Sermons from April 2018

The Messages of the Three Angels and a Call for Endurance

Bible Text: Revelation 14:6-13 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Revelation Here is a call for the endurance of the saints. The warning of the judgment of the unbelieving world The final judgment of the unbelieving world The final judgment issues eternal punishment The church is exhorted to endure to the end

Membership in God’s Church

Bible Text: Ephesians 2:19-22 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts The church is the community of believers, who are founded upon Jesus Christ and his revelation to be a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. The church is founded upon Jesus Christ and his revelation The church is God’s community The church is God’s dwelling place

The Lamb and The 144,000

Bible Text: Revelation 14:1-5 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Revelation The 144,000, who have shared in the Lamb’s sufferings, experience eternal blessedness with him on Mount Zion. The Lamb and the 144,000 on Mount Zion Their identity Their song The Lamb and the 144,000 on earth Shunning idolatry Submitting to the Lamb Redeemed for God and the Lamb Bearing faithful witness to the Lamb

The Defeat of Death

Bible Text: John 20:1-10 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts Our Lord Jesus Christ rose from the grave, triumphing over death. What happened Jesus’ resurrection is an historical and factual event Jesus’ resurrection is the confirmation of what he accomplished in his crucifixion Jesus’ resurrection issues the power of new life