Grace Church Swansboro

Sermon: Luke 22:14-23, From Passover to Lord's Supper Main Point: Jesus transformed the Passover meal into The Lord's Supper, showing himself to be the true Passover Lamb. I. From Passover to Jesus – 22:14-18 See also Exodus 6:6-7 II. From Passover to Lord's Supper – 22:19-23. See also 1 Corinthians 10:16 Application: 1. Rejoice in […] The post From Passover to Lord's Supper (Luke 22:14-23) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 8:6-12, Echos of Exodus Be thankful for God's judgment. Through it He calls the world to repentance and reminds His people that this world is not our home. Echo #1, The First Trumpet Judgment.see also Exodus 9:22-24; Isaiah 28:1-3 Echo #2, The Second Trumpet Judgment. Echo #3, The Third Trumpet Judgment.see also Jeremiah […] The post Echoes of Exodus (Revelation 8:6-12) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Lessons in the Lord's Work 3 Lessons in Faithfully Serving the Lord Lesson 1: The Lord's work is not only for spiritual leaders, but for ordinary Christians (v. 1-3; 1 Thess. 1:3, 8) Lesson 2: The Lord's work is worthy of great personal sacrifice (v. 8, 14, 32; Matt. 16:24) Lesson 3: […] The post Lessons in the Lord's Work (Nehemiah 3:1-32) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 7:13-17, Coming Out of the Great Tribulation When is the great tribulation, and who are the ones coming out of it? I. When is the “Great Tribulation”? – v. 14 See also Revelation 1:9; 1 John 2:18; 1 Cor. 10:11 II. Who are “the ones coming out of the Great Tribulation? – vv. […] The post Coming Out of the Great Tribulation (Rev. 7:13-17) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 7:4-12, The 144,000 of IsraelMain Point: Who are the 144,000? I.The Narration of the 144,000 – 7:4-8. See also Revelation 14:1 II.The Vision of the 144,000 – 7:9-17. “Those marked as God's treasure by the seal of his name are securedand sheltered from his burning wrath to come. They are the people of […] The post The 144,000 of Israel (Rev. 7:4-12) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon delivered by Jonathan Hood Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:49-64 O Great God (35) Christ, the Sure and Steady Anchor (406) Sermon: Luke 8:4–15, A Parable of Kingdom Reception “When you come to Christ, bring your ears with you, ears to hear, so that hearing, you might understand; understanding, you might remember; remembering, you might practice; […] The post A Parable of Kingdom Reception (Luke 8:4-15) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 6:12-17, The Seal of JudgmentThe day of judgment is a just and fearful thing, so give all diligence to being sure you are ready. I.Heed the Fearful Symbols of Judgment – 6:12-14. See also Nahum 1:5; Ezekiel 32:7-8, 38:20b; Isaiah 34:4; Matthew 24:29 II.Flee the Fearful Reality of Judgment – 6:15-17. See also […] The post The Seal of Judgement (Rev. 6:12-17) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Main Point: Prioritize and proclaim Jesus, and rest in God's sovereignty over your life. I. The Cause of the Martyrs – v. 9. See also Romans 12:1 “When God calls a man, he bids him come and die.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer II. The Cry of the Martyrs – v. 10. See also Psalm 94:1-5 II. […] The post The Seal of Martyrdom (Rev. 6:9-11) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 6:3-8 – Seals 2-4, No Peace, No Bread, No Breath Through these seals we are introduced to God's righteous judgment, so repent and rest in His grace in Christ our Savior & Lord.  I. Overview of the Seals, Trumpets, & Bowls. II. The Last Three Horses: Bright Red, Black, and Pale. See also […] The post Seals 2-4, No Peace, No Bread, No Breath (Revelation 6:3-8) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 6:1-2, The Lamb and the White Horse Jesus is risen and reigning on His throne to perfectly judge evil and establish a righteous earth for His redeemed people. I. The Lamb on His Throne – 6:1. See also Acts 2:32-36; Eph. 1:20-23;  II. The Lamb on His Horse – 6:2. See also Rev. […] The post The Lamb and the White Horse (Revelation 6:1-2) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Sermon: Revelation 5:10, A Kingdom of Priests As a believer in Christ, own your dual identity. In Him, you have both a kingly authority and a priestly role in His kingdom.  I. The Priesthood of the Believer. See also Heb. 10:1; Col 2:17; Heb 10:14; 1 Tim 2:5 II. Our Reign with Christ. See also […] The post A Kingdom of Priests (Rev 5) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Main Point: Jesus, the prophesied Lion of Judah and Lamb of God, is worthy to reign over all and be worshiped by all! I. The Lamb is Worthy to Rule – 5:7. See also Matt. 28:18-20; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 2:8 II. The Lamb is Worthy of Worship – 5:8-14 See also Psalm 95:6 “The Bible […] The post Worthy is the Lamb (Rev. 5:8-14) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

I.What is this scroll? – 5:1 See also Hebrews 1:1-2 II.Who is worthy to open it? – 5:2-6 See also Genesis 49:9-10; Daniel 7:13-14; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 “This Lion-Lamb is not only at the center of heaven; He is the centerof heaven. All heaven is focused on Him, All the worshipers surroundHim and look to […] The post The Mystery of the Scroll (Rev. 5:1-14) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

I. In What Sense is Jesus a Father? See also Heb. 2:10-13; Eph. 1:3-4 II. The Everlasting Nature of Jesus' Fatherhood “He was so from everlasting; for regeneration and faith don't make men children, but make them appear to be so; God's elect are children previous to the Spirit's work upon them…..adoption is an act […] The post Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Main Point: In the midst of life's hardships, live in imitation of heaven's worship of our eternal, sovereign, holy, Creator God. I. The One Worshipped in Heaven – 4:3. II. The Worshippers in Heaven – 4:4 – 8a. “Four is the number that is symbolic of creation in all its fullness. Think of the four […] The post Worship with Heaven (Rev. 4:3-11) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Main Point: God is on the throne. Interpret the trials of your life in the light of His eternal, sovereign perspective. Glory is coming!  I. Big Picture. II. Come Up Here – 4:1. III. The LORD is on His Throne – 4:2. See also Psalm 47:7-8; Psalm 99:1-3; Romans 8:28 Application 1) “Come up here.” […] The post Come Up Here (Rev. 4:1-2) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Main Point: Rest in the love of your Savior and rededicate yourself to living for Him.  I. He set His love on us before creation! See also 1 Peter 1:3; 2 Tim 1:9; Eph. 2:4; Eph. 3:14-19; 1 John 3:1 II. He set us free by His own blood. See also John 8:34; Rom. 6:15-18; […] The post Freed From Our Sins (Rev. 1:5b) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Main Point: Believe Christ's Word, buy Christ's riches, and look forward to Christ's reward. I. Christ Diagnoses a Repulsive Church – 3:14-17. See also Jeremiah 17:9-10 II. Christ Counsels a Repulsive Church – 3:18-19. See also Isaiah 55:1; Revelation 22:17; Acts 26:18 III. Christ Promises a Repentant Church – 3:20-21. Application The post To the Church in Laodicea, The Repulsive Church(Revelation 3:14-22) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

Main Point: Embrace your weakness and place full confidence in Jesus to use you in His kingdom and keep you in His grace. I. Jesus Greatly Uses His Weak Church – 3:7-9. See also Psalm 89:18; Isaiah 22:22; Acts 14:27; Col. 4:2-3; 2 Cor. 12:9-10 “The true child of God does not have great strength […] The post To the Church in Philadelphia, A Weak Church (Revelation 3:7-13) appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.

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.