The Revelation of Jesus Christ

The First Resurrection and the Millennial Kingdom

MESSAGE CHALLENGE: Will you be blessed and be a part of the first resurrection?
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 20:4-10
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
April 13, 2025

The Victory of Jesus Christ

MESSAGE FOCUS: When King Jesus returns, He will defeat the evil trinity (the beast, false prophet, and dragon) in order to establish God's kingdom upon earth.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 19:17-20:3
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
April 6, 2025

The Warrior-King of Heaven : Revelation 19:11-16

MESSAGE FOCUS: Jesus Christ is the Warrior-King of Heaven who will destroy the final, wicked kingdom of men and set up God's Kingdom.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 19:11-16
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
March 16, 2025

The Marriage of the Lamb Has Come: Revelation 19:6-10

MESSAGE FOCUS: The marriage of the Lamb will result in eternal joy and gladness.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 19:6-10
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
March 9, 2025

Hallelujah! : Revelation 18:21-19:5

SERMON FOCUS: Praise God because His judgments are true and just.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 18:21-19:5
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
March 2, 2025

Different Responses to the Fall of Babylon

Message Focus: When God judges Babylon, will you mourn or rejoice?
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 18:9-20
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
February 23, 2025

The Fall of Babylon

Message Focus: Are you a slave to wealth or a faithful steward of what God has given you?
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 18:1-8
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
February 16, 2025

The Mystery of Babylon, Part 2

Message Focus: One day God will judge all false religions of this world.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 17: 7-18
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
February 9, 2025

The Mystery of Babylon, Part 1

Message Focus: One day God will judge all false religions of this world.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 17: 1-6
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
February 2, 2025

The Final Three Bowls

MESSAGE FOCUS: God will orchestrate the events of this world to prepare for Christ's ultimate return and His glorious kingdom.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 16:10-21
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
January 26, 2025

The First Four Bowls

MESSAGE FOCUS: God's judgment is severe, and men's hearts are stubborn.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 16:1-9
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
January 19, 2025

Before the Bowls

Message Focus: God's judgments are punitive towards the wicked, but they also avenge and guarantee the deliverance of His people.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 15:1-8
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
January 12, 2025

The Harvest

Message Focus: One day, God will harvest the earth.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 14:14-20
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
November 17, 2024

Major Headlines

Message Focus: Rejecting God will result in eternal judgment; receiving Him will result in eternal blessing.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 14:6-13
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
November 10, 2024

Pure, Faithful, and Truthful

Message Focus: Strive to show Christ's victory in your life through purity, faithfulness, and truth.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 14: 1-5
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
November 3, 2024

A Call for Wisdom

Message Focus: God's wisdom is required to guard yourself from the devil's deception.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 13: 11-18
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
October 27, 2024

A Call for Endurance and Faith

Message Focus: May God grant us the strength to endure and remain faithful to Him no matter what opposition we may face in this life.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 13: 1-10
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
October 20, 2024

The Woman, The Dragon, & The Child (Part 2)

MESSAGE FOCUS: Believers conquer the devil by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. (Rev. 12:11)
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 12: 7-17
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
October 6, 2024

The Woman, The Dragon, & The Child (Part 1)

The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 12: 1-6
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
September 29, 2024

The Signaling of the Kingdom

Message Challenge: Are you ready for God's kingdom to overtake this world?
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 11: 15-19
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
September 22, 2024

When They Have Finished

Message Challenge: Trust God's message while He gives you the time and opportunity.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 11: 7-14
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
September 15, 2024

God's Message Will Not Be Silenced

Message Focus: God is serious about the proclamation of His message.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 11: 1-6
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
September 8, 2024

An Encouraging and Challenging Interlude

Message Focus: The certainty of God's truth necessitates that we consume it and share it.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 10: 1-11
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
September 1, 2024

Vicious Armies and Stubborn Hearts

Message Focus: Do not stubbornly repeat your sins, but repent and turn wholly to God.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 9: 13-21
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
August 4, 2024

Demonic Parole

Message Focus: There are genuine evil spiritual powers in the universe, but even they answer to God Almighty.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 9: 1-12
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
July 28, 2024

The Silence and the Storm

Message Focus: Have you considered the seriousness of God's judgment? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 8: 1-13
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
July 21, 2024

The Sealed and the Saints

Message Focus: The only way to escape the wrath of God is to trust Jesus Christ who endured God’s wrath for you.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 7: 1-17
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
July 14, 2024

The Fifth and Sixth Seals

Message Challenge: It is impossible to hide from God, so you must be washed and covered in the blood of His Son, Jesus.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 6: 9-17
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
June 23, 2024

The First Four Seals

Message Focus: Difficult times are coming upon this world, but Jesus Christ is in control.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 6: 1-8
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
June 16, 2024

Worthy is the Lamb

Message Focus: Jesus is worthy of worship.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 5: 8-14
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
June 2, 2024

Who is Worthy?

Message Focus: Jesus Christ is the only one worthy to fulfill God's plan for the world.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 5: 1-7
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
May 26, 2024

The Worship of Heaven

Message Focus: God deserves our worship because He is the holy, omnipotent, eternal Creator.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 4: 8-11
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
May 19, 2024

The Throne of Thrones

Message Focus: No matter what happens on earth, God is always on His throne and is always in complete control.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 4: 1-17
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
May 12, 2024

To the Church in Laodicea

Message Focus: An arrogant, self-sufficient church disgusts the Lord.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 3: 14-22
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
May 5, 2024

To the Church in Philadelphia

Message Focus: Jesus Christ is the only one with the authority to grant or deny access to God's eternal kingdom.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 3: 7-13
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
April 28, 2024

To the Church in Sardis

Message Focus: Jesus gave a stern warning to the church in Sardis who had the appearance of righteousness but was actually dead – while also giving encouragement to those who continued living faithfully.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 3: 1-6
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
April 21, 2024

To the Church in Thyatira

Message Focus: No amount of goodness in other areas justifies the toleration or practice of sin.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 2: 18-29
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
April 14, 2024

To the Church in Pergamum

Message Focus: No amount of zeal against idolatry is an excuse for a church's compromise in the area of morality and conscience. But we who have been saved should also be encouraged that we have rewards waiting in heaven.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 2: 12-17
Doug Burch
Doug Burch
Associate Pastor
April 7, 2024

To the Church in Smyrna - (Easter Service)

Message Focus : We must be faithful unto death because Jesus Christ died for us and lives forevermore.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 2: 8-11
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
March 31, 2024

To the Church in Ephesus

Message Focus: A church's tireless work and endurance are not a substitute for genuine love, but should be its fruit.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 2: 1-7
Connor Harris
Connor Harris
Associate Pastor
March 24, 2024

Jesus Amidst His Churches

Message Focus: Jesus has authority to judge North Bryant Baptist Church; may His glory always be our focus.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 1: 9-20
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
March 17, 2024

Divine Blessings From the Almighty

Message Focus: No matter what happens in your life and in this world, the Almighty God offers grace and peace through His Son, Jesus Christ.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 1:4-8
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
March 10, 2024

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

Message Encouragement: God will bless us for reading, listening to, and keeping the words of Revelation. So, let's approach this study seriously.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 1:1-3
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
Pastor
March 3, 2024