Jesus The King - Returning In Glory Series

2025.12.07. Sermon Notes. JESUS THE KING RETURNING IN GLORY

William Akehurst, HSWC

Scriptures: Acts 1:9-11, Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 20:1-6, Revelation 21:1-7, Matthew 24:1-51, Matthew 24:29-31, Isaiah 2:1-22, Isaiah 65:1-25, Zechariah 14:1-21.

Acts 1:9-11 Jesus Ascends to Heaven

9 Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, 11 who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”

KEY WORDS: Return, Glory, King of kings, Judgment, Millennial Kingdom, New Heaven, New Earth, Victory, Authority, Resurrection, Overcomer

BIG IDEA: JESUS CHRIST, the victorious KING, will return in glory to judge the world, defeat evil, establish HIS eternal kingdom, and make all things new. HIS return is certain, visible, and powerful and brings hope and eternal life to those who are HIS.

I. THE KING REVEALED IN GLORY (Revelation 19:11-16)

Revelation 19:11-21 Christ on a White Horse

11 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. 12 His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. 13 He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. 15 Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16 And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written:

KING OF KINGS AND

LORD OF LORDS.

John sees heaven opened, not for blessing but for battle. JESUS appears riding a white horse a symbol of victory, purity, and conquering power.

1. HIS Names Reveal HIS Nature

• Faithful and True – HE returns exactly as promised.

• The Word of GOD – The eternal, divine expression of the Father.

• KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS – HIS supreme authority over every earthly and spiritual power.

2. HIS Appearance Reveals HIS Majesty

• Eyes like flames of fire: omniscient judgment.

• Many crowns: all authority is HIS.

• Robe dipped in blood: victory already secured through the Cross.

3. HIS Army Reveals HIS Supremacy

• Heaven’s armies follow HIM, clothed in white linen symbolizing purity and victory.

• They do not fight. The King alone defeats HIS enemies with the sword of HIS mouth - the power of HIS Word.

II. THE KING EXECUTES FINAL JUDGMENT

Revelation 19:17–21 The Beast and His Armies Defeated

17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven, “Come and gather together for the supper of the great God, 18 that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, both small and great.”

19 And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army. 20 Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image. These two were cast alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone. 21 And the rest were killed with the sword which proceeded from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse. And all the birds were filled with their flesh.

1. The Great Supper of GOD

An angel summons birds to feast on the defeated enemies of GOD a shocking picture emphasizing the finality of divine judgment.

2. The Collapse of All Earthly Power

• The beast (Antichrist).

• The false prophet.

• The kings and armies of the world.

They unite against CHRIST but are destroyed instantly. CHRIST’s victory is effortless and absolute.

3. The Beast and False Prophet Cast Alive into the Lake of Fire

• The first to enter eternal punishment demonstrating that evil spiritual authority ends forever.

• The rest are slain by CHRIST’s Word. No rebellion can withstand the Returning KING.