The Lord Jesus calls the church of Sardis to wake up and repent, because they were dead!
Speaker: Brian Anderson
Philadelphia: The Open Door Church
The small fledgling Church in Philadelphia was marked by obedience to the word of Christ and faithfulness to bearing testimony to him. Let us follow. It’s a wonderful example!
Laodicea: The Church Of The Unconverted
The church of Laodicea is the story of a church that started out well but ended tragically – it is the church of the unconverted!
The 4 Horsemen
Jesus Christ is the sovereign Lord of the universe, as seen in Him slitting the 4 seals and releasing the 4 horsemen to do his bidding in the earth.
The Cry of the Martyrs
When Jesus breaks the fifth seal, the martyrs who shed their blood and died for Christ rather than to renounce their faith are revealed. Their cry is, “How long O Lord will you refrain from judging and avenging our blood?” This is just a glimpse into the world of the martyrs – men and women who have willingly died for Christ over the last 2,000 years.
The Wrath Of The Lamb
Following on the heels of the vision of the Christian martyrs, John now receives a vision of the destruction of the heavens and the earth, the terror of the wicked at the Second Coming of Christ. Men will cry to the Mountains and Rocks to fall on them and hide them from the wrath of the Lamb!
The Prayers Of The Saints
The saints cry to God for justice, and God answers by sending seven angels with seven trumpet judgments. This teaches us that it is right for the saints to pray that God would judge His enemies and advance His kingdom.
The Sounding Of The First Four Trumpets
In response to the believing prayer of the saints God now judges her persecutors and enemies. In this message we seek to find some Old Testament information related to the trumpet judgments. As we do so, the vision and its meaning become clearer.
The Locusts from the Bottomless Pit
In Revelation 9 we are introduced to a vision of a vast horde of locusts that torment unbelievers. This points to a demonic invasion of monumental proportions. In this message we survey the Preterist, Futurist, and Idealist perspectives on this judgment of God.
God’s Will For Your Life in 2025
God’s will for our life in 2025 is spelled out for us very specifically. It consists or rejoicing, praying, and thanking, and that continually.
The Devastating Army From The East
In this passage, Pastor Brian expounds the sixth trumpet, and teaches why he leans toward the idea that this vision symbolizes the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in A.D. 70.
The Little Book
In chapter 10 we see a transition from the main message of Revelation concerning God’s judgment on Israel and Jerusalem, to His work throughout the Church Age. The “little book” appears to be this secondary prophecy, covering chapters 11, 12, and 13, and is marked by three different but equal time designations: 42 months, 1,260 days, and time, times, and half a time.
The Two Witnesses
Revelation 11 depicts the history of the Church during the Church Age as 2 witnesses, the temple of God, two lampstands, and two olive trees. Each symbol sheds new light on the nature and work of the church. The Church is invincible until its work on earth is completed!
The Two Witnesses – Pt. 2
John’s vision of the two witnesses that seemed to be invincible, ends with them killed by the beast. However, after 3 1/2 days they are raised from dead and called up to meet the Lord in the air. The meaning is probably that the church will be able to propagate the gospel throughout the world, but when their work is finished, the antichristian world powers will persecute the church and silence it by driving it underground. However, God will have the last say by vindicating the church, raising it from the dead and rapturing it at the second coming of Christ.
The Kingdom of the World Becomes the Kingdom of Christ
When the 7th angel sounds the last trumpet, Christ returns, the dead are raised, all are judged, and the kingdom of this world becomes the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ! Hallelujah!
The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon
Christ has conquered Satan and has cast him out of heaven where he was the accuser of the brethren. In this message we discuss the three aspects of the Christian’s ability to overcome Satan: he trusts in the blood of the Lamb, he proclaims the gospel of Christ, and he doesn’t love his life when faced with death.
The Beast and the Battle for Worship
What does Satan use to make war on and persecute the church? He uses two different Beasts. In Revelation 13:1-10, we see Satan summon the first Beast from the Sea. This Beast is governmental systems that persecute the church and seek to coerce them into submission to the State rather than to Christ.
The False Prophet
Satan mimics God. God is a holy trinity – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Satan has formed an unholy trinity – The dragon, the beast, and the false prophet. In today’s message we look closely at the False Prophet and see that Satan uses lies, deception, false religion, and lying miracles to bring people unknowingly to align with Satan in his purposes.
The Foundation for a Godly Marriage: Love and Respect
This morning’s message is from Ephesians 5:22–33, where Paul teaches about the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. Marriage is more than a relationship between two people; it points to the deeper union between Christ and the church.
The Reaping of the Harvest and the Grapes of Wrath
Revelation 14 describes the eternal destiny of all people in unforgettable imagery. Those who receive the gospel will enter the Kingdom of Christ with its eternal rest and blessedness. Those who reject the gospel will face the wrath of God with its eternal torment.
The 7 Bowls of the Wrath of God
In this message we consider the 7 bowls of wrath that are poured out from the Preterist perspective, as God’s judgments upon the apostate nation of Israel.
Submission and Love: God’s Design for Marriage
How are Christian husbands and wives to relate to one another Biblically? In this message, Brian expounds 1 Peter 3:1-7 to show the wife’s responsibility to submit, even if the husband is not saved, and the husband’s responsibility to understand and honor his wife.
The Great Harlot
Who is Babylon, the Great Harlot of Revelation 17 & 18? That is precisely the question we seek to answer in this teaching. After surveying the popular opinions on the matter, Brian shows why he leans toward the idea that the Great Harlot is Jerusalem who will be judged and destroyed in 70 A.D.
The Judgment of the Great Harlot
In this chapter the Lord shows us a full description of the great harlot and a history of the beast on whom she rides. In this message Pastor Brian identifies the great harlot as Jerusalem (apostate Israel) and the beast as Rome.
The Lament of Earth and the Joy of Heaven
In Revelation 18 and 19:1-6 we see how different people react to the destruction of Babylon, which Pastor Brian believes to represent Jerusalem. The Earth (kings, merchants, and mariners) lament its doom because it will mean the end of their riches. However, Heaven rejoices, and the inhabitants of heaven worship God because His judgments are true and righteous.
The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb
What is the marriage supper of the Lamb and when does it take place? In this message, Pastor Brian seeks help from the parable of Jesus in Mt. 22:1-14 to provide answers to this great question.
The Glorious Return of Jesus Christ
In Revelation 19, John is given an awesome and terrifying vision of the majesty of Christ in His second coming to destroy His enemies.
The Binding of Satan
In this vision we see that Satan has been bound in terms of being able to deceive the nations like he did before Christ came into the world. Since Christ’s first coming, the church is able to take the gospel into all the world and see some from all the nations of the world bow their feet to Jesus Christ.
The Millennial Reign Of Christ and His People
In this message Brian seeks to unpack the Biblical revelation in Revelation 20 concerning the millennial reign of Christ and His people. In doing so, He shows how a symbolic interpretation of Revelation 20 harmonizes beautifully with the rest of the clear teaching of Scripture on the second coming of Christ.
The Judgment of the Great Day
God has fixed a day in which He will judge the world. In this message, Pastor Brian expounds Revelation 20:11-15 to consider the Judge, the Dead, the Books, and the Judgment of that great day. The only hope any sinner has on that day is that his name will be found in the Book of Life!
What Will The New Earth Be Like? – Pt. 1
We begin a short mini-series on life on the New Earth today. In this message we look at the first three characteristics of the New Earth: Renewal, Intimacy, and Worship. The Bible reveals an eternal future far beyond what we could ask or think!
What Will The New Earth Be Like? – Pt. 2
In this message, Pastor Brian continues to show what the New Earth will be like according to Revelation 21 and 22. It will be characterized by Joy, Life, and Holiness!
What Will The New Earth Be Like? – Part 3
In our final study on the New Earth from Revelation 21 and 22, we see how it will be characterized by Glory, Love, Enrichment of the Nations and Service. Heaven will never be boring because we will always be employed in serving Him in a multitude of exciting and fulfilling ways!
5 Final Exhortations
In the Epilogue of the book of Revelation, Pastor Brian pulls out 5 Final Exhortations:
1. We Must Be Constantly Ready for Christ’s Return
2. We Must Understand that Much of the Book was Fulfilled Soon after it was Written
3. We Must Never Bow Down in Worship to Anyone or Anything other than God
4. We Must Join the Spirit in Inviting All People to Come to Christ
5. We Must Never Add To or Take Away From This Book
Can We Trust The Bible?
Can we trust the Bible? In this message, Pastor Brian gives 7 lines of evidence for the trustworthiness of the Bible. This should prove useful for believers as they interact with unbelievers on this important question.
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