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The Agony of Defeat and the Thrill of Victory
The week before Pastor Adam Tyson arrived at Placerita Bible Church to become the Senior Pastor I delivered this message in the Sunday Worship service. It also serves as a recap of my recent archeological dig in Israel, looking for evidence for the city of Ai at Khirbet el-Maqatir.
Titus 1:6
A few years ago I posted the following Q&A entry on my website. Due to recent interest (see the Cripplegate blog), I have decided to repost it. Q: I am working through the Titus 1:6 issue (children who believe or faithful children).
Revelation 22:6-21–Epilogue
As the Book of Revelation comes to a close, the reader encounters Jesus Christ in a new fashion. Christ Himself speaks, revealing His final promises, instructions, invitation, and injunctions. Here we find His threefold declaration that He is coming back to Earth quickly.
You must be born again
While Dr Barrick was in Minneapolis recently, he had the privilege of speaking at the Fourth Baptist Church. The title of this message is “You must be born again” and is taken from Psalm 87.
2013 McDonald Lecture Series
Recently Dr Barrick was asked to speak at Central Seminary on the theme “In the Beginning: Creation and Biblical Authority.” Central Seminary has now put these lectures online for free download. You can click the links below to play the lectures.
Revelation 21:9-22:5–The Holy City, The New Jerusalem
The final vision that John receives reveals details concerning the New Jerusalem. Readers normally ask two questions: (1) Does this city exists in the Millennial Kingdom of Christ or in the Eternal State? (2) Who are its citizens?
Revelation 19:17-21:8–Christ’s Return and Events After His 1,000-Year Kingdom
John writes about the series of events that take place with the Second Advent of Christ: the Great Supper of God, the chaining of Satan, and the 1,000-year reign of Christ in His Kingdom.
Jesus is an Approachable High Priest
This is Part 6 of our study of Hebrews covering Hebrews 4:14-16
Revelation 19—Rejoicing in Heaven and the Christ’s Return from Heaven
God’s judgment of the harlot Babylon unleashes a wave of Hallelujah choruses in heaven and prepares for the entrance of the bride of Christ. In the nature of prophecy, events occur in staccato-like fashion, one after another—sometimes difficult to determine their exact order.
Thanksgiving Review of Jesus in Revelation
The Sunday prior to Thanksgiving became, for our class, a time of reflection and Thanksgiving. Our dear friend and church member, Nita Mays, had gone home to be with the Lord just the previous evening. Our beloved Dr. Mays was there in the class. We took time to look again at the Jesus before whom
Jesus Christ, Our Only Security
Continuing our series in Hebrews, Part five continues the theme of the Superiority of Jesus Christ, recognizing that He is our only security from Hebrews 3:7-4:13
Revelation 18–The Judgment of Babylon
When God judges Babylon, its fall will impact all nations, all kings, and all merchants. In the post-Flood world, Babylon became the archenemy of God’s kingdom.
More Excellent than Moses
This is part 4 in Dr Barrick’s series on Hebrews and the Superiority of Jesus Christ. This sermon is from Hebrews 3:1-6
Revelation 17–The Great Harlot
Mystery, Babylon the Great. Interpretations vary from the Roman Catholic Church to a rebuilt future Babylon. What is this great end times entity to which John devotes two full chapters of the Book of Revelation?
Psalms Studies in Lisbon, Portugal–October 2012
The following links are to pdfs of PowerPoint presentations which I used in teaching a course on the Book of Psalms for the Leadership Development Group (ABWE) in Lisbon, Portugal, October 15-20, 2012.
A More Excellent Messenger
Recently Dr Barrick has started a series on Hebrews at Placerita Bible Church in the evening service. Unfortunately, the first message was not recorded, so this is the second message in the series based on Hebrews 1:5-14.
Revelation 16–The Seven Bowl Judgments
God’s climactic series of judgments against the Man of Sin’s counterfeit kingdom occur one after the other in quick succession. Amazingly, the hardened hearts of the followers of the Man of Sin continue their blasphemies and refuse to repent.
Revelation 15–The Seven Angels with the Seven Final Plagues
A third great sign will appear in heaven at the time of the seventh trumpet. The sign consists of seven angels with the seven golden bowls containing the final plagues with which God will judge the earth. A crescendo is building up to the destruction of the Man of Sin’s counterfeit kingdom.
Revelation 14–Five More Messages
The 144,000 appear on Mt. Zion with the Lamb while six angels appear as participants in this scene from the future. This study of Revelation 14 seeks to identify the one sitting on the white cloud wielding a sickle and proposes an explanation for the river of blood as deep as the horses’ bridles.
Revelation 14–Judgment and Harvest Following the Dominion of the Unholy Trinity on the Earth
The 144,000 appear on Mt. Zion with the Lamb while six angels appear as participants in this scene from the future. This study of Revelation 14 seeks to identify the one sitting on the white cloud wielding a sickle and proposes an explanation for the river of blood as deep as the horses’ bridles.