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by Joseph Tate

Season 3

Sermon Series | The End is All About Jesus | 3. The Churches of Jesus Part 1: The Hard-Working Church in Ephesus

The End is All About Jesus The Churches of Jesus Part 1: The Hard-Working Church in Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 The Main Point: A faithful church must work hard to protect both the teaching of Jesus and the love of Jesus. Christ to his Church (v1) Commendation for Hard Work & Hating Evil (vv2-3, 6)Acts 20:28-30; 2 Cor 11:13-14; Prov 6:16-19; Ps 11:5; Amos 5:21 A faithful church works hard to protect the teaching of Jesus. Correction for Lack of Love (vv4-5)A Sinful Attitude: Rejection of Love (v4; Eph 1:4; 2:4-5; 3:17b-19; 4:1-2, 15-16; 5:1-2; 1 Cor 13:1; 1 Jn 4:20; Mt 24:12) Three Proper Responses: Remember, Repent, & Get Back to Work! (v5a) A Punishment: Rejection (v5b) A flawed church fails to work hard in the love of Jesus. (1 Tim 4:16; Jon 4:2) Call to Conquer (v7)A forgiven church conquers sin through faith in Jesus. (Rev 5:9-10; 12:11) Next week’s sermon: The Churches of Jesus: Part 2, The Persecuted Church in Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11)

S3 · E3

May 11, 2026

41:51

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 4. The Churches of Jesus Part 2: The Persecuted Church in Smyrna

The End is All About Jesus The Churches of Jesus Part 2: The Persecuted Church in Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 The Main Point: Jesus is our hope to endure persecution. Persecuted Christians find hope in the gospel of Jesus. (v8)Jesus suffered. (Isa 53:3; Lk 9:22; 1 Pet 2:21) Jesus won. (2 Cor 8:9) Persecuted Christians find hope in the sovereignty of Jesus. (v9)Jesus knows their situation. (Mt 24:9; Rom 8:35; Rev 1:9; Jas 2:5) Jesus knows the true heart of their oppressors. (Rm 2:28-29; 9:8; Gal 6:15; Lk 11:39) Persecuted Christians find hope in the promises of Jesus. (v10)Suffering is temporary. (Dan 1:12; 2 Cor 4:17-18) The reward is eternal. Persecuted Christians find hope in the victory of Jesus. (v11)Jesus has conquered. (Rev 20:14; 21:8) We can conquer. Next week’s sermon: The Churches of Jesus: Part 3, The Vulnerable Church in Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17)

S3 · E4

May 18, 2026

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Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 5. The Churches of Jesus Part 3: The Vulnerable Church in Pergamum

The End is All About Jesus The Churches of Jesus Part 3: The Vulnerable Church in Pergamum Revelation 2:12-17 The Main Point: Right doctrine strengthens the Church. Strong churches endure persecution. (v.12-13) Strong churches reject false doctrine. (v.14-15) Strong churches repent of their sins. (v.16) Strong churches receive the prize. (v.17)

S3 · E5

May 26, 2026

44:20

Sermon Series | The End is All About Jesus | 6. The Churches of Jesus Part 4: The Growing Church in Thyatira

The End is All About Jesus The Churches of Jesus Part 4: The Growing Church in Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 The Main Point: A growing church must protect itself from the dangerous influence of idolatry. The True King (v18)Ps 2:1-12; Mt 6:19-21 A growing church follows Christ as their king. The Growing Church (v19)A growing church produces good works. (Ps 92:12) The Idolatrous Influence (vv20-23)1 Ki 16:30-33; 21:21-24, 25-26 A growing church is still a target. The Faithful Remnant (vv24-25)1 Ki 18:3b-4 A growing church must remain faithful to Christ. The Promising Future (vv26-29)A growing church has a future to look forward to, if they remain faithful to Christ. Next week’s sermon: The Churches of Jesus: Part 5, The Dead Church in Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6)

S3 · E6

Jun 1, 2026

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Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 7. The Churches of Jesus Part 5: The Dead Church in Sardis

The End is All About Jesus The Churches of Jesus Part 5: The Dead Church in Sardis Revelation 3:1-6 The Main Point: A dead church relies on past reputation, but a living church lives in the reality of faith in Jesus. A City with a Past Reputation (v1a)It was strong. It was overconfident. A Christ with an Eternal Reputation (v1b)He has the Spirit. (Isa 11:2; Jn 14:26; 16:7) He holds the church. (Hebr 13:8) A Church with an Present Reputation (vv1c-3)They are accused. (v1c; Rom 8:10; Mt 7:21-23) They are instructed. (vv2-3a)“Be prepared!” (Mt 24:42-43; 1 Cor 16:13) “Be strong!” (2 Thess 2:16-17; Jas 5:8) “Be repentant!” They are warned. (v3b) Christians with a Future Reputation (vv4-6)They will be holy. (Dan 12:10) They will be safe. (Ex 32:33b) They will be recognized. (Mt 7:23) Next week’s sermon: The Churches of Jesus: Part 6, The Enduring Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13)

S3 · E7

Jun 8, 2026

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Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 8. The Churches of Jesus Part 6: The Loyal Church in Philadelphia

The End is All About Jesus The Churches of Jesus Part 6: The Loyal Church in Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13 The Main Point: We must be loyal to Jesus, just as he is loyal to us! The Loving City (v7a) The Lord Jesus (v7b)Jesus is the holy Lord. (Rev 4:8b) Jesus is the true Lord. (1 Jn 5:20; Rev 6:10) Jesus is the sovereign Lord. (Isa 22:22; Isa 9:7) The Loyal Church (vv8-11)They are loyal even though they are weak. (v8) Loyalty to Jesus isn’t about earthly treasures. They are loyal even though they are rejected. (v9; Jn 12:42; 16:2; Isa 45:14; Isa 43:4) Loyalty to Jesus isn’t about earthly acceptance. (Jn 15:18) They are loyal even though they are tested. (vv10-11; Heb 11:24-26; Jn 16:33; 17:15) Loyalty to Jesus isn’t about earthly security. (Heb 11:35-38) The Lasting People (v12) They will last as worshippers in the temple of God. God’s loyal people have a better worship to look forward to. They will last as citizens in the city of God. God’s loyal people have a better home to look forward to. (Heb 13:14) They will last as members of the family of God. God’s loyal people have a better family to look forward to. Will we remain loyal? (v13) Next week’s sermon: The Churches of Jesus: Part 7, The Lukewarm Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22)

S3 · E8

Jun 14, 2026

40:23

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 9. The Churches of Jesus, Pt. 7: The Lukewarm Church in Laodicea

The End is All About Jesus The Churches of Jesus, Pt. 7: The Lukewarm Church in Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22 Is Jesus welcome in our church? ● A church that welcomes Jesus is passionate about Jesus. (v.14-16) ● A church that welcomes Jesus depends onJesus. (v.17-19) ● A church that welcomes Jesus welcomesJesus entirely. (v.20-21) They welcome his Word. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) ○ They welcome his worship. (Psalm 29:2) ○ They welcome his people. (Galatians 3:28) ○ They welcome him into their homes. (Joshua 24:15)

S3 · E9

Jun 22, 2026

49:20

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 10. The Father of Jesus on the Throne

The End is All About Jesus The Father of Jesus on the Throne Revelation 4:1-11 The Main Point: We place our hope in the God of glory. John sees the beauty of the God of glory. (vv1-3; Ex 19:19-20; Ezek 1:27b-28) Elders stand before the perfect power of the God of glory. (vv4-6a; Isa 6:5; Rev 15:2) Living creatures serve the eternal holiness of the God of glory. (vv6b-8; Ezek 1:5-6, 10-11; Isa 6:33) All things worship the supremacy of the God of glory. (vv9-11) We place our hope in the God of glory.We experience God’s glory through salvation in Jesus Christ. (Ex 33:20; Rev 1:17-18; Heb 1:3) We experience God’s glory through serving Him. (Isa 43:7; 1 Cor 10:31) We experience God’s glory through worshipping Him. Next week’s sermon: The Worthiness of Jesus (Revelation 5:1-14)

S3 · E10

Jun 29, 2026

33:11

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 11. The Worthiness of Jesus

The End is All About Jesus The Worthiness of Jesus Revelation 5:1-14 The Main Point: Only Jesus is worthy. A Reason to Wonder: Who is worthy to rule over history? (vv1-2; Ezek 2:9-10b; Jn 1:26-27) A Reason to Weep: No one is worthy to rule over history! (vv3-4) A Reason to not Worry: Jesus is worthy to rule over history. (vv5-7)He is worthy because he has conquered the world. (v5; Gen 49:9-10; Jer 23:5-6) He is worthy because he has conquered sin and death. (v6a; Isa 53:5-7) He is worthy because he has conquered history. (vv6b-7) A Reason to Worship: We know the one who is worthy to rule over history. (vv8-14) Next week’s sermon: The Authority of Jesus over History (Revelation 6:1-8)

S3 · E11

Jul 6, 2026

31:11

Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 12. The Authority of Jesus over History

The Authority of Jesus over History Revelation 6:1-8 The Main Point: Even when evil seemingly “rules” our world, Jesus is still in control. The first seal reveals a worldwide conqueror. (vv1-2; Zech 6:2-3, 8; Mt 24:4b-7) The second seal reveals worldwide bloodshed. (vv3-4; Mt 10:34) The third seal reveals worldwide hunger. (vv5-6) The fourth seal reveals worldwide death. (vv7-8) Even when evil seemingly “rules” our world, Jesus is still in control. (Rev 20:14; Gen 50:20; Acts 4:27-28) Worldwide evil brings warning of God’s judgment: when evil “rules,” many will despair. (Ezek 14:19-21) Worldwide evil brings faith in God’s sovereignty: when evil “rules,” we can trust in Jesus. (Mt 10:28-30) Worldwide evil refines God’s people: when evil “rules,” we should grow in faithfulness. (1 Pet 1:6-7) Next week’s sermon: The Wrath of Jesus (Revelation 6:9-17)

S3 · E12

Jul 13, 2026

31:33

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