Scripture Reference: Revelation 2:1-7
Christians live in a world that is being invaded by grace and reconciliation, but a world that still is beset by sin and destruction. We live in the “already and the not yet.” So when the Son of Man in John’s vision comes to speak to the churches, he does so with commendation and condemnation.

Sermon Points:

• Things to Commend
  • Fighting Against Error
  • Enduring Suffering
  • Doing Good Works
• Things to Condemn
  • Lack of Love
  • Compromise With The World
  • Deadness
  • Lukewarm-ness

Scripture Reference: Revelation 1:9-20

Our story opens with John as a political exile on an island prison, likely concerned that his ministry life is ebbing away. But a voice from the heavenly realm speaks to him, and nothing will ever be the same. And the voice that spoke to John still speaks to us today. But will we listen?

Sermon Points:

• John Is In The Spirit
• Jesus Is Among The Lampstands
• The Church Is Safe With Her Champion

Scripture Reference: Matthew 18:21-35

Cancel Culture as we knew it in the last decade seems to be fading somewhat, but the questions our society faced throughout still linger in the conscience. But Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness as THE necessity of the Christian life is just as fresh (and challenging) as it ever was and the Creed seeks to keep every generation from forgetting that.

Sermon Points:

• The Costliness of Forgiveness
• The Reality of Forgiveness
• The Practice of Forgiveness

Scripture Reference: Acts 9:1-19

Much has been said, that doesn’t bear repeating, on the consistent anti-institutional bent of the present age. Talk of “the church” seems quaint to those who long for authenticity. But we believe in “the holy catholic church” which means that believing people find their primary identity in the collection of others who are so united to Christ.

Sermon Points:

• The Reality of the Church
• The Meaning of the Church
• The Challenge of the Church

Scripture Reference: John 14:15-26

Some mystery surrounds the person and work of the Holy Spirit, for sure, but that doesn’t mean that He is due any less adoration and worship from God’s people than any other member of the Trinity. Today, we look at the doctrine of the Holy Spirit as THE active agent, the “mover shaker” of the Godhead.

Sermon Points:

• The Importance of the Spirit
• The Action of the Spirit
• The Focus of the Spirit