The Beastly War of World History | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Revelation 12:17-14:5
The dragon calls forth two beasts to assist him in waging war against followers of Jesus. These two beastly images paint a vivid picture of world history. The church must know that Satan will try to conquer the church through intimidation and false teaching. However, the good news of the complete salvation of the Slain Lamb means His people will endure.

Sermon Points:

  • Intimidating Beast (13:1-8)
  • Deceiving Beast (13:11-15)
  • Mark of the Beast (13:16-18)
  • Resisting the Beast (13:9-10, 14:1-5)

The Woman & the Dragon | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Revelation 12
How do you account for the outrageous evil that we’ve seen inflicted on the church in the last 100 years of human history? Revelation 12’s answer is that it is due to the rage of the Devil, the mighty dragon. But the chapter includes the powerful ways in which God’d people ultimately prevail.

Sermon Points:

  • THAT the Devil is Working
  • WHY the Devil is Working
  • HOW the Devil is Defeated

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)