Justified by Faith: Lessons from the Life of Abraham | John Stone

Scripture Reference: Romans 4:1-8

Sermon Points:

  • Abraham Was Not Justified by Works
  • Abraham Received Justification by Faith
  • God Is the One Who Justifies Abraham

The Trumpet Warnings | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Revelation 8:1-9:21

What John sees in Revelation 8-9 are powerful images to describe world history until Jesus returns from the perspective of the world. God hears the prayers of His people pleading with Him to come in judgment, liberation and cleansing and responds with the trumpets. These trumpets are like tornado sirens, warning all of those who choose to live independently of King Jesus to repent and believe or the pain and suffering will increase.

Sermon Points:

  • The Why
  • The What
  • The Call

The Songs of the Sealed | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Revelation 7
John’s encouragement following the dreadful news about the terrible Four Horsemen has to do with the “sealed.” But who are the “sealed” and why do they sing like they do? And why is it important for the Christian to remember that THIS is their standing before the Throne?

Sermon Points:

  • The Identity of the Sealed
  • The Meaning of the Sealed

The Cry That Moves History | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference:  Revelation 6:1-17

As John gets a peek behind the veil into heaven, the scroll is broken, and all are shown the unfolding plan of God in world history. With vivid images, John sees that world history will be characterized by four horseman riding and bringing suffering. This sight is alarming, but also comforting to see that suffering is NOT a sign that the world is out of control, but instead a sign that Jesus is indeed coming and at work.

Sermon Points:

  • An Explanation of Suffering (vv. 1-8)
  • Strategy in the Suffering (vv. 9-11)
  • Security amidst Suffering (vv. 12-17)