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Digging Deeper – Revelation 17

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Questions/Comments Verse 2: Became drunk Within the view of sexual immorality as a blanket category for all unfaithfulness to God, to get drunk on the prostitute’s sexual immorality means that people have greatly, deeply, and repeatedly sinned against God. They …

Matt McCraw

November 2, 2025

“The Dysfunctional Relationship of the Woman and the Beast” (Revelation 17)

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Have you ever sat back and taken joy when you see how a plan just comes together? I remember when we put in our historical marker out front. We had a bunch of different people involved. My wife, Jennifer, researched …

Matt McCraw

October 26, 2025

“The Bowls of God’s Judgment” (Revelation 15-16)

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Have you ever felt, when you’re getting angry, that you are filling up in a way that if people aren’t careful, you will explode and your wrath will be poured out on everyone around you? For some of us, it …

Matt McCraw

October 19, 2025

“Difficult Topics for Our Day: Mutual Accountability”

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Over the years, I’ve done some events with an organization called GORUCK. One of these in particular is called GORUCK Light, which is five to six hours with a special forces instructor, doing whatever physical exercise they tell you to …

Matt McCraw

October 12, 2025

“Difficult Topics for Our Day: God and Money”

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According to Ramsey Solutions, a third of Americans say they’re struggling or in crisis with money. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, total U. S. Household Debt is over $18 trillion. According to Axios, Americans are giving a historically low amount …

Matt McCraw

October 5, 2025

“Difficult Topics for Our Day: Gender and Sexuality”

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Think for a moment about a beautiful, majestic place on the earth. I think about Yosemite National Park. Think of the wonder and creativity of such a beautiful place. Think about how God’s good design is on display with such beauty. Now, …

Matt McCraw

September 28, 2025

“Difficult Topics for Our Day: Politics”

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We’re going to take a short break from the Book of Revelation to catch our breath for a moment. However, we’re not going to relax too much because we’re starting a short series called “Difficult Topics for Our Day.” We’re …

Aaron Burgner

September 21, 2025

“An Authentic and Faithful Church”

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1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Dr. Aaron Burgner I. A chosen Church (vv. 1-4) II. A Christ-exalting Church (v. 3) III. A confessional Church (v. 4) IV. A word-centered Church (vv. 5-6) V. A missional Church (vv. 7-8) VI. An expectant Church (v. 10)

Matt McCraw

September 17, 2025

Digging Deeper – Revelation 14

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Questions and comments? Verse 1 – The 144,000 Most agree that these 144,000 are the same as those identified in Revelation 7. They are marked by/for God. They are identified uniquely as having a special purpose during a time of tribulation. …

Matt McCraw

September 14, 2025

“The Winepress of God” (Revelation 14)

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We’re continuing our series in the Book of Revelation. Chapters 12 and 13 were pretty intense, as we are introduced to a dragon and two beasts, whom we know to be the devil, the antichrist, and an evil false prophet. …