Sermons by Brent Smith (Page 49)
Broken & Backslidden
Jeremiah begins his prophetic ministry as he calls out to those in Jerusalem and Judah. Many vivid pictures and images are given as a comparison to their waywardness and rebellion. We see Judah as an unfaithful wife, a broken cistern, a wild animal to name a few. Yet in all of this we see God’s gracious mercy calling them to repent and return back to Him.
Bible Text: Jeremiah 2:1-3:25
The Calling of Jeremiah
We begin our series in Jeremiah looking at God’s calling, comfort and confirmation for Jeremiah.
Bible Text: Jeremiah 1
Revelation 2:8-17 – The Church in Smyrna and Pergamos
The people in Smyrna were facing great trial and persecution. But they were told to not fear any of these things, for they will receive a crown of life. It’s comforting to know that whatever we may endure here in life has eternal value. The people in Pergamos however allowed a lot of compromise in the church. And if they weren’t careful they would experience something much different.
Bible Text: Revelation 2:8-17
Revelation 2:1-7 – The Church in Ephesus
Revelation 2 begins a look at 7 churches in Asia Minor that had their ups and downs. These were real churches in existence at the time John wrote the book of Revelation but there’s definitely some things we can learn from their example. Listen in to see the good and bad with the church at Ephesus.
Bible Text: Revelation 2:1-7
Revelation 1:9-20 – A Glimpse of the Glorified Christ
John is given an incredible opportunity to see Jesus. But John has seen Jesus before, he’s been with Jesus, ate with Jesus. However, this time it’s different. John sees not only the resurrected Christ, he sees Him in all His glory and majesty. And John is overwhelmed and falls down at His feet. May we be in awe as we look to Jesus, and may we see Him in all His glory!
Bible Text: Revelation 1:9-20
Revelation 1:4-8 – The Alpha and Omega
As John greets the churches that he is writing to, he gives a great declaration of the Trinity. In so doing we see characteristics of the Godhead, culminating in the great statement of Jesus as the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. What does that mean to us? Listen in and see.
Bible Text: Revelation 1:4-8
Revelation 1:1-3 – Intro to Revelation
Revelation is taken from the Greek word ‘Apokalypsis’, meaning unveiling, or to uncover. That’s what this book is all about – the unveiling of Jesus Christ in all His glory. Join in with this series as we take a look at Jesus, the church, and things to come.
Bible Text: Revelation 1:1-3
Contending For The Faith – part 2
In the midst of apostasy and false teachers, what are we called to do? Jude says to not only contend for the faith, but to keep yourselves in the love of God. What does that mean and how do we do that? Listen in as we look more closely at this.
Bible Text: Jude 8-25
3 John – Three Men and a Church
In John’s final epistle, we get a view into the dynamics of an early church. In so doing we see the good and the bad. Sadly, wherever people are involved, the potential for problems are there. In this study we take a look at three different men mentioned by John and we see some examples to follow, and some to avoid.
Bible Text: 3 John
Contending For The Faith – part 1
Jude writes to combat apostates – those who were creeping into the church with a corrupted gospel. He was writing in a day much like ours where people preferred tolerance over truth. Jude’s word to the church is as relevant today as it was then – contend for the faith.
Bible Text: Jude 1-7
2 John – Truth or Consequences
John writes his second epistle to encourage believers to continue on walking in truth. We can say we have great knowledge, but is it showing in how we walk? Many were on the scene that had walked away from the truth and their intent was to lead others astray. May we be careful not to stray from that which we have received in Jesus Christ and His Word.
Bible Text: 2 John
1 John 5:14-21 – What Do You Know?
As John wraps up his letter, he repeats the phrase ‘we know’ several times. His desire is for his readers to understand what they have in Christ. So as we finish our study in 1 John we look at what we know as believers.
Bible Text: 1 John 5:14-21