• Ephesians 2:8-10 | From Sow’s Ear to Silk Purse

    Intro The first ten verses of the 2nd chapter Ephesians Paul’s focus is on God’s work in our lives, which is always centered upon our transformation! In Christ we can all say:  “I’m certainly not what I ought to be”  “And…

  • Revelation 19:1-21 | What’s For Dinner

    Intro There are two places all of humanity can make reservations in revelation: You will either have dinner with the Lamb or you will be dinner for the birds. The truth is God is not willing any should parish and…

  • 1 John 2:1b-2 | We Have an Advocate

    Intro Last week we began the examination of John’s words on the 2nd benefit of our fellowship with God in 2:1 “Freedom from sin”. We noticed the change in tone in John’s appeal as it was very tender as he…

  • Revelation 18:1-24 | The Destruction of Babylon

    Intro The angel in chapter 17:1 called the false religious system the “great harlot” but was this symbol used? The description is used to describe a person who is unfaithful and offers sexual satisfaction for a price what a spouse…

  • 1 John 1:10-2:2 | Confession of Sin – Part II

    Intro John’s brief letter on fellowship has now moved to the second benefit of our fellowship with God 2:1 “Freedom from sin”.I believe that the context of this section was to counter act the gnostic heresy of the Nicolaitans, but…

  • Revelation 17:1-18 | The Acts of the Apostates – Part II

    Intro Chapters 17-18 are about God’s judgement upon the false world systems: Chapter 17 deals with the false religious system, while chapter 18 deals with the false political and commercial system. The first six verses of this chapter, we are…

  • 1 John 1:8-10 | Confession of Sin – Part I

    Intro John’s brief letter on fellowship has moved beyond the “Benefits of fellowship with God”: 1:4 “Fullness of joy” 2:1 “Freedom from sin” 2:26 “Foresightedness against deception”    5:13 “Faith filled assurance” To now looking at the four things affect our…

  • Revelation 17:1-18 | The Acts of the Apostates – Part I

    Intro Chapters 17-18 are about God’s judgement upon the false world systems: Chapter 17 deals with the false religious system, while chapter 18 deals with the false political and commercial system. The first six verses of this chapter, we are…

  • 1 John 1:5-7 | Walk in Light

    Intro This morning we move onto the main body of teaching in John’s brief letter on fellowship. In my outline the main body of teaching is found in chapter 1:5 – 3:16 where the Apostle John will take up the…

  • Revelation 16:1-21 | Crime and Punishment – Part II

    Intro This section of revelation is where John sees God’s righteous judgment upon the earth; a topic that draws much conversation depending upon your perspective. There are those that see God as indifferent towards sin and that His judgement is…