God or No God

Revelation 3:14-22

1. God lives, idols do not (Revelation 3:14)

2. God gives life, idols decorate death (Revelation 3:15-18)

3. God disciplines those He loves: repent (Revelation 3:19-20)

4. God reigns forever (Revelation 3:21-22)

Hold On

Revelation 3:7-13

1. What God does, is done. (Revelation 3:7)

2. Hold on! (Revelation 3:8-13)

   1. Despite little power (Revelation 3:8)

   2. Despite opposition (Revelation 3:9)

   3. Despite trial (Revelation 3:10)

   4. With hope (Revelation 3:11-12)

   5. With obedience (Revelation 3:13)

Wake Up

Revelation 3:1-6

1. Jesus is God (Revelation 3:1)

2. Wake up to your situation (Revelation 3:1-2)

3. Remember what you've learned (Revelation 3:3-6)

Stand Out

Revelation 2:18-29

1. Jesus Sees and Stands Firm (Revelation 2:18)

2. Stand out by growing faith (Revelation 2:19)

3. Stand out by righteousness (Revelation 2:20-21)

4. Stand out in light of judgment (Revelation 2:22-23)

5. Stand out by holding on to what you have (Revelation 2:24-25)

6. Then you will stand out in the end (Revelation 2:26-29)

Hold Onto Hope

Revelation 2:12-17

1. Hold onto faith by Scripture (Revelation 2:12)

2. Hold onto faith by steady trust (Revelation 2:13)

3. Hold onto faith by fellowship (Revelation 2:14-16)

4. Hold onto faith by hope in a future reward (Revelation 2:17)

The Church in Smyrna

Revelation 2:8-11

1. Know you’re rich (Revelation 2:9)

2. Do not be afraid (Revelation 2:10)

3. Be faithful (Revelation 2:10b)

4. Listen to the Spirit (Revelation 2:11)

The Church in Ephesus

Revelation 2:1-7

1. God knows your life (2-3, 6)

2. Return to your first love (4-5, 7)

Mission

1. The original goal was a world full of people in relationship with God: Genesis 1:26-28

2. Sin destroyed relationship with God: Genesis 3:6-10

3. The command to fill the earth was renewed after judgment on sin: Genesis 9:1

4. God called a people to be His and bless the world: Genesis 12:1-3

5. God gave hope that everyone could be saved: Ruth, Isaiah 52:13-15, Habakkuk 2:14

6. Jesus came to save: John 3:16-17

7. We are sent: John 20:19-21, Matthew 28:18-20

8. The mission culminates in heaven: Revelation 7:9-12

Heaven

Revelation 21

1. Heaven will be new (21:1-2, 9-21)

2. Heaven will be fully in God’s presence (21:3-7, 22-26)

3. Heaven will be pure (21:8, 27)

God's Mission and Our Mission

How do we join in God’s mission?

1. Back - Reflect the Design and Designer (Genesis 1:27-28)

2. Inward - Be a Blessing (Genesis 12:1-4)

3. Up - Become a Rescued Worshipper (John 3:16-17)

4. Outward - Go! (John 20:21 | Matthew 28:19-20)

5. Forward - Live Hopeful Lifestyles (Revelation 21:1-5)