Showing posts with label The Reckoning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Reckoning. Show all posts

Sunday, January 20, 2013

There's No Place Like Home - Revelation 21:9-27


Although there will be many familiar things about heaven that are similar to earth, everything including the walls and streets get an upgrade! Heaven is a glorious, eternal reminder of God’s grace that He lavishes on His people. When we get to heaven, we can really say, “There’s NO place like home!''

Monday, January 14, 2013

The City of Cities - Revelation 21:1-8

Imagine a place where death, pain, and tears are never experienced again. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. Jesus is preparing a place for us to live with Him for eternity, where sin and its consequences are non-existent. It’s free to us because it cost Jesus everything. Give your life to Jesus to join the party!

Monday, November 26, 2012

The End. - Revelation 20:7-15


Throughout history, the question has been asked: “How long?” How long will sin go unpunished? How long will the rebellious prosper? How long will God allow suffering? The answer is: not much longer. When the time is right, God will once and for all prove His power over Satan and sin. Will you be ready?

Monday, November 5, 2012

Heaven's Appetizer - Revelation 20:1-6


The phrase “party like it’s 1999” became popular as 1999 rolled into the year 2000. But that pales in comparison to the dawning of THE Millennium after Christ’s return! It will fulfill promises, as well as prove Christ’s power and man’s sin nature. Faith in Christ is your RSVP to this thousand-year party on earth!

Monday, October 29, 2012

When God Goes to War - Revelation 19:11-21


Many people prefer to think of God as a baby in a manger, or a crowd-wowing, demon-casting, food-multiplying miracle worker. Although He is all of those, He’s not only those. He will one day return as ruler and judge. Those who choose not to surrender now will be forced to then. Will you be ready?

Sunday, October 21, 2012

The Party To End All Parties! - Revelation 19:1-10

We've all been to parties and weddings of many different sizes and occasions. Some, we want to never end, others can't end soon enough! Everyone who has ever lived is invited to God's party that will end all parties. The invitation has been extended, but will you be ready?

Sunday, October 14, 2012

The Greatest Depression - Revelation 18:1-24

In 1929, the bottom fell out of the world’s economy, resulting in the Great Depression. Many people and countries that were highly invested went bankrupt. That’s the coming story of all who invest in the world system. Apart from God, there is only loss, disappointment, and spiritual bankruptcy.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

A Girl And Her Pearls - Revelation 17:1-18

Everywhere you look, there’s something to entice you: food, clothes, money, a car, and much more. Unfortunately, those things don’t last. Satan is on the prowl, looking for ways to lure you in. His system is enticing, but it’s also doomed for failure. Choose instead to follow Jesus, who guarantees the victory.

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Justice Is Served - Revelation 16:1-21

A Judge can’t acquit a murderer because he doesn’t feel like punishing the criminal. Same with God. Since He is righteous, He must act in righteousness. He judged His Son on our behalf, but those who continually reject Him must be judged as well. However, even judgment reminds us of God’s righteousness.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

The Beginning of the End - Revelation 15:1-8

As the Tribulation comes to a close, and God prepares to finalize His judgment on the earth, a parade breaks out. It’s not your typical parade, but what we witness reminds us that God’s judgment on sin is righteous and just. Even in the darkness of God’s judgment, His people can rejoice in victory! 

Sunday, September 9, 2012

The Real Grim Reaper - Revelation 14:14-20


The grim reaper is one of the images that people associate with death and judgment. However, a more accurate picture is that of a compassionate Savior who died so that we wouldn’t have to. God’s holiness demands justice, but He served that to His Son so you wouldn’t have to endure it!

Monday, September 3, 2012

A Dying Plea - Revelation 14:6-13

Short of forcing people into repentance, God exhausts all avenues of grace. Although the world paints Him as a vengeful, pain-inflicting God, He is ultimately a compassionate, loving God that pursues the lost to the very end. What will it take for God to get your attention? Will you harden your heart until it’s too late?

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Untouchable - Revelation 14:1-5


Emerging from the darkness & demonic oppression of the Tribulation will be a team of victorious men, unlike anyone this world has never seen. Like them, Christians are called to be set apart from the darkness of our culture, rejoicing always, and setting an example of purity and commitment to Jesus, at all costs.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

The Worship Leader From Hell - Revelation 13:11-18


The job of a worship leader is summarized in the title: lead people into worship. Every person – Christian or not – is a worship leader of some sort. We are either worshiping ourselves or worshiping Jesus, and leading others to do the same. Don’t settle for a substitute, and don’t lead others astray. Worship Jesus!

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!

Monday, June 25, 2012

Hell On Earth - Revelation 8:1-9:21


Kids throw fits because they think their way is best. People do the same thing spiritually. God won’t force feed His blessings to us. He knows best, and will continually warn you and guide you, but if you refuse repentance, your worst nightmare will come true: you’ll get your way. Consider yourself warned.