Sermon title: Can you hear me now?
Scripture reading Habakkuk 2:20
20 But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.
Opening Hymn Lift up the trumpet 213
Hymn of consecration How great throw art 86
Rev 1:10
Habakkuk 2:20
The LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.
I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 11 I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: then 12 I, John, saw seven golden candlesticks; 13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks the Son of man. his countenance was as the sun (glory) and his eyes were as a flame of fire(penetrated) out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: (words pierced)14 15 his voice - sound of many waters,(loud but calm and soothing) 18 These things saith the Son of God, -18 I am the bright morning star, I am that I am- alive – evermore.
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. He laid his right hand upon me, saying, Fear not; I have the keys of hell and of death. He that overcometh shall not be hurt - second death, - will- clothed - white raiment; - I - give - new name, - write upon him - name - my God and I will give - to eat - tree – life I am the first and the last: In his right hand he had seven stars, these are the angels of the seven churches (the messages they proclaim) 17the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. (the candlesticks hold the light- we are the light of the world and the church holds/sheds light in a dark world- Stars shining for all to see – the light coming from holy Spirit-) What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches.
I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. Revelation 2:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and - chasten: 12 I have somewhat against thee, Jer 17:10 I have not found thy works perfect before God. thou hast left thy first love. (This is to all the churches?) thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2tim3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof 17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, in need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, (no peace) and poor, and blind, and naked:
I know thy works: 16 because - lukewarm, - neither cold nor hot, I will spue -out -my mouth. I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick(HS) except thou repent. Be zealous therefore, and repent. (Passionate) 195 Remember whence thou art fallen, repent, and do the first works11 7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches 15 Watch, pray and diligently seek the Lord, or I will come - as - thief, -you will not know - what hour I will come upon thee.
. 14 Blessed are they that do his commandments that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. Matt 7:14 But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. rejoice with joy - inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
Matthew 13
The Kingdom of heaven is planted in your heart - like - grain - mustard seed, - spreads - like leaven, 24 It’s - like - treasure, - costly pearl hid in - field, Search - it – when – find it – you will sell everything to receive it. – and – will 6 Blessed are those - hunger - thirst after righteousness: - shall be - filled.
The kingdom of heaven is fishing net.- gathers of every kind- 52 Therefore everyone - instructed unto the kingdom - heaven is like - householder, out of his treasure comes things new and old.
Growing in grace
13 Ye are the the light of the world and salt of the earth, A city that set on a hill that cannot be hid. : Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Love your enemies, bless them that curse you and do good to them that hate you, pray for those who despitefully use you. 45 That ye may be the children of your Father 46 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 43 . – but I say, whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. Matthew 5:99 Blessed are the peacemakers: will inherit the earth. - called the children of God Rom8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Matt 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart – they shall see God.
Blessed are they which are falsely persecuted for my sake. 11 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they - prophets which were before you. - theirs is the kingdom of heaven.10
13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.But, if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted 29 if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, 30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body
42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not away7 41 whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 5 Blessed are the meek humble they shall see God –
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: 18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, - anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. Psalm 33:
Proverbs 3:6
20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, . 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. 10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, Hold on till I come.
7 Ask, and it shall be given you; 3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
seek, and ye shall find; 21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. Isaiah 54:13 he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Isaiah 40:31 –
At the end of the world When the harvest comes; 41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, those wo do iniquity; They shall be cast -into - furnace - fire and burned like stubble 42 - there shall be wailing - gnashing of teeth. 43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.
26 Keep my works. 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
He that overcometh shall not be hurt - second death, - will- clothed - white raiment; - I - give - new name, I will write upon him the name of my God and I will give - to eat - tree of life.
Rev 3:5 8 behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: 20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
Rev 3:2 Be watchful, thou hast - little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. 10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, 11 Behold, I come quickly. hold on what have and Strengthen the things - ready to die: the things - already have, that no man take thy crown. Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not I will strengthen thee; the LORD shall renew [their] strength; yea, I will help thee; I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy.
49 So shall it be at the end of the world: 1Cor 2:9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him,for him that waiteth for him - Hold on till I come.
. 29 our God is a consuming fire. Let all the earth keep silence before him. John 1:8 These things saith The King of Kings – Lord of Lords, the Son of God, I am the Alpha - Omega, the beginning - ending, which is, and which was, and which is to come- alive – evermore- I am that I am- the Lord God Almighty.
20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Heb 12:288 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
Hebrews 12:2 “Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
James 1:2-3 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.”
First Peter 1:8-9Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
John 16:22 “So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you
Psalm 28:7 “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
Isaiah 12:6 “Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”
rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
Psalm 22:3 The lord inhabits the praises of his people
sons of the kingdom
