In this message, we are reminded that God has a plan — for creation, for salvation, and for the stewardship of His work.

The Bible teaches that God owns all things and that His people are called to live faithfully as stewards, not owners. Stewardship flows from obedience and trust, never pressure.

Above all, this message emphasizes that knowing Jesus Christ as Savior is the most important decision of all.

Pergamos and Thyatira—two churches warned by Jesus for compromise and corruption.

Pergamos was a church living “where Satan’s seat is,” holding fast to Christ’s name, yet allowing false doctrine and moral compromise to remain. Thyatira reveals an even deeper danger: tolerated false teaching, spiritual seduction, and the mixing of truth with error. In both cases, Jesus speaks with clarity, authority, and urgency—calling His people to repentance, discernment, and faithfulness.

These are Jesus’ last recorded words to His churches—practical, personal, and prophetic words that still speak directly to believers and churches today.

Scripture: Revelation 2:12–29

Revelation chapters 2 and 3 contain Jesus’ personal words to His churches. In this message, Pastor Bill Monroe focuses on Ephesus, the church that left its first love, and Smyrna, the persecuted church that remained faithful.

Christ’s words are timeless, challenging every believer to examine love, faithfulness, and devotion.

God is the author of mathematics, order, and design. In this message, Pastor Bill Monroe examines how numbers are used throughout Scripture—especially in the book of Revelation—and what they reveal about God’s perfection and precision.

With a strong biblical caution against speculation, this message highlights the spiritual significance of numbers while affirming that every number in Scripture is first literal and always purposeful. The repeated use of seven throughout Revelation points to God’s complete and perfect plan for history.

Revelation | Psalm 12:6–7

In Revelation chapter 1, the apostle John sees Jesus Christ in His glorified state—holy, all-seeing, all-powerful, and alive forevermore. Christ is revealed walking in the midst of His churches, holding authority over death and eternity.

This message explains who Jesus is today, the purpose of the local church, and why Christ’s presence among His churches still matters. Before studying prophecy, Christ calls us to behold Him and examine the church He loves.

Revelation 1:9–20

The Book of Revelation is often considered difficult, but it was written to be understood.

In this Sunday night teaching message, Pastor Bill Monroe explains that much of the ability to understand Revelation is simply knowing the structure of the book. Revelation is not hidden or mysterious by design. God gave it to reveal Jesus Christ and the events of the future, and He promised a blessing to those who read it, hear it, and keep its words.

This message walks through the major interpretations of Revelation and explains why a literal, Scripture-with-Scripture approach brings clarity. Pastor Monroe shows that when symbols appear in Revelation, their meaning is always explained either in the immediate context or elsewhere in the Bible, and that the Old Testament—especially Daniel and Ezekiel—is the key to understanding much of what John recorded.

A foundational message designed to help believers study Revelation with confidence rather than confusion.

Scripture References:
Revelation 1:1–3
Revelation 1:19–20
Revelation 22:14
Daniel
Ezekiel
Zechariah

Bill Monroe | Florence Baptist Temple

The Book of Revelation is the final written word of God to mankind—and it was written to be understood.

In this opening message of the series Revelation: Know What’s Next, Pastor Bill Monroe explains the purpose of Revelation, the centrality of Jesus Christ, and why history is not random but moving toward God’s appointed conclusion.

From the Apostle John on the Isle of Patmos to believers today, this message reminds us that the future is secure because God governs it—and because Jesus Christ has already settled the past through His blood.

Revelation 1:1–20
Bill Monroe | Florence Baptist Temple

What truly matters when life is so brief?

In this message, Perspective on Life, Pastor Bill Monroe teaches from 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 and Hebrews 11, reminding us that both pleasure and trouble are only for a season—but eternal things endure forever.

This sermon encourages believers to live with wisdom, faith, and eternity in view, even in the midst of trials and blessings.

Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 4:16–18
Hebrews 11:24–27