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When did Christ’s reign begin—and what does it mean that Satan is “bound”? In Revelation 20, we see D-Day at the cross and V-Day at Christ’s return. Pastor Timothy unpacks the millennium with humility and clarity, showing why believers are already seated with Christ, called to open our mouths, and advance the gospel as royal priests.
Key themes:
• Binding vs. defeat of Satan
• The millennium and the church age
• Seated with Christ (Eph. 2)
• Gospel as announcement, not advice
• Great White Throne & the Book of Life
• Run to the cross; reign with Christ
Scriptures: Rev 20:1–15; Matt 12:28–29; Luke 10:17–20; Col 2:13–15; Eph 2:1–7; 2 Cor 4:3–6
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Tags: Revelation 20, millennium views, amillennial, premillennial, postmillennial, inaugurated eschatology, spiritual warfare, seated with Christ, Book of Life
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In Revelation 19:11–21, heaven opens and Christ appears on a white horse—Faithful and True, the Word of God, King of kings and Lord of lords. This is not a nail-biter; it’s V-Day: the decisive unveiling of the victory the cross already secured. With the sword of His mouth, Jesus judges evil, captures the beast and false prophet, and proves that the slain Lamb is also the conquering King.
📖 Key Themes:
🙌 Leave despair behind and live as a more-than-conqueror now: let His Word be in your mouth, His courage in your heart, and His mission in your week.
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In Revelation 18–19, the story of Babylon’s fall collides with the song of the Bride’s redemption. One city burns while another shines. One banquet devours; the other delights.
In this message, Banquets & Beauties, Pastor Timothy unpacks the two banquets and two beauties that define the destiny of every soul. Babylon’s deceptive beauty—marked by pride, luxury, and deception—ends in destruction. But the radiant beauty of the Bride—clothed in grace, not performance—leads to eternal joy at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
📖 Key Themes:
🙌 Discover how to live ready—anchored in grace, captivated by Christ, and longing for the eternal banquet where the Lamb sings over His people.
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In Revelation 17, we encounter one of the Bible’s most vivid and unsettling images — the great prostitute, Babylon the Great, riding the beast and seducing the nations. But beneath the imagery lies a timeless truth: the world’s systems of pleasure, prosperity, and power still war against the Lamb today.
In this message, Politics and Prostitutes: A Tale of Two Cities, Pastor Timothy unpacks the meaning of Babylon as more than an ancient empire — it’s the spirit of the age, the City of Man, contrasted with the City of God. Through Scripture, history, and modern parallels, we’re called to live as faithful exiles: in the world, for the city, but never of the world.
📖 Key Themes:
🙌 Discover how to seek the welfare of your city without losing your soul — learning to love Babylon redemptively while keeping your allegiance to the Lamb.
In Revelation 15–16, we encounter one of Scripture’s most sobering truths — the wrath of God. Far from being cruel or impulsive, God’s wrath is the necessary expression of His holy love and justice.
Pastor Timothy unpacks the two expressions of wrath — passive and active — and shows how every act of divine judgment flows from a heart of love that refuses to let evil win. Through powerful connections to Romans, Exodus, and the cross, we see that Jesus drank the cup of wrath so we could drink the cup of salvation.
📖 Key Themes:
🙌 Reflect on what it means to live awake, repentant, and ready — before the day when repentance is replaced by reckoning.
In Revelation 14, we are called to “Follow the Lamb wherever He goes.” This powerful passage contrasts the way of the Lamb with the way of the beast — two marks, two allegiances, two destinies.
Pastor Timothy unpacks what it means to live as those who bear the name of the Father, not the mark of the world. Belief becomes allegiance, and worship becomes witness as we learn to follow Jesus with endurance and purity in a world that pressures us to conform.
📖 Key Themes:
🙌 Discover the hope and courage that come from following the Lamb — the One who conquered through sacrifice and reigns through love.
Title: Revelation 13 — The Dragon, the Beast, and the Call to Endure
Description:
Revelation 13 pulls back the curtain on spiritual warfare. John shows us the dragon (Satan) and his helpers—the beast of persecution, the false prophet of deception, and Babylon’s seduction. These powers demand worship, but the church is called to endure in faith and worship the Lamb.
In this sermon, Pastor Timothy unpacks the mark of the beast, Nero and Rome as historical types, and how these symbols continue in modern forms of power, false religion, and cultural idolatry. More importantly, we see how believers overcome: by the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony, and not loving life even unto death.
This is not a puzzle for tomorrow—it’s a word for today. Stand firm, stay faithful, and live marked by Christ.
Christ vs. Chaos | Revelation 12
Revelation 12 pulls back the curtain on the cosmic battle between Christ and the dragon. In this message, Pastor Timothy shows how Jesus is the promised serpent-crusher who defeats the accuser, disarms the enemy, and secures victory for His people.
We overcome not by our strength, but by the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony, and by loving Christ above even our own lives.
Title: Witness & Woes: Revelation 8–11 — Bitter Warnings, Sweet Gospel, Faithful Witnesses
Description:
Revelation 8–11 gives us three powerful movements: the trumpets (warning judgments that call the world to repentance), the little scroll (the sweet gospel that also brings bitter cost), and the two witnesses (the church’s courageous testimony in a hostile world). In this message, Pastor Timothy shows how God uses partial judgments to awaken hearts, how the church must “eat the scroll” and speak, and how faithful witnesses may be opposed now but will be vindicated when the seventh trumpet sounds and Christ’s kingdom is revealed.
Key Scriptures: Revelation 8–11; Joel 2; Luke 10:18–19; John 10:10; Matthew 16:18
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Sevens: Prayer, Trumpets, and Warning Mercy (Revelation 8:1–6)
Revelation aims at faithfulness today. Pastor Timothy teaches how the silence in heaven, incense with the saints’ prayers, and the first trumpet judgments call the church to pray specifically, repent quickly, and endure faithfully. With echoes of Exodus and Jericho, and a clear explanation of recapitulation, this message shows how God uses our prayers—joined to Christ’s intercession—to advance His purposes.
Text: Revelation 8:1–6; cf. Revelation 9:20–21; Luke 22:31–32; John 21; James 4:2; Romans 8:34
Series: More Than Conquerors (Revelation) | Speaker: Pastor Timothy Stewart | Date: Sept 7, 2025
Takeaways:
• Prayer is a real means God uses to accomplish His ends
• Warning judgments are severe mercy—meant to lead to repentance
• Suffering drives us toward bitterness or repentance—choose repentance
Description:
Every family has culture and tradition — and the family of God is no different. From the very beginning, God’s heart has been to create a family that multiplies, flourishes, and reflects His glory.
In this message, Pastor Timothy walks us through Genesis 1–11, showing how God is the fountain of family, how sin breaks families apart, and how Jesus restores us into God’s new family through the gospel. From creation to Cain and Abel, from Babel to Pentecost, we discover that the Church is meant to be an irresistible family and an unstoppable force for God’s kingdom.
📖 Scripture: Genesis 1–12, John 1, Galatians 3, Acts 2
🗓 Series: Irresistible Relationships
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Episode Title: The Death of Friendship | Genesis 4:1–16
Description:
Friendship was God’s good design — yet east of Eden, relationships often break down through comparison, competition, and shame. In this message from our Irresistible Relationships series, Pastor Timothy Stewart unpacks the story of Cain and Abel to show why friendships die and how the gospel brings hope.
Discover how Jesus, our true elder Brother, shed His blood to cover our shame and restore us into God’s family.
Irresistible Marriage: From Eden to Redemption
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What makes a marriage truly irresistible? In this message, Pastor Timothy and Tara explore God’s original design for marriage in Genesis, how sin distorted it, and how the gospel redeems and restores it.
From the beauty of ezer kenegdo in Eden, to the brokenness brought by the fall, to the hope we have in Christ, this sermon unpacks how husbands and wives can reflect the irresistible love of the Triune God in their everyday lives.
📖 Scripture: Genesis 2–3, Ephesians 5, Malachi 2:15
🎯 Topics: Marriage, Relationships, Gospel, Biblical Manhood & Womanhood
👥 Featuring: Pastor Timothy Stewart & Tara Stewart
Watch to the end as Timothy and Tara share real-life examples of how the curse has tried to distort their own marriage—and how Jesus has been restoring it.
“The Clock Determines the Play” | Pastor Timothy | Vintage Church
In this powerful conclusion to our Everyday Evangelism series, Pastor Timothy unpacks what it means to live with gospel urgency in a world running out of time. Drawing from Revelation 12, Romans 13, Luke 14, and more, we’re reminded that Satan knows his time is short—do we?
Through Scripture, cultural insight, and personal challenge, this sermon invites you to stop making excuses, start praying kingdom prayers, and step into the mission field with boldness—even if you have to do it afraid.
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The Anatomy of an Evangelist | Guest Speaker Alex (FCA) | Matthew 9:35–38 | Vintage Church
In this powerful message, guest speaker Alex from Fellowship of Christian Athletes unpacks Matthew 9:35–38 to challenge and inspire us to live as everyday evangelists.
Titled “The Anatomy of an Evangelist,” this sermon explores how Jesus ministered with His feet, hands, eyes, and heart—and how we are called to do the same.
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Whether you're a student, a parent, or just wondering how to share your faith in everyday life, this message will equip and encourage you.
📖 Scripture: Matthew 9:35–38
🎙 Speaker: Alex, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
📍 Location: Vintage Church, Lodi, CA
Title: Reconciled to Reconcile | Pastor Jason McEachron | Vintage Church
Description:
In this inspiring message, Pastor Jason McEachron of Gravity Church shares his journey of being called to reach "the one" — those who feel too broken, ashamed, or far gone to step into a church.
Drawing from John 13–17 and 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Jason reminds us that evangelism is not just about words, but about love, unity, and reconciliation. When the Church loves one another deeply and lives in true unity, the world takes notice — and hearts are drawn to Jesus.
📖 Key Scriptures:
John 13:34–35
John 17:20–23
2 Corinthians 5:18–21
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In the kickoff to our Everyday Evangelism summer series, Pat Schumacher brings a relatable and convicting message about what it means to share the gospel in real life. With personal stories, biblical insight, and practical encouragement, Pat challenges us to overcome fear, step out of our comfort zones, and engage in meaningful gospel conversations.
Drawing from key scriptures like Acts 1:8, Matthew 28, and 1 John 4, this message reminds us that evangelism isn’t just for pastors or theologians — it’s for everyday believers living on mission. Whether you're checking out at the grocery store or meeting someone in need, you may be one of the 30 conversations God uses to draw someone to Himself.
Main Themes:
– Evangelism vs. witnessing
– Choosing obedience over comfort
– Surrendering significance for the sake of mission
– Replacing fear with love
– Trusting God with the impact of your conversations
Key Quote:
“Making a decision to jump is not the same as jumping. If God is stirring your heart — it’s time to jump.”
In the chaos of judgment and suffering, God pauses the vision to show us something deeper: His people are sealed and sent. In this message, we explore the meaning of the 144,000 — not as a literal number, but as a symbol of the Church, marked by God, protected for mission, and called to endure.
Revelation 7 reminds us: before the throne of God stands a multitude no one can count — from every nation, tribe, people, and language. The Church isn’t escaping the storm; we are witnessing through it.
✝️ Sealed by the Spirit. Sent with the gospel. Strengthened by the Lamb.
In this powerful message, Pastor Timothy walks us through the opening of the first six seals in Revelation 6 — a passage filled with imagery of conquest, persecution, famine, death, and divine judgment. But behind the symbols and chaos stands the Lamb who reigns.
Is the rider on the white horse Christ or a counterfeit? What hope do we have in the face of suffering and wrath? And how does this ancient vision speak to the church today?
Discover how the gospel goes forth, how the church is called to conquer through sacrifice, and how every heart must choose between the mercy of the Lamb or His wrath.
📖 “For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?” (Revelation 6:17)
On Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. But in Revelation 4–5, we’re invited into a greater throne room—where all of heaven remembers and worships the One who was slain for the redemption of the world. At the center of all creation stands the Lamb, and He alone is worthy to open the scroll and fulfill God’s plan. This message calls us to reflect on the cost of our freedom—both earthly and eternal—and to respond with lives of worship, sacrifice, and prayer.
When life feels out of control, what we need most is not escape—but a vision. In this episode, we explore the connection between Stephen’s final moments in Acts 7 and John’s throne room vision in Revelation 4. In both, we’re reminded that Jesus reigns—and He invites us to come up, look up, and live with eyes fixed on the throne. In the midst of discouragement, compromise, and cultural pressure, the call is clear: He is worthy. Worship is our response.
What does it take to remain faithful when life feels overwhelming, when faith costs everything, and when compromise seems easier than conviction? In this powerful message from Revelation 1, we’re given a vision of Jesus that changes everything—eyes like fire, a voice like rushing waters, and a face shining like the sun. He is not only the faithful witness and firstborn from the dead—He is the conquering Christ.
Drawing from the vision given to the apostle John and a dramatic scene from Elisha's ministry in 2 Kings 6, this sermon calls us to open our eyes to the ultimate reality: Jesus reigns even when the world rages. Through suffering, persecution, or tribulation, we are reminded that we are more than conquerors—but only when we see the Conqueror for who He is.
Whether you're in a season of fire or facing fears that feel insurmountable, this message is a call to courage, faith, and endurance.
Look up. Do not fear. Christ has conquered.
In this kickoff to our new series through the book of Revelation, Pastor Timothy unpacks the purpose, power, and practical importance of the final book of the Bible. Revelation is often misunderstood—as either a confusing puzzle or a prophetic timeline—but it's first and foremost a revelation of Jesus Christ.
This message lays the groundwork: how to read Revelation, why it matters today, and how to anchor our lives in the reality that Jesus is on the throne. Whether you're curious, cautious, or captivated by Revelation, this episode invites you into a journey of worship, wisdom, and faithful witness.
On this Easter Sunday, we don’t just celebrate an empty tomb—we behold a reigning King. In Revelation 1, John gives us a vision of Jesus unlike any other: eyes like fire, a voice like rushing waters, and keys in His hands. This isn’t pocket-sized, manageable Jesus. This is the risen, reigning, ruling Christ.
Pastor Timothy walks us through seven types of people (like Loveless Larry and Lukewarm Lucy) who still exist in the church today—and reminds us that what we need isn't “a little Jesus,” but the living Jesus. This message calls us to worship, repentance, and mission in light of the resurrected King who holds all authority in heaven and on earth.
On Good Friday, we remember not just the suffering of Christ—but His worth. In this message from Revelation 5, Pastor Timothy takes us into the throne room of heaven, where angels and elders fall down before a slain Lamb who stands in victory.
Why is Jesus the only one worthy to open the scroll? Because He was slain. Because He ransomed people by His blood. Because He conquered through the cross.
This sermon explores the meaning of true worthiness, the justice and mercy of God, and how the cross of Christ becomes the hinge of history. Featuring rich theological insight and a powerful story of Moravian missionaries, this message calls us to respond with nothing less than worthy worship.
In this powerful and convicting message, Pastor Timothy unpacks Jesus’ letter to the church in Laodicea—a community that had grown self-sufficient, complacent, and lukewarm. With piercing love, Jesus declares, “I will spit you out of my mouth,” not to condemn, but to call His people back to zeal, repentance, and true intimacy with Him.
This sermon explores what it means to have a secondhand faith, the dangers of spiritual self-deception, and the beauty of Jesus’ ongoing invitation: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.” Discover how Jesus offers true riches, clear vision, and a renewed relationship—if we’re willing to open the door.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in spiritual apathy or relied more on your routine than a real relationship with Christ, this message is for you.
Key Themes:
🎧 Listen now and let Jesus confront, counsel, and call you back to life-giving fellowship with Him.
In this message from Revelation 3:7–13, Pastor Timothy Stewart unpacks Jesus’ letter to the church in Philadelphia—a small, seemingly powerless church with a wide-open door of gospel opportunity. Jesus, the Holy and True One who holds the key of David, promises that what He opens no one can shut. Through humor, biblical insight, and passionate exhortation, Pastor Timothy challenges the Church of Lodi to recognize the open door before us today.
This sermon calls us to consecrate ourselves to God's mission by cultivating four essential loves: a love for the brotherhood, a love for the gospel, a love for kingdom prayer, and a love for the outsider. Little is much when God is in it. Will you go in Jesus' name?
In Snoozin’ Sardis, we hear Jesus' wake-up call to a church with a great reputation—but a dying spirit. Though Sardis looked alive on the outside, it was spiritually asleep. This sermon challenges us to examine where we’ve grown complacent and calls us to strengthen what remains, remember the gospel, and return to wholehearted devotion. Jesus isn’t looking for appearances—He’s after a church that’s truly alive. Wake up… before it’s too late.
🎧 Where is the Husband?
📖 Revelation 2:18–29
In this powerful message from the letter to the church in Thyatira, we hear Jesus' piercing words to a church that tolerated compromise and sin under the influence of a false teacher symbolized as "Jezebel." While the church was growing in love and service, it lacked discernment and failed to confront what was corrupting the body. The question Jesus asks—“Where is the husband?”—echoes a call to godly responsibility, spiritual covering, and holiness in the church and in the home.
Join us as we explore:
– What it means for Jesus to have eyes like fire and feet like burnished bronze
– The call to courageously confront compromise
– How faithful endurance leads to ruling and reigning with Christ
– What it looks like to reclaim spiritual leadership and integrity
This isn’t just a word for Thyatira—it’s a word for the Church today. Will we tolerate what Jesus condemns, or will we cling to what is holy?
🎧 Wage War Against Sin with Zeal
📖 Revelation 2:12–17
In this compelling sermon from the message to the church in Pergamum, Jesus speaks as the One who holds the sharp two-edged sword. Pergamum was a church holding fast to Christ’s name—even in the shadow of “Satan’s throne”—but they were tolerating compromise from within.
We explore:
– What it means to dwell where Satan’s throne is
– The danger of blending cultural idolatry with Christian identity
– Jesus’ call to repent and reclaim zeal for holiness
– The promise of hidden manna and a new name to those who conquer
This message is a call to every believer to wake up, confront compromise, and wage war against sin—not with shame, but with gospel-driven zeal. Jesus doesn't tolerate what destroys His bride, and neither should we.
🎧 Faithful Unto Death
📖 Revelation 2:8–11
In this powerful message to the persecuted church in Smyrna, Jesus reminds His people that He is the First and the Last, the One who died and came to life. Smyrna was a church facing slander, poverty, and even death—and yet they were rich in faith.
We explore:
– What it means to suffer with hope
– The lies of the enemy versus the truth of Christ
– The courage to endure in the face of fear
– The promise of the crown of life to those who remain faithful
This sermon is a stirring call to stand firm in suffering, trust Jesus in the fire, and overcome fear with eternal perspective. "Do not fear what you are about to suffer..."—Jesus is with us even in the shadow of death.
🎧 When Love Grows Cold
📖 Revelation 2:1–7
The church in Ephesus had solid theology, hard work, and spiritual discernment—but Jesus says, “I have this against you: You have abandoned the love you had at first.” In this sermon, we explore the sobering truth that it’s possible to be right and still be wrong—faithful in doctrine but lacking in love.
We unpack:
– The danger of spiritual burnout and loveless religion
– The importance of remembering, repenting, and returning
– Why our love for Jesus must fuel all our ministry and mission
– The promise to those who overcome: the tree of life in paradise
This message is a heartfelt call to rekindle your first love for Christ and center your life, not just on truth, but on affection and devotion to the One who walks among the lampstands.
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How Love Lodi loves Lawrence Elementary (5:37)
Tara Stewart - The Heart behind Love Lodi (12:26)
Timothy Stewart - Wrap Up (40:10)
Part 6 of Irresistible Life of Jesus in the Gospel of John (NOTE: A portion of the sermon is missing due to technical difficulties)
Stand-alone sermon. We take a break this week from Exodus and the Ten Commandments to unpack Why Gospel Partnership at Vintage Church.
Vintage Church exists to make disciples rooted in Christ, cultivated in gospel community and fruitful in everyday life. This sermon explores the question, "What is Gospel Community?"
Pentecost Sunday at Vintage Church - The Church is not a "moral" thing, "political" thing, "cultural" thing, "social" thing or "emotional" thing. The Church is a COSMIC thing and for that, the Holy Spirit is needed.
Part 4 of a Sermon Series that seeks to discover healing and reconciliation in the gospel for those hurt by the church.
Part 3 of a Sermon Series that seeks to discover healing and reconciliation in the gospel for those hurt by the church.
Part 2 of a Sermon Series that seeks to discover healing and reconciliation in the gospel for those hurt by the church.
Part 1 of a Sermon Series that seeks to discover healing and reconciliation in the gospel for those hurt by the church.
Easter at Vintage Church. If you want to watch the video referenced in the sermon, here is the link: https://youtu.be/9Gp-_ZsUagc.
Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 (Sound Quality is not great! Recorded on my iPhone and missed a couple verses of text at the beginning.)