This sermon, the last in the series Revelation: A Vision of Christ, was preached Sunday, November 24. Thank you to everyone who has followed this series: we pray God has blessed you through His Word and His Spirit. This sermon looks at Revelation 22:6-21. Q. How does knowing Jesus, seeing Jesus for who He is, … Continue reading Come, Lord Jesus
The Garden City
This sermon, preached Sunday, November 17, is part of the sermon series Revelation: A Vision of Christ. This sermon covers Revelation 21:9-22:5, two connected visions of the new heaven/new earth: the New Eden, and the New Jerusalem. Garden, City, and Temple all overlap in the fulfillment of God's eternal plan to dwell among His people. … Continue reading The Garden City
“All Things New”
This sermon, the 19th in the series Revelation: A Vision of Christ, was preached on November 10, 2019. This sermon looks at Revelation 21:1-8. What is our hope for the end of all things? "End," meaning not just the final destination, but the greater destiny, the God-intended purpose, for all things? To understand, we should … Continue reading “All Things New”
“The Reign of Jesus”
This sermon was preached on All Saints Sunday, November 3, 2019, as part of the series, Revelation: A Vision of Christ. This sermon considers Revelation 20. Scholars and teachers have tended to organize the story of what will be, the earthly reign of King Jesus, in three broad ways: Premillennialism, which emphasizes the "not yet" … Continue reading “The Reign of Jesus”
“Lord Jesus”
This sermon was preached Sunday, October 27, 2019, as part of the sermon series, Revelation: A Vision of Christ. This sermon considers Revelation 19:11-21. If Jesus is Lord, and His life means the defeat of death, sin, and Satan, then we as His subjects must follow Him, obey Him, and submit to Him. Q. Is … Continue reading “Lord Jesus”
“Worship (Reprise)”
This sermon was preached on October 20, 2019, as part of the sermon series Revelation: A Vision of Christ. This sermon looks at Revelation 19:1-10. I (Pastor Cody) apologize for the poorer-than-usual audio quality for this sermon, I experienced "technical difficulties" with my phone. This book, "the Revelation of Jesus Christ" (Revelation 1:1), is not … Continue reading “Worship (Reprise)”
“Battle Lines”
This sermon was preached September 29, 2019, as part of the sermon series, "Revelation: A Vision of Christ." The graphic, puzzling imagery in Revelation 12-14 reminds us that there are only two sides: those who belong to the Lamb, and those who belong to the Dragon. To whom do you belong? Q. Have you read … Continue reading “Battle Lines”
“A Contest of Worship”
This sermon was preached Sunday, September 22, as part of the sermon series, Revelation: A Vision of Christ. This sermon focuses on the seven trumpets (Revelation 8-9), but covers all of Revelation 8-11. God created you for worship, and specifically to worship Him. It's who you are, and it's what it means to be human. … Continue reading “A Contest of Worship”
“Seals and the Sealed”
This sermon, preached on Sunday, September 15, is part of the series "Revelation: a Vision of Christ." The first six of the seven seals are opened in Revelation 6. The sealed are marked as God's own and worship Him in Revelation 7. Pastor Cody also read from sections of Romans 8:18ff. Q. When you hear … Continue reading “Seals and the Sealed”
“Worship: The Lamb Who Was Slain”
This sermon, preached on Sunday, September 15, is part of the series "Revelation: a Vision of Christ." The throne room vision continues in Revelation 5. Q. How often do you pray a lament, like, "How long, O Lord?" (Psalm 13) When you heart is broken by personal tragedy or the hurts of the world or … Continue reading “Worship: The Lamb Who Was Slain”
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