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Sermon 42 Revelation 22:1-5 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

The last few weeks we have been talking about heaven in Revelation 21 and now 22. The new earth will not be under a curse. Right now, we have beautiful waterfalls, heavenly painted sunsets that make you stop in your tracks and drink them in

The last few weeks we have been talking about heaven in Revelation 21 and now 22. The new earth will not be under a curse. Right now, we have beautiful waterfalls, heavenly painted sunsets that make you stop in your tracks and drink them in. We have the most colorful flowers and exotic birds and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 40 Revelation 21:1-8 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

If there was no heaven would you still want Jesus? What I mean by that is, if there was only the Father in heaven without a mansion, without all of our preconceived ideas of what heaven will be like, would you still want to go?

If there was no heaven would you still want Jesus? What I mean by that is, if there was only the Father in heaven without a mansion, without all of our preconceived ideas of what heaven will be like, would you still want to go? Is Jesus enough? If eternity was simply being with Jesus in His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 38 Revelation 20:1-10 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

What we are going to see in the verses we are covering today there is a lot of symbolism, which shouldn’t be strange in a book written in symbols.

What we are going to see in the verses we are covering today there is a lot of symbolism, which shouldn’t be strange in a book written in symbols. I really feel a need to remind everyone about this book being a book of symbols today, because the verses we will be covering trips people up. And I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 37 Revelation 19:11-21 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

Before we dig into this passage, let me give you a very brief recap of what we saw right before this

Before we dig into this passage, let me give you a very brief recap of what we saw right before this. For the seven churches of western Asia Minor, all of whom were struggling in some way, this Revelation was the revelation they needed. Some of these churches were struggling with pressure and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 36 Revelation 19:1-10 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

Studying the Bible, studying God's word should not be like a divided highway. It should always be like an intersection.

Divided Highway or Intersection? Studying the Bible, studying God's word should not be like a divided highway. It should always be like an intersection. What do I mean by that? The roads on a divided highway never cross, do they? They always run parallel to each other. And that separation is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 35 Revelation 18 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

In our text today Jesus is going to be calling the church out of the world. We are to be IN the world but not OF the world. It’s pretty difficult to do. We like the things in the world so much that we try to change what we call it to make it Christian.

In our text today Jesus is going to be calling the church out of the world. We are to be IN the world but not OF the world. It’s pretty difficult to do. We like the things in the world so much that we try to change what we call it to make it Christian. Even in the games we play with the youth. Oh, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 34 Revelation 17 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

In chapter 12 we read about a great red dragon (Satan) who tried to kill a woman (Israel) and the baby she was going to give birth to (Jesus). The dragon failed at both of those endeavors and proceeded to wage war against the offspring of the woman (the church).

In chapter 12 we read about a great red dragon (Satan) who tried to kill a woman (Israel) and the baby she was going to give birth to (Jesus). The dragon failed at both of those endeavors and proceeded to wage war against the offspring of the woman (the church). We then start to see the puppets ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 31 Revelation 14:14-20 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

One of the things I have attempted to do in this series through revelation is challenge peoples assumptions of the book of revelation. One assumption that many denominations have and teach is that revelation is a chronological road map of future events.

Introduction: It is father’s day today. The Top 10 Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say: 10. “Well, how ‘bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions.” 9. “You know Pumpkin, now that you’re thirteen, you can go on un-chaperoned car dates with boys. Won’t that be fun?” 8. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 45 Revelation Recap Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

Complete Recap of Revelation

We have been in the book of revelation this year. I had a few of you who grew up here tell me you couldn’t remember a time when the book of revelation was preached through or taught. I believe that this is because people are scared of it, and it is easier to preach and teach about other things. But ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 44 Revelation 22 B-Attitudes Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

The Greek word for blessed, Makarios, Makarios was the name of an island off of Greece. It was known as the blessed island because it was self-contained. The residents didn’t need to leave the island in order to get their needs met. The island offered everything that they needed.

The Greek word for blessed, Makarios, Makarios was the name of an island off of Greece. It was known as the blessed island because it was self-contained. The residents didn’t need to leave the island in order to get their needs met. The island offered everything that they needed. The natural ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 43 Revelation 22:6-21 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

Have you ever felt like God is far away? One of the things that was mentioned 3-4 different times in our test over the last couple of weeks is how God will be with us on the new heavens and new earth.

Have you ever felt like God is far away? One of the things that was mentioned 3-4 different times in our test over the last couple of weeks is how God will be with us on the new heavens and new earth. -On this old earth right now, we sometimes feel distant from God. Asking things like: Where is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 41 Revelation 21:9-27 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

Anytime I hear or read something about heaven many time the same story comes to my mind. It is the story of a guy who died, and God was showing him around heaven,

The wise man built his house upon the rock… Anytime I hear or read something about heaven many time the same story comes to my mind. It is the story of a guy who died, and God was showing him around heaven, and he was seeing mansion after mansion and each one seem even bigger and more beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 27 Revelation 13:1-10

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

Introduction: Do a quick little comedy sketch using a puppet. This will illustrate later how Satan uses governments and false religions to deceive and persecute the church.

Introduction: Do a quick little comedy sketch using a puppet. This will illustrate later how Satan uses governments and false religions to deceive and persecute the church. Over the last several weeks we have looked at the 7 seals, and then the seven trumpets. John will also bring up seven bowls. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 26 Revelation 12 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

When I was a youth minister I would write on little pieces of paper a character out of the bible and they youth would hold it to their forehead so they couldn’t see it. Then the youth would have to ask questions to determine which character was theirs.

When I was a youth minister I would write on little pieces of paper a character out of the bible and they youth would hold it to their forehead so they couldn’t see it. Then the youth would have to ask questions to determine which character was theirs. Since it is mother’s day I have a couple ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 39 Revelation 20:11-15 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Apr 4, 2026

A little over 10 years ago US News and World Report took a survey and found that approximately 87% of those they interviewed believed they were going to heaven.

A little over 10 years ago US News and World Report took a survey and found that approximately 87% of those they interviewed believed they were going to heaven. They didn’t think they’d have to face judgment. Judgment was for all the evil people and these folks didn’t think they were all that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ