Christmas 2012 - Matt 2:1-12

The wise men who visit Jesus are our example of how to worship Jesus as our King.

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Revelation 19:1-10; Looking for Jesus

The proper way to read Revelation is to be looking for Jesus who makes His second advent in this chapter.

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Revelation 18:1-24; The Things of This World

In this chapter, as "Economic Babylon" is judged and falls, we see what we lose when we make it our aim to obtain the things that this world offers in place of walking faithfully and consistently with God.

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Revelation 17:1-18; The Dangers of Idolatry

In the End Times, false religion is personified by the 'Great Harlot'. This reminds us that even today, God hates idolatry, in any form.


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Thanksgiving; Cultivating the Right Attitude

Ezra 3:1-11 shows us six perspectives/priorities that help cultivate a thankful heart. 

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Rev 16:1-21; Walking in the light

As God's final judgment falls at the end of the Tribulation period, we see those who abide in spiritual darkness will suffer in a plague of literal darkness. As Christians, we are to walk in the Light of the Lord and avoid sin as a witness to the world around us.



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Revelation 15:1-8; Focused on God

As the tribulation saints worship God as they stand on heaven's glass seas, it reminds us that we too need to be focused on God alone. 

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Rick Barnett, 7th Church Anniversary

Pastor Rick Barnett from Calvary Chapel Okinawa shares with our church here in Iwakuni on our 7th Church Anniversary.  It's a powerful exhortation from John 6:1-13 on serving and being used by God.

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Rev 14:14-20; The Reaping

In our passage we see the final reaping of judgment that will take place in the end times which reminds us that what we sow, we will reap (Galatians 6:7-9)






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Rev 14:1-5; Triumphant!

As we see God's special and anointed 144,000 men of the Tribulation triumphant in the end, this reminds us that in Christ, we too are triumphant.  This should serve as an encouragement for those going through tough times.




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Rev 13:11-18; The False Prophet

Satan's False Prophet comes on the scene in our passage.  The False Prophet is a counterfeit of the Holy Spirit; the former points men to the Antichrist while the latter points men to Christ.  This passage reminds us that in these last days we need to be discerning of false prophets that are trying to point us away from Jesus Christ.



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God wants to speak to you

Zach Ruiz from Calvary Chapel Bible College reminds us that God wants to speak to us.



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Rev 13:1-10; Dynamis Power

Our passage shows us the power that the Antichrist will have in the End Times; as believers we have a similar power presently, supplied by God's Holy Spirit.




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Rev 12:1-6; A Battle is Taking Place

Our passage shows us a battle that will take place in the End Times and it also reminds us of the Spiritual Battle we are presently in against Satan.

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Revelation 11:15-19; His Kingdom Come.

This passage shows that there is a time coming when Christ will establish His kingdom here on earth.  From this passage we also consider how we are part of his kingdom presently.




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Revelation 11:7-14; Two Witnesses and the Grace of God

In this passage we see the power of God's Grace.




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Revelation 11:1-6; Two Witnesses

This passage introduces us to two powerful witnesses in the End Times.  This passage reminds us of the importance of being Spirit-filled and that God has given us gifts to use for His glory.


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Revelation 10:1-11; Eating up the Word

This prophetic passage reminds us that we need to be feasting on the Word of God daily and that we have a responsibility and opportunity to reach out to the lost.



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Revelation 9:13-21; What Leads to Repentance?

From this passage, we'll be considering what leads to repentance.





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Revelation 9:1-12, part 2; Hell?

In this passage John mentions "The Bottomless Pit" which is a reference to Hell.  Is Hell real?  This message attempts to answer that question.





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Revelation 9:1-12; Part 1, Life and Death

This passage shows us that during the Great Tribulation, matters of life and death will be on the people's minds.  We too must think the same way today and remember that true life comes when we die to self and live for Christ.



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Revelation 8:6-13; Listen

As judgment continues to fall upon the unbelieving inhabitants of the earth, our passage sends a message to us that we need to be listening to hear what the Lord has for us.




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Revelation 8:1-5; Quiet Time and Prayer

This passage reminds of the importance of quiet time and prayer.

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Revelation 7:9-17; Salvation during the Tribulation

In this passage we see the second group who will be standing during the Great Tribulation (Rev 6:12), the martyred Tribulation Saints.
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Revelation 7:1-8; Promises Kept

God is always true to His word.  He has not forgotten the Jewish people and He will not forget true Christians either.




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Fathers Day 2012

Derek Forbes reminds what it takes for a father to leave a legacy.


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Revelation 6:9-17; Where do you stand?

Judgment will continue for sure upon those who reject Christ.  Where do you stand today with that decision?



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Revelation 6:1-8; Four Seals & Four Horsemen

As the Apostle John's revelation of future events continues, we see that the Great Tribulation will begin with the opening of the first four seals bringing the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the first of which is the coming of the Antichrist.



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Revelation 5:8-14; Prayer and Worship

Prayer and worship around the Throne of God.


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Revelation 5:1-7; Only Jesus is Worthy!

In our passage, we see that only Jesus, the Lion and the Lamb, is Worthy of all power and authority.
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Revelation 4:1-11; Heavenly Worship

The Apostle John shows us a small glimpse of the glorious worship in Heaven before the throne of God.
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Revelation 4:1-2; The Rapture

John's experience recorded provides a picture for us of how the church will be Raptured before the Great Tribulation.



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Why Church Matters

With the all the problems that we see does going to church really matter?





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Revelation 3:14-22; The Lukewarm Church

A reminder that we must guard from becoming lukewarm and unpleasing to the Lord.







 
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Rev 3:7-13; The Faithful Church

This passage highlights a faithful church.  It also reminds us that when God opens doors, no one can close them and when God closes doors, no one can open them.




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Easter 2012

Sin, the Cross & Resurrection, and 2 Responses.





  

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John 12:12-26; A Triumphal Entry

Has Jesus made a Triumphal Entry into your heart today?

Acts 16:6-15 Directed and redirected.

In step with the spirit





 

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Rev 3:1-6; The Dead Church

This passage/address was and is to serve at a wake-up call to Dead and Fruitless "Christians."

 

 

 

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Rev 2:18-29; The Corrupt Church

The letter to the church in Thyatira reminds us that we must be on guard against corruption and sin from within the church.

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Rev 2:12-17; The Compromising Church

This passage reminds us that we must guard our hearts and churches from compromise.


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Rev 2:8-11; The Persecuted Church

In this passage, Jesus remains us that we need to be faithful, even until the end.

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Rev 2:1-7; Those who left their First Love

This passage reminds us as Christians what we need to do if we have left our First Love.


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Rev 1:9-20; The Glorified Jesus Christ Revealed

In this passage the Glorified Jesus Christ is revealed to the church.
The church, in turn, as a light and witness, is to reveal Jesus to the
world.


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Rev 1:1-8; The Revelation of Jesus Christ

The Revelation of Jesus Christ begins.

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Rev 1:1-3; An Intro to the Book of Revelation

An introduction to the Book of Revelation where we will briefly address the 3 main issues one should consider when reading the Book of Revelation:

• How will you interpret what is written? 
• When does the Rapture occur? 
• What is the millennial reign spoken of in Revelation 20?

 

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Gal 6:11-18; It's All Based on Grace

Paul reminders us that it's our relationship with God is based on
Grace alone and not works.

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Gal 6:6-10; Sowing and Reaping

In this passage, the Lord reminds us that what we sow today, we'll
reap tomorrow.


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Gal 6:1-5; Restoring others

Paul reminds us that we are to follow the Lord's example of loving, forgiving and restoring others.

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Matt 14:22-33; A New Year

Three things to consider as we being this New Year...

Finished, Faithful, Focused.

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