Wawasee Bible Sermon Audio

Message #16 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus Our guest this week is Dr. Rock LaGioia of Grace Theological Seminary. Rock preaches through Revelation 7 from a pre-tribulational rapture perspective (Pastor Josh holds to a pre-wrath position), focusing on God's mercy to the elect in the midst of his wrath.

Message #15 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus Revelation 6 begins the prophetical portion of the book. Chapters 6-19 describe Daniel's 70th Week (Daniel 9:24-27) in a circular fashion, and in chapter 6 we get our first overview of the entire 7 year period. Jesus is coming soon… Repent and turn to him!

Message #14 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus In Matthew 24, Jesus gives his disciples some insight into the end times. Teaching through Matthew 24 helps set up Revelation 6-19 for us in the coming weeks. But the most important thing is… do you know Jesus?

Message #13 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus If you want to make sense of Revelation 6-19, you need to understand the Old Testament, especially Daniel 9:24-27 and Daniel's Seventy Weeks. God fulfills all of his promises completely and precisely.

Message #12 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus Pastor Stephen preaches this morning from Revelation 1:1-18; 4:1-5:14. Reviewing texts we've been studying, Pastor Stephen teaches on worshiping here on earth as it is in heaven… by faith.

Message #11 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus Initially John weeps when there is no one found worthy to open the scroll… and then he sees the Lamb, Jesus, who is worthy to take the scroll and open its seals.

Message #10 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus After finishing the letters to the seven churches, the scene moves from earth to the Throne Room of God. John is given a fresh and spectacular vision of the glory of God which sets the stage for the remainder of the book of Revelation.

Message #9 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus Jesus had nothing good to say about the church in Laodicea. Like the water there, they were lukewarm and repulsive to Jesus. Yet, in his steadfast love he reminds them that he is near (at the door, even!) and ready to fellowship with them again if they'd simply be zealous and repent.

Message #8 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus Jesus had nothing bad to say about the church in Philadelphia. He praises it for its endurance and faithfulness. He exhorts it to be encouraged and take heart, for He is coming soon!

Message #7 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus Jesus had nothing good to say of the Church in Sardis. Ouch. He calls them out as frauds who have the reputation of being alive but are dead. Jesus says wake up, remember the Gospel, and repent.

Message #6 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus The Church in Thyatira was too tolerant of sin. Jesus calls them to quit whoring themselves to idols, repent of their sin, and worship him.

Message #5 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus The church in Pergamum loved Jesus but failed to confront sin in their midst. They were too permissive. Jesus calls them to repent. Do you deal with sin in your life or just permit it?

Message #4 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus Have you ever suffered for Jesus? The Bible is clear that suffering is the norm for those who follow Jesus, and if we're not suffering now we should be prepared for it when it comes. Revelation 2:8-11 records some of what Jesus has to say about suffering.

Message #3 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus The letter to the church in Ephesus is the first of Jesus' seven edicts to churches in Revelation. Ephesus was all truth and no love. Jesus challenges them and us to connect our head to heart: Remembering our first love, repenting, and returning to the ways we loved at first.

Message #2 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus John addresses his letter to the seven churches of Asia, and gives a powerful description of Jesus Christ as he really is in glory and power.

Message #1 of 30 – SERIES: Revelation of Jesus We begin our series through the New Testament book of Revelation. This introductory message covers the first 3 verses and includes a recording of Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church, Seattle.

Dr. Rock LaGioia, director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Grace Theological Seminary was our guest. Rock taught from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Message #7 of 7 – SERIES: Rest In our final message of this series, we work through Hebrews 3 & 4. We consider Jesus, our ways, and entering God's final rest.

Message #6 of 7 – SERIES: Rest Do you want to learn to rest well and enjoy Jesus and enjoy Sabbath? Learn to fast.

Message #5 of 7 – SERIES: Rest There are two primary enemies and/or thieves of Sabbath that we struggle with: busyness and legalism. We key in on battling legalism (or religion) this week.