Sermons by Pastor Brandon (Page 3)
Thyatira – The Corrupt Church
Revelation 2:18-29 Chapter 1:19 is the outline of Revelation. Chapters 4-5 and 6-19 happen at the same time. Thyatira represents the dark ages church of 590 A.D. to 1517 A.D. Thyatira means “Continual Sacrifice” Jesus’ characteristics: Jesus mentions two: Son of God, and eyes of fire & feet of brass. Jesus is coming with judgement Commendation: Jesus is happy with their works, faith and love for Jesus Correction: Idol worship and sexual immorality. Exhortation: To those not following the system…
Smyrna – The Persecuted Church
Revelation 2:8-11 Letter to the church of Smyrna The name Smyrna is related to Myrrh Represents the Church Age of the Prophetic Church, up till the time of Constantine. 110AD – 318AD Jesus´ presents His character of once being dead, and is now alive. This was encouraging for the church whose attendance was in decline because its members were being persecuted and killed. Commendation: Jesus knows their works, tribulation and poverty. What is true wealth? The people of the church of Smyrna…
Ephesus – The loveless church
Revelation 2:1-7 Luke 10 – Mary vs Martha Report Card – 7 criteria The church in Ephesus was a strong church 2. The Apostolic church period, where the apostles were still leading the churches 3. Jesus is standing in the midst of the 7 lampstands and is holding the 7 stars. Jesus is walking amongst the 7 churches, and observing, and holding in His hand the 7 leaders of the churches 4. Commendations: a. Didn’t tolerate nonsense …
The revealing of Jesus
Revelation 1 The revealing of Jesus Revelation : Chapters 1 : Past 2-3 : Present time 4-22 : Future 20 : 1000 year reign 21-22 : New Heaven and New earth John was being persecuted for his witness of Jesus, and was writing to churches being persecuted. John saw a vision of Jesus in heaven. John describes Jesus in His glory:
Jesus’ crucifixion
Mark 15:22-47 The soldiers gambled for His clothes, as was prophesied.Two criminals were crucified with Jesus – one on His right and one on this leftThe crowds mocked Him. The religious leaders mocked Him. The criminals crucified with Him mocked him.Jesus cries out, and died.The veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom- like a sheet of paper that has been dealt with and is no longer needed.Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for Jesus’ body Lessons for us…
In the Garden of Gethsemane
Mark 14:32-72 Jesus and his disciples go to the garden of Gethsemane to pray Jesus is exceedingly sorrowful and distressed The disciples can’t help falling asleep There is something about prayer that protects you The arrest and trial of Jesus Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss Peter followed at a distance We should follow Jesus closely, not at a distance Peter was warming himself with the enemy Jesus deleted that He is the Messiah Fake trial at the High Priest’s…
Preparations
Mark 14:1-31 Jesus’ anointing at Bethany Mary of Bethany was one of Jesus’ friends, and always at His feet. Mary, Martha and Lazarus loved Jesus for who He was, not the miracles He performed. She brings very expensive oil to anoint Jesus for burial. She wanted to bless Jesus as an act of worship, without any expectations. At this moment Judas decides to betray Jesus. The Last Supper Jesus was the host of this very special meal for Him Jesus establishes…
Olivet discourse
Mark 13 Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple 2 questions: When will the destruction of the temple be? What signs will precede its destruction? Warnings about the future Jesus foretells the end times Nobody knows the day or the hour. And what I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!” So we need to “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” Ask God what His desire for…
Inspection of the lamb
Mark 12 Middle of last week of Jesus’ ministry before the cross Parable of the vineyard Why is Jesus taking the religious leaders about the history of them killing God’s prophets?He was trying to save them by bringing the truth in a way that will wake them up. Attempted trap by the Pharisees: Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s. Attempted trap by the Saducees: Jesus teaches that there is indeed life after death. Which…
The Triumphal Entry
Mark 11 The Triumphal Entry The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give His life as a ransom for many. Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey – as was prophesied, and as Solomon was introduced as the king. Lesson from cursing the fig tree. Driving out the moneychangers and dove-sellers, who were taking up the place that the Gentiles could come to worship. The Pharisees asked Jesus about His authority.
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