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Introduction:  As we conclude our series Jesus Revealed in the End Times, we are going to discover the one role Jesus will fulfill in the End Times that means the most to you and me today.

Introduction:  Most Christians have no difficulty thinking of Jesus Christ as the suffering servant who came to save us from our sins.  But, many people stumble over the picture of Jesus as the Judge of both believers and unbelievers.  Yet, as we will see today, the end times reveal Jesus as the perfect Judge who is coming to reward the righteous and punish the unrighteous.

Introduction:  The “King is Coming” is more than a musical anthem, it is a profound truth.  Today we will explore the promises and fulfillment of Jesus as King of Kings and Lord of Lords--and what that means for us today.

Introduction:   The first time Jesus appeared on earth, He came in the form of a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths.  The next time Christ appears on earth, He will descend from heaven with a mighty army and be universally recognized as the KING OF KINGS and LORD OF LORDS.

Introduction:  Cable news programs are filled with pundits making predictions about what might happen six months or a year from now.  If even half of their predictions come true, they are considered geniuses.  But today, we are going to look at one Prophet who has a 100% success rate in predicting the future…because He has planned the future.

Introduction:  From “For Unto Us A Child Is Born” to the “Hallelujah Chorus,” Handel’s musical masterpiece “Messiah” presents a panoramic view of how Jesus Christ fulfills the role of Messiah through both His first and second comings.   As we will discover today, the End Times represents the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises concerning His Son.

Introduction:   Today as we begin our new series, Jesus Revealed in the End Times, we will discover that Bible prophecy is not just about events but about a Person – the Lord Jesus Christ.  Understanding how Christ will be revealed in the future gives us hope for today.

Introduction:  Today, we conclude our series in Ephesians by looking at the reality of, and the spiritual resources for, the spiritual war in which every Christian is engaged.

Introduction:  The key to harmony in our family is each member submitting to one another.  Today, we will discover how that truth applies to husbands, parents, and children.

During his years in the Navy, Joseph Kyle Martinez was among an elite group aboard the USS Wyoming. It was on that submarine, far below the ocean's surface, where he hit the lowest point in his life and rededicated his life to Christ. At that moment, he said, "Everything changed . . . it's like a giant weight was lifted off my shoulders." Now, Joseph's heart to serve his country stirred with a desire to serve the Lord.

Introduction:  Paul’s instruction about the responsibilities of husbands and wives has been a battleground in many denominations, churches, and homes.  What does it really mean for a wife to graciously submit to her husband?

Introduction:  Last time, we looked at the first two ways we can be “imitators” of God: walking in love and walking in light.  Today, we are going to discover the third way we mimic God: walking in wisdom.

Introduction:  Even when children vow NEVER to be like their parents, they cannot help but mirror their parents’ actions and attitudes.  That’s not always a bad thing to do.  Today, we will discover one of our parents we should always seek to imitate.

Introduction:  Last time, we saw that the apostle Paul commanded the Ephesian Christians to “lay aside” behavior that characterized those who are spiritually dead and to “put on” behavior that is more in keeping with our new life in Christ.  Today, we will discover five specific behaviors that believers should “lay aside” and replace with five behaviors that represent our “new self.”

Brandy Brinkley had a heart for the three siblings she heard were going into foster care, but she didn’t know she would get the honor of being their mother. "Adoption takes time, but love comes instantly,” Brandy said. When the day finally came, the courtroom was filled with people from the church—it was the largest group the judge had ever seen. Now, the family is growing deeper roots in the church that brought them together. 

Introduction:  Throughout history, Easter -- even more than Christmas -- has been the most important date on the Christian calendar.  Why is that?  Today, we are going to answer three bottom-line questions about Easter.