The Epic Life - Bob Hallman

11-The Deed To The Earth (Revelation 5:1-14)

As we noted in the last message, Revelation 4 and 5 comprise an introduction – a prelude of sorts—to the final events of human history.
Chapter 4 ended with the worship of Jesus Christ, the Creator.
Chapter 5 will end with the worship of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer.
God spared nothing to rescue you from the penalty of sin -- eternal death -- and to redeem you back to God.  Are you withholding anything from Him?  Let Him break the seals to your heart and give Him the deed to your life!
Surrender your life afresh to Him right now and join all of creation in the worship of our great Kinsman Redeemer -- Jesus Christ!

10-Heaven Revealed (Revelation 4:1-11)

As we begin chapter 4 of Revelation, we are entering the third division of the book.  In chapter 1:19 we discovered that Revelation is divided into three chronological sections:
What you have seen - Rev 1:1-20
What is now - Rev 2:1-3:22
         The moral and spiritual condition of the 7 churches - then and now.
    3.What will take place later - Rev 6:1-22:21
Chapters 4 and 5 are an introduction to the final events of human history.

9-Lukewarm Christianity (Revelation 3:14-22)

All of the messages to the churches of Asia are extremely practical, but none of the seven better addresses the conditions in the United States than the message to Laodicea, the church that had become lukewarm in its deceptive self-sufficiency.
Application: Are you spiritually lukewarm -- not too hot for Jesus, but not too cold? The church of Laodicea was and they didn't even recognize the signs of it. If you are lukewarm, there is a very simple remedy; Repent of your self-sufficiency. Answer the door of your heart that Jesus is knocking on! And let Him once again take His rightful place as master and ruler of your life!

8-A Door Of Opportunity (Revelation 3:7-13)

This message focuses on the church of Philadelphia.
Application: Right now there is marvelous door of opportunity that God has opened:
The door of Salvation
The door of missionary outreach
The door of service
These doors are open right now -- and opened widely!  But a day will come when, as scripture teaches in Matt 25:10-12, these doors will be shut. 

7-The Church Of The Living Dead (Revelation 3:1-6)

Pastor Bob delivers a message on the church of Sardis.
Pastor Bob: "I've often wondered what it would be like to have our lives turned inside out. To have our true inner condition exposed to the scrutiny of others around us. Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on how you look at it, we are able, like the church of Sardis, to present an appearance of life even when all that remains are distant memories of spiritual vitality. And the greatest danger lies in thinking we are alive, when in reality, spiritual death is knocking at our door. This was the condition of the church of Sardis."
"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."

6-The Trouble With Tolerance - The Threat Of Tolerance (Revelation 2:18--29)

In this passage, Jesus directs his message to the church at Thyatira.
It's sobering to realize that we as a church can be doing many of the right things and still be tolerating what God finds intolerable. It's especially important in our politically correct times, to hold on to Jesus Christ and to avoid compromise that can lead to spiritual death -- just as surely as Jezebel's corrupt self-made religion resulted in her judgment.

5-The Compromised Church (Revelation 2:12-17)

Note: #4 of series is unavailable in audio form.  Sermon notes will be online in near future.
Today's message is directed to the church at Pergamum.
Satan has two primary techniques that he uses to ruin a believer -- if he cannot make you knuckle under with hostility and persecution, he will begin to entice you and lure you into compromise. It is either intimidation or enticement. It is either the violence threat of death or it is the subtly of an angel of light. Pergamum is the church that is being undermined by corrupt practices, corrupt teaching and compromise.

3-How's Your Spiritual Love Life? (Revelation 2:1-7)

Over the next few messages, we will be looking at the letters to the 7 churches.  All these churches were located in the western half of Asia Minor – modern day Turkey and were specifically selected as representative of:
7 historic churches that existed in Asia Minor
7 types of churches throughout church history     
7 churches typical of today
Today's message focuses on Ephesus = 1st century church (Pentecost – death of John)
In each letter to the churches there is a consistent pattern:
A greeting
A title for Christ (taken from chapter 1)
A commendation for what they were doing well
A criticism for what they were failing in
A warning ("He who has ears, let him hear")
An exhortation to repent
A promised reward for overcoming

2-The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:9-20)

1-Revelation Introduction (Revelation 1:1-8)

Pastor Bob introduces the Book of Revelation. This is Part 1 in a 31 part series (Revelation 2:8 audio is not available.  Sermon notes will be available online soon.
The book of Revelation is a book of hope. It is about Christ and the victorious future that awaits those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.  May God bless you as hear His Word!
"Blesssed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." (Rev. 1:3)
Taught at Crossroads Kauai in September 2006