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 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 Lamb & the Center of History | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Revelation 5
If Revelation 4 is the setting to the drama, then chapter 5 IS the drama. John is broken by the knowledge of a mysterious scroll, but immediately pointed to a Lion which, to his surprise, appears as a Lamb. In this profound vision is the very heart of the Christian meaning of life.

Sermon Points:

  • John Weeps
  • The Lamb Bleeds
  • Heaven Sings

The Throne Room | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Revelation 4

When John steps through the open door of heaven, his vision is dominated (shown in the sheer amount of times he uses the word) by a Throne. He’s fixated and amazed. The entourage surrounding him suggests something deeply profound about human beings proclivity for worship.

Sermon Points:

  • How John Sees
  • What John Sees
  • What John Means

The Son of Man is a Pastor, Part 2 | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Revelation 3:14-22

Jesus seeks to bring about changes in his churches he’s confronting in Revelation chapters two and three, but it’s not enough to change the way they are “thinking” about themselves. They must also change their actions, and chapters two through three contain oceans of wisdom for God’s people seeking to pursue Godly change.

Sermon Points:

  • Things Charged
    • Do the first things…
    • Endure patiently…
    • Wake up…
    • Buy from me gold…
  • Things Promised