Vernon First Baptist Church

In one of the most challenging chapters of the Revelation so far, we find that there is Good News, some of which may come in the most surprising form! Let's set aside our assumptions and look at this passage as the early church may have heard it.

What are these beasts really about? And that number!! You may be surprised by what the readers in the early church would understand. And maybe even moreso how relevant it is to us!

John's vision takes a dramatic turn with Chapter 12. A fresh vision outlining a great battle that wages around us. How do we fight this battle? John shows us how Christmas gives the answer, sort of. There is a great dragon on the loose - but we have nothing to fear!

We will take a bit of a break as we come to Revelation 11:15-19 and hear from some in our community! The focus of this passage is to Give Thanks as the kingdom of this earth has become the Kingdom of our Lord. So we will give some time for testimony and hear the gratitude of what God is up to in our lives!

What does Jesus mean when He shows John the Two Witnesses? What can we receive from this vision? Lets look at what it might have meant to the early church and then to us.

As we continue in our Revelation study we find something unique in Chapter 10. The second interlude (this time it's between the 6th & 7th trumpets) gives us new visions from John. He's even told not to write some stuff down and we hear about the Mystery of God. Isn't this meant to explain everything? What do we do with Mystery? Join us as we open our hearts to what Jesus has for us...

Some say Revelation 9 is the scariest chapter of the Bible. What is going on with the fifth and sixth trumpets? Where do these images come from and how did the first hearers of this vision understand it? Let's put ourselves in their shoes together and look at it from their point of view. Ultimately, we might see what Jesus has to say to us.

Things really get going as we get to the trumpets! How would this part of the Revelation of Jesus be good news? What would this mean to the early church and what can we learn from it?

Revelation Chapter 7 is an interlude amid the first seven seals. And this part has two very reassuring visions for John personally. They reveal Jesus’ care for John, for His persecuted churches, and for us here today. You will be encouraged, just as the early church was. Join us as we open our hearts to what Jesus has for us this week.

Horses riding out, martyrs crying out, stars falling from the sky! Is this all in the future? What did it mean to the early church? What could it mean to us. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore this incredible book and find it what Jesus has for us through it.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! The author of the psalm calls upon his soul and all that is within him to offer thanks and praise to God. His motivation for doing so is God's dealings with him through kindness and blessings showered upon him. What can we take away from this message as we start a new year! We are pleased to hear from Joe Bridi, a natio...

Enter into a fun look at a Shepherd's longing for Peace and what that first night might have meant to some.

This Sunday Pastor Jenny will lead us into the Word around the theme of Joy, with a message titled, IRREVOCABLE SORROW & UNEXPLAINABLE JOY based on passages from Isaiah. Enter in and experience Christmas - the Hope, Joy, Peace, Comfort and Love. Each week we'll explore another part of this meaningful season.

Pastor Grace Wulff preaches to us in Advent about Hope from Romans 12.

What else does John see in the Throne room of Heaven? Something amazing!

If we think we have it tough today- what was it like for the early church? What message or vision from jesus did John receive to give them hope? Who is sitting on the throne? And what does that mean for us today?

Jesus knows what the issue is in Laodicea - an issue that the church in the West struggles with today. But what does it mean to be Hot or Cold? How does this apply to us? Enter in a find out what Jesus wants from us today.

This week we'll see Jesus' sixth message for the seven churches, where Philidelphia has an open door before them. What does Jesus want for them? Hear Grace Wulff as she shares this message with us.

This week we'll see Jesus' fifth message for the seven churches, where Sardis has a reputation of being alive, but Jesus sees through the facade. What does Jesus want them to do? Can we learn from this message?

This week we'll see John's fourth message for the seven churches, where Thyatira is recognized for their love, faith, service and endurance, but they have not navigated some concerns well. How does Jesus want them to handle their compromises and what can we learn from their situation?

This week we'll see John's third message for the seven churches, where Pergamum is recognized for being faithful, but He also has some things against them! How are they compromising and what can we learn from their situation? Join us as we open our hearts to what Jesus has for us in this wild ride of a study. This book has drawn a fascination throughout the centuries, often misinterpreted,...

This fall we will be exploring the final book of the Bible - The Revelation of Jesus Christ. And for the next few weeks specifically the messages to the seven churches. This week we'll see John's second message for the seven churches, where Smyrna is encouraged to remain faithful in persecution, even victorious, even if they die. Many wonder if the church in N. America today is persecuted....

What does the church today need to hear? Larry reminds us that its exactly what the early church needed to hear! What did Jesus actually mean when He told us to remember our first love? You might be surprised - listen and find out.

Just what does John hear and when he looks, what does he see? May we be challenged and inspired as we explore the image of Jesus that he receives.

John continues to introduce this incredible book/letter/vision/prophecy with some powerful words. In order to unpack them let's look at the 5 W questions to know more of what he is getting at and find out what Jesus has for us through it!