Sermons by Kevin Meadows (Page 9)
Withered Hands and Hard Hearts
Mark 2:23-3:6 Reference: Deuteronomy 23:24-25 Proposition: Beware of manufactured religious rules 1. God’s gracious gifts can be warped into man-made burdens (Mark 2:27). “Jesus’ point in saying the Sabbath was “made for man” was that it is a gift from God to His people, a gift to keep them from wearing out their bodies, their animals, their servants, and their fields. However, the rabbinic tradition had turned the Sabbath from a great gift to a laborious burden. People had to…
Cleansing the Living Dead
Mark 1:40-45 Jesus has authority over uncleanness. We are unclean from disease (40).– Isaiah 64:6 – Psalm 36:1-2– Lev. 13:45-46 Jesus will cleanse you (41-42). Jesus took our place as the outsider (43-45).
Reflecting on Christ’s Death
Mark 15:15-47
When Christ Returns
Revelation 19:1-20:15 Rejoicing in Heaven (Revelation 19:1-10)Matthew 24:29-30 The Second Coming (Revelation 19:11-21)Zechariah 14:122 Thessalonians 2:8 The Millennial Kingdom (Revelation 20:1-10) The Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11-15)John 5:22-23 Though many have attempted to find some scriptural way to avoid the doctrine of eternal punishment, as far as biblical revelation is concerned there are only two destinies for human souls; one is to be with the Lord and the other is to be forever separated from God in the lake…
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.