Christ Community Church Imperial Valley California

Brother Mark from Thailand

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VIDEO SERMON 1. The Pride of Satan (12:1-6)       a. Satan’s Hatred is Relentless       b. Jesus’ Love is Relentless 2. The Fall of Satan (12:7-11)       a. Satan Accuses the Saints       b. Jesus Defends the Saints 3. The Desperation of Satan (12:12-17)       a. Satan Seeks to Destroy       b. Jesus Seeks to Protect 4. The Rise of the Antichrist (13:1-10)       a. One World Government 5. The Role of the False Prophet (13:11-18)       a. One World Religion       b. One World Economy Community Group Questions Getting to Know You 1.    If you could only listen to one song on repeat for the rest of your life, what song would it be and why? 2.    Have you (or someone close to you) ever experienced the relentless hatred of Satan first hand?  How were you able to see Jesus’        relentless love even in the midst of Satan’s attack? 3.    Have you ever witnessed someone’s downfall due to pride?  What have you learned from witnessing such a downfall? Digging Deeper 1.    Read Ephesians 6:11-18.  According to Paul, what tools has God given the believer to combat the relentless attacks of the enemy?          At what point are the tools rendered useless?  What makes the tools the most effective? 2.    Read Revelation 12:11 and Romans 8:31-39.  How is the believer able to find victory over the enemy?  What can derail one’s        victory in Jesus?  What steps can a follower of Christ take to ensure they are walking victoriously? 3.    Read Zechariah 3:1-5.  In what way is Zechariah a type of the believer?  What did Jesus do for Zechariah in the face of accusation?          Why should this encourage believers today? Taking It Home 1.    What are some areas in your life in which you struggle with pride?  What are some practical steps you can take to protect your heart          from pride? 2.    Having learned of the relentless nature of Satan’s hatred towards man, what are some ways in which you can engage the enemy        spiritually to ward off attack? 3.    On Sunday we learned that Jesus desires to be our place of comfort and rest.  What are some things that keep us from finding        refuge in Christ?  What can we do to remove obstacles of rest?

SERMON VIDEO 1. The Language of Faith           a. The Scripture Says You Are Perfected.           b. The Scripture Says You Are Glorified. 2. The Posture of Praise 3. The Heart of Thanks 4. The Burden of Choice           a. You Choose Your Response.           b. You Choose Your Judgment.                   1. The Choice of Wrath.                   2. The Choice of Reward. 5. The Promise of God a. God is Faithful to Fight. b. God is Faithful to Forgive. COMMUNITY GROUP QUESTIONS Getting to Know You 1.    If you were on a deserted island with a lifetime supply of only one kind of burrito, which burrito would you choose? 2.    Have you ever struggled making a very difficult choice in life?  How were you able to finally find peace with your decision? 3.    Do you have a place where you go when you need to worship the Lord freely?  Where is this place and why is it special? Digging Deeper 1.    Read Ephesians 2:1-5.  In what way is Satan the Prince of the Air?  What affect does he currently have on this world?  How do we          see his hand at work today? 2.    Read Revelation 20:11-13 and 1 Corinthians 3:12-15.  What is the difference between the two judgments described in these two        texts?  Who are the different judgments meant for? 3.    Read 1 Thessalonians 5:18.  According to this text, when are we supposed to give God thanks?  Why is this often so difficult to do? Taking It Home 1.    Pastor Chris mentioned living proleptically.  What is this concept and can we live more proleptically today?  2.    Read Revelation 11:15-19.  In this text we read that the 24 elders fall down in worship before God’s throne.  Why do the elders fall        down in worship?  How can we keep our hearts in a similar attitude of worship?

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SERMON VIDEO: Deuteronomy 10:12-13                                               1. Our Respect. 2. Our Life. 3. Our Love. 4. Our Service. 5. Our Obedience.

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SERMON VIDEO 1. God’s Presence Will Change You (10:1-4) 2. God’s Patience Will One Day End (10:5-7) 3. God’s Word is Pleasant and Bitter (10:8-11) 4. The Measuring of the Temple (11:1-2) 5. The Ministry of the Witnesses (11:3-6) 6. The Martyrdom of the Witnesses (11:7-10) 7. The Witnesses Mesmerize the Whole World (11:11-14)  

SERMON VIDEO 1. God’s Presence Will Change You (10:1-4) 2. God’s Patience Will One Day End (10:5-7) 3. God’s Word is Pleasant and Bitter (10:8-11) 4. The Measuring of the Temple (11:1-2) 5. The Ministry of the Witnesses (11:3-6) 6. The Martyrdom of the Witnesses (11:7-10) 7. The Witnesses Mesmerize the Whole World (11:11-14)  

SERMON VIDEO 1. God’s Presence Will Change You (10:1-4) 2. God’s Patience Will One Day End (10:5-7) 3. God’s Word is Pleasant and Bitter (10:8-11) 4. The Measuring of the Temple (11:1-2) 5. The Ministry of the Witnesses (11:3-6) 6. The Martyrdom of the Witnesses (11:7-10) 7. The Witnesses Mesmerize the Whole World (11:11-14)  

SERMON VIDEO 1. Trumpets 1-4: Judgment on Creation.       a. Trumpet 1: The Land.       b. Trumpet 2: The Sea.       c. Trumpet 3: The Waters.       d. Trumpet 4: The Heavens.   Trust in the Creator not in Creation. 2. Trumpets 5-6: Judgment on Mankind.       a. Trumpet 5: Physical Torment.       b. Trumpet 6: Physical Death.    Sin is a slippery slope. 3. The Trumpets should inspire action not speculation.       a. To warn the world.    God will exercise judgment on the false gods of this world.    God will extend grace to the lost sinners of this world.       b. To engage in battle.    We must pray passionately.    God will answer our prayers.

SERMON VIDEO 1. Trumpets 1-4: Judgment on Creation.       a. Trumpet 1: The Land.       b. Trumpet 2: The Sea.       c. Trumpet 3: The Waters.       d. Trumpet 4: The Heavens.   Trust in the Creator not in Creation. 2. Trumpets 5-6: Judgment on Mankind.       a. Trumpet 5: Physical Torment.       b. Trumpet 6: Physical Death.    Sin is a slippery slope. 3. The Trumpets should inspire action not speculation.       a. To warn the world.    God will exercise judgment on the false gods of this world.    God will extend grace to the lost sinners of this world.       b. To engage in battle.    We must pray passionately.    God will answer our prayers.

God wants His Church, His disciples, to be the very expression of His heart to a lost and hurting world.  God desires to make us channels through which His heart of compassion might flow out. 

God wants His Church, His disciples, to be the very expression of His heart to a lost and hurting world.  God desires to make us channels through which His heart of compassion might flow out. 

SERMON VIDEO 1. The Sealed by God. (vv1-8)      a. God’s protection of His people- sealed.      b. God’s purpose for His people- witness.      c. God’s promises to His people- fulfilled.   2. The Saved by God. (vv9-17)      a. From Tribulation to Jubilation.      b. A celebration of salvation.   3. The application to us.      a. Renouncing the idols in your life makes you useful to the Lord.      b. You will stand before God either saved or judged.   _______________________________________________________________________________________   COMMUNITY GROUP QUESTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 22, 2015   Getting to Know You Imagine that everything you own was about to be destroyed but you had just enough time to take one thing with you as you escaped.  What would that one thing be, and why did you choose it? Describe a time when someone broke a promise to you and the effect of that broken promise. Has there ever been a time when you narrowly escaped a catastrophe or an accident? Describe the incident and the emotions invoked by the event.   Digging Deeper Read Zechariah 12:10-14, Romans 11:25-27 and Isaiah 43:10-12. What do these passages teach us about Israel’s position as God’s chosen people? Read Psalm 91:3-10, Ephesians 1:13-14 and Romans 8:31-39.  What do these passages tell us about God’s protection and His plan for believers? Read 2 Corinthians 6:11-18.  What does this passage teach us about God’s expectations for a believer?    Taking it Home Is there anything that is standing in the way of your complete assurance that you will be standing among the multitude described in Revelation 7? How might you live from this point forward in the complete assurance of God’s plan and His protection?  How will you identify and set aside the things that might be hindering your ability to fully serve God this week? How will knowing that everyone will one day stand before God (either being judged or having been saved) affect the way you witness to your loved ones?

SERMON VIDEO 1. The Sealed by God. (vv1-8)      a. God’s protection of His people- sealed.      b. God’s purpose for His people- witness.      c. God’s promises to His people- fulfilled.   2. The Saved by God. (vv9-17)      a. From Tribulation to Jubilation.      b. A celebration of salvation.   3. The application to us.      a. Renouncing the idols in your life makes you useful to the Lord.      b. You will stand before God either saved or judged.   _______________________________________________________________________________________   COMMUNITY GROUP QUESTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 22, 2015   Getting to Know You Imagine that everything you own was about to be destroyed but you had just enough time to take one thing with you as you escaped.  What would that one thing be, and why did you choose it? Describe a time when someone broke a promise to you and the effect of that broken promise. Has there ever been a time when you narrowly escaped a catastrophe or an accident? Describe the incident and the emotions invoked by the event.   Digging Deeper Read Zechariah 12:10-14, Romans 11:25-27 and Isaiah 43:10-12. What do these passages teach us about Israel’s position as God’s chosen people? Read Psalm 91:3-10, Ephesians 1:13-14 and Romans 8:31-39.  What do these passages tell us about God’s protection and His plan for believers? Read 2 Corinthians 6:11-18.  What does this passage teach us about God’s expectations for a believer?    Taking it Home Is there anything that is standing in the way of your complete assurance that you will be standing among the multitude described in Revelation 7? How might you live from this point forward in the complete assurance of God’s plan and His protection?  How will you identify and set aside the things that might be hindering your ability to fully serve God this week? How will knowing that everyone will one day stand before God (either being judged or having been saved) affect the way you witness to your loved ones?

SERMON VIDEO 1. God Pours Out His Wrath       a. Seal 1 – The White Horse -­‐ The Antichrist           b. Seal 2 – The Red Horse – The Horse of War           c. Seal 3 – The Black Horse – The Horse of Famine      d. Seal 4 – The Pale Horse – The Horse of Death  2. The Martyrs Cry Out for Retribution       a. Seal 5 –The Cry of Martyrs       b. Seal 6 – The Shaking of the World  3. Man’s Response to God’s Wrath      a. The Response of Resistance      b. The Response of Repentance  COMMUNITY GROUP QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15, 2015  Getting to Know You  Perform for your group a quick impression and allow the group to guess who you are impersonating.  What is the biggest purchase you have ever made (i.e. your home or your first car)? What was the biggest hurdle standing in the way of that purchase and how did you overcome it? Describe the day when you received the deed or title for that item.    From Pastor Chris’ message this week, share with the group one thing that you had never heard before.    Digging Deeper  As the seals are broken, in what way are you able to see God’s mercy, yet also see His holiness and justice displayed in His wrath? How are the two (mercy and justice) related?    Read Revelation 6:15-­‐17. In this passage the people try to hide themselves from the outpouring of wrath. What does Psalm 139:7-­‐12 teach us about their effort?        3. Read Daniel 9:8-­‐16, Zechariah 1:7-­‐17 and 6:1-­‐8, and Luke 21:10-­‐28. What do these passages have in common with chapter            6 of Revelations? List any parallels that you see. Why is it important to use scripture to understand other scripture?   Taking it Home  In our passage we discover that our freewill results in one of two responses in the face of tribulation: repentance or rebellious resistance. How will you prepare to have a correct response when trials and tribulations rise up in your life?   Why do we need to study this book of Revelation? As we learn about the coming wrath, what effect might what you know have on your daily life?   When the Antichrist comes he will bring a counterfeit promise of peace. How can you know true peace? How can you help others define and recognize true peace? 

SERMON VIDEO 1. God Pours Out His Wrath       a. Seal 1 – The White Horse -­‐ The Antichrist           b. Seal 2 – The Red Horse – The Horse of War           c. Seal 3 – The Black Horse – The Horse of Famine      d. Seal 4 – The Pale Horse – The Horse of Death  2. The Martyrs Cry Out for Retribution       a. Seal 5 –The Cry of Martyrs       b. Seal 6 – The Shaking of the World  3. Man’s Response to God’s Wrath      a. The Response of Resistance      b. The Response of Repentance  COMMUNITY GROUP QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15, 2015  Getting to Know You  Perform for your group a quick impression and allow the group to guess who you are impersonating.  What is the biggest purchase you have ever made (i.e. your home or your first car)? What was the biggest hurdle standing in the way of that purchase and how did you overcome it? Describe the day when you received the deed or title for that item.    From Pastor Chris’ message this week, share with the group one thing that you had never heard before.    Digging Deeper  As the seals are broken, in what way are you able to see God’s mercy, yet also see His holiness and justice displayed in His wrath? How are the two (mercy and justice) related?    Read Revelation 6:15-­‐17. In this passage the people try to hide themselves from the outpouring of wrath. What does Psalm 139:7-­‐12 teach us about their effort?        3. Read Daniel 9:8-­‐16, Zechariah 1:7-­‐17 and 6:1-­‐8, and Luke 21:10-­‐28. What do these passages have in common with chapter            6 of Revelations? List any parallels that you see. Why is it important to use scripture to understand other scripture?   Taking it Home  In our passage we discover that our freewill results in one of two responses in the face of tribulation: repentance or rebellious resistance. How will you prepare to have a correct response when trials and tribulations rise up in your life?   Why do we need to study this book of Revelation? As we learn about the coming wrath, what effect might what you know have on your daily life?   When the Antichrist comes he will bring a counterfeit promise of peace. How can you know true peace? How can you help others define and recognize true peace?