Trinity Baptist Temple Sermon Podcast

A Heart That Holds On Deuteronomy 31:6 Hebrews 13:5 Ruth 1:1-5 Ruth 1:20-21 Psalm 34:18 A Godly heart loves even when it hurts. Ruth 1:16-17 1 Corinthians 13:7 Galatians 6:9 Ephesians 5:25 A Godly heart chooses the right future. Ruth 2:1-13 Proverbs 31:27 Jeremiah 29:11 Titus 2:3-5 A Godly heart walks in humility and strength. Ruth 2:10 James 4:6 Ruth 2:11-12 1 Peter 3:7 A Godly heart trusts God with the outcome. Ruth 4:14-22 Isaiah 55:8-9 John 15:13

Rest for the Weary Soul Matthew 11:28-30 I. The heart of Jesus is gentle and lowly. Proverbs 4:23 Matthew 5:5 James 4:6 Matthew 11:28 II. Why are we so exhausted? Psalm 23:1-3 Hebrews 4:9-11 Mark 4:37-41 III. Rest is received, not achieved. Matthew 11:28

Unchanging Truth in Uncertain Terrain (Part 2) Numbers 13:23-33 God's Calling God Calls in Uncertain Moments Isaiah 6:8 Exodus 3:10-12 2. Calling is Not Just for "Leaders" 1 Corinthians 12:12-18 Romans 12:4-6 II. How Do We Recognize God's Call? God's Call Aligns with His Word Psalms 119:105 Galatians 1:6-8, 2. God's Call Aligns with His Character and Will Romans 12:2 3. God's Call is Not Rooted in Selfish Gain Galatians 1:9-10 Philippians 2:3-9 Mark 10:45 4. God's Call Produces Fruit That Benefits Others John 15:8 5. God Confirms His Call Through Faithful Obedience Luke 16:10 James 1:22-25 2 Corinthians 5:7 III. God's Call Is Meant To Be Carried Out Together Exodus 17:11-12 Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Hebrews 3:19

Unchanging Truth in Uncertain Terrain (Part 1) Hebrews 13:8 I. The Foundational Truths That Will Not Change. Jude 1:3 The Authority of Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16-17 2 Peter 1:20-21 Psalm 119:89 Isaiah 40:8 2. The Gospel of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Romans 3:23 6:23 5:8 Ephesians 2:8-9 Galatians 1:8-9 3. The Exclusivity of Christ John 14:6 Acts 4:12 1 Timothy 2:5 4. The process of sanctification 1 Peter 1:15-16 Romans 12:1-2 2 Corinthians 7:1 5. The Mission of the Church Matthew 28:19-20 Acts 1:8 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 II. The Need For A Shepard In The Harsh Circumstances. Shepherding is God's Design Jeremiah 3:15 Ephesians 4:11-12 2. Sheep Need Guidance Psalms 23:1-3 Isaiah 53:6 3. The Valley Requires a Shepherd Psalms 23:4 4. Without Shepherds, People Scatter Matthew 9:36 5. Christ is the Chief Shepherd 1 Peter 5:4 John 10:11 Psalm 23:1 III. Coming Next Week!

Hebrews 11:30 - 12:1-2 Hebrews 10:32-35 Hebrews 12:1 Luke 9:62 Colossians 2:11-15 Deuteronomy 5:15 Deuteronomy 8:2 Joshua 23:14 Hebrews 12:1 James 1:21-25 Romans 12:1-2 Romans 5:1-4 1 Corinthians 12:20 1 Corinthians 12:25-26 Hebrews 12:1 Hebrews 12:2 Romans 8:14-19 Colossians 3:1-4 Revelation 21:22-27

From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-5 I. We were truly dead Ephesians 2:1-3 Romans 3:10-12 Isaiah 64:6 Colossians 2:13 II. Jesus did what we could not. Ephesians 2:4-5 Romans 5:8 2 Corinthians 5:21 John 11:25 III. New Life Changes Everything Romans 6:4 2 Corinthians 5:17 Galatians 2:20 John 10:10

When You Don't Understand, Don't Let Go I. It's okay to bring your questions to God. Habakkuk 1:2-3 Psalm 13:1-2 Psalm 73:2-3 Psalm 73:16-17 Matthew 27:46 II. God's answers don't always make sense at first. Habakkuk 1:5 Isaiah 55:8-9 John 13:7 2 Corinthians 5:7 III. Waiting on God is an act of faith. Habakkuk 2:1-3 Isaiah 40:31 Lamentations 3:25-26 Psalms 27:14 IV. The just shall live by faith. Habakkuk 2:4 Romans 1:17 Galatians 3:11 Hebrews 10:38 V. You can rejoice even when nothing makes sense. Habakkuk 3:17-19 Philippians 4:4 1 Thessalonians 5:18 James 1:2-4

Uncomfortable [Revisited] - Sermon 6 Uncomfortable Circumstances Exodus 3:1-15 I. The Right Faith Exodus 4:31-5:1 Proverbs 3:5-6 Hebrews 13:8 Exodus 14:30-31 Exodus 16:1-8 II. The Right Foundation Romans 10:17 ESV Matthew 7:24-27 ESV 1 Peter 1:19-21 Psalm 119:89 III. The Right Focus Romans 16:17 Titus 3:10-11 ESV Proverbs 20:19 ESV Proverbs 16:28 ESV Exodus 32:21-26 Exodus 32:30-34 Exodus 33:12-19 Hebrews 12:1-3 ESV Philippians 3:14 Psalm 121:1

Uncomfortable [Revisited] - Sermon 5 Uncomfortable Service Philippians 2:3-8 I. The Problem: Comfortable Christianity Avoids Sincere Sacrificial Service. II. The Pattern: Christ Demonstrated Sacrificial Service. The gospel transforms us from people who live to be served into people who live to serve. Luke 10:30-42 Galatians 5:13 Galatians 6:2 ESV John 13:15 Psalm 100:2 ESV Matthew 9:35-38 III. The Purpose: Service Exists for The Gospel. Joshua 24:15 ESV Matthew 6:33 ESV Matthew 20:25-28 Christ-centered service is: 1. Done in love 2. Focused on Christ's example 3. Sincere 4. Without expectation 5. Joyful (not grudgingly) 6. Often Sacrificial 7. Often Inconvenient (in the flesh) 8. Faithful (1 Corinthians 15:58) 9. Full of Grace 10. Full of Gratitude 1 Peter 4:7-11 Three things are apparent when our service is Christ-centered: 1. Care 2. Commitment 3. Christ

Uncomfortable [Revisited] Sermon 4 Uncomfortable Conversations Acts 4:23-31 ESV Ephesians 6:18-19 ESV I. The Battle Behind the Conversation Matthew 26:40-41 Real factors that contribute to the uncomfortable nature of engaging gospel conversations: 1. Fear 2. Inexperience 3. Inadequacy II. The Barriers that Silence Us 1. Fear 2. Selfishness 3. Busyness 4. Callousness 5. Laziness When will the concept of unreached peoples become intolerable to the church? What will it take to wake us up to the dearth of the gospel among the peoples of the world? David Platt Factors that are necessary to have uncomfortable gospel conversations: 1. Love 2. Faith 3. Courage 4. Selflessness 5. Time/Intentionality 6. Prayer "It makes me wonder if we've lost our capacity to weep. It makes me wonder if we have subtly, dangerously, and almost unknowingly guarded our lives, our families, and even our churches from truly being affected by God's words to us in a world of urgent spiritual and physical needs around us. We talk a lot about the need to know what we believe in our heads, yet I wonder if we have forgotten to feel what we believe in our hearts. How else are we to explain our ability to sit in services where we sing songs and hear sermons celebrating how Jesus is the hope of the world, yet rarely (if ever) fall on our faces weeping for those who don't have this hope and then take action to make this hope known to them? Why today do we seem to be so far from the way of Jesus? Jesus wept over those in need. He was moved with compassion for the crowds. He lived and loved to bring healing and comfort to the broken. He died for the sins of the world. So why are those of us who carry His Spirit not moved and compelled in the same way? Surely God didn't design the gospel of Jesus to be confined to our minds and mouths in the church, yet disconnected from our emotions and actions in the world." - David Platt III. The Calling that Compels Us John 4:1-10 Souls must truly matter before we are intentional about reaching them for Christ. Acts 8:29-31 Romans 10:11-15 Mark 16:15 1 Peter 3:15 1 Timothy 2:1-4 2 Timothy 1:7-10 Acts 17:30-31 Matthew 5:14-16 2 Corinthians 4:7

Uncomfortable [Revisited] Sermon 3 Uncomfortable Realities I. The Reality of Self-Surrender Luke 9:23-26 II. The Reality of Eternal Judgment Mark 9:43-48 Matthew 18:8-9 Matthew 25:31-46 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Jude 7 Jude 12-13 Revelation 14:9-11 Revelation 20:10 Revelation 20:14-15 Matthew 25:41 III. The Reality of Exclusive Salvation Isaiah 64:6 Romans 3:10 Romans 3:23 1 John 3:4 Romans 6:23 John 14:6 John 10:10

Uncomfortable [Revisited] - Sermon 2 Uncomfortable Calling I. The Call of Christ Is a Holy Invitation 2 Peter 1:2-11 2 Timothy 1:8-11 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 ESV Genesis 12:1-9 ESV Isaiah 6:8 ESV Matthew 11:28-30 ESV Acts 2:39 ESV 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 ESV Matthew 4:19 ESV Luke 9:23-26 Luke 18:23-30 II. The Call of Christ Requires Surrender Answering the Call of Christ takes: 1. Faith 2. Fortitude Matthew 20:1-16 "Nothing hurts God's work more than complaining people. It's alarming to see many Christian people complaining. The most happy people are contented people. Whatever you do, be faithful, doing it with all your might, and He will reward you for it." III. The Call of Christ is Worth the Cost Philippians 2:12-18 Luke 14:15-35 Revelation 3:20 John 14:6 A call to deny self, take up the cross daily, and follow after Christ. A call of glory and virtue. A call that we are to remember we have been cleansed from a life of sin. A call to eternal salvation from sin and death/hell. A holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. A call to fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in us, and us in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. A call that is all-inclusive and exclusive at the same time. Reserved for those who accept the invitation. A call to forsake all for Him. A call to love and allegiance to Christ above ALL. A call to TRUE rest, to a light burden, and to be yoked with Christ. A call that has multiplied blessings both now and in eternity.

Uncomfortable [Revisited] - Sermon 1 Challengers to Comfort Matthew 16:24 John 16:33 Hebrews 4:12 "What we think we want from a church is almost never what we need. However challenging it may be to embrace, God's idea of church is far more glorious than any dream church we could conjure. It's not about finding a church that perfectly fits my [preferences]. It's about becoming like 'living stones' that are 'being built up as a spiritual house' focused on and held together by Jesus, the stone the builders rejected who became the cornerstone (1 Peter 2:4-7)." "The Christian landscape is strewn with the wreckage of derelict, half-built towers - the ruins of those who began to build and were unable to finish. All too many people still ignore Christ's warning and undertake to follow him without first pausing to reflect on the cost of doing so. The result is the great scandal of so-called nominal Christianity. In countries to which Christian civilization has spread, large numbers of people have covered themselves with a decent, but thin, veneer of Christianity. They have allowed themselves to become a little bit involved; enough to be respectable but not enough to be uncomfortable. Their religion is a great, soft cushion. It protects them from the hard unpleasantness of life, while changing its place and shape to suit their convenience. No wonder cynics complain of hypocrites in the church and dismiss religion as escapism." Comfortable Christianity produces powerless disciples. Genesis 3:1-6 Sin is rarely presented as ugly. It is presented as reasonable, beneficial, and improving. Genesis 3:7-9 Psalm 51:4 James 5:16 Genesis 3:10-24 The lie: the enemy convinced them that what they wanted would actually be received by disobeying the very Word of God. Comfort didn't cause the fall - it made the fall worth it. I. OBEDIENCE CAN BE UNCOMFORTABLE 1 Samuel 15:22 "Each act of obedience by the Christian is a modest proof, unequivocal for all its imperfection, of the reality of what he attests." Philippians 2:5-8 II. STEADFASTNESS CAN BE UNCOMFORTABLE 1 Corinthians 15:58 "We live in what one writer has called the 'age of sensation.' We think that if we don't feel something, there can be no authenticity in doing it... Worship is an act that develops feelings for God, not a feeling for God that is expressed in an act of worship." "a long obedience in the same direction." Luke 9:23-26

Sermon: When The Flow Hits Friction I. Love Reaches Below Our Dignity. John 13:1-5 Philippians 2:3 Galatians 5:13 II. Love Accepts the Detour. Luke 10:30-37 Proverbs 3:27 James 4:17 III. The Second Mile Mandate. Matthew 5:41 Romans 12:10 1 Peter 2:21

Sermon: I Won't Take Less! (others) I. God's Love Is the Source - Not Us 1 John 4:7-8 1 John 4:16 II. God's Love Is Shown Through Our Action. 1 John 4:9-12 III. God's Love Must Steer Our Words. James 3:8-10 1 John 4:20 1 Corinthians 13:13

1 Corinthians 13 Psalm 91:3-4 James 1:22-25 James 1:2-8 John 6:35 Jeremiah 31:14 Genesis 3:1-9 Psalm 23:1-6 Luke 15:11-24 Mark 12:28-34 Philippians 4:11-13 Hebrews 11:6 Proverbs 3:5-6 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Romans 12:2 Philippians 4:8 Romans12:1 Galatians 2:20 Matthew 6:33 1 John 4:19

I Won't Take Less! (parents & children) 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Psalm 127:1 I. Design and order in the home. Ephesians 6:1 Proverbs 6:20 Ephesians 6:4 "Authority without love leads to rebellion; love without authority leads to confusion. God's design brings both together." II. Respect and honor in the home. Exodus 20:12 Proverbs 23:22 Romans 12:10 III. Words that build up and not break down in the home. James 1:19 Proverbs 18:21 Ephesians 4:29 IV. Discipline and purpose in the home. Hebrews 12:11 Hebrews 12:5-6 Proverbs 29:17 Proverbs 13:24 V. Faith and life in the home. Deuteronomy 6:6-9 Psalm 78:1-7 VI. Love in the home. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Colossians 3:14

I Won't Take Less! 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 1 Peter 3:1 1 Peter 2:21-25 1 Peter 3:1-9 I. Love that wins without words. 1 Peter 3:1-4 1 Corinthians 13:1 II. Love that honors and understands. 1 Peter 3:7 Ephesians 5:25 III. Love that breaks the cycle of hurt. 1 Peter 3:8-9 Romans 12:17

God's New Year Exodus 12:2 Revelation 21:5 Isaiah 43:19 Exodus 40:2 Exodus 40:17 Exodus 40:34 Leviticus 23:5-6 Joshua 4:19 2 Chronicles 29:17 Psalm 78:37-41 Jeremiah 29:10 Ezra 7:9 I. God's New Year Begins with Redemption Exodus 12:1-6 God anchored the New Year to a lamb. II. The Blood Actually Marks the Dwelling Place, Not the Intentions Exodus 12:7 Exodus 12:12-13 1 Corinthians 5:7 III. After Redemption God's Presence and Glory is a Constant Exodus 40:1-2 Exodus 40:34 John 1:14 2 Corinthians 6:16 IV. God's Final Declaration of a True New Beginning Matthew 28:1-6 Matthew 28:1 Luke 22:15 Matthew 28:6 2 Corinthians 5:17 1. Stop Letting Egypt Define Your Year Joshua 5:9 2. Walk in Resurrection Power, Not Religious Effort Romans 6:4 Psalm 127:1 Lamentations 3:22-23 Colossians 3:1 Revelation 21:5

Sermon: Love The love we celebrate at Christmas does not originate in human hearts. I. Love Came Down John 1:1-5 John 1:14 A. The Identity of the Word Colossians 1:15 Colossians 2:9 John 14:9 Revelation 17:14 Revelation 19:16 Revelation 19:13 Hebrews 1:3 B. The Miracle of the Incarnation. Hebrews 1:3 John 1:14 C. The Word/God Dwelt Among Us. 2 Corinthians 6:16 Hebrews 4:15 II. Love Saves John 3:16 A. Love Originates with God, Not Us. 1 John 4:8 1 John 4:19 Romans 5:8 B. Love is Demonstrated by Giving. "...that He gave His only begotten Son..." C. Love Offers Salvation to "Whoever Believes." Luke 19:10 Luke 5:32 III. Love Transforms Romans 5:8 A. God Loved/Loves Us At Our Worst. Romans 5:6 Galatians 4:4-5 B. Love is Something God "Demonstrates." Synistemi: Verb - Action Present - Ongoing Demonstration Active - God is the One doing it. John 10:18 Indicative - Statement of Fact Singular - One unified act. God is actively, continually, and unmistakably placing before us the cross of Christ as living proof of His love — not as a past memory, but as a present, undeniable reality — all while we were still sinners (every sin), with no contribution of our own. C. God's Love Changes Who We Are and How We Live. 1 John 3:10 1 John 4:7-13 John 13:34-35 Matthew 22:37-39

Joy I. Joy in Anticipation Luke 1:39-47 A. Mary rejoices before the miracle is visible. James 4:4-10 B. Joy rooted in who God is, not what Mary feels. Romans 3:23 Joy isn't found in our goodness, nor sustained by it, but in God's grace. C. Joy increases when we magnify the Lord. II. Joy in Revelation Luke 2:8-11 A. Joy is directly tied to the gospel. B. Joy is for "all the people." Matthew 11:28 C. Joy flows from the identity of Jesus. III. Joy in Salvation Philippians 4:4 A. Joy is commanded regardless of circumstance. B. Joy is commanded because it is possible. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 C. Joy is sustained through spiritual discipline. Philippians 4:6-8 1. Prayer 2. Thanksgiving 3. Meditation John 15:11 "Turn your eyes upon Jesus Look full, in his wonderful face And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of his glory and grace"

Peace Luke 2:8-14 I. Peace was Announced. A. Peace was announced to the lowly. B. Peace is rooted in the gospel. Luke 2:11 Isaiah 9:6 John 14:27 C. Peace glorifies God. Luke 2:14 Philippians 4:6-7 II. Peace was Accomplished. Romans 5:1 A. Peace even though our natural condition is: enemy. Romans 5:10 B. Peace through justification. John 10:27-29 C. Peace came at the cost of blood. Isaiah 53:5 ESV Colossians 1:19-20 Peace with God cost Christ His life. III. Peace is Applied. Ephesians 2:13-18 A. We are brought near by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 Peace is not just the end of hostility; it is the beginning of intimacy. B. Christ Himself is our peace. Ephesians 2:14 C. Peace reconciles people to one another. Matthew 5:9 Ephesians 4:3 Galatians 5:22 Psalm 29:11 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Romans 15:13 John 16:33 Romans 5:1 Matthew 11:28-29 Ephesians 2:14

Promise Genesis 3:1-13 I. The First Promise Genesis 3:15 Romans 16:20 God's promise of a Redeemer is rooted in His character, not human merit. II. The Echoed Promise Isaiah 7:14 Micah 5:2 God always keeps His promises, though His timing often tests our patience. III. The Delivered Promise Luke 1:26-38 John 1:46 What Do We Do With This Promise? 1. Trust His character. 2. Rest in His timing. 3. Share His hope.

Gratitude in All Things 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Mature believers can give thanks in every season - not because everything is good, but because God is always good. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 "Gratitude is not a denial of pain; it's a declaration of faith." I. The Extent of Gratitude "In all things" 1 Thessalonians 5:18a Romans 8:28-39 A. The Command Is Universal. Ephesians 5:20 Philippians 4:11-12 Job 1:21 B. The Command Is Practical. "Deep calls to deep Waves of unbelief! Breakers crash and bring me falling to my knees! It goes on and on and on! Where is my God? My salvation is in you and you alone!" II. The Essence of Gratitude "For this is God's will for you" A. Gratitude is the will of God. Psalm 92:1 Colossians 3:15 Hebrews 13:15 B. Gratitude Aligns Us with God's Purposes. III. The Empowerment of Gratitude "In Christ Jesus" A. Christ Is Our Means. Ephesians 1:3 2 Corinthians 9:15 Colossians 2:6-7 B. Christ Is Our Model. John 6:11 Luke 22:19 John 11:41 C. Christ Is Our Motivation "Gratitude that flows from the gospel never runs dry." The cross is the ultimate reason to give thanks in all things. James 1:2-4 Romans 8:38-39 Hebrews 12:2 "When I cannot trace His hand, I will trust His heart."

Gratitude in Service Psalm 100:2 Colossians 3:23-24 Colossians 3:12-17 Philippians 2:3-11 Gratitude turns service into a privilege. Luke 22:31-34 Matthew 26:69-72 Matthew 5:33-37 Matthew 26:73-75 Matthew 26:56 John 13:1-15 Mark 16:7 John 21:15-22 I. Serve with a Whole Heart. Colossians 3:23 A. The Scope of Service: "Whatever you do" 1 Corinthians 10:31 Romans 12:1 B. The Spirit of Service: "Do your work heartily" C. The Audience of Service: "as for the Lord rather than for men." Ephesians 6:5-7 Matthew 6:1 II. Serve with a Grateful Mind. Colossians 3:24a A. The Confidence of Reward Galatians 6:9 Hebrews 6:10 B. The Certainty of Reward C. The Character of the Reward: "The inheritance" Matthew 25:21 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Revelation 22:12 III. Serve with a Christ-Centered Focus. Colossians 3:24b A. The Person We Serve Matthew 25:40 John 13:14-15 B. The Power to Serve Colossians 1:27 Ephesians 2:10 C. The Purpose of Service "You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving." 1. Serve with Excellence. Ecclesiastes 9:10 2. Serve with Joy. Psalm 100:2 3. Serve with Humility. 4. Serve with Perspective.

Gratitude in Prayer Psalm 100:5 Philippians 4:6-7 A thankful heart is not natural; it's spiritual discipline. I. Reject Worry (v.6a) Philippians 4:6a Matthew 6:25-34 Worry can reveal our doubts about God's character. Gratitude declares: God is faithful and good. 1 Peter 5:7 Psalm 55:22 II. Request with Gratitude. (vs. 6b) Philippians 4:6b What you shouldn't do: Worry about anything. What you should do: Pray about everything. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Luke 18:1 Colossians 4:2 Ephesians 5:20 "Lord, You were faithful before, and You will be faithful again." Philippians 4:8 Psalm 77:11-12 1 Samuel 17:37 III. Rest in Peace. (vs. 7) Philippians 4:7 John 14:27 Isaiah 26:3 Romans 5:1 Hebrews 4:15-16 Pray First, Worry Last. Gratitude Journal Verbalize Gratitude. Make Thanksgiving a Family Habit.

Gratitude in Praise Psalm 100:1-5 I. Gratitude Begins with Joyful Worship Psalm 100:1-2 A. Praise Is a Command, Not a Suggestion B. Praise Flows from Glad Service Romans 12:1 Hebrews 12:28 II. Gratitude Rests on Knowing God Psalm 100:3 John 4:24 Psalm 46:10 A. He Is Our Creator Acts 17:28 B. He Is Our Shepherd John 10:11 Psalm 23 Philippians 3:8-10 III. Gratitude Expresses Itself in Praise Psalm 100:4 A. Gratitude and Praise Is the Path to God's Presence Hebrews 13:15 Psalm 95:2 B. Gratitude and Praise Go Together A Thankful Heart Cannot Stay Silent Ephesians 5:18-21 Colossians 3:16 Acts 16:25 IV. Gratitude Rests in God's Goodness, Lovingkindness, and Faithfulness. Psalm 100:5 Nahum 1:7 James 1:17 Lamentations 3:22-23

The End! - Revelation 22:10-21 Sermon 114 Revelation 22:10-21 I. The Nearness of Christ's Return Must Always Be In View. Revelation 22:10 Revelation 22:12 Revelation 22:20 A. With our Mind. Luke 21:28 Colossians 3:1-3 2 Timothy 4:8 Hebrews 9:28 B. With our Motives. 2 Peter 3:1-16 C. With our Membership. James 5:7-9 Hebrews 10:24-25 "let us" "one another" "assembling together" II. The New Jerusalem is Joinable Now, But Not For Long. Revelation 22:11-14 Revelation 22:17 John 10:7-9 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 A. A warning to the unbeliever. Matthew 24:12 B. A reminder to the believer. Matthew 28:19-20 III. The Necessary Prophecy Has Already Been Completely Given. Revelation 22:18-19 ESV Jude 3 1 Corinthians 3:9 1 Corinthians 13:12 2 Peter 1:16-21 Revelation 10:4 We have been given what we need. What are you going to do with what you DO know? Matthew 24:42 Revelation 22:20 Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

The End - Revelation 22:1-9 Sermon 113 Revelation 22:1-9 I. The Beauty of Life Eternal. John 14:6 A. The River of the Water of Life. COMING/FLOWING - ONGOING, CONTINUOUS ACTION IN THE PRESENT TIME John 4:14 SPRINGING - ONGOING, CONTINUOUS ACTION IN THE PRESENT TIME John 10:28-30 B. The Tree of Life. Genesis 2:9 Romans 5:12 Revelation 21:5 2 Corinthians 5:17 Psalm 1:1-3 John 14:6 John 15:1-8 2 Peter 3:10-12 Colossians 3:1-3 Matthew 6:19-21 II. The Brevity of Life on Earth. Revelation 22:7 Revelation 3:11 Revelation 22:12 Revelation 22:20 James 4:14 John 16:33 John 14:1-6 2 Peter 3:9 Luke 14:23 2 Corinthians 6:2 III. The Blessing of Life in Obedience. Psalm 126:6 Matthew 16:24 John 8:31

The End - Revelation 21:9-27 Sermon 112 Matthew 24:42-46 2 Peter 3:10-13 Revelation 21:9-27 I. The Entire Old Testament and New Testament Point to God's Redemptive Work For Us (Christ). A. ONE HIGH PRIEST B. ONE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE C. ONE KING OF KINGS D. ONE HOLY PROPHET Revelation 1:6 Revelation 5:10 1 Peter 2:9 Matthew 10:29-31 II. The Express Beauty of New Jerusalem Should Cause Us to Prioritize the Church. Revelation 21:11 Matthew 23:37 Revelation 21:5 1 Corinthians 13:12 Hebrews 8:4-5 1 Corinthians 3:9 Ephesians 2:19-20 Revelation 21:14 Ephesians 2:21-22 Colossians 1:13-20 Colossians 2:13-17 Ephesians 1:3-6 Psalm 119:105 Revelation 21:22-27 1 Peter 2:9 Matthew 5:14-16 2 Corinthians 5:20

The End - Revelation 21:1-8 Sermon 111 Revelation 21:1-8 2 Corinthians 5:17 Psalm 104:5 ESV Psalm 78:69 ESV Ecclesiastes 1:4 ESV Luke 21:33 2 Peter 3:10 Isaiah 65:17 I. There is a New Heaven and New Earth to Look Forward To. 2 Peter 3:11-13 Revelation 21:2-3 Psalm 33:13-14 II. There is a realization of God's eternal promises in that place. Revelation 21:3-5 1. All tears wiped away. No more crying. 2. No more mourning. No more death. 3. No more pain. III. There is another clear distinction drawn and warning given, for the present, from that place. Revelation 21:6-8 Isaiah 55:1-3 John 4:14 Revelation 21:7 Matthew 24:13 Galatians 6:7-9 1 Corinthians 15:58 Revelation 21:8 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Isaiah 55:1 John 7:37 John 14:1-6 2 Corinthians 6:2 Hebrews 3:7-8

The End - Revelation 20:7-15 Sermon 110 Revelation 20:7-10 Revelation 19:17-21 Isaiah 55:8 Ezekiel 38:2 Ezekiel 39:1 Ezekiel 39:6 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 I. The Reception of the Cross of Christ is Life and Victory. 1 John 2:2 Christ's sacrifice is sufficient for all, and it is necessary for all. A. The Cross has secured our victory. B. The Cross secured Satan's defeat. 1 Corinthians 1:18 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 Galatians 3:13 Colossians 2:14 1 Corinthians 15:17 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 Ephesians 2:13-16 Isaiah 53:5 Luke 14:27 Galatians 2:20 1 Peter 1:13-25 1 Peter 2:24-25 II. The Rejection of the Cross of Christ Is Death and Defeat. Revelation 20:11-15 A. The rejection of the cross finds its final sentence at the Great White Throne Judgment. Revelation 21:27 B. The finality of this Great White Throne Judgment is sobering.

The End - Revelation 20:4-6 Sermon 109 The Word of God is: 1. Power - Hebrews 4:12 2. Living/Eternal - Matthew 24:35 3. Source of Faith - Romans 10:17 4. Source of Joy - John 17:13 5. Truth and Pure - John 17:17, Psalm 12:6 6. Healing - Proverbs 4:22 7. War Sword - Ephesians 6:17 8. Daily Bread/Spiritual Nourishment - Deuteronomy 8:3, Matthew 6:11 9. Light for our Path - Psalm 119:105 10. Source of Blessing - Luke 11:28 Revelation 20:1-6 Psalm 110:1 Hebrews 10:1-18 Revelation 20:4-6 Revelation 20:5-6 John 6:39-40 John 6:44 1 Corinthians 15:20 I. Because Christ was raised, we who are in Christ, will be raised to reign with Him in His Kingdom. 1 Corinthians 6:1-2 Revelation 1:4-8 Revelation 2:26 Revelation 3:21 II. Because Christ was raised, we who are in Christ, have hope beyond this life. 1 Corinthians 15:19 John 11:1-27 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Revelation 20:6 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

The End - Revelation 20:1-3 Sermon 108 Revelation 20:1-2 Revelation 12:10 Revelation 1:1 Revelation 12:12-13 Revelation 12:17 2 Corinthians 4:4 Ephesians 2:2 2 Timothy 2:1-4 Romans 12:1-2 1 Peter 5:8 Ephesians 6:10-11 Revelation 20:3 I. How much effort are you putting into fighting the real spiritual battle? Matthew 28:18-20 1 John 4:4 John 1:5 Genesis 1:1-3 Hebrews 11:3 ESV 2 Timothy 3:16 ESV Hebrews 4:12 1 Timothy 4:1 2 Timothy 4:1-4 John 17:6-8 John 17:13

The End - Revelation 19:17-21 Sermon 107 "God is the enemy, God is the enemy If Jesus returns, we'll kill Him again." - Cane Hill Revelation 19:17-21 Matthew 12:30 I. Being on the Lord's side not only means eternal life, but it means eternal freedom and victory. John 10:27-30 John 11:25-26 Romans 8:5-17 Romans 6:5-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 John 8:36 Galatians 5:1 Galatians 5:13 1 John 3:1-2 II. Being on the Enemy's side not only means eternal torment, but it means eternal bondage and defeat. John 8:31-59 Revelation 19:19-21 Revelation 19:15

The End - Revelation 19:11-16, pt. 2 Sermon 106 Revelation 19:11-16 Matthew 12:30 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10 I. The Loving God of Creation will come in fierce wrath against all unrighteousness. Romans 1:18-32 II. The Lord of lords is clearly the Lord Jesus Christ. Isaiah 9:6 Psalm 110:1 Matthew 22:41-46 Acts 2:34-35 John 14:9 Colossians 1:15 Hebrews 4:15 2 Corinthians 5:21 Revelation 19:13 Revelation 19:16 Do you believe these facts? Luke 16:22-31 Revelation 20:11-15 Revelation 20:10 What will you do with them?

The End - Revelation 19:11-16 Sermon 105 Revelation 19:11-16 Luke 10:25-29 Romans 3:23 John 3:18 John 3:16-17 Hebrews 9:27-28 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 Two indisputable facts that The Second Coming of Christ underscores: I. The Loving God of Creation will come in fierce wrath against all unrighteousness. Matthew 6:19-24 Luke 14:26-27 John 13:34-35 Ephesians 5:25 1 John 3:1

Stop! You're in Bed With the Wrong Person Proverbs 6:16-19 Genesis 29:1-25 Romans 1:28-32 1. There must be resistance. James 4:7 Romans 8:13 2. There must be reception 2 Corinthians 3:18 Colossians 3:9-10 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8

The End - Revelation 19:7-10, pt. 2 Sermon 104 Revelation 19:7-10 Revelation 21:27 John 8:44 John 10:10 2 Corinthians 4:4 Ephesians 2:2 Matthew 12:26 Luke 4:4-6 John 12:31 John 14:30 1 John 5:19 Ephesians 6:12 Colossians 1:13 Psalm 110:1 Hebrews 10:13 Genesis 2:7-9 Genesis 2:15-17 Revelation 12:9 Romans 5:12 Romans 5:15-18 Romans 10:13 John 3:16 II. There is a Clear Distinction Between Members of Babylon and Christ’s Bride. Matthew 25:46 John 11:25-26 Revelation 21:2 Revelation 21:9-10 Revelation 21:27 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 2 Corinthians 5:1 1 Corinthians 3:9 1 Peter 2:4-5

The End - Revelation 19:7-10 Sermon 103 Revelation 19:4 Revelation 19:7-10 Matthew 22:1-14 I. There is a Celebration Coming, But Only for Certain Guests. Revelation 19:7 "His bride has made herself ready." Revelation 19:8 "It was given to her to clothe herself." Romans 3:10 Romans 3:23 Revelation 21:27 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 4:3 Isaiah 61:10 Philippians 3:9 John 8:44 John 10:10 2 Corinthians 4:4 Ephesians 2:2 Psalm 110:1 Hebrews 10:13 Romans 5:12 Romans 5:15 Romans 5:17-18 Romans 10:13 John 3:16

The End - Revelation 19:1-6, pt. 3 Sermon 102 Revelation 19:1-6 What is Keeping You From Corporately and Loudly Lifting Your Voice in Praise? Colossians 3:16 Ephesians 5:19-20 Are You a Willing Slave of Jesus Christ Who Lives in Holy Fear? Matthew 22:34-40 Biblical order of our lives: 1. Christ above all and the center of it all Colossians 3:1–3 2. Others over self Philippians 2:3 3. Self Romans 12:5 III. Does Your Loud Praise Come from a Recognition of and Submission to the Sovereignty of God? The Sovereignty of God - His absolute and unrivaled rule over all His creation and their circumstances. The Sovereignty of God Implies: 1. His absolute ownership Genesis 14:22 Psalm 24:1 2. His authority Psalm 47:7 3. His control. Job 38-39 The Sovereignty of God Includes: 1. Nature Psalm 135:6-7 2. Human History Psalm 33:10-11 The Sovereignty of God Extends to: 1. What seems to us to be chance events Proverbs 16:33 2. Events that harm God’s people Genesis 50:20 3. Events that appear to defeat God’s purposes Acts 2:23 Acts 4:27-28 Scriptural Explanation of God’s Sovereignty: 1. He Rules Over All Psalm 103:19 2. He does all that He pleases Psalm 115:3 3. His purposes cannot be thwarted Job 42:2 4. His purposes cannot be challenged Romans 9:19-21 5. His counsel stands forever Psalm 33:11 6. He works all things according to the counsel of His own will Ephesians 1:11 Our response to God’s Sovereignty: Joyful and Worshipful Submission. 1 Chronicles 16:31 Isaiah 45:22-23 Colossians 1:15-29 Revelation 19:6 Psalm 93:1 2 Chronicles 5:11-14 Matthew 15:8-9 Psalm 115:1 Ephesians 5:20-21 1 Peter 2:9

The End - Revelation 19:1-6, pt. 2 Sermon 101 Revelation 19:1-6 1 Corinthians 3:9 1 Peter 2:4-5 1 Peter 4:8 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 1 John 4:19 John 3:16 John 13:34-35 ESV Revelation 19:5 II. Are You a Willing Slave of Jesus Christ Who Lives in Holy Fear? Philippians 2:1-8 Philippians 1:1-6 Acts 16:19-25 Philippians 2:12 2 Corinthians 5:9-11

The End - Revelation 19:1-6 Sermon 100 Revelation 19:1-6 I. What is Keeping You From Corporately and Loudly Lifting Your Voice in Praise? Revelation 19:1-2 Reasons for Corporately and Loudly Praising Him: 1. God's salvation. 2. God's glory. 3. God's judgments are true and righteous. Ezekiel 3:8-13 His name means salvation. Jesus - Jehovah is Salvation He alone has glory. Jehovah Tsidkenu - The Lord Our Righteousness He is all power. El Shaddai & El Elyon - Lord God Almighty & The Most High God Psalm 150

The End - Revelation 18:9-24 Sermon 99 Revelation 18:9-24 The world makes it all about the world. We are to make it all about Jesus (because it is). Colossians 3:1-3 Matthew 6:19-21 1 John 2:17 Revelation 18:23 I. What Mark Will You Make For Christ? Philippians 2:9-11 Acts 17:6 Hebrews 11:32-38 Joshua 24:14-18 II. What Legacy Will You Leave the Next Generation? Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Proverbs 22:6 1 Timothy 1:5 Ephesians 6:4 III. What Investment Will You Make In Eternity? Ephesians 5:15-17 Matthew 6:19-21, 24 Luke 12:13-48

The End - Revelation 18:6-8, pt. 3 Sermon 98 John 8:36 Revelation 18:6-8 Each week, your actions and attitude will contribute to unity or division in the church. 1. Don't participate in gossip. Stop gossip when it's shared with you and look for ways to encourage people instead. 2. Forgive. We've all been wronged. Identify any grudges you've been harboring and forgive the people involved. 3. Seek forgiveness. Work with/yield to the Holy Spirit to identify ways in which you have contributed to division within your church. Confess your actions and seek forgiveness. 1 Corinthians 3:12-17 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Romans 12:1-2 Ephesians 4:29-32 Galatians 5:1 "Being filled by the Holy Spirit affects the way we live each day -- it changes our actions and attitudes. We experience a genuine appreciation for what God has done in us and through us, we recognize that we're undeserving recipients of God's grace and mercy, and we live in a state of continual wonder at everything we've been given. Such an attitude of praise and gratitude compels us not only to serve God, but also to serve one another." 2 Corinthians 4:18 II. The Vengeance of God is impartial and obviously transactional. Revelation 18:6-8 Psalm 137:8-9 Jeremiah 50:15 Jeremiah 50:29 1. Weep and Repent. Nehemiah 1:4-6 2. We Must Remember the Commands of God with Intention. Matthew 6:33, Psalm 137:1-6, Nehemiah 1:7-10 3. We Must Go Forth Weeping and Bearing Precious Seed. Psalm 126:6, Romans 10:17 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10

What The Father's Follow-Through Teaches Us Isaiah 53 Galatians 4:4-5 1 John 4:9-10 Revelation 18:4-5 Jeremiah 18:9-10 I. We Need Follow-Through In Line With God's Will. A. Follow-Through in line with God's will sometimes mean saying "no" to the things that compete with God's will. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Genesis 39:7-9 B. Follow-Through in line with God's will sometimes means sacrifice of what's easy, comfortable, and convenient. Daniel 3:4-7 Daniel 3:12-18 C. Follow-Through in line with God's will sometimes mean difficult things and hard times. Matthew 26:39 Acts 9:6 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 II. We must have a Biblical Vision for Life. John 4:31-34 Ephesians 6:1-4 1 Corinthians 11:1 John 14:26 2 Timothy 3:16 III. We must Live, and Be, Consistent. A. Consistency is Key. B. Consistency is evidence of conviction. C. Consistency is evidence of faith. D. Consistency is necessary for witness and testimony. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Luke 4:16 Malachi 3:6a Hebrews 13:8 James 1:17

The End - Revelation 18:6-8, pt. 2 Sermon 97 Revelation 18:6-8 Romans 6:13 2 Corinthians 5:10 Luke 18:18-19 Romans 3:10-12 Proverbs 21:2 Luke 18:20-27 1 Timothy 6:17 Proverbs 11:28 Luke 18:28-30 C. How you submit to, and sacrifice for, the Lord and His church matters. Psalm 100:2 2 Corinthians 9:7 Acts 20:35 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Philippians 1:27 Ephesians 4:3 "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” D. How much you give to ensuring and preserving unity in the church matters. Ephesians 4:1-6 Ephesians 4:3 Acts 2:43-47 Acts 4:32-33 Acts 5:11-14 Practical ways you can help ensure unity: 1. Don’t participate in gossip. Stop gossip when it’s shared with you and look for ways to encourage people instead. 2. Forgive. We’ve all been wronged. Identify any grudges you’ve been harboring and forgive the people involved. 3. Seek forgiveness. Work with/yield to the Holy Spirit to identify ways in which you have contributed to division within your church. Confess your actions and seek forgiveness.

The End - Revelation 18:6-8, part 1 Sermon 96 Revelation 18:4-8 Acts 10:34-35 Acts 10:39-43 I. The Rewards of God are Impartial and Obviously Transactional. A. How you treat others matters. Romans 12:17-21 John 13:34-35 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Ephesians 4:29-32 1 Peter 2:23-25 B. How you follow Jesus in reconciling others matters. 2 Corinthians 5:18 1 Peter 2:23 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 1 Corinthians 3:5-15 1 Timothy 4:8

Ordinary Everyday Saints John 15:13 Matthew 4:18-22 Luke 5:4-11 John 1:35-41 Mark 3:16-19 I. Ordinary everyday saints must keep God's interests in mind. Matthew 16:21-26 Romans 12:2 II. Ordinary everyday saints must accept a rebuke and pivot immediately. John 13:1-17 Proverbs 15:31-33 III. Ordinary everyday saints must refrain from reacting harshly. Matthew 26:51-54 Luke 22:50-51 John 18:1-11 Matthew 5:38-41 IV. Ordinary everyday saints must keep moving forward. John 21:1-3 Luke 9:57-62 2 Corinthians 5:17 V. Ordinary everyday saints must tend the sheep. John 21:15-17 Acts 2:14 Acts 2:22-24 Acts 2:36-38

The End - Revelation 18:1-5 Sermon 95 "You can either bow the knee now, or you WILL bow the knee later.” Revelation 18:1-5 Genesis 18:20-21 Genesis 19:11-16 ”Why is God calling His people out of Babylon?” Isaiah 52:11 Jeremiah 51:6-9 I. Our Call and Identity is “The Church of Jesus Christ.” Ekklesia: Ek - out of Kaleo - to call Those who are called out of and/or chosen by God. New Testament: The group of people who are called out of the world and unto Christ. Revelation 18:4 Romans 6:1 Romans 5:18-21 Romans 6:2-7 1 John 3:1-10 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 1 Peter 1:13-16 1 Peter 2:4-10 1 Peter 1:17-19 Are you living a consecrated life unto the Lord alone?