Rev. Doug Floyd Easter 7 2025Rev. Doug FloydRevelation 22 Today, we come to the end of The Revelation. As we come to the end of The Revelation, we realize we are back at the beginning. In Revelation 22:13, Jesus says, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” [1] Iin Revelation 1:8, we…
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
Reading Revelation
Rev. Dr. Les Martin Easter 6 – Its gates will never be shutRev. Dr. Les MartinRevelation 21:25b In the Name of the Living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen As we continue our preaching series today, we we find ourselves in Revelation, Chapters 21 and 22. While concerned with the new heavens and the new earth more broadly,…
Rev. Doug Floyd Easter 5 2025Rev. Doug FloydRevelation 19 Kelly and I were talking the other night about her job. She’s worked with the same company for many years. During that time, she’s come in contact and befriended people throughout the organization. She told she’s seen many people who once were passionate about their work have grown weary. They’ve lost their joy.…
Rev. Dr, Les Martin Easter 4 – Good Shepherd SundayRev. Dr. Les MartinPsalm 23, Revelation 7:9-17, Luke 10:22-29 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.John 10:27 In the Name of the Living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen The book of Revelation is a kaleidoscope of images that keep changing and changing.…
Rev. Doug Floyd Easter 3 2025Rev. Doug FloydRevelation 5 John is weeping. He is not simply choked up. He is trembling. He is grieving. He is writhing with the grief of all creation because no one was found worthy to open the scroll. Why weep over a sealed scroll? Joseph Mangina writes, “If the scroll remains locked under its seven seals, there…
Rev. Dr. Les Martin Easter 2 – Do not be afraid!Rev. Dr. Les MartinRevelation 1:17b In the Name of the Living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. At two years old, our son Isaiah is speaking much more clearly. As a result, our discussions are improving. He is able to articulate his needs in a way that we…
Easter 6 2019Rev. Doug FloydRevelation 21-22:5 I think the idea of heaven and earth passing away was more troubling to me than the idea of tribulations. How could I understand a phrase like “death shall be no more”? On the one hand, it was comforting to know that death wasn’t the end, but on the…
Easter 5Rev. Doug FloydRevelation 19:1-9 Last week, I reflected on the titles of Christ and even the titles of His people. The Revelation is a word of encouragement to the people of God, to the royal priesthood who worship the Lord in this life and will continue to live in His presence in the life…
Easter 4 2019Rev. Doug FloydRevelation 7:9-17 Think about the various titles you’ve had in life. I remember the first time I received a letter as a child, and it was addressed to Master Doug Floyd. I proudly took the letter and thought, “Yes, Master is right.” Whether playing sports, games at home, or simply studying…
Easter 3 2019Rev. Doug FloydRevelation 5:1-14 In the late 80s, I went to Mexico with a group of guys on a very unorganized mission trip. We went to Torreon. Three times on the trip we almost caused a riot. Once we were with a group of children who were laughing and clapping. In their excitement,…