Summit Church
Where Satan Dwells (Revelation 2:12-17)
Sunday, May 19, 2024--Message #6 by Pastor Doug Corlew, Revelation: Triumph of the Lamb Sermon Series
Locations & Times
1000 S Main St, Alta, IA 51002, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
How to thrive as a Christian on the devil’s turf...
1. Keep Persevering through the Trials (v 12-13)
1. Keep Persevering through the Trials (v 12-13)
2. Stop Compromising with the Culture (v 14-15)
3. Start Meditating on the Scriptures (v 16-17)
Applying God’s Word through 1:10 Journey groups, family devotions, or personal meditation:
Opener
1. Has there been a time where you felt in imminent danger? What was that experience like?
Recap
2. Read Revelation 2:12-17. What stood out to you as surprising, challenging, or encouraging from this week’s sermon?
3. What is the Church in Pergamum doing well? Where does it need to be corrected?
4. Recall that Balaam’s advice to Balak was for his people to intermix themselves in marriage and religion with Israel in order to arouse the LORD’s anger towards them (Numbers 25:1-5, 31:16). How does it apply to the church of Pergamum?
5. What sins do Christians in our society tend to tolerate instead of hate? What sins do you tend to tolerate instead of hate?
Digging Deeper – Read 1 Peter 4:12-19.
6. What parts of this passage do you think would’ve provoked the church in Pergamum? What parts are provoking to you.
7. Where, or in what situations, have you felt the most pressure to deny, hide, or forget about your faith?
Application
9. What weapon has God given us to battle the power of Satan? How do we rightly wield it?
10. What is God calling you to apply to your life from this week’s passage or sermon?
Opener
1. Has there been a time where you felt in imminent danger? What was that experience like?
Recap
2. Read Revelation 2:12-17. What stood out to you as surprising, challenging, or encouraging from this week’s sermon?
3. What is the Church in Pergamum doing well? Where does it need to be corrected?
4. Recall that Balaam’s advice to Balak was for his people to intermix themselves in marriage and religion with Israel in order to arouse the LORD’s anger towards them (Numbers 25:1-5, 31:16). How does it apply to the church of Pergamum?
5. What sins do Christians in our society tend to tolerate instead of hate? What sins do you tend to tolerate instead of hate?
Digging Deeper – Read 1 Peter 4:12-19.
6. What parts of this passage do you think would’ve provoked the church in Pergamum? What parts are provoking to you.
7. Where, or in what situations, have you felt the most pressure to deny, hide, or forget about your faith?
Application
9. What weapon has God given us to battle the power of Satan? How do we rightly wield it?
10. What is God calling you to apply to your life from this week’s passage or sermon?
ONE WORSHIP CELEBRATION @ 10 AM NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 26 — West Lawn @ Summit. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Lunch following.
Good News Spectacular! Sunday, May 26 — 12 to 3:00 PM
West Lawn at Summit Church
After the 10 AM outdoor service, we will be welcoming everyone to join us for FREE FAMILY FUN! We are partnering with Child Evangelism Fellowship for inflatables, games, hot dogs, sno cones, popcorn & more. We need your help to make this fantastic outreach happen. Please let Pastors Renato or Joe know if you’re interested in helping bless our communities with the Good News of Jesus.
Discovery Class—Sunday, June 2, 11:30-2:30
Learn more about the beliefs, values, ministries, history, and vision of Summit Church and the EFCA. Free meal included. Ideal for new attenders and required for church membership. Register with today’s Response or contact the Church Office.
Senior High Challenge Conference—July 1-5
27 students and 5 leaders from Summit are registered to attend EFCA’s biennial national gathering for students in Kansas City.
Women’s Summer Bible Study—Tuesdays, 9-10:30 AM
7-week study, “When You Pray,” begins June 4 at Summit. Deepen your relationship with God as we learn from some of the Bible’s great prayers. Cost for workbook and video access is $25.(April 299-4896)
The Olive Branch Ministry Store
Shop or donate at 111 S. Main St, Alta during regular store hours of Mondays 4 to 7:30; Wednesdays 12 to 4; Saturdays 9 to 1.
Christian Counseling @ Summit
Summit partners with Team Restoration Ministries to provide Christ-centered mental health counseling services at the church. Call 515-238-9010 to learn more or schedule an appointment with Kayla Overpeck, MA, T-LMFT.
Summit Church Online Directory
Please take a moment to update photos and directory information via our Church Center App. If you’ve not yet joined the directory, or would like some help, please check with the Church Office.
Summit's Annual All-Church Retreat--July 12-14
Registration is open NOW. Contact the Church Office for details.
Good News Spectacular! Sunday, May 26 — 12 to 3:00 PM
West Lawn at Summit Church
After the 10 AM outdoor service, we will be welcoming everyone to join us for FREE FAMILY FUN! We are partnering with Child Evangelism Fellowship for inflatables, games, hot dogs, sno cones, popcorn & more. We need your help to make this fantastic outreach happen. Please let Pastors Renato or Joe know if you’re interested in helping bless our communities with the Good News of Jesus.
Discovery Class—Sunday, June 2, 11:30-2:30
Learn more about the beliefs, values, ministries, history, and vision of Summit Church and the EFCA. Free meal included. Ideal for new attenders and required for church membership. Register with today’s Response or contact the Church Office.
Senior High Challenge Conference—July 1-5
27 students and 5 leaders from Summit are registered to attend EFCA’s biennial national gathering for students in Kansas City.
Women’s Summer Bible Study—Tuesdays, 9-10:30 AM
7-week study, “When You Pray,” begins June 4 at Summit. Deepen your relationship with God as we learn from some of the Bible’s great prayers. Cost for workbook and video access is $25.(April 299-4896)
The Olive Branch Ministry Store
Shop or donate at 111 S. Main St, Alta during regular store hours of Mondays 4 to 7:30; Wednesdays 12 to 4; Saturdays 9 to 1.
Christian Counseling @ Summit
Summit partners with Team Restoration Ministries to provide Christ-centered mental health counseling services at the church. Call 515-238-9010 to learn more or schedule an appointment with Kayla Overpeck, MA, T-LMFT.
Summit Church Online Directory
Please take a moment to update photos and directory information via our Church Center App. If you’ve not yet joined the directory, or would like some help, please check with the Church Office.
Summit's Annual All-Church Retreat--July 12-14
Registration is open NOW. Contact the Church Office for details.