THE CHURCH AT SMYRNA Revelation 2 The Persecuted Church Angel – means messenger 1. Jesus is the first and the last – He has always been First – means He is the Creator – Genesis 1:1-3 God is Elohim – plural, revealing the trinity Created – means to make something out of nothing 2. Jesus died, […]
1 Peter 2:10-15 Verse 10 – Since being saved, we are now the people of God -The mercy of God – is a deep-seated compassion for people and is an action word- it means to stoop, lift and bring about a solution Verse 11 – Beloved – dear friends – this is a deep love […]
Revelation Chapter 2 Ezekiel 37 – the regathering of Israel from the nations of the world Ezekiel 38 – the enemies and friends of Israel Ezekiel 38-39 – The Victory for Israel & the Defeat of Israel’s Enemies Genesis 12:1-3 This war with Iran is all about Oil – Ezekiel 38:12 (spoil or plunder) Ezekiel 38:19-20 – […]
1 PETER 2:9-10 Our Identity 1 Peter Chapter 1 – Redemption is emphasized 1 Peter Chapter 2 – Grow – 1 Peter 2:1-4 -Grow – means to grow further and speaks of forward motion WE ARE WHO GOD SAYS WE ARE -The enemy says YOU ARE -The believers say I AM Reject the voice of […]
REVELATION Chapter 2 & EZEKIEL Chapters 37-39 Revelation 1:19 -things which you have seen – past – Revelation chapter 1 – the vision of Jesus Christ -things which are – the present – the history of the church – 7 church ages – Revelation Chapter 2 -things will take place – the future – Revelation […]
GROW – 1 Peter 2 1 Peter 1:18-19 & 1:23 – we are born again through the blood of Jesus and the word of the Lord GROW – means to grow further/have forward motion How To Grow Spiritually WE NEED TO MAKE A DECISION TO MAKE CHRISTIANITY AND JESUS THE #1 PRIORITY IN OUR LIVES […]
Following His Lead Acts Chapter 16 Put this verse on the screen when I talk about it Proverbs 16:9 — “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” Act 16:1-10 Point 1- God sometimes leads through dreams and visions God will never tell you something through someone else that he won’t […]
1 PETER 1:12, 23-25 GET RID OF BAGGAGE TODAY IS THE DAY to get rid of baggage 1 Peter 1:12 – the Bible is God-breathed on its authors & into believers as they read, study, and memorize it Logos – the written Word – 1 Peter 1:23 Rhema – the Living Word in Action – […]
REVELATION CHAPTERS 1-2 Revelation 1:19 Revelation is divided into 3 sections 1. Past – Revelation chapter 0ne – a revelation of Jesus Christ 2. Present – Revelation chapters 2-3 – the church age – the 7 churches 3. Future – Rev 4-22 – The Future verse 20 – the 7 stars r the pastors of the […]
First Peter The Word of God Nail it down: The Bible was written by God – 1 Peter 1:12 WHEN WE OPEN OPEN OUR BIBLE, GOD OPENS HIS MOUTH Ministering – the Word ministers to every need Reported – means to dispatch -The Holy Spirit was dispatched from heaven to earth […]
REVELATION CHAPTER ONE V12 – 7 Golden Lampstands -7 is the number for God that speaks of completeness -This represents the complete periods of church history —lampstands represent the church being the light of the world —Matthew 5:15-15 A Description of Jesus Christ – Revelation 1:13-18 JESUS HAD A GOLDEN BAND AROUND HIS CHEST -The higher the […]
CALLED 1 Peter 1:13-20 WE ARE CALLED OUT – Verse 15 Called – means to be called outloud/to call out – We are called by the Lord to be saved – John 15:16 – Jesus chooses us -The Lord calls everyone to be saved – v17 -Without Partiality – the Father is not a respecter […]