“THE WORKS OF FAITH” JAMES 2:14-26 I. Introduction Christianity – biblical Christianity – is different from any other religion that exists (or has ever existed) on this earth. All true Christians believe that. But what makes it different? Is it that the founder of Christianity is alive, while Moses, Mohammed, Buddha, and every other person […]
“THIS IS TRUE WORSHIP” JOHN 4:3-26 I. Introduction Open your Bibles to the maps in the back and locate the one labeled “Israel in Jesus’ Day,” or “The Ministry of Jesus.” One of the more well-known incidents in Jesus’ early ministry is the one that took place while He was traveling from Judea in the […]
“THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA” REVELATION 3:14:22 I. Introduction This morning we come to Laodicea, the last of the seven churches of Revelation. Laodi-cea presents us with a picture of an apostate church, a church that is led by and filled with unbelievers. Therefore, it is a church in name only. It is a false church, […]
“THE CHURCH AT PHILADELPHIA” REVELATION 3:7-13 I. Introduction I have a question for you this morning. Has anyone here ever been a member of a perfect church, or attended a perfect church, or even visited a perfect church? What do I mean by “perfect?” • By “perfect” I mean a church that consistently lifts up […]
“THE CHURCH AT SARDIS” REVELATION 3:1-6 I. Introduction Have you ever gone outside on a clear night, looked up at the stars, and asked yourself, “Just how far away are those things?” Sure you have, and so have I. The stars are so far away that describing their distance in miles is nearly futile. We […]
“THE CHURCH AT THYATIRA” REVELATION 2:18-29 I. Introduction The church is the Bride of Christ. Today the church is engaged to Jesus. The actual wedding ceremony is still future, but speaking metaphorically, the church already wears His engagement ring on her finger so all can see that we belong to Him. Soon Jesus will take […]
“THE CHURCH AT PERGAMUM” REVELATION 2:12-17 I. Introduction Is compromise a good thing or a bad thing? Or is compromise, in and of itself complete-ly neutral – neither good nor bad? I would suggest to you that terms like “good or bad” or “right or wrong” can only be applied to compromise when there’s a […]
“THE CHURCH AT SMYRNA” REVELATION 2:8-11 I. Introduction How would you define a spiritually pure and strong church? Would you say it is one that works hard for the glory of God? Might you define it as a church that exercises discern-ment, holds to sound doctrine, and hates false teaching? Or would you think of […]
“THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS” REVELATION 2:1-7 I. Introduction Think about Jesus. Picture Him in your mind’s eye. What do you see? Do you see a baby in a manger? Do you see Jesus as a young man preaching on the shores of the Sea of Galilee? Maybe you see Him beaten and bloody on His […]