The Confirmation of God's Covenant | Dr. Stephen Conley
Release Date: 09/01/2025
Jesus is the Lamb on the Throne | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Text: Revelation 4-5 The Enthroned Creator Who is Holy (Revelation 4) This scene is marked by awesome displays of God’s power and glory. This scene displays God sitting on His throne and receiving the praise that is due His Name. The Enthroned Lamb Who is Worthy (Revelation 5) Jesus is the worthy Redeemer who alone can open the title deed to the earth, which seals represent God’s plan for judgment and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. Jesus is the Lamb of God who was slain for our redemption. Therefore, Jesus is worthy of all praise, honor, glory, and blessing. ...
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Jesus is the Suffering Servant | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Christmas Eve Service Texts: Isaiah 53:1-6; 1 Peter 2:24-25 Jesus Suffered as the Rejected Servant (Is. 53:1-3) Jesus came to earth in humility to a people that did not recognize or accept Him. Jesus’ experience on earth was marked by grief and rejection. Jesus Suffered as our Sin-Bearing Servant (Is. 53:4-6) Jesus entered into our sorrows and griefs by bearing the weight of our sin. Jesus’ death led to our spiritual healing and our sins being forgiven. Jesus Succeeded as our Victorious Savior (1 Peter 2:24-25) Jesus’ death was effective to save us,...
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Jesus is the Son of Man | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Texts: Matthew 1:18-25; John 3:11-15; Matthew 9:1-8, 20:17-28; Daniel 7:9-14; Matthew 25:31-34, 41; Revelation 1:12-18 The Son of Man Condescended to Us as the God-Man (Matt. 1:18-25; John 3:11-15) Jesus came to earth as both fully God and fully man. Jesus came to earth as the prophesied Messiah to save His people from their sins. The Son of Man Came to Sacrifice His Life to Forgive Sinners (Matt. 9:1-8; 20:17-28) Jesus came with the authority to forgive our sins. Jesus came with the mission to give His life as a ransom for sinners. The Son of Man Will Come as the...
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Jesus is the Conquering King | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Texts: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isaiah 9:6-7; Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:1-11; Colossians 2:11-15; Revelation 19:11-16 Jesus is the Promised King (Gen. 49:10; 2 Sam. 7:12-16; Is. 9:6-7) Jesus is the promised ruler that would come from the tribe of Judah to fulfill the Davidic covenant as the One who would reign forever with justice and righteousness. Jesus is the Savior King (Zech. 9:9; Matt. 21:1-11) Jesus is the Savior who triumphantly rode into Jerusalem in fulfillment of prophecy to eventually die on the cross for our sins. Jesus is the Savior whose reign results in...
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Jesus is the Great High Priest | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Texts: Hebrews 4:14-16; 7:1-28; 10:19-25 Jesus is the Sympathetic Priest Who We Can Approach Confidently (Heb. 4:14-16) In Jesus we have a compassionate priest who perfectly understands our condition. In Jesus we have an effective priest who has given us complete access to God. Through Jesus, we can hold fast to our confession of faith. Jesus is the Eternal Priest Who Saves Us Completely (Heb. 7:1-28) In Genesis, Melchizedek foreshadows Jesus’ character, ministry, and supremacy. Jesus is the greater and eternal Priest-King who intercedes for and saves sinners to the...
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Jesus is the True Prophet | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Texts: Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Luke 4:16-21, 24:44-48; Hebrews 1:1-4 Jesus is the Foreshadowed Prophet of Promise (Deuteronomy 18:15-19) The Lord promised that a prophet like Moses would come to His people to speak His Word to their hearts. Jesus is the Fulfillment of Prophecy (Luke 4:16-21, 24:44-48) Jesus announces that the prophecy of Isaiah 61 has been fulfilled in His arrival and forthcoming ministry. Jesus is the fulfillment and focal point of all Scripture. Jesus is the Final Word of God (Hebrews 1:1-4) All other prophets of God were pointing us to the final...
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The Lord Will Provide | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Text: Genesis 22:1-24 An Ultimate Test of Faith (Gen. 22:1-2) God tested Abraham’s faith by commanding him to offer up his son Isaac as a sacrifice. God tests us to prove the genuineness of our faith and produce steadfastness (James 1:2-4). An Undaunted Act of Obedience (Gen. 22:3-10) Abraham responds to God in faith, acting in obedience to God’s command. Abraham believed that God would provide a lamb for the sacrifice and take care of his son. (Heb. 11:17-19) An Unfailing Provision of Grace (Gen. 22:11-14) Abraham proved that his faith in God was genuine....
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Promise Made, Promise Kept | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Text: Genesis 21:1-34 God’s Promise is Fulfilled (Gen. 21:1-7) God proves to be true to His Word as Isaac is born to Abraham and Sarah. Isaac’s name (laughter) is proof of God’s grace to Abraham and Sarah. God’s Promise is Preserved (Gen. 21:8-21) God sets apart Isaac as the one in whom the promise would be fulfilled. God’s electing grace and common grace are on display with Isaac and Ishmael. Galatians 4:21-31 portrays this event as an allegory and how it applies to the Gospel and our identity in Christ. God’s Promise is Progressing (Gen. 21:22-34) ...
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Total Commitment | Jeff Fitzgerald
Raintree Community Church
Text: Romans 12:1-2 The Mercies of God is the Basis For the Challenge of Total Commitment GRACE, is when we get what we don't deserve. MERCY, is when we don't get what we DO deserve. Total Commitment Means Being Totally Transformed. The word we get transformed is where we get the word metamorphosis. It’s continual and gradual. We should allow the Holy Spirit to help. (2 Corinthians 3:18) In order to know the will of God, we must surrender to that will.
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Grace in the Midst of Failure | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Text: Genesis 20:1-18 Abraham’s Besetting Sin (Gen. 20:1-2) At the crossroads of faith and unbelief, Abram responds in unbelief, just as he did before in Genesis 12:10-20. God’s Sovereign Intervention (Gen. 20:3-7) Abraham’s sin seemingly put God’s covenant in jeopardy. God shows Himself to be sovereign over all things as He restrains Abimelech and protects Sarah. Abimelech’s Strong Confrontation (Gen. 20:8-13) Abimelech confronts Abraham’s lying and deceptive behavior. Abraham is caught in his sin, proving that he had misjudged Abimelech and did not...
info_outlineText: Genesis 17
God Declares a Covenant Identity (Gen. 17:1-8)
- God declares Himself to be “El Shaddai” (God Almighty), signifying His power and sovereignty.
- God changes Abram’s name to “Abraham” (father of a multitude), proving that He would fulfill His promise.
- God declares that Abraham must walk in blamelessness before Him.
God Demands a Covenant Sign (Gen. 17:9-14)
- God commands Abraham and all his household and future descendants to become circumcised.
- This act of obedience to God would set apart all who have embraced God’s covenant.
Abraham Demonstrates a Covenant Obedience (Gen. 17:15-27)
- God reinforces His covenant to Abraham and changes Sarai’s name to “Sarah” (princess).
- Abraham believes and obeys the Lord despite the seemingly impossible circumstances.
- This mark of physical circumcision would point to the spiritual “circumcision of Christ,” which leads to new life in Him. (Colossians 2:11-14)