Return of Christ
Jesus Our Good - Great - Chief Shepherd
April 7, 2024 • Brad Sutter • Hebrews 13:20–21, 1 Peter 5:4, Psalm 23, John 10:14–15, Galatians 1:4
Jesus is our Good Shepherd who sacrificed His life for us, our Great Shepherd who rose again, and our Chief Shepherd who is returning in power and great glory. Under His shepherding care we shall not want.
16 - The Resurrection of Believers
August 13, 2023 • Brad Sutter • Philippians 3:20–21, Luke 24:38–39, 1 Corinthians 15:17, 1 Corinthians 15:35–49, Genesis 2:7
On the last day Jesus will resurrect and glorify the bodies of believers, forever freeing them and earth from sin’s curse, uniting heaven and earth to be His and their forever dwelling.
15 - The Millennium - Part C
August 6, 2023 • Brad Sutter • Revelation 20:1–10, Isaiah 11:6–9, 1 Corinthians 15:22–26, 2 Thessalonians 1:6–10, Philippians 1:6
In this message Pastor Brad considers two interpretations of the millennium, Historic Premillennialism and millennialism, examining their distinctive views in light of the consistent counsel of God's Word.
14 - The Millennium - Part B
July 30, 2023 • Brad Sutter • Matthew 24:29–31, Revelation 3:10, 1 Corinthians 15:51–52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17, Matthew 24:21
In this message Pastor Brad considers two interpretations of the millennium, Dispensational Premillennialism and Postmillennialism, examining their distinctive views in light of the consistent counsel of God's Word.
11 - The Signs of the Times - Part F
June 18, 2023 • Brad Sutter • Revelation 16:12–16, Revelation 19:11, Revelation 19:19–21, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Matthew 24:6
The sign of war, like many of the signs of the times Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24, is a repeated sign throughout history that increases in intensity and extent as history moves toward His return. The sign of war will reach its ultimate expression at the end of days in a final battle that immediately precedes Christ's glorious and victorious return.
10 - The Signs of the Times - Part E
June 11, 2023 • Brad Sutter • Matthew 24:10–12, 2 Thessalonians 2:3–4, Matthew 24:32–33, Matthew 24:9, Romans 11:25–27
The signs of Wars, Famines, and Earthquakes are considered in this message and the common trajectory they share with the other signs of the times - increasing intensity and extent moving toward their ultimate expression at the time of Christ's return.
8 - The Signs of the Times - Part C
May 7, 2023 • Brad Sutter • 2 Thessalonians 2:3–12, 1 John 2:18, Matthew 24:21, Matthew 24:24
One of the most definitive 'signs of the end times' that will immediately proceed the return of Jesus is the revealing of the 'Antichrist', also called the 'Man of Lawlessness'. Paul describes this man in vivid detail, thereby empowering believers to recognize him while also protecting them from being deceived by him.
6 - The Signs of the Times Part A
April 16, 2023 • Brad Sutter • Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:6, Matthew 24:14, Matthew 16:3, Matthew 28:18
This message identifies the principles that are to govern our understanding of the signs the Bible reveals leading up to Christ's return, and it considers the sign of the Gospel being proclaimed throughout the whole world to all nations.
5 - What will the Return of Jesus be like?
April 2, 2023 • Brad Sutter • Acts 1:9–11, Philippians 3:20, Mark 13:35–37, Matthew 24:23–27, 1 Thessalonians 4:16
This message identifies seven truths about the return of Jesus. These truths build anticipation in believers, calling them to spiritual alertness, while also protecting them from the strong deception that will come in the final days.