Revelation 2:18

September 18, 2022

September 18, 2022

The Defiant Church #

Revelation 2:18-29

Christ - the “Son of God”, eyes like unto a flame of fire (judgement), feet like brass,

Eyes like unto a flame of fire - judgement

feet are like fine brass - righteous

God’s judgement is righteous.

God’s judgement in this portion, can seem harsh to us, but it certainly is not. It is just. We have a very skewed sense of right and wrong, and tolerate much more wickedness than God does.

Mark 11:15-18 - Lessons from the Lord

February 22, 2026

February 22, 2026

Lessons from the Lord #

Mark 11:15-18

Mark 11:12-33

Introduction

We have been going through the book of Mark on Sunday mornings, and we have gotten behind a little. So, I will continue that series tonight. We are picking up toward the end of Jesus ministry. His disciples have spent a great deal of time ministering with him. Last time, we looked at the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We are going to look at three lessons given by the Lord.

Mark 14:54 - Corrupt Trial

July 26, 2026

July 26, 2026

Corrupted Trial #

Mark 14:54-59

Introduction

We are at the Jesus was in the garden praying, the band of soldiers came, and took him in the middle of the night. There was no crowds, just the disciples and Jesus. The disciples all fled, leaving Jesus alone to be carried away.

We now find Jesus before the chief priests.

I. Corrupt Council #

A. Leadership #

i. Chief priests, elders, and scribes (53) #

• This group was drunk with pride and arrogance
• They were so full of themselves, it caused them not to think straight.

ii. Intentions (55) #

• “sought for a witness against Jesus to put him to death”
• This was not about justice, this was about revenge
• They were upset because they lost control of the narative.

B. Lying (56-60) #

i. Lying #

• It was obvious their witness didn’t agree

Exodus 20:16 — Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.