Us Now
Revelation 2:8-17 -- Format of letters to 7 churches, Letters to Smyrna and Pergamum; Word "Repent" used more in Revelation than in any other New Testament book. What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together.
info_outline The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 5Awake Us Now
Revelation 1:12 - 2:7 -- Identity of Jesus in John's vision confirmed by Old Testament references; Overview of letters to the 7 "churches" or assemblies; meaning of "ekklesia," often translated church; Letter to Ephesus. What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together.
info_outline The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 4Awake Us Now
Revelation 1:7-13 -- Jesus, the promised great Passover Lamb; Old Testament references and fulfillment; Why "Seven" churches?; What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together.
info_outline The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah - Week 3Awake Us Now
Week 3 is on our need for humility in interpretation; Overview of Millennial interpretations (Historic Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, Amillennialism, Dispensational Premillennialism); References to Old Testament permeate Revelation. What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 1:1-7
info_outline The Living One - Week 14: Take Him SeriouslyAwake Us Now
Pastor examines the statement “I’m not a Christian because of all the hypocrites.” Hypocrisy is play acting that one has faith, rather than having genuine faith. In this message, we see a tragic example of hypocrisy in contrast to an example of bold faithfulness. The lesson of this story is to take God seriously. It is not about having a little religion, but rather a lifetime commitment to a loving God who gives life and forgiveness to all who repent and believe in Jesus.
info_outlineIs God's Word reliable? Modern scholarship and archeology increasingly validate the details we read in Scripture. But if we read the Bible without recognizing its author, we have missed the entire point! Have you met God in a personal way in His Word?