Read: Micah 6:8, II Chronicles 7:14, John 13:1-17 This year has been…unusual. Therefore, in anticipation of celebrating Thanksgiving, I want to encourage you to consider what you are giving thanks for this year. Are we grateful despite the circumstances, or have we matured enough this year to give thanks to God for the challenges that […]
The Steadfast Love of the Lord Never Ceases by Micah Lovell
As all eyes turn toward the changing seasons, the colder temperatures, the shorter days and longer nights, an inevitable feeling of gloom comes upon me. The day we “Fall Back” is possibly my least favorite calendar day of the year. Carrying a step ladder around my house, I sigh as I step up to reach […]
I’ve Given Up, and So Should You – Adam Miller
This year has been difficult and I’m ready to throw in the towel. Now, I enjoy a good challenge from time to time, but some hardships are too much to handle and can’t be fixed. The more I try, the more frustrating it gets. However, I have to admit that I was ready to give […]
A Vision of the New Heaven and New Earth | Revelation 21-22
Series: Will the Church Be on the Right Side of History? Part 9/9 Read: Revelation 21-22, John 14:1-14 Have you ever imagined what heaven will be like? We, like our culture, are fascinated by this subject. Heaven has been depicted in every artistic form. Books on the subject are always at the top of our […]
A Vision of the Final Judgement | Revelation 20
Part 8/9 Series: Will the Church Be On the Right Side of History Read: Revelation 20, Matthew 25:31-46, Romans 14:10, II Corinthians 5:10 Warning: you might want to open a window or turn on the AC while reading this sermon manuscript. We are going to be talking about fire and brimstone. Teaching through the Book […]
A Vision of the Final Battle | Revelation 17-19
Part 7/9 Series: Will the Church Be On the Right Side of History Read: Revelation 17-19, Matthew 24 I have to admit that I am a major movie buff. I like a really well made film, especially one that can subvert my expectations and surprise me. Something essential in every good story is the climax. […]
A Vision of the Wrath of God Poured Out | Revelation 15-16
Part 6/9 Series: Will the Church Be On the Right Side of History? Read: Revelation 15-16, Exodus 15:1-21 Should we rejoice in the death of our enemies? Can we worship God for His Judgment? Is His wrath something we should celebrate? Is there any good news when God is angry? Hold those questions as we […]
A Vision of A Woman, A Dragon, and A Baby | Revelation 12-14
Part 5/9 Series: Revelation | Will the Church Be on the Right Side of History? Read: Revelation 12-14, Genesis 3 If you had to guess, what sort of foothold would you suspect the devil has in your life? What would he use if he were to attempt a full out assault on you and your […]
The Intrinsic Glory of God by Dr. Steven Lawson
When we speak of God’s glory, we mean, first, what has been called His ‘intrinsic glory,” which is the sum total of the greatness of His divine being. It is all that God is, the whole of all of His attributes. In this sense, we do not give God glory. We cannot add to His […]
Will the Church Be On the Right Side of History? by Adam Miller
Statistics show that the Church in the West is in decline. European nations are quickly becoming unreached people groups. New England is already being labeled post-Christian, and the rest of the United States is following in a downward trajectory. Furthermore, Christians are being singled out as the problem in our society. Our views on morality […]
A Vision of the Great Tribulation | Revelation 6-11
Part 4/9 Series: Revelation | Will the Church Be on the Right Side of History? Read: Revelation 6-11, Exodus 10:1-20 The esteemed Dr. Charles Ryrie was my professor of Eschatology, the study of future events, in Bible college. When it came time for him to teach on the Great Tribulation, he would lay down on […]
A Vision of the Throne Room in Heaven | Revelation 4-5
Part 3/8 Series: Revelation | Will the Church Be on the Right Side of History? Read: Revelation 4-5 , John 1:1-18, Matthew 21:33-46 Heaven has captured the world’s imagination from the beginning of time. Books written about it have topped the bestselling charts ever since they started tracking that sort of thing. I have to […]