Grace Church Swansboro

Sermon: Revelation 2:18-29, To the Church in Thyatira, Too Tolerant “We must learn to hate sin, and we will, if we are getting to know God. If we do not, we will increasingly hate God.” – James Montgomery Boice Main Point: Hold fast to Christ so that His church is purified and productive in His […] The post To the Church in Thyatira, Too Tolerant (Rev. 2:18-29) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 2:12-17 – To the Church in Pergamum, The Danger of Worldliness Worldliness – any thought, attitude, or behavior that is shaped by the values and priorities of a fallen, rebellious world system rather than by the kingdom of God. Main Point: Stand fast against the pressure of the world and root out all […] The post To the Church in Pergamum, The Danger of Worldliness (Revelation 2:12-17) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I […] The post To the Church in Smyrna, Victory over Death appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 2:1-7, To the Church in Ephesus Main Point: Repent of a cold heart and pour out your life for Jesus! I. Jesus Commendation of the Church in Ephesus. See also Heb. 12:3; 1 Cor 15:58; Col. 1:11; Rom. 12:2 II. Jesus’ Correction of the Church in Ephesus. See also 1 John 4:10-11 can […] The post To the Church in Ephesus (Rev.2:1-7) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 1:19-20, Applying Revelation Main Point: Make the focus of your study of Revelation knowing Jesus and His reign on your behalf. I. The Summary of the Visions of Revelation – 1:19. See Revelation 1:11 II. The Focus of the Visions of Revelation – 1:20. See Daniel 12:3 Application: What is the purpose of […] The post Applying Revelation (Rev. 1:19-20) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 1:10-16, Seeing Jesus Main Point: See Jesus as glorified while resting in His grace and living forHis glory. I. John Seeing Jesus’ Glory – 1:12-16 See also Exodus 28:4; WSC 25; Hebrews 4:12; Matthew 17:2 II. John Falling at Jesus’ Feet – 1:17-18. See also Isaiah 6:5; Luke 2:10-11 III. Application 1) This […] The post Seeing Jesus (Rev. 1:12-18) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Isaiah 9:6, Prince of Peace Main Point: Love and trust the Prince of Peace and have peace in both the present world and the world to come. I. The Identity of the Prince of Peace. II. The Peace of the Prince of Peace. III. Application 1) Love and trust the Prince of Peace and […] The post Prince of Peace appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

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Sermon: Isaiah 9:6, Mighty God Main Point: Because Jesus is our Mighty God, we can rest in His victory on our behalf and tell others about our Great Champion! I. Jesus is God. II. Jesus is Mighty. See Deuteronomy 10:17 III. Jesus is Mighty God. See Isaiah 10:20-21; Jeremiah 32:18-19; Psalm 24:8; John 1:1; John […] The post Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Isaiah 9:6, Wonderful Counselor Main Point: Because Jesus is the only wonderful counselor, seek His wisdom and trust His plan over all others. I. Jesus is Wonderful.. See also Judges 13:17-18 II. Jesus is the Counselor. See also Proverbs 14:12 III. Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor. See also John 14:6; Col. 2:3 “Let us […] The post Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 1:9, Kingdom Treasure Main Point: Pray for a transformed mind that treasures the gifts of God’s kingdom, suffering for Christ, and the patient endurance given by His Spirit. I. The Treasure of His Kingdom. See also Matt. 6:33 “Union with Christ is the foundation of all our spiritual blessings and the fountain from […] The post Kingdom Treasure (Rev. 1:9) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 1:7-8, Our Blessed Hope Main Point: The Son of God is coming again in glory to bless His church and judge His enemies. I. Jesus’ Glorious Second Coming – 1:7. See also Acts 1:11; Daniel 7:13-14 II. Jesus’ Glorious Divine Identity = 1:8. See also Revelation 22:12-13 Application 1) Are you ready?  2) […] The post Our Blessed Hope (Rev. 1:7-8) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 1:4-6, Glorious Grace Main Point: Embrace God’s call on your life by resting in His glorious grace. I. Receive A Gracious Greeting – 1:4-5a. See also Eph. 2:8-9; John 14:6; Heb. 10:12-14 “Peace flows out of that grace, for peace is the reflection of God’s smile. In our natural condition of sin, God […] The post Glorious Grace (Rev. 1:4-6) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 1:1-3, The Revelation of Jesus Christ Main Point: The book of Revelation is not a puzzle, it is a picture of Jesus and His reign over a sinful world. I. The Glorious Revelation – 1:1-2. See Revelation 22:10 “This vision is about Jesus Christ, not the pope, Adolf Hitler, Napoleon Bonaparte, Saddam Hussein, […] The post Revelation: The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:1-3) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Malachi 3:1, Two Messengers Main Point: What Malachi predicted has come to pass through the two messengers. Believe the good news and proclaim the Messiah! I. Messenger 1: Elijah See also Isaiah 40:3; Luke 1:15-17; Mark 1:2-3; Matthew 11:13-15, 17:10-13 II. Messenger 2: Messiah. See also John 2:19 Application 1) Messenger #1 has fulfilled […] The post Malachi: Two Messengers appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Zechariah: The Purpose of Prophecy Main Point: Make eschatology primarily about you growing in holiness instead of merely gaining more knowledge of the future. I. God’s call to holiness – 1:3-4. See also 2 Peter 3:11-14 “We should contemplate the future life morning, noon, and night, for it is only when we fix our […] The post Zechariah: The Purpose of Prophecy appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Zephaniah 3:14-17, The LORD Sings Over Us Main Point: Sing to the Lord because of His salvation, and rejoice in the fact that He sings over you. I. Sing to the LORD because of His Salvation – 3:14-16.  See Psalm 33:3, 95:1-2; Galatians 3:28-29; Hebrews 12:22-24 II. Because of His Salvation the LORD Sings […] The post Zephaniah: The LORD Sings Over Us appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Habakkuk, Faith in a Fallen World Main Point: True faith trusts in God’s sovereignty and promises even when we don’t understand His ways. I. True Faith’s struggle with evil in the world – 1:2-4.  See also Psalms 13:1 II. True Faith’s Fuel in the Promises of God – 2:2-3, 14.  See also 2 Peter […] The post Habakkuk: Faith in a Fallen World appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Nahum: God’s Goodness in Judgment and Mercy Main Point: Because God is good, He is faithful to both judge His enemies and save His people. I. The LORD is good in judgment.  See also Psalms 145:9, 86:15; Exodus 34:6,7; Nahum 1:3b “Divine goodness is the overflowing bounty of God by which he communicates blessing […] The post Nahum: God’s Goodness in Judgment and Mercy appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Jonah 3, A Great Work in a Great City Main Point: It is not too late for our great city. Let us repent, preach the law and the gospel, and intensely pray for revival! I.A Great Wicked City – 3:1-3. II.A Shocking Message = 3:4. III.An Amazing Response – 3:5-9. IV. God Had Mercy – […] The post Jonah: A Great Work in a Great City appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.