https://fb.watch/5HtIiqvp3p/ Revelation 3:14-22 Physical wealth is NOT the same as spiritual riches! (v.18a) Understand your spiritual nakedness! (v.18b) Ask God to expose your blind spots! (v.18c) God’s word is not a curriculum to be mastered. It’s a mirror to look into and gauge our own spiritual condition.
https://fb.watch/5yaa8qAYWK/ Revelation 3:7-13 What Kind of Church Would Jesus Join: Jesus values FAITHFULNESS.Jesus is not looking for a fan club. He’s looking for followers.Faithfulness is more important than significance. Jesus deeply values the authority of scripture. How do we treasure God’s word: Seek its wisdom in EVERY area of our life. Submit ourselves to the… Continue Reading Dear Church Week 6: Would Jesus Join Our Church?
https://fb.watch/5oUv5M4RcN/ Revelation 3:1-61 Religious activity disguises spiritual death! v.1 Mercy is often available before judgement! v.2-3 Spiritual growth is a personal choice! v.4-5 Potential Outcomes: Miss out on deep, abiding relationship with Christ Crushed when suffering comes Setting yourself up to be spiritually deceived. Ephesians. 4:11-14
https://fb.watch/5oUoXTCPHw/ Revelation 2:18-29 Be wise regarding compromise! v. 20-21If we are not careful in the area of compromise, we will end up in hot water and not even realize it until it’s too late.Scripture teaches an exclusive gospel, yet we live in an inclusive culture. We need to stand firm on what the Bible teaches.God hates sin,… Continue Reading Dear Church Week 4: Hang on for Dear Life
https://fb.watch/56LSboBV8c/ Contextualized or Compromised Revelation 2:12-17 Faithful living is possible in worldly conditions! v.12-131 Corinthians 10:13Truth trancends culture. Don’t be deceived about bad company! v.14-16, Titus 3:9-11, 1 Corinthians 15:33 4 Questions to avoid compromise: Does the Bible clearly speak against it? Have I sought godly counsel about it? Does wisdom caution to avoid it? Does… Continue Reading Dear Church Week 3: Contextualized or Compromised
https://fb.watch/56LMtX6mxy/ Getting the most out of suffering Revelation 2:8-11 What Jesus reassures us: Jesus identifies with our suffering! v. 8-9Jesus can identify with pressure!Jesus can identify with poverty!Jesus can identify with persecution! Jesus doesn’t want us to give in to fear! v.10Satan can’t take your salvation. He can only attack your emotions if you allow him… Continue Reading Dear Church Week 2: Getting the most out of suffering
https://fb.watch/4P_tmkjRY5/ Revelation 2:1-7 What Jesus Applauds: Good works v.2 Moral and doctrinal purity v.2b, 6 Perseverance v.3 What Jesus Grieves: Big heads and little hearts v.4Remember, Repent and Return Jesus Warning: Removal of the lampstand v.5lampstand = witness, light bearing ability
https://fb.watch/4y407msIVN/ Romans 2:21-31 Be reminded: Where God found you! v.23 What God did for you! v.24 Why God saved you! v.25-26 What that should produce in you! v.27
Guest Speaker Alex Fisher Matthew 28:18-20 We are called to live out God’s mission. We need to submit to God’s authority. Jesus is in authority whether or not you chose to acknowledge it. Make disciples Disciple – someone who is actively following Christ We are called to rest in the presence of God. If you are a… Continue Reading Matthew 28:18-20
https://fb.watch/4fcTbo6sWe/ Ready or Not Here I Come 2 Peter 3:11-18 How to be ready for Christ’s return: Eternal perspective should shape current living. Holiness – taking serious what God’s word says (conduct) Godliness – attitude Live in state of expectancy How are you living? What are you living for? 1 John 2:28 It’s not too late to fix it.… Continue Reading Hope is Here Week 6