Pleasant Hill Baptist Church

The process of appointing elders in the local church involves a call, qualifications, examination, selection, installation, and prayer.

The biblical responsibilities of an elder are to teach, lead, model, and pray.

Elders are qualified to serve because they are called to ministry, an example of integrity, a leader of their family, a model of maturity, and possess a good reputation in the community.

A body of elders follow the Lordship of Jesus Christ in decision making and leadership.

An elder is an example to others, a teacher of God's Word, a shepherd of the flock, and a leader of God's people.

After Jesus ascended to heaven and the church was born, leadership shifted from being Jesus-centered to elder-led.

The book of Revelation is about the Tree of Life and the Holy City, but one can only experience it by trusting and following Jesus Christ.

The New Jerusalem will come down from heaven to earth and God will make His home with His people.

We look forward to our ultimate home in the new heaven and the new earth.

At the final judgment, everyone will be held accountable to God.

During this period, Satan cannot deceive the nations until the one thousand years is completed while dead saints come to life and reign with Christ.

The Lord Jesus Christ will return in victory and destroy His enemies.

Heaven rejoices over the judgment of Babylon and anticipates the marriage feast of the Lamb.

We are told about the destruction of Babylon and commanded to separate ourselves from the world.

The worldly system is designed to seduce and persecute the people of God.

The seven bowls of plagues are poured out by seven angels to complete God's wrath.

John sees another sign that God's righteous acts will be revealed in a final day of judgment with complete justice.

When Christ returns, He will distinguish the righteous from the wicked.

The Redeemed sing a new song and enjoy rest while the wicked will not rest day or night.

We are called to exercise wisdom during a time of deception from the beast.

We are called to discern the deception of the beast and endure persecution for Christ.

A great sign in heaven was dramatized for John to understand the war between God and Satan.

The Seventh Trumpet signals the announcement of the consummation of Christ's kingdom.

We learn about the work of two witnesses.

We are commissioned to share the gospel with others.

The Sixth Trumpet is blown and a third of the human race died.

The Fifth Trumpet is blown and demonic activity rapidly invades the earth to torment idolaters.

The seven trumpets are blown. We will look at the first four trumpets.

The seventh seal is opened and heaven is silent.

God's people are sealed and protected from the judgments.

Jesus opens the seals of the scroll.

Jesus is worthy of all praise because He is the Redeemer.

God is worthy of all praise because He created all things.

We examine the seven churches of Revelation 2 & 3 for a composite message of what the Holy Spirit is saying to the churches.

In Christ's letter to the church in Laodicea, He had no commendation for them but only rebuke and a call to repentance.

In Christ's letter to the church in Philadelphia, He commended them for not denying His name and encouraged them because of their little strength.

In Christ's letter to the church in Sardis, He rebukes the church for its lack of witness and for compromise.

In Christ's letter to the church in Thyatira, He commended them for their love but rebuked them for tolerating false teaching.

In Christ's letter to the church in Pergamum, He commended the church for its persevering witness in the midst of persecution but corrected the church for permitting compromise with false teachers.

In Christ's letter to the church in Smyrna, He commended them and encouraged them to be faithful until death.

In Christ's letter to the church in Ephesus, He commended them for their discernment but rebuked them for losing their first love.

John had a vision of the risen, glorified Christ who was aware of the condition of the church.

The Lord announces and anticipates the coming kingdom of Christ to John.

Daniel 2 provides a framework to interpret Revelation as the unveiling of God's Kingdom that was inaugurated with Christ's first coming and will be consummated at Christ's second coming.

The best preparation for death is not planning our funeral or leaving a will; it is knowing Jesus Christ.

We are not prepared to live until we are prepared to die.

Death is an appointment that everyone will keep.

As God's people, we are called to lead our families to follow the Lord.

We are called to make God our first priority and trust Him with our possessions.

We must be wise with the time and opportunities we have and serve the Lord.