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Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 11. The Worthiness of Jesus

The End is All About Jesus The Worthiness of Jesus Revelation 5:1-14 The Main Point: Only Jesus is worthy. * A Reason to Wonder: Who is worthy to rule over history? (vv1-2; Ezek 2:9-10b; Jn 1:26-27) * A Reason to Weep: No one is worthy to rule over history! (vv3-4) * A Reason to not Worry: Jesus is worthy to rule over history. (vv5-7) * He is worthy because he has conquered the world. (v5; Gen 49:9-10; Jer 23:5-6) * He is worthy because he has conquered sin and death. (v6a; Isa 53:5-7) * He is worthy because he has conquered history. (vv6b-7) * A Reason to Worship: We know the one who is worthy to rule over history. (vv8-14) Next week’s sermon: The Authority of Jesus over History (Revelation 6:1-8)

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 10. The Father of Jesus on the Throne

The End is All About Jesus The Father of Jesus on the Throne Revelation 4:1-11 The Main Point: We place our hope in the God of glory. * John sees the beauty of the God of glory. (vv1-3; Ex 19:19-20; Ezek 1:27b-28) * Elders stand before the perfect power of the God of glory. (vv4-6a; Isa 6:5; Rev 15:2) * Living creatures serve the eternal holiness of the God of glory. (vv6b-8; Ezek 1:5-6, 10-11; Isa 6:33) * All things worship the supremacy of the God of glory. (vv9-11) * We place our hope in the God of glory. * We experience God’s glory through salvation in Jesus Christ. (Ex 33:20; Rev 1:17-18; Heb 1:3) * We experience God’s glory through serving Him. (Isa 43:7; 1 Cor 10:31) * We experience God’s glory through worshipping Him. Next week’s sermon: The Worthiness of Jesus (Revelation 5:1-14)

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 9. The Churches of Jesus, Pt. 7: The Lukewarm Church in Laodicea

The End is All About Jesus The Churches of Jesus, Pt. 7: The Lukewarm Church in Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22 Is Jesus welcome in our church? ● A church that welcomes Jesus is passionate about Jesus. (v.14-16) ● A church that welcomes Jesus depends onJesus. (v.17-19) ● A church that welcomes Jesus welcomesJesus entirely. (v.20-21) They welcome his Word. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) ○ They welcome his worship. (Psalm 29:2) ○ They welcome his people. (Galatians 3:28) ○ They welcome him into their homes. (Joshua 24:15)

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 8. The Churches of Jesus Part 6: The Loyal Church in Philadelphia

The End is All About Jesus The Churches of Jesus Part 6: The Loyal Church in Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13 The Main Point: We must be loyal to Jesus, just as he is loyal to us! * The Loving City (v7a) * The Lord Jesus (v7b) * Jesus is the holy Lord. (Rev 4:8b) * Jesus is the true Lord. (1 Jn 5:20; Rev 6:10) * Jesus is the sovereign Lord. (Isa 22:22; Isa 9:7) * The Loyal Church (vv8-11) * They are loyal even though they are weak. (v8) * Loyalty to Jesus isn’t about earthly treasures. * They are loyal even though they are rejected. (v9; Jn 12:42; 16:2; Isa 45:14; Isa 43:4) * Loyalty to Jesus isn’t about earthly acceptance. (Jn 15:18) * They are loyal even though they are tested. (vv10-11; Heb 11:24-26; Jn 16:33; 17:15) * Loyalty to Jesus isn’t about earthly security. (Heb 11:35-38) The Lasting People (v12) * They will last as worshippers in the temple of God. * God’s loyal people have a better worship to look forward to. * They will last as citizens in the city of God. * God’s loyal people have a better home to look forward to. (Heb 13:14) * They will last as members of the family of God. * God’s loyal people have a better family to look forward to. * Will we remain loyal? (v13) Next week’s sermon: The Churches of Jesus: Part 7, The Lukewarm Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22)

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 7. The Churches of Jesus Part 5: The Dead Church in Sardis

The End is All About Jesus The Churches of Jesus Part 5: The Dead Church in Sardis Revelation 3:1-6 The Main Point: A dead church relies on past reputation, but a living church lives in the reality of faith in Jesus. * A City with a Past Reputation (v1a) * It was strong. * It was overconfident. * A Christ with an Eternal Reputation (v1b) * He has the Spirit. (Isa 11:2; Jn 14:26; 16:7) * He holds the church. (Hebr 13:8) * A Church with an Present Reputation (vv1c-3) * They are accused. (v1c; Rom 8:10; Mt 7:21-23) * They are instructed. (vv2-3a) * “Be prepared!” (Mt 24:42-43; 1 Cor 16:13) * “Be strong!” (2 Thess 2:16-17; Jas 5:8) * “Be repentant!” * They are warned. (v3b) * Christians with a Future Reputation (vv4-6) * They will be holy. (Dan 12:10) * They will be safe. (Ex 32:33b) * They will be recognized. (Mt 7:23) * Next week’s sermon: The Churches of Jesus: Part 6, The Enduring Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13)