Sermons by Kevin Meadows (Page 10)
Key Players of the Tribulation
Revelation 12:1-13:18 I. The Woman (Revelation 12:1-2) Identity of the woman: Similarities to Joseph’s dream in (Genesis 37:9-11). Isaiah describes Israel as a travailing woman (Isaiah 26:17-18; Isaiah 66:7-8). The woman was present at the birth of Christ. The woman gave birth to Jesus. II. The Dragon (Revelation 12:3-17) The Past (Revelation 12:3-5) Middle of the Tribulation (Revelation 12:6-12) Second half of the Tribulation (Revelation 12:13-17) III. The Beast (Revelation 13:1-10) IV. The False Prophet (Revelation 13:11-18) Applications:We overcome the…
The Lamb Opens the Scroll
Revelation 6:1-11:19 Deuteronomy 4:30Jeremiah 30:7Matthew 24:21 Proposition: The Lamb demonstrates His right to reign. First Six Seals (Revelation 6:1-17)1st Parenthesis (Revelation 7:1-17)Joel 2:30-32Seventh Seal (Revelation 8:1-5)First Six Trumpets (Revelation 8:6-9:21)2nd Parenthesis (Revelation 10:1-11:14)Seventh Trumpet (Revelation 11:15-19) Matthew 24:5-8
A Survey of Revelation
Author: The Apostle John Date: 95 AD Interpretations Preterist Idealist/Allegorical Historic Futurist Interpretive Cautions Divine Outline (1:19) …the things that you have seen (1) …those that are (2-3) …those that are to take place after this (4-22) Ch. 1 Occasion for the Revelation from Christ Ch. 2-3 Direct Messages to the Churches Seven Churches Handout
We Are Image Bearers
Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 9:5-6; 1 Corinthians 11:7; 1 Corinthians 15:49; James 3:7-10 Males and females bear God’s image.What does it mean to bear God’s image?God fashioned humanity to share and exhibit His characteristics. Every life has inherent dignity. Human beings still bear God’s image despite the Fall. Dignity must be protected and cultivated. We will bear God’s image better in Heaven.
Faithful Endurance in Unfavorable Circumstances
Daniel 9:24-27 God’s people can faithfully endure unfavorable circumstances because God is sovereign. We live in an uncertain age. God is sovereign. Counterfeit saviors will be terminated. Personal devotion is essential to faithfully endure unfavorable conditions. Predetermine convictions. Study God’s word. Pray. Listen for illumination.
Jesus Saves
Luke 1:31 Jesus rescues from Satan’s domain. Jesus rescues from the curse. physical abnormalities death and resuscitation resurrection Jesus rescues the lost. Jesus commissioned the rescued to proclaim the Rescuer.
The Historical Reliability of the Virgin Conception
Luke 1:31 The virgin conception is historically reliable The Genesis 3:15 prophecy gave a Messianic expectation from ancient history. Isaiah prophesied the greatest physical expression of God’s presence would be virgin born (Isaiah 7:14). The gospel writers authored independent claims. The locals knew Mary had an unplanned pregnancy (John 8:41). There is convincing historical evidence Jesus rose from the dead. Paul, a convert of the resurrected Christ, believed Jesus was the fulfillment of Genesis 3:15 (Galatians 4:4).
Biblical Christianity
1 John 5:1-12 Are you a Christian as defined by the Bible? Christians obey God and love His children. 1 John 5:1-5 Christians believe Jesus is the authenticated Son of God. 1 John 5:6-12
Christians Love Each Other
1 John 3:11-24 We must love believers. Hate has an ungodly nature (1 John 3:11-15).-Matthew 5:21-22-John 8:44 Believers need compassion (1 John 3:16-18). Love gives us an objective point of reference when our conscience falsely condemns us (1 John 3:19-22). Love is a characteristic of abiding in God (1 John 3:23-24). Christian love rises above human differences to show itself in absolute loyalty to others in their need. Christian love looks on other persons through the eyes and with the…