Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Substitute "Savior" - Revelation 13:1-10

Even people who say they worship nothing worship something. It may be a person, fame, wealth, a job, or anything else. At the end of the world, people will be drawn to the promises of the Antichrist. However, he will eventually go to hell and take millions with him. There are many counterfeit saviors. Don’t be fooled.

Monday, July 23, 2012

This Means War! - Revelation 12:1-17

If you rewind the clock to before the Garden of Eden, you’ll find that Satan has been attacking God’s redemptive plan for a long time. He’s always persecuted Israel, and today he persecutes the Church as well. Although Satan is defeated, we daily go to war on sin, strategizing, resisting, and fighting him to the death!

Sunday, July 15, 2012

The Pre-Party - Revelation 11:15-19

Tailgate parties are fun, but you hope you’ll have a bigger reason to celebrate later, once your team has won. In Revelation 11, the final trumpet sounds, and heaven bursts into a party, celebrating a future victory. That’s the beauty of following Jesus: victory, though still future, is so sure, we can celebrate it now!

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Tribulation Task Force

Advertising is everywhere: busses, restrooms, product placement, and even people’s skin! Similarly, God has scattered His witnesses throughout the earth as He pursues the lost with the hope of the Gospel. In Revelation 11, we see God continuing that pursuit at one of the world’s darkest hours. He loves us!

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Heartburn - Revelation 10:1-11


Heartburn is common and is often related to food and drink intake. Believe it or not, the Gospel can produce a similar spiritual effect. Although it is sweet and portrays God’s love, it is also bitter because of God’s judgment. That mix should cause our hearts to burn with urgency to proclaim the message of salvation!