The Antichrist

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, July 27, 2025

1 John 2:18

Scripture Reading: Psalm 113:1-3 “Praise the Lord! Yes, give praise, O servants of the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord now and forever. Everywhere—from east to west—praise the name of the Lord.” (NLT)

1 John 2:18

          There really is a person who will be known as the “antichrist.”

          Before this person, the “spirit of antichrist” will be at work on the earth.

2 Thessalonians 2:7-8

          Something or someone is restraining the antichrist.

          The Rapture removes whatever or whoever is restraining the antichrist.

Daniel 9:27a

          The antichrist establishes a treaty with Israel.

Daniel 9:27b; 2 Thessalonians2:4

          The antichrist demands to be worshiped in the Temple.

          Israel realizes the deception; turns to God.

Revelation 13:1-2

          Antichrist and the beast are one.

Revelation 19:19-21

The rider on the white horse puts an end to the antichrist and his army.

Revelation 20:10

          All evil will come to an end.

Rapture Ready!

Troy Mills Christian Church

1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Scripture Reading: Psalm 150:1-2, 6 “Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven; Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (NLT)

#1—Who?

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14–

1 Thessalonians 4:17—

2—What?

1 Corinthians 15:51-53–

#3—When?

Matthew 24:36—

#4—Where?

#5—Why?

1 Thessalonians 5:9–To Save us from Wrath

2 Corinthians 5:10—To Reward Believers

John 14:1-4—To Keep His Promise

Considering all this, we should be serious about living our lives for God.

We should share the Gospel with a great sense of urgency because there are no second chances to live right.

We should live with a sense of expectancy. We should live “Rapture Ready!”

Three False Beliefs About Eternity

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Text: John 14:6

Scripture Reading: Psalm 145:1-3 “I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness.” (NLT)

Three False Beliefs:

#1–Reincarnation

Reincarnation is the belief that upon death, a person’s soul or essence is reborn into a new body, potentially in a different form (human, animal, etc.).

The truth: Hebrews 9:27

#2–Purgatory

Purgatory is a state or process of purification that souls undergo after death before entering Heaven. It is a temporary condition for those who have died in God’s grace but still have imperfections or attachments to sin. 

The truth: Romans 6:23

#3–Universalism—everybody goes to heaven

Universalism often refers to the belief that all individuals will ultimately be saved or reconciled with God.

The truth: Acts 4:12; Ephesians 2:8-9

Further Scriptures to Read: John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:9; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Romans 10:9-10; 1 Timothy 2:5; Romans 10:13; Acts 3:19-20;

John 3:3; John 3:18

Who We Are in Christ, Part IV

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Living Out Our Identity in Christ

2 Corinthians 5:17

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 12:2; 41:10 “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. So, do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (NIV)

#1—Ephesians 4:17-32

  • Take off the old
  • Put on the new
  • We are not captive of our past
  • Old Things have been “taken away”

#2—Colossians 3:12-17

  • Stop wallowing in your past
  • How we treat others is not based on how they treat us

#3—Philippians 4:4-9

  • How we treat others will flow out of our newness
  • Miserable people make people miserable
  • What goes in will come out

#4—1 Corinthians 1:26-31

  • Chosen by God
  • God has given us tasks to do
  • God cannot bless things outside the realm of righteousness
  • There are times when God is asking us to be obedient without understanding why

#5—Matthew 5:13-16

  • Salt preserves
  • Salt flavors
  • Salt purifies and heals
  • Salt cannot be compromised
  • Light guides
  • Light drives darkness away

Who We Are in Christ, (Part III)

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Secure and Loved in Christ

2 Corinthians 5:17

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (NLT)

2 Corinthians 5:17—caterpillar, cocoon, butterfly!

#1—Ephesians 3:14-21

V19—”that you may be filled with all the fullness of God”

            John 16:8—Convict of sin and of righteousness.

            John 14:26—Teach and Remind.

            John 16:13—Guide into all truth.

#2—Psalm 139:1-18

“If we think about God in terms of the people who have been or currently are in our lives, we are going to constantly be disappointed and frustrated. God is not like us. His thoughts and His ways are much higher than ours.”

#3—Hebrews 4:14-16

            The grand crescendo of what it means to be “in Christ.”

            Boldness and Confidence.

Who We Are in Christ, (Part III)

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, June 22, 2025

2 Corinthians 5:17

Scripture Reading: Psalm 124:8 “Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” (NCV)

2 Corinthians 5:17— “all things have become NEW.”

Secure and Loved in Christ

#1—Romans 8:28-29

V 28–God is always working on our behalf

          V31—If God is for us…….

          V38-39—Nothing can separate us from God’s love.

#2—Ephesians 3:14-21

          V19—The fullness of God

                    A lifelong process

                    Being filled with the Holy Spirit

#3—1 John 19:4-7

          Our walk with God is not an “event.”

          We are to “abide” in Christ.

#4—Psalm 139:1-18

          God knows who you are.

          God cares for you.

          God wants a relationship with you.

#5—Hebrews 4:14-16

Boldness & Confidence

Father’s Day, A Day for Gift Giving

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Matthew 7:9-11

Scripture Reading: Psalm 103: 1-2, 11-13 “Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.” (NLT)

Matthew 7:9-11 “give good gifts to your children……”

#1—We can give the gift of respecting and loving God

Mark 12:30-31

#2—We can give the gift of living in obedience to God and His Word

John 14:15; 13:35

#3—We can give the gift of being strong.

1 Corinthians 15:58

#4—We can give the gift of being humble.

Micah 6:8

#5—We can give the gift of living with honor, integrity, and a pure heart.

Philippians 4:8-9

#6—We can give the gift of living a spirit-filled or spirit-controlled life.

Galatians 5:16-18, 25

Who We are in Christ, Part II

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, June 8, 2025

2 Corinthians 5:17

Scripture Reading: Psalm 150:1-2, 6 “Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven! Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (NLT)

Who We are in Christ, Part II

#1—Ephesians 2:1-10

          V. 2-3–Heavenly realms—

          V.5-6—God’s grace

          V.10—works (assignments) established in “advance.”

#2—Philippians 2:12-16

          From death to life

          Chosen & Adopted

          “Good works” (our assignment)

          V.12—work out our salvation

          John 14:27—Peace with God

#3— 1 Peter 2:9-10

          Chosen—

Priesthood—

A holy nation—

People of God—

#4—Lamentations 3:22-23

Who We are in Christ, Part I

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, June 1, 2025

2 Corinthians 5:17

Scripture Reading: Psalm 150:1-2, 6 “Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven! Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (NLT)

Who We Are in Christ, Part I

#1–Ephesians 1:3-14—Spiritual blessings

Chosen in Christ (v4); Predestined for Adoption (5); Redeemed & Forgiven (v7); Revelation of God’s will (plan) (v9); Our Inheritance (v11); Sealed with the Holy Spirit (v13).

#2—Romans 6:5-6, 11

          Galatians 5:19-21—Our old man

          Galatians 5:22-23—Our new man

#3—Colossians 3:2, 8-10

          The “old” has passed. The “new” has come.

          Our past does not have the last word.

#4—Galatians 3:29

          Salvation & Justification—Roman 5:1

          Eternal Life—Romans 6:23

          Access to the Holy Spirit—John 14:26; Romans 8:9

#5—John 16:8—

  • He convicts us of our sin.
  • He guides us into righteous living.
  • He provides victory instead of judgment.

Above & Beyond but Always Near

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Psalm 113:4-6; Isaiah 55:8-9;

Deuteronomy 31:8       

Scripture Reading: Psalm 146:1-2, 6, 10 “Praise the Lord! Let all that I am praise the Lord. I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath. He made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He keeps every promise forever. The Lord will reign forever. He will be your God, O Jerusalem, throughout the generations. Praise the Lord!” (NLT)

A sense of urgency!

2 Timothy 3:1-5; 2 Timothy 3:13; Romans 8:28; Philippians 1:6

God is Transcendent: Above & Beyond

#1—It means He is beyond our human understanding.

Isaiah 55:8-9—His thoughts and ways are higher than ours.

#2—It means He is not dependent upon creation.

Exodus 3:14

#3—It means He is infinite.

Genesis 1:1

Revelation 1:8; 21:6; 22:13

Psalm 90:1-2

Psalm 147:5

#4—It means He is the ultimate authority.

Matthew 28:18

God is Immanent: Always Near

          Deuteronomy 31:8

          Genesis 3:8-9

          Hebrews 13:5