Cityview Bible Church

The Christmas We Didn’t Expect #2 Philippians 2:5-8 The Expected King Exploits Position for Personal Gain Maintains Distance from His Subjects Arrogant Attitude The Unexpected Christ Used Position to Bless Others Came Near to Serve Humanity Humble Heart Are you an unexpected Christian? Generosity Proximity Humility What is your attitude this Christmas?

Return of the King #10 Revelation 7:1-17 The Saints of the Church Age The Rapture of Church (1 Thess 4:17, Rev 3:10) The Church in Heaven (Revelation 5:9-10) The Saints of the Great Tribulation The Redeemed of Israel (Revelation 7:1-8) The Redeemed of the Nations (Revelation 7:9-17) The Kingdom of God Culture (vs. Kingdom of Man) Diversity of Peoples (Jew & Gentile, all nations & tribes) Oneness i...

The OT Context: Daniel 9:24-27 69 Weeks (483 years) from Decree to Messiah 1 Week (7 years) of Flood, War, & Destruction The NT Parallel: Matthew 24:4-8 The Six Seals of Revelation Six: The Four Horsemen Seal #1 = Conquest (6:1-2) Seal #2 = War (6:3-4) Seal #3 = Famine (6:5-6) Seal #4 = Death (6:7-8) The Great Tribulation Seal #5 = Martyrs (6:9-11) Seal #6 = Signs in Heaven & Earth (6:12-17) Our T...

Return of the King #8 Revelation 5:1-14 The Scroll (5:1) The content of the scroll: God’s redemptive plan The seals on the scroll: God’s perfect timing Who is Worthy? (5:2-7) Only Jesus, who is… The Lion of Judah (Genesis 49:9) The Root of David (Isaiah 11:10) The Sacrificial Lamb (Exodus 11-12) What do we learn about Jesus? (5:8-14) He is God. He overcame by His blood. He leads a different Kingdo...

Return of the King #7 Revelation 4:1-11 A New Vision of Heaven Worship in heaven invites participation on earth. A New Reality on Earth Worship of God changes our priorities on earth. Give glory = praise for His attributes Give honor = respect for His position Give thanks = gratitude for His blessings A New Framework What’s at the center?

Return of the King #6 Revelation 3:14-22 The Messenger (3:14) First question: what does this passage teach us about Jesus? The Message (3:15-18) Jesus strongly rebukes His people when they are spiritually lukewarm. Jesus warns us that lukewarmness can lead to spiritual blindness. The Invitation (3:19-22) Repent of lukewarmness and be zealous for Christ. Listen for His knock and open your heart to...

Return of the King #5 Revelation 3:1-13 Two Types of Christians Jesus’ message to Christians who are externally religious but spiritually dead (Revelation 3:1-6): Your Reputation is Not Ultimate Reality Remember and Repent Be Watchful for His Return Jesus’ message to Christians who are faithful to Christ but facing serious opposition (Revelation 3:7-13): Kingdom Authority is better than Earthly Po...

Return of the King #4 Revelation 2:12-29 Encouragement Pergamum: Holding on to Jesus Amidst Persecution Thyatira: Good Works on Behalf of Jesus Correction Pergamum: Indifference to False Teaching (syncretism) Teaching of Balaam (idolatry) Teaching of Nicolaitans (immorality) Thyatira: Toleration of False Teachers The Prophetess Jezebel (deceiver) Promise Pergamum: Spiritual Food and Personal Fello...

Jesus Knows (2:2, 2:9) Your Service Your Affliction Jesus Speaks (2:1, 2:7, 2:8, 2:11) His Written Word His Holy Spirit Jesus Corrects (2:4-5) Remember Repent Jesus Encourages (2:10) Don’t Be Afraid Be Faithful His Call to Us Today: Return to Your First Love

Return of the King #2 Revelation 1:9-20 John Hears A Voice (1:9-11) Historical Context Physical Context Spiritual Context John Sees a Vision (1:12-16) Son of Man (Humanity) Fullness of Glory (Deity) Head of the Church (Authority) John Receives a Call (1:17-20) Don’t Be Afraid Write These Words Now What?

Revelation 1:1-8 The Nature of Revelation (1:1-2) Three Major Themes: 1- Who is Jesus? 2- What must take place? 3- How then should we live? The Importance of Revelation (1:3) Five Interpretive Keys: 1- Allow the whole book to interpret itself. 2- Track OT images to their sources. 3- Understand the apocalyptic genre. 4- Use a consistent hermeneutic (& futurist orientation). 5- Always look for speci...

Colossians 3:11-17 The Priority of Love - Unity without love is impossible. The Pathway of Love - Love is more about how we treat people than how we feel about people. The Pinnacle of Love - The pinnacle of love is not our forgiveness of others. It is God’s forgiveness of us.

Why Should The Church Be Leading This Conversation? 1- We can do it constructively, not destructively (in love). John 13:35 2- We have a better story to tell (the biblical story). John 8:31 Every worldview answers at least four questions: Who are we? What’s wrong with the world? What will make things better? What is our future hope? Two Dominant Cultural Narratives: Narrative #1: Expressive Indivi...

gnoring race relationships, racial history, and racial challenges won’t make them get better. Part 1: The Branches (our reality) “A racialized society is a society wherein race matters profoundly for differences in life experiences, life opportunities, and social relationships.” - Michael Emmerson What does race impact? Economic Opportunity Net Worth Health Care Education Quality & Options Languag...

COMMUNITY The Call to Community Community Requires....... 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) DIVERSITY The Call to Diversity Diversity Requires....... 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) CHRIST AT THE CENTER

Summer With Cityview - Douglas Hallam 19 Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I too may be encour- aged by news about you. 20 For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests; 21 all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son wit...