Prepare for Eternal Surge Pricing! He’s coming back, folks! He’s promising a quick arrival.
Section 1. Welcome and Announcements
Hey everyone, so glad to have you with us today! It’s always a joy to gather together and share in God’s love. We’ve got some exciting things happening in our church family, so let’s jump right into our announcements.
Church Announcements
- Bible Study Group: Our new Bible study group starts this Wednesday at 7 PM in the fellowship hall. All are welcome!
- Community Outreach: We’re partnering with the local food bank next Saturday. Your help in collecting and distributing food would be greatly appreciated.
- Youth Summer Camp: Don’t forget to sign up your kids for our annual youth summer camp. Spaces are filling up fast!
- New Members Class: If you’re interested in becoming a member of our church, we’re holding a new members class next Sunday after the service.
- Building Fund Update: We’re making great progress on the new building project, thanks to your generous support. Let’s keep the momentum going!
Section 2. Call to Worship
Let’s prepare our hearts and minds to focus on God today.
Section 3. Opening Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank you for bringing us together today to worship you and learn from your Word. Open our hearts to receive your message and guide us to live in a way that honors you. Help us to be a beacon of your love and grace to those around us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Section 4. Praise and Worship
Now, let’s lift our voices together in praise! Our worship team has prepared some beautiful songs that will help us focus on God’s goodness and grace. Whether it’s a familiar hymn or a contemporary tune, let’s sing from our hearts and express our love for our Savior.
Let’s welcome the worship team!
Section 5. Scripture Reading
Today, we’ll be diving into Revelation 22:12-21. This passage is a powerful reminder of Jesus’s promise to return and the ultimate hope we have in Him.
About Revelation 22:12-21
In this passage, Jesus reaffirms His promise to return and bring His rewards with Him. He identifies Himself as the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, emphasizing His eternal nature and authority. The passage contrasts those who are blessed and have access to the tree of life with those who are excluded from the city of God. It concludes with an invitation to come and receive the free gift of the water of life, along with a warning against altering the words of the prophecy.
Revelation 22:12-21 (NIV)
12 “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.
14 “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. 15 Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you[a] this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”
17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.
18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. 19 And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll.
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.
Section 6. Pastoral Prayer or Intercessory Prayer
Let’s join together in prayer, lifting up our needs and the needs of our community to God.
Intercessory Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before you with hearts full of gratitude and anticipation. We thank you for the promise of Jesus’s return and the hope we have in Him. We lift up those who are thirsty for the water of life, asking that you would draw them to yourself and fill them with your Spirit. Help us to live in a way that reflects your love and grace, so that others may see you in us. We also pray for those who are struggling, for those who are sick, and for those who are in need of comfort. Surround them with your peace and provide for their needs. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Congregational Prayer Response
Come, Lord Jesus.
Section 7. Offering
Now, let’s take a moment to give back to God through our tithes and offerings. This is an opportunity to express our gratitude and support the work of the church.
Message
Giving is an act of worship, a way to honor God with our resources. When we give generously, we demonstrate our trust in God’s provision and our commitment to His kingdom.
Prayer
Gracious God, we thank you for the blessings you have poured out upon us. We offer these gifts as an act of worship, trusting that you will use them to further your kingdom and bless others. May our giving reflect our love for you and our commitment to serving others. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Section 8. Special Music
Introduction
We are so blessed to have such talented musicians in our church family! Let’s welcome [Musician’s Name] as they share a special song with us today.
Bible Study “Eternity’s ‘To-Do’ List: Are YOU Ready for the Divine Inspection?”
Remember those old family road trips? The anticipation of reaching our destination, the excitement of seeing new sights… life can feel a bit like that, can’t it? We’re all on a journey, and Revelation 22:12-21 is like a roadmap with a HUGE surprise destination: meeting Jesus face-to-face!
This message you just experienced? It’s the heart-to-heart chat we have on the side of the road, pointing out the key landmarks: Jesus’ promise, the choices we make, the invitation to the “water of life,” and the gentle warning about messing with the map (aka, God’s Word).
It is my sincere hope that these words have inspired your soul and that you would use it in your sermons. But just as a roadmap needs fuel in the tank, this ministry thrives on your generosity.
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May Jesus shower His grace upon you and your loved ones during this special time.
Paid Content Section 9. Sermon
Sermon Title: “Coming Soon: Are You Ready for His Reward?”
