October 29, 2025

Sermon Notes: The Sleepy Church — Sardis

Revelation 3:1-6 That was embarrassing! 1. Wake Up, Wake Up, You Sleepy Head v. 1-3 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3; Rev. 16:15 2. Dress Up v. 4-6 Psalm 24:3-5; Matt. 10:32-33 Asleep at the switch? Play All 4!

Sermon Notes: The Deceptive Church — Thyatira

Revelation 2:18-29 Deceived on a Grand Scale 1. Approval and Admonition v. 18-19, 24-29 2. Accusation and Assessment v. 20-23 1 Kings 16-22; 2 Kings 9 There is no “good” side  

Sermon Notes: The Compromising Church — Pergamum

Revelation 2:12-17 Reach Out (unashamedly) to a Broken World 1. The Faithful Witness v. 12-13 2. A Compromised Witness v. 14-17 Numbers 22-25; Numbers 25:5, 9; 31:8, 15, 16 The Last Prayer of Polycarp

Sermon Notes: Worthy of the Crown — Smyrna

Revelation 2: 8-11 Disowned by Your Own 1. Poor, Yet Rich v. 8, 9; 2 Cor. 8:9; James 2:5 2. Suffering, Yet Overcoming v. 10, 11; James 1:12 What can you do with such a fanatic?

Sermon Notes: Return to Your First Love — Ephesus

Revelation 2: 1-7 The State of the Church 1. Jesus’ Praise v. 1-3, 6-7; Acts 17:11 2. Jesus’ Judgment v. 4-5; Galatians 5:6 Do you still love me? Do you still love us?

Sermon Notes : The Revelation of the Revealer, Part 2

Revelation 1:9-20 Breath-taking Moments 1. The Setting of the  Revelation v. 9-11 2. Jesus Christ Revealed v. 12-20 Ezekiel 1:25-28; Daniel 7:9-10; Matthew 17:1-3 Simpson’s Dream What is Jesus Christ saying to me today as we see Him in His glory at His table?

Sermon Notes: The Reconciling Jesus

Ephesians 2:11-18 Left Out 1. Reconciled from Alienation v. 11-13 Colossians 1:19-20 2. Reconciled to Peace v. 14-18 Colossians 2:13-14 Tear Down That Wall!

Sermon Notes: By Grace You Have Been Saved Through Faith

Ephesians 2:1-10 Snatched from Death’s Door 1. Saved from the Past v. 1-3 Titus 3:3 2. Grace for the Present v. 4-6 Titus 3:4-6 3. Faith for the Future v. 7-10 Titus 3:7-8 Heinrich’s Treasure How do I respond to the Lord’s grace today as I take the Lord’s Supper?

Sermon Notes: Prayer Request: To Know God Better

Ephesians 1:15-23 Making It Personal 1. Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord; v.15-19 Philippians 3:7-11; Colossians 1:9-12 Rockefeller’s Best Medicine 2. Experiencing Jesus’ Resurrection Power; v.20-23 Philippians 2:5-11 Honeymoon Suite What truth found in Scripture can the Holy Spirit apply to my prayer life today?

Sermon Notes: Chosen for God’s Purposes

Ephesians 1:9-14 A student’s worst nightmare 1. Redeemed and Chosen, v.9-12 Colossians 1:15-20 2. Christ’s Gospel Truth and the Holy Spirit’s Sealing and Promise, v. 13-14 Romans 8:9-17 Larry Norman’s Hope!