Sermons on Sunday Worship (Page 18)
Revelation 3:14-22: The Amen
We come to probably the most famous letter to any church in Revelation: the letter to the church of Laodiceia. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley explains the true context of this letter, showing how the understanding of it many people have is not the understanding those reading the passage at that time would have had.
Revelation 3:7-13: The Victor’s Crown
As we continue through Revelation, we come to the letter to the church of Philadelphia, a small church that was doing all it could to hold fast to the teachings of God. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott Gourley shows what we can learn from this church as it fought to remain faithful through tribulation.
Revelation 3:1-6: Wake Up!
This week, we take a look at Jesus’ letter to the Church in Sardis. Like the historical city, it too had fallen asleep on watch and were in grave danger. Only it wasn’t an invading army that was coming against them. It was the Lord Jesus, calling for repentance. Repentance is not just a call to the nonbeliever but the believer as well. Church, may we continue to repent and put on Christ’s identity.
Revelation 2:18-29: You Tolerate Jezebel
In this message, the Lord Jesus criticizes the church in Thyatira for tolerating “that woman Jezebel.” It appears many within the church had been seduced into believing and practicing this woman’s teachings. The Lord Jesus pronounces judgment upon her and all who follower her. Those, who have remained faithful, He calls to hold fast and promises two special blessings.
Revelation 2:12-17: Hold Fast
As we read the letter addressed to the church at Pergamum, we see that Jesus praises them for holding fast to the faith in the midst of great persecution but chastises them for starting to taking on the idols of the city itself. In this weeks message, Pastor Scott Gourley explains just how this letter relates to us as Christians today, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Revelation 2:8-11: You Will Have Tribulation
This week, Pastor Scott continues in the Book of Revelation with Jesus’ letter to the church in Smyrna. The church in Smyrna was only one of two churches that did not receive a rebuke from the Lord Jesus. But nonetheless, the Lord’s words are still heavy for all to hear: Faith in the Lord Jesus does not protect us against persecution; instead, in many ways, it only guarantees it.
Revelation 2:1-7: First Love
This week, we begin a new section of Revelation—Jesus’ letters to the seven churches. In this first letter, the church in Ephesus is commended for their works, particularly their faithfulness to doctrine in the face of persecution. However, they have “abandoned their first love”—their love for the Lord Jesus. In this week’s message, Christ continues to call His church to repentance. May we love the Lord Jesus and turn back to Him.
Joshua 1:1-11: Be Strong and Courageous
Pastor Kyle teaches from Joshua this week to remind us that, in spite of everything that is happening around us, we need not fear. The Lord is sovereign over all. Even as confined as we may be, we still have been commanded to share the Good News with those around us. Let us be courageous and fear not.
Revelation 1:9-20: The King of Glory
In today’s message, we are introduced to the four main themes of Revelation. 1) We will experience persecution, but 2)Jesus wins, and so 3) we must be ready in Christ, and 4) we must persevere in Christ. And how can we do that? By continuing to behold Jesus’ supreme glory.
Revelation 1:1-8: The Revelation of Jesus
In these times of uncertainty and anxiety, the revelation of Jesus Christ brings comfort to His children. He “who is and was and is to come” is the King who reigns over all things. We need not fear what surrounds us now or what will meet us tomorrow. The Lord has won! He is our Victor! Let us prepare our hearts for His return; let us persevere in times of trial and suffering.