Grace Church Swansboro

Sermon: Revelation 3:1-6, To the Church in Sardis, A Dead Church Main Point: Beware of the danger of spiritual complacency and be renewed in your commitment to faithfull follow the Lord Jesus Christ.  I. Jesus' Diagnosis of the Church in Sardis – 3:1. See also Matthew 15:8-9 II. Jesus' Remedy for the Church in Sardis […] The post To the Church in Sardis, A Dead Church (Rev. 3:1-6) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

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.

Sermon: Amos 5:21-24, The Priority of Righteousness Main Point: Repent and let God's Word define your worship and life. I. Repent of Impure Worship – 5:21-23. “Amos condemns Israel not only on the ground of their thinking to satisfy God by sacrifices without obedience …, but also because even their external ritual was a mere […] The post Amos: The Priority of Righteousness appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

 “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.”  – 2 Corinthians 7:10 Sermon: Joel 2:12-13, True Repentance Main Point: Respond to God's message of judgment and hope by rightly understanding and embracing true repentance. I. The Call to True Repentance – 2:12-13.  II. The Nature of […] The post Joel: True Repentance appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Hosea 2:19-20, Steadfast Love Main Point: Let God's steadfast love shape your life so that you walk inassurance and imitate His love in all that you do! I. Steadfast Love Defined – Hosea 2:19.  See Hosea 2:19-20; Psalms 23:6  II. Steadfast Love Embraced – 2:20.  See Hosea 2:20; Ephesians 3:14-19  III. Steadfast Love Returned […] The post Steadfast Love appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Misusing the Prophets Main Point: Be very careful to rightly interpret Scripture by keeping it in its proper context and using sound methods of interpretation. I. Habakkuk 1:5.  II. Isaiah 54:17.  “wicked men, even though they exert themselves to the utmost, will gain nothing; for their attacks are guided and restrained by the secret […] The post Misusing The Prophets appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Daniel Part 2: Faith Under Fire Main Point: Stand firm in the faith and expect opposition from the world. Jesus Christ is worthy of our devotion! I. Daniel disobeyed the king. (Daniel 6:1-15)  II. The king reluctantly exacted the penalty. (Daniel 6:16-18)  III. The King of Kings intervened. (Daniel 6:19-28)  Application 1.Beware of the […] The post Daniel Part 2: Faith Under Fire appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

 “The sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which the child of God rests his head at night, giving perfect peace… There is no attribute of God more comforting to His children than the doctrine of Divine Sovereignty.”  – Charles Spurgeon Sermon: Daniel Part 1: Our Sovereign God Main Point: Think rightly by adopting, rejoicing, […] The post Daniel Part 1: Our Sovereign God appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Ezekiel Part 2: God in Residence Main Point: If you are in Christ, you are the fulfillment of Ezekiel's vision of a new temple in which the Lord dwells permanently, so glorify Him in all that you do! I. Ezekiel's Vision of a New Temple of God.  See Ezekiel 43:1-9; Revelation 21:10-11  II. The […] The post Ezekiel Part 2: God in Residence appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Ezekiel (Part 1), God in Exile Apocalyptic Texts: Main Point: Ezekiel's vision of God leaving His Temple should both encourage and challenge us to truly trust and live for our Lord. I. Ezekiel Sees God in Exile – ch. 1.  II. Ezekiel Sees Why God is in Exile – ch. 10 -11.  See Ezekiel […] The post Ezekiel Part 1: God in Exile appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Jeremiah 31:31-34, A New Heart Main Point: God promised a new and different kind of covenant, one that works front he inside out.  I. God promised a New Covenant that is not like the old one 31:31-32.  See Deuteronomy 10:16; Jeremiah 7:23; Jeremiah 17:9-10 II. God promised a New Covenant that works from the […] The post Jeremiah Part 2: A New Heart appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Jeremiah 7:1-15, Change Your Ways Main Point: Repent and treat God as holy by joyfully walking in His commandments. I. What was the root issue in Jeremiah's day?  See Exodus 19:5 II. What was the situation in Jeremiah's Day?  See Jeremiah 7:30 III. What was God's response?  See Jeremiah 7:23, 7:25-26, 7:34; Matthew 21:13; […] The post Jeremiah Part 1: Change Your Ways appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Isaiah Part 2: Your Kingdom Come Main Point: God's kingdom is found in His Son, the Messiah, and is for all nations. I. God's Kingdom Comes Through the Messiah.  See Isaiah 53:5-6; 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 II. God's Kingdom Comes To All the Nations.  See Isaiah 49:6, 65:17-19; Rev. 21:1-4 Application 1) God's promise of […] The post Isaiah Part 2: Your Kingdom Come appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Isaiah Part 1: A Burning Stump & A Holy Seed Main Point: Only a repentant faith delivers from judgment. I. Who was Isaiah?  II. When and where did he prophesy? III. What was his message? See also Isaiah 6:8-13, 12:2, 1:18  Application 1) Pray for our nation. 2) Pray for your own heart. 3) […] The post Isaiah Part 1: A Burning Stump appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Hebrews 1:1, Speaking God's Word Main Point: The Old Testament Prophets were men called by God to speak His Word to His people and hold them accountable to His covenant.  I. What was a prophet? II. What was the standard for a prophet?  See also Deuteronomy 18:20-22 III. What was the message of the […] The post Speaking God’s Word appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 16:25-27, The Glory of Grace Main Point: Be strengthened to give God the glory for His grace in saving a people who glorify Jesus by their growing obedience. I. Be strengthened to give glory to God by His grace – chs 1 – 8.  See Romans 3:20, 3:23-24 WSC Q. 33 What is […] The post The Glory of Grace appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 16:21-23, Saved to Serve Main Point: We are called to follow Jesus in a life of self-sacrificial service to His church. I. Servant #1 = Timothy – v. 21.  See Philippians 2:19-23 II. Servant #2 = Tertius – v. 22.  III. Servant #3 = Gaius – v. 23.  See 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Application […] The post Saved to Serve appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 16:19-20, Learning from Eden Main Point: Be encouraged by God's promise of full deliverance and press into your obedience to Christ by being wise regarding good and innocent regarding evil. I. Obedience Restored – v. 19a. II. Good and Evil Refocused – v. 19b. See Romans 12:2, 12;9; Proverbs 3:7; Jeremiah 4:22 “As […] The post Learning From Eden appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 16:17-18, Smooth Talk & Flattery Main Point: Continually identify and avoid false teachers! I. False teachers are out there, so Identify them – 16:17a. II. False teachers are out there, so Avoid them – 16:17b-18.  See also 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Colossians 1:9; 2 Timothy 4:1-3 Application 1) Study the truth so that false […] The post Smooth Talk & Flattery appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 16:17-18, Smooth Talk & Flattery Main Point: Continually identify and avoid false teachers! I. False teachers are out there, so Identify them – 16:17a. II. False teachers are out there, so Avoid them – 16:17b-18.  See also 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Colossians 1:9; 2 Timothy 4:1-3 Application 1) Study the truth so that false […] The post Smooth Talk & Flattery appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 16:3-16, Worthy of the Gospel Main Point: Live worthy of the gospel by standing together against the sinful culture and for the gospel of Christ! I. Live worthy of the gospel by standing against a sinful culture.  See 1 Thes. 1:8-10; 1 Peter 4:1-5; Eph. 5:11-12; Romans 16:7 II. Live worthy of the […] The post Worthy of the Gospel appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 16:3-16, Worthy of the Gospel Main Point: Live worthy of the gospel by standing together against the sinful culture and for the gospel of Christ! I. Live worthy of the gospel by standing against a sinful culture.  See 1 Thes. 1:8-10; 1 Peter 4:1-5; Eph. 5:11-12; Romans 16:7 II. Live worthy of the […] The post Worthy of the Gospel appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

 Romans 16:1-2, A Devoted Servant Main Point: Phoebe serves as an example of a willing and generous servant in the early church. I. Phoebe, the Willing Servant of the Church – 16:1.  See Romans 13:4; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:11-12; Galatians 3:28 II. Phoebe, the Generous Servant of the Church – 16:2-3.  See Philippians 3:3-5 […] The post A Devoted Servant appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Romans 15:30-33, Your Will Be Done Main Point: God's will is always accomplished through our prayers, though the answers sometimes look very different than what we pray, hope, or expect.  I.Paul's Plea – v. 30. II.Paul's Request – v. 31. III.Paul's Purpose – vv. 32-33. IV. God's Answer Application The post Your Will Be Done appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Revelation 1:17-18 Main Point: Jesus is the Living One, the Lamb of God, and the only source of eternal life.  I.Jesus is the Living One – 1:17-18a. See also Revelation 22:13; Isaiah 44:6; John 1:1-4 II.Jesus is the Lamb of God – 1:18b. See also Romans 3:23-25; 1 Corinthians 15:3-6 III.Jesus is the Only Source […] The post The Living One appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Romans 15:25-29, The Priority of Poor Saints Main Point: It is the church's responsibility to prioritize meeting the needs of Christ's sheep.  I. The Needs of the Poor Saints – 15:25. II. The Answer for the Poor Saints – 15:26-29. See also Deut. 15:4, Deut 15:11; Matt 25:35-40, Matt 12:50, Matt 28:10; Romans 8:29; Hebrews […] The post The Priority of Poor Saints appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Romans 15:22-24, Hindered & Helped Main Point: Our lives of following Christ are to be shaped by kingdom priorities which fuel gospel ambition to reach the lost. I. Paul's life is shaped by kingdom priorities – 15:22. See also Matthew 6:33 “Make it your goal to seek God's interests first …” James M. Boice II. […] The post Hindered & Helped appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Main Point: The church today needs recalibration to the great need, the glorious answer, and the gifted means of Christ's Mission. “The longing of my heart is to make known my glorious redeemer to those who have never heard.” – William Chalmers Burns  I. The church needs recalibration to the great need! II. The church […] The post Recalibration Needed appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Romans 15:19, Signs & Wonders & the Gospel Main Point: God sufficiently confirmed the gospel preached by the Apostles by the signs and wonders done through them.  I. History: A Brief History of Signs & Wonders. Three Major Periods. 1) the time of Moses & Joshua ~1525-1375 BC 2) the time of Elijah & Elisha […] The post Signs & Wonders & the Gospel appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Romans 15:15-18 Main Point: God often uses unexpected people in unexpected ways to accomplish His purpose of redemption! I. An Unexpected Grace – 15:15-16.  See Philippians 3:3-5 II. An Unexpected Boast – 15:17-18.  See 1 Corinthians 1:31; Romans 1:5-6 Application The post God’s Surprising Grace appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Romans 15:14 Main Point: Christ's sacrifice ensures that His church is full of goodness, filled with knowledge, and able to instruct one another. I. Be certain that the church is full of goodness. See also Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 2:11-14 II. Be certain that the church is filled with all knowledge. See also 2 Peter 1:3-4; […] The post Full, Filled, and Able appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Romans 15:8-13, Joy to the World Main Point: Christ came in fulfillment of God's promises to bring the joy of His salvation to Jew and Gentile in one body.  I. Christ came to bring joy to the Jews – 15:8. See also Genesis 3:15; Genesis 12:1-3; Romans 9:4-5 II. Christ came to bring joy […] The post Joy to the World! appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.