The sermon on Sunday, April 5, 2026, will be Revelation 5:5, Christ the Conqueror. “… the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered …” – Revelation 5:5
Death, in Scripture, is called “the last enemy.” Think of the “enemies” of the human soul. We often moisten the ground with our tears. Injuries, illnesses, losses, and tragedy take their toll. Yet, Revelation 5:5 begins with a stunning command to the Apostle John; one of the 24 elders tells him, “Weep no more; ….” One may ask, “Why?” And the elder responds, “the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, ….” Thus, one of the central proclamations of the Christian church is the resurrection of her Lord Jesus from the dead. He has slain “the last enemy” of mankind. He has, “abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, ….” Believe this, dear friend, and “Weep no more!”
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The sermon on Sunday, March 29, 2026, will be Revelation 11:1-14, Seven Angels and Seven Trumpets (Part 4). “Then, they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, ‘Come up here!’” – Revelation 11:12
Christianity is a supernatural religion. One must accept this to follow Jesus Christ and faithfully bear faithful witness about him. His birth was a miracle; he was virgin born. His resurrection was a miracle; he was raised from the dead on the third day. And, likewise, we find accounts in Scripture where men were summoned miraculously to “Come up here!” Enoch heard such a call (Gen. 5:24). Chariots of horses and fire whisked Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind (2 Kings 2:11). Those alive when Christ returns will hear the “Come up here!” call and be caught up to meet the Lord in the air (1 Thess. 4:17). If the summons to “Come up here!” happened today, would you have ears to hear?
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The sermon on Sunday, March 22, 2026, will be Revelation 10:1-11, Seven Angels and Seven Trumpets (Part 3). “I took the little scroll from the hand of the angel and ate it. It was sweet as honey in my mouth” – Revelation 10:10
Some truths of Scripture are “bitter” to the natural man. Themes of sin, judgment, and eternal punishment do not set well with us when we do not know Christ. But the Word of God wounds so that it might heal. One must face the bad news (“all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God”) before he can appreciate the good news (“Jesus Christ came into this world to save sinners”). Now, isn’t the last phrase of the last sentence “sweet?” Jesus Christ came into the world not to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved. (John 3:17)
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The sermon on Sunday, March 15, 2026, will be Revelation 9:1-21, Seven Angels and Seven Trumpets (Part 2). “… nor did they repent …” – Revelation 9:2
Why do some reject God’s glorious revelation of himself in nature (Ro. 1:18-23)? Why did many in the 1st Century spurn the gracious invitations of Christ himself when he freely offered to them the bread one can eat and live forever (John 6:35-40, 48-51, 66)? Why did some make fun of Paul and turn a deaf ear to his message of eternal life through Jesus Christ? (Acts 17:32-33) Why do many in 21st Century America seek to silence their consciences when faithful pastors call them to faith in Christ? The Scriptural answer is clear, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” (Jer. 17:9) If only mankind would understand that God’s calls to repentance flow from kindness (Ro. 2:4). Wake up to God’s kindness and come to Christ today. The one who comes to him, he will never cast out (John 6:37).
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The sermon on Sunday, March 8, 2026, will be Revelation 8:1-13, Seven Angels and Seven Trumpets (Part 1). “… there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.” – Revelation 8:1
When is the last time you experienced true silence? Are you comfortable with those moments in conversations when neither you nor the one in front of you is speaking? Do you always need noise in the background – a radio or TV turned on? An old song counseled, “Make friends with silence, stop and draw near.” Why is silence not our friend? Imagine you are at the theatre, the play stops, the actors disappear, and all is quiet for 30 minutes. Would you be able to endure those 1,800 seconds? Such a pause occurred in John’s vision. The angelic choir ceased singing and John sat before God in silence. Let me encourage everyone reading this to seek our quiet places regularly and listen to God’s Word, “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
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