The Book of Revelation transports from earth to heaven, as John enters a door to the throne room of God. In this message, we follow the commandment of Colossians 3:1-2 and set our minds on “things above” where God reigns and is worshiped over all.… Read More »Revelation 4:1-11: Holy, Holy, Holy
The church in Laodicea has become the prototypical “lukewarm” congregation of saints who’s complacency and lack of zeal has made them useless to Jesus. Sadly, Laodicea has become a symbol for the American churches that trust in their wealth and prosperity and do not realize… Read More »Revelation 3:14-22: Lukewarm in Laodicea
The Church in Philadelphia was a small church in a small town, but with a great God and Savior. We can learn from these faithful saints and how they held on to Jesus’ Word and did not deny His name, even in the midst of… Read More »Revelation 3:7-13
Jesus’ stern rebuke to the church in Sardis is one that the modern church must heed today. Sadly, there are many churches in Texas and around the country that have a reputation of being alive, but are dead. We have a small window of time… Read More »Revelation 3:1-6: Wake Up!
The church in Thyatira had many admirable qualities, but their fatal flaw was their tolerance. A false prophet called Jezebel was allowed to spread false teaching and promote immorality among the congregation without correction or discipline. Yet there were faithful saints in Thyatira, and Jesus’… Read More »Revelation: No Tolerance for Jezebel
The church of Pergamum was situated in a city of demonic darkness, yet they remained faithful to the name of Jesus! Even so, the Lord had a rebuke for the false prophets in their midst. What can we learn from this first century church in… Read More »Revelation 2:12-17: In Your City- Where Satan Lives
We look at Jesus’ letter to the church in Ephesus. What can we learn from a church that works hard for the Lord, that prizes doctrinal purity, and yet has forsaken their first love for Christ? Revelation 2:1-7 (NIV) 2 “To the angel of the church… Read More »Revelation 2:1-7: Your First Love
As we begin our study of Revelation, we get an overview of the book, including authorship, date and genre. Further, we learn about the revelation given to Jesus Christ that we must hear and take to heart. Revelation 1:1-18 (NIV) 1 The revelation from Jesus Christ,… Read More »Revelation 1:8-20: A Revelation of Jesus Christ
This week we get a glimpse of the unveiled glory of Jesus that appeared to John. He is “one like a Son of Man” yet He shines with divine glory and power! Revelation 1:9-20 (NIV) 9 I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering… Read More »Revelation 1:9-20: One Like a Son of Man