The Church in Pergamum was exceptionally faithful to Jesus, but they were also corrupt due to some really bad ideas. Jesus was faithful to them, too—and He rebuked them in order to bless them—along with the rest of the world…
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“The Church in Smyrna: Standing for an Uncertain Future””
Jesus told the Church in Smyrna they would suffer, be slandered and dragged to the brink of death—and that He would be with them the whole time. After all, He’d already been down that road before. A great message for those questioning if standing for Jesus is really worth it…
“To the Church at Ephesus: No Love, No Church”
According to Jesus Himself, there is a single qualification to be one of His churches—and considering Who set this standard and from where He said it, every church should stand and listen—or tremble… [Rev. 1:12-2:7]
“The Resurrected: Infinite Humanity”
In the history of the world, only a single individual ever died and came back to life never to die again—a man who beat the menacing fate afflicting all people everywhere—death—just one man who became everything the world ever needed to bring genuine hope for life. And we get to be just like Him forever—but what will that be like? Here’s one of the most mind-blowing messages you may ever hear… [Rev. 1:9-18]
“Loves Us, Freed Us, Crowned Us” (Rev. 1:5-8)
John, Revelation’s scribe, was overwhelmed the moment he began to write it down—and his amazement is highly contagious. A Palm Sunday message from the pages of Revelation. The blessings just keep coming… (Rev. 1:5-8)
“The People Who Can Understand Revelation”
Who can understand Revelation? The answer will surprise you—because you’re part of it. Even more amazing are the blessings that come to those who read it and do what it says— and it’s not even difficult. Grace and peace to you…
“Revelation in a Nutshell” (Chapters 1-22)
What is Revelation all about? Here’s the whole Book—from first to last—in a single message—a great signpost warning us of the approaching wrath of God and the return of the King. Fasten your seatbelts…
“Revelation—Why We Studied Daniel” (Introduction)
Revelation is considered one of the most difficult parts of the Bible, when in fact, a child could understand it. Here is a vital and powerful introduction to this amazing, final book in the Bible. You will be blessed—The Book says so…!
“The Church in the Rearview Mirror” (Acts, Conclusion)
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 28:11-31 | Today’s church looks ahead to a shining new direction tempered by great uncertainty about its future. Perhaps we should be looking in the rearview mirror at the newborn church, who knew exactly what they were and why…
“When God Gives You Snakes with Your Shipwreck”
God made Paul endure a shipwreck then let a viper bite him—was this God’s will? Definitely. And here’s why it was so good… (Acts 28:1-10)
“For Those Who Can’t Walk on Water”
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 27 | Paul got shipwrecked three times yet never once walked on water. What about that—and why can’t we when our ships go down?
“Standing in a Kneeling World”
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 27:1-20 | The Apostle Paul was a prisoner, headed to Rome on a hurricane-driven ship. But why was he really on that ship? The answer will surprise—and change you.
“Almost a Christian” Part 2
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 26 | Almost a Christian? There’s no such thing—as King Agrippa learned when he put Paul on trial… [Note: “My mouth occasionally moves faster than my brian. At one point I referred to ‘Festus’ as ‘king of the Jews’ when I meant to say ‘Agrippa’ (but you likely figured that out already).” —Jay]
“Almost a Christian” Part 1
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 25-26 | Paul was a prisoner on trial—which also gave him a captive audience—Roman Dignitaries all. The battle for souls was engaged…
“An Inconvenient Salvation”
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 24 | The Apostle Paul was on trial before Roman Governor Felix—but it was really the other way around. A sermon for those times when life gets too real…