The apostles and disciples followed Jesus. They ate together. They worshipped and prayed together. They recruited others to join. When someone became a believer they wanted to be part of that group. To go where they go, do what they do.

Social Media knows this about us. Humans are part of groups; people with same interests. The average American adult is active in 3.51 groups, and the average person spends 6.54 hours per week in group activities.

Who are you recruiting for? Who or what do you talk about? What does your group do/talk?

Are we the Influencer or Influenced? We’re both. How much of your life is involved with Jesus? The power of the world pulls many people out of church, away from Jesus.

Scriptures: Acts 4:1-3, 13-24; 5:17-32

Preacher: Pastor Mark

In Revelation 5, we see God on the throne holding a scroll with seven seals, we have God the Son as the lamb who was slain, and we have the 7 spirits of God which are a reference to the Holy Spirit in the perfection of His manifold ministry. All 3 are present and working in concert; the Trinity.

What is the significance of the scroll? .. and why is Jesus the only one that can open it. .. oh, and why is John crying when he sees the scroll?

Why would this upset John? This scroll holds the future plans of God. It has to be opened. The future cannot continue until the scroll is opened.

John did not know what was on this scroll. It is the Divine Will. It is the future of the church. It is one of the biblical milestones impacting human history… The opening of this scroll is something we have been waiting for 2000 yrs.

Scriptures: Revelation 1:1-8; 5; Colossians 1:13,14

Preacher: Pastor Mark

WHO HAS YOUR EAR AND YOUR HEART? Mankind has been searching for Truth since day one. We are either running to Jesus, or away from Jesus, or out in the weeds somewhere. If we find Him, we have found Truth. Meaning for life. And life eternal.

The bible tells us in the last days there will be massive deception. This is the 'why' of this message. A doctrine of demons opposes God’s doctrine. It is destructive. These doctrines develop spiritual disorder.

We'll present (only) 10 Lies the devil tells believers. We'll finish this message up with the bible verse that tells us how to successfully live during this period.

Scriptures: 1 John 4:1-6; 2 John vv.7-11; 1 Peter 4:7-11

Preacher: Pastor Mark