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Many years ago, there were some soldiers who were fighting a forest fire. They were fighting it but had become surrounded by flames. Just then a plane flew over them flying very low to the ground and dropped notes that were weighted down onto the area where the soldiers were located. The note stated…

The Emmaus Two Rev. Thomas A West, Sr March 17, 2024 Luke 24:13-35 You all have probably heard the story of the Resurrection but, It’s a story worth repeating again and again because it’s at the very heart of the Gospel. It highlights the living hope found only in the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.…

Introduction This first thing we notice in this letter is that everything is positive - there are no words of condemnation - Jesus only had good things to say about this church The City The name it self means brotherly love - and as Christians we are called to have brotherly love The city of Philadelphia…

Introduction: Astronomers tell us that the light from a star takes years to reach the earth. So when a star dies it could be years before we would ever know it becasue the light form the star would keep pouring down onto the earth for years. The church at Sardis was like that. On the outside everything…

Revelation 3:14-22 When we approach Revelation 2 and 3, we observe the messages of the Lord to the “seven churches of Asia Minor.” I believe there are three keys to interpretation or understanding of these passages. 1. These were seven literal churches of the first century. 2. The literal conditions…

Over the last few weeks, people have talked about the end times more than in the weeks prior. I have preached about the end in the last few years more than I have in the years prior. I believe that Christ is returning soon. It is so important that we get ready. In our text today, Jesus tells the church…

Intro : We finally come to the last of the 7 churches that Christ wrote letters to. It has been an interesting study to once again see how Christ views His bride - His church. Background: Laodicea means “the rule of the people.” The city was known for it’s banking wealth, it’s eye salve and other medical…

Introduction: I’m an avid coffee drinker. I have a cup in the morning, a cup when I get home in the afternoon, and a cup in the evening. I may even squeeze in a few extra cups throughout the day. However, one thing I cannot stand is cold coffee. I understand that some of you like this, but I can’t get…

Ground work: Isaac’s wife Rebekah was found barren but God, through the prayers and petitioning of Isaac, healed her of this condition and she was able to conceive. And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the Lord . And the…

A city built on “shaky” ground. Earthquakes and volcanoes. The external pressure from the Jews. This is the main issue for this church. The jews were not only opposing them but making life very difficult. Remember the early church did not initially view itself as separate from the jewish faith but its…

Sleep is essential. One of the most important thing we can do for ourselves is get adequate amount of sleep. Now I admit this is not something I always do well, never had and trying to change that. Reputations focus on the past. This is not necessarily a bad thing and actually is most helpful. However,…

9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. John the son of Zebedee probably wrote his three New Testament letters no later than the 90s AD. He wrote from Ephesus (in present-day western Turkey), perhaps to churches like those mentioned…

Revelation 3:14 . 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. The city of Laodicea is know for: Their water supply was lukewarm, and tasted bad. It came mineral-laden from a hot spring in an aqueduct. Their…

Jesus’ outline of Revelation: - Revelation 1:19 . What was seen: Jesus Glorified - Revelation 1:9-20 . What is: the Seven Churches - Revelation 2-3 . What will be: Jesus’ judgement in the seven seals, trumpets and bowls. Revelation 4-22 . Revelation 3:1 . 1 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write:…

Numbers 16:1-18:32 Review TORAH GPS We continue to use the Torah as our guide to do our portions: b’Midbar Sinai, the camp gets organized. Naso each clan to serve Adonai its own special way. b’Ha’alot’cha the light, let it shine bright through the night. Sh’lach l’Cha spies to scout the Land, but beware…

1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads…

Revelation 3:14-22

Our misunderstanding and misdirection Matthew 5:1-5 I. Opening Illustration Her face is one of the most recognizable of the twentieth century. She was not a fashion queen or a movie star. She held no official positions or offices. She lived for fifteen brief years. Anne Frank was born in Frankfort, Germany…

THE ENEMIES OF REVIVAL 2 Chronicles 7:14 Intro: This is a well known passage that is often used by preachers to talk about the subject of revival. It is a revival verse. This word was spoken to King Solomon at the dedication of the temple. He is told by God that disobedience and rebellion will result…

James 2:14-26

We continue to study what the Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit says to the churches. To do so, we deepen our understanding of what God wants in His church today! In so many ways, churches today are like these 7 churches recorded here. God is aware of what the church is like, and where He wants it to…

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable,…

Well Good Morning. Turn with me in your Bibles to John chapter 1. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the…

Leviticus 23:33-38 We continue to study the Fall Feasts Today is our last feast: Sukkot Road Map We will speak about the the connection between Sukkot and Shabbat We will speak about the Special Feast of the Lord We will take a closer look at the feast in which Jewish men are supposed to go back to Jerusalem…

Lupasin viime sunnuntaina että alan puhumaan hieman siitä mitä tarkoittaa olla Jumalan palvelija ja viedä meidät hieman syvemmälle Jumalan seuraamisen salaisuutta ja sitä mikä tekee Jumalan seuraajista kestäviä Miten Paavali jaksoi mennä läpi loputtomalta tuntuvien vastustusten tai miten Pietari käsitteli…