Sermons on Promises
Dec. 4: Be Prepared
John the Baptist’s radical message of repentance offers a hard, but hopeful prelude to redemption.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 11: 1-10
Psalm 72: 1-2
Matthew 3: 1-12…
Nov. 27: Be Ready
Since “no one knows the day of the hour” when Jesus will return, those who would follow him must ready themselves with hearts rooted in grace.
Readings from this service:
Isaiah 2: 1-5
Psalm 122: 1, 5-7
Matthew 24: 29-31, …
Aug. 30: I Will Return
Revelation ends as Genesis began with the revelation of God (Jesus uses the name I am) and speaks of his coming again. Many themes from our series are here including, the defeat of Satan, temple, nourishing, river, throne of David …
Aug. 23: I Will Enthrone You
Laodicea is tepid, and their ambivalence to God is repugnant to Him. It leaves them in danger of a most graphic promise (I will spit you out.) However, God also promises something amazing, he approaches us and offers us the …
Aug. 16: I Will Build You
Philadelphia has been faithful, even through hardship. Jesus calls them to hold fast, because other will try to seize their inheritance. They will be made a pillar in the Temple, and receive a new glorious name.
Readings from this service:…
Aug. 9: I Will Announce You
John pleads with the church in Sardis to wake up to the reality of Christ’s kingdom and repent of their hypocrisy. Those who sleep (i.e. those who are content with a carnal existence) will face judgement, but those who wake …
Aug. 2: I Will Give You Myself
Thyatira is like the opposite of Ephesus (good love and poor doctrine.) They are called no longer to tolerate evil, otherwise they will receive tribulation, sickness, and death. But if they hold fast to the truth Jesus will give them …
July 26: I Will Name You
Pergamum knows it is in a world where Satan has great power but is commended for faith in a hostile situation. But false teaching has come in. Christ promises either war against the false or the right to be name …
July 19: I Will Crown You
To the church in Smyrna: Jesus knows intimately every struggle, temptation, and hardship you endure. His call is to be faithful, even unto death, just as He has been. Th eternal reward is worth the cost.
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July 12: I Will Grant You Life
In the second part of the I WILL series, we are looking to Revelation where “I Am” continues to say “I Will.” In each of the seven parts of the letter, Jesus makes the promises of God and gives two …
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