2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

TITLE: OVCF’s Mission and Vision – Part 1

Passage: John 15:4-6

Mission: This is the (destination). It is where we are trying to go or what we aim to accomplish.

Vision: This is the (route we will take). It is how we hope to accomplish the mission.

Jesus’s Mission

In his own words [See Matthew 9:13, Luke 19:10 and John 6:38, 10:10 and 12:46]
My summary of those verses: By my Father’s leading and to his glory, I am gathering, healing and saving lost and wounded sinners from darkness and blessing them with eternal life and joy in me.
 
OVCF’s Mission: (Connecting People to Jesus)

Pitfalls to avoid:

1. 1. Failure to Launch: Mission statements are (meaningless) unless you (live them out).
   2. Stagnation: Don’t be the kind of church that gathers every Sunday to (hold a huddle), but then never (runs the play).

Two questions to wrestle with this week:

1. 1. Will you dwell with Jesus daily and live with him moment by moment?
   2. What part does He want you to play on His team?

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TITLE: OVCF’s Mission and Vision – Part 2

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: Lessons Learned

Scripture: Rev. 22:6-21 & more

I. CHANGING OUR FOCUS

“We are chosen to be a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s very own
possession.” I P. 2:9

What does this final section tell us?

1. 1. 1. 1. We need (to listen) to the words of the book. (verses 6-7)
         2. We are (to worship) only Him (verses 8-10)
         3. Beware of the outcome of (choices made). (verses 11-12)
         4. Beware of the (Perfect Judge) (verses 13-17)
         5. Be aware of the (future home). (verses 18-20)

II. CHECKING THE TRUTHS

What lessons can we learn?

1. 1. 1. 1. Revelation teaches us about (God’s sovereignty).
         2. Revelation teaches us about Christ, (the Lamb of God).
         3. Revelation teaches us more about (spiritual and invisible) warfare.
         4. Revelation teaches us about victory by (persevering in Christ).

One final word: When will this be? (SOON!)

THEME: Run with the Horses
NEXT WEEK: Pastor Ryan preaching

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: Made for This!

Scripture: Rev. 21:1-22:6

I. THE BEGINNING AND THE END

Who is the Alpha and Omega?

1. 1. 1. 1. He presented a (bride) to Adam; here He presents a bride to His (Son).
         2. He created a (land) for Adam & Eve; here he presents an (inheritance) to us.
         3. He instructed A & E to be (fruitful and multiply); He will welcome people from (all
            nations, tribe and tongue).
         4. He (walked) with A & E in the garden; He will be (among us) forever.
         5. He planted the Tree of Life and said, (“Don’t eat”); this time (available to all).

II. WHAT WE HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO

5 gifts we are given:

1. 1. 1. 1. The (marriage) we were made to enjoy.
         2. The (land) we were meant to inherit.
         3. The (community) we were made to be a part of.
         4. The (glory) we were meant to bask in.
         5. The (satisfaction) we were meant to be a part of.

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!
TITLE: Final Words
SCRIPTURE: Rev. 22:6-21

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: The Millennium is not a Roller Coaster

Scripture: Rev. 20:1-15

I. WHAT DOES THE MILLENNIUM MEAN?          

A brief review:

1. 1. 1. 1. Chapter 17- Fall of Babylon
         2. 17:1-19:10- the Great Prostitute eliminated
         3. 19:11-21- Beast and False Prophet eliminated

Millennium as seen through the different views:

1. 1. 1. 1. Premillennial/Dispensational View
         2. Postmillennial View
         3. Amillennial View 

II. WHAT ARE THE KEY COMPONENTS?

How is the bridegroom depicted?

Four key components of this chapter

1. 1. 1. 1. The (binding of Satan)
         2. Talk of the (resurrection) 
         3. Ultimate (defeat and end) of Satan
         4. The (final judgment) 

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!
TITLE: Made for This!
SCRIPTURE: Rev. 21:1-22:6

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: The Wedding Feast

Scripture: Rev. 19:1-21

I.  THE SPOTLESS BRIDE              

“After this” refers to chapter 18 and the (destruction of Babylon). What does John hear next? (Praise the Lord!) which literally means (Hallelujah!)

Why the praise?

1. 1. 1. 1. Because God’s judgments are (true and just).
         2. Because He judged the (great prostitute).
         3. Because of the (ultimate defeat) that will come.

“One day all of the man-made isms that have such a grip on many cultures of the world-classism, racism, materialism, consumerism, egoism, hedonism, humanism-will no longer rule the day.” (Guthrie-p.203)

II. THE WARRIOR GROOM

How is the bridegroom depicted?

1. 1. 1. 1. He is called (Faithful and True).
         2. His eyes were like (flames of fire).
         3. The many crowns indicate (legitimate authority).
         4. A name written on Him that (no one can understand).
         5. The name (Word of God) reminds of His role in creation, as well as His providence and work.

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!
TITLE: The Millennium is not a Roller Coaster
SCRIPTURE: Rev. 20:1-15

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: The Defeated Foe

Scripture: Rev. 17:1-18:24

“When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.” Pr. 29:2 (NLT)

I.  THE MYSTERY WOMAN               

Babylon= a symbol of the (city of man), humanity intent on living (apart from God). She is portrayed as a woman: a (prostitute). She has a cup in her hands but it is not wine but the (blood of God’s holy people).

Who is this woman? She is called by various names but let’s just say she is the (kingdom of the world) that opposes the (kingdom of God). Turn to I John 2:15-17 (p.592)

II.  THE BREAKUP

The woman gets all her allure, her power and presence, from (the beast in Chapter 13).

What makes this vision timeless? (He never explicitly says who it refers to).

Two things to note:

1. 1. 1. There is an (urgency) in the angel’s voice.
      2. We live in (Babylon).

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!
TITLE: The Wedding Feast
SCRIPTURE: Rev. 19:1-21

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: Be Ready!

Scripture: Rev. 15:1-16:21

I.  THE CRY OF VICTORY                 

The book of Revelation is not given to satisfy (our curiosity), but to (open our eyes), to prod us to (wakefulness) and to stimulate (action and reform). The Bible reveals a God who, throughout history, has poured out (wrath on His enemies).

They are not embarrassed by God’s wrath being poured out, they are (reveling in it). They see the wisdom, goodness and (covenant love) of God in it.

II.  THE CRY OF DESPAIR

4 revealed by the wrath of God- Pouring out His wrath is:

1. 1. 1. 1. God’s way of preparing a place for His people (Rev.15:5-16:1-p.600)
         2. God’s way of giving people their just desserts
         3. God’s way of gathering His enemies in one place
         4. God’s way of putting an end to evil

Three-fold lesson:

• • • • Flee to the safety and security we find in Christ
      • Stay alert for His coming
      • Refuse to be embarrassed by, diminish, or disregard His wrath.

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!
TITLE:  The Defeated Foe
SCRIPTURE:  Rev. 17:1-18:24

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: Time Travel

Scripture: Rev. 12:1-14:20

I. BACK TO THE PAST (12:1-14:5)

A cosmic battle is taking place. The main players:

1. (God)
2. Satan the (Dragon) and his agents, the (Beast) and the (False Prophet).
3. God’s people, portrayed as a (light-bearing woman).

Who are the enemies?

#1- (Dragon) Chapter 12
#2- (the Beast) 13:1-10
#3- (the Second Beast) 13:11-18

Looking at 14:1-5. One word says it all: (Jesus)

II. INTO THE FUTURE (14:6-20)

Mt. Zion is a (place of security and safety). A place of (beauty and joy). A place of (refuge).

3 angels. What do they do?

-Angel #1- Calls on everyone to (repent).
-Angel #2- Announces that which wrecks our lives will (lose its allure).
-Angel #3- Those marked by the imposter will be (judged).

14:14-20 is a reference to Daniel 7:13 and Mt. 24:30. There are two harvests:

1. Grain- depicts the (end of the world).
2. Grapes- God’s (wrath). (Punishment) is executed.

A warning to all= a call to (run to Christ).

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!
TITLE:  Be Ready
SCRIPTURE:  Rev. 15:1-16:21 

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: Follow Their Lead!

TITLE: It’s What’s Inside that Counts

Scripture: Judges 13-16; John 21:1-19

I. A HE-MAN WITH A SHE-WEAKNESS                 

Turn to Hebrews 11:32 (p.585) 

3 incidences of Samson’s disobedience:

1. 1. 1. Marriage to young woman from (Timnah)
      2. Prostitute in (Gaza)
      3. (Delilah)

Every woman was a (Philistine), the hated enemy. Samson’s weakness was his (lust).

II. PREACH IN THE WILDERNESS…AND WAIT

Facts about Peter:

1. 1. 1. His was a (common name).
      2. Jesus gave him a new name: Peter, which means (rock). 
      3. The nickname was (significant). 

Lessons from Peter:

1. 1. 1. He was highly (inquisitive). 
      2. He was willing to take the (initiative). 
      3. He was willing to be (involved). 

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: The Lamb Wins!!
TITLE:  Time Travel
SCRIPTURE:  Rev. 12:1-14:20  

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: Follow Their Lead!

TITLE: Hurry Up and Wait

Scripture: Heb. 11:7 (p.585); Genesis 6:9-9:28; Luke 1:5-25, 57-80; John 3:30

I. BUILD A BOAT…AND WAIT

For faith to be real it must be tied to something (tangible) that we do. It is not based on what or how (we feel).

The story of Noah highlights a man of (incredible convictions); one who didn’t fear the (cancel culture) of his day; and showed an amazing amount of (patience) as he waited.

Turn to Genesis 6:9-22 (p.3)

God is not always a (show you) kind of God. Sometimes He is a (wait for it) kind of God.

II. PREACH IN THE WILDERNESS…AND WAIT

John’s whole life seemed to be about waiting:
His (birth)
His (ministry)
His (imprisonment)

John’s main purpose? To be the (forerunner) to the coming of the Messiah.

Turn to John 3:30 (p. 518)

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: Follow Their lead!
TITLE: It’s What’s Inside That Counts
SCRIPTURE: Judges 13-16; John 21:1-19