The book of Exodus is a book about how God led the Israelites out of the bondage of the Egyptians. It’s a unique story of how God can turn evil around for good (Gen. 50:20). After Joseph’s death, another Pharoah came to power who didn’t like the Hebrews and ultimately treated them like slaves. For…
Read moreE152: Who is the Real Grim Reaper? (Rev. 14:14-20)
Gardening has been part of man’s history since the beginning of creation. God placed man in the Garden of Eden to keep it. Have you ever wondered what tools Adam and Eve used in that special garden? I wonder if they used gloves, a pruning shear, a garden fork, a shovel, a rake, a hoe,…
Read moreE151: The Everlasting Gospel (Rev. 14:6-13)
The age of enlightenment occurred during the 17th and 18th centuries in which it questioned the status quo of what was currently thought to be true. From philosophy to science to religion and morality, it was the conception of a new period of intellectual reasoning and the search for truth. Ultimately, this gave birth to a resurrection…
Read moreE150: God’s Exclusive Preview Show (Rev. 14:1-5)
Did you know the first full length film was produced in 1906? Going to the movie theaters has been a past time in modern culture for over 100 years. One of my favorite parts of experiencing a movie on the big screen is the previews before the actual show. Similarly, in today’s text God is…
Read moreE149: The Greatest Deception the World Has Ever Seen (Rev. 13:11-18)
Who is the most famous preacher in the world today? The answer might surprise you. Here’s the sermon in a nutshell: The greatest deception the world has ever seen will be led by the false prophet in the tribulation period who will convince the world to worship the antichrist and receive his mark. Check out…
Read more148: The Craziest Cult Leader of Them All (Rev. 13:1-10)
Mirror, mirror on the wall…who is the craziest cult leader of them all? Listen to this episode to find out! Check out my album “Keep the Faith” anywhere you can download music: https://songwhip.com/bryanratliff I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram:…
Read moreE147: The Dream Team of the Apocalypse (Rev. 12:1-17)
105 million views. That’s the number of views for every NBA basketball game. The NBA is not just one of the most popular sports in America, but also throughout the whole world. Who would have thought that Springfield Massachusetts would give birth to one of the greatest sports in history? With small beginnings in 1891,…
Read moreE146: Give Thanks & Praise to God (Rev. 11:15-19)
1741 was one of the greatest songwriting years of all-time. It was on August 22, 1741, when George Frideric Handel began the composition of his masterpiece called Messiah. After 24 days of composition, it was completed on September 14, 1741. Handel said these words when the Hallelujah Chorus was finished, “I did think I did see all Heaven…
Read moreE145: Will the Real Jehovah’s Witnesses Please Stand Up?!? (Rev. 11:1-14)
Who are the two witnesses of Revelation 11? Well, that’s a question biblical scholars have attempted to answer ever since John received this vision on the island of Patmos. Truthfully, at times we focus on details like this so closely that we miss the point of the passage. The point of this text is: God…
Read moreE144: God’s Halftime Show (Rev. 10:1-11)
The Super Bowl is one of the most watched sporting events in the world. The majority of Americans clear their schedules to watch the big game on the big screen. While most watch for the actually game, there are many who use it to see the new commercials and the infamous halftime show. No halftime…
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