Tag: Revelation

  • A True Sinner’s Prayer

    A True Sinner’s Prayer

      © November 23, 2008; September 20, 2015 • Download PDF sermon Readings: 2 Samuel 12:1-15; Psalm 51:1-19 (text); Luke 18:9-14 Congregation of Christ: I’m sure you’ve heard this very common prayer many times: Lord Jesus, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life…

  • The Lord Encourages His People in the Midst of Enemies

    The Lord Encourages His People in the Midst of Enemies

      Readings: Zechariah 1:7-2:12; 6:1-8 (texts); Revelation 6:1-11 March 8, 2015 (Pasig Covenant Reformed Church) [wpdm_package id=’12324′] Introduction Congregation of Christ: For about 70 years, the people of Israel suffered captivity in Babylon. No Promised Land, no king, no high priest, no temple, no sacrifices, enslaved in foreign lands. But God did not forget them.…

  • 7 Reasons from 2 Thessalonians 1 Why the Left Behind Movies are Pure Sci-Fi

    7 Reasons from 2 Thessalonians 1 Why the Left Behind Movies are Pure Sci-Fi

    This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering—6 since indeed God considers it just to repay with affliction those who afflict you, 7 and to grant relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us,…

  • “Christ Our Passover Lamb”

      Exodus 12:21-27; Leviticus 23:4-8; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; 1 Peter 1:18-20 (text) © October 6, 2013 • Download this sermon (PDF) BBeloved congregation of Christ: We come now to the Feast of Passover, the first of seven feasts that God appointed for Israel in Leviticus 23. Many evangelicals would ask, Why study the Feast of Passover?…

  • Is Libya Today in Bible Prophecy?

    I don’t want to be “left behind” in all this excitement about the unfolding of prophecy right before our eyes on CNN and CBN, so I say, “Me, too!” Are dispensationalists the only ones who keep revising their prophecies? So here’s an update of two old posts regarding how Biblical prophecy must be interpreted.

  • Stand Firm Against Deceivers Concerning the Second Coming

    Stand Firm Against Deceivers Concerning the Second Coming

    Do not fear when others proclaim the end of the world is near, because of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan and the war in Libya. All of these are part of God’s unshakable plan for the eventual redemption of his elect from sin, death, and Satan. As David says, “I shall not…

  • The Star and Scepter of God’s People

    The Star and Scepter of God’s People

      A popular Christmas story is that of the coming of the three wise men, or Magi, to worship the baby Jesus born to be our Savior. This story has several parallels—contrasts—to the story of Balak, Balaam and Israel. Text: Numbers 24:17-19 • Scripture Readings: Numbers 22:1-6, 24:1-5, 15-19; Matthew 2:1-12 © December 7, 2008 • Download this…

  • True Comfort for God’s People (Isaiah 40:1-5)

    True Comfort for God’s People (Isaiah 40:1-5)

    Jerusalem’s destruction and her seventy years of captivity are fitting judgment for a rebellious people, but they are not sufficient to pay for her sins. Rather, the message of comfort for Israel is grounded upon the Lord’s Servant who must come to their rescue.