Michael Hoggard

Wednesday Night Bible Study 5-20-26

Sunday Morning Service 5-10-26

Sunday School 5-10-26 The sermon centers on Revelation 13’s depiction of the false prophet—a deceptive figure with the appearance of innocence yet speaking with the venomous authority of a dragon—symbolizing a spiritual counterfeit that thrives in the last days by promoting self-indulgence, deception, and idolatry under the guise of freedom and prosperity. Drawing from biblical texts like Deuteronomy, Ezekiel, and Psalm 58, it exposes the false prophet’s characteristics: deceitful speech, double-mindedness, and a heart aligned with the world’s lusts rather than God’s truth, exemplified in the moral decay of prominent religious figures and cultural icons who live in contradiction to their public teachings. The sermon warns that such deception is not only spiritual but increasingly technological, as AI and digital systems mimic divine authority while leading humanity toward worship of the beast and away from Christ. Ultimately, it calls believers to discernment, repentance, and faithfulness, affirming that only those who cling to Christ—the true Rock—will be preserved through the coming judgment, as God’s Word remains the unshakable shield against the lies of the age.

PMO; The sermon presents a provocative theological framework linking biblical prophecy, the fall of angels, and contemporary UFO phenomena, arguing that the spiritual battle between divine and demonic forces is unfolding in real time. Drawing from passages such as Isaiah 14, Luke 10, Revelation 12, and 2 Thessalonians 2, it contends that Satan’s fall is both a past event and an ongoing reality, with a future, definitive casting out of the rebellious third of angels. The preacher warns that the increasing disclosure of extraterrestrial encounters is not merely a scientific or cultural trend but a spiritual deception designed to lure people away from God through the worship of 'new gods'—interdimensional beings portrayed as advanced, benevolent entities. He emphasizes that such worship, whether through alien mythology, occult symbolism, or idolatrous religious practices, violates the first commandment and mirrors ancient apostasy, using Deuteronomy and Revelation to underscore the danger of false prophets and the need for biblical discernment. Ultimately, the message calls believers to remain anchored in Scripture, reject all forms of spiritual compromise, and prepare for a time when the truth of God’s sovereignty will be unmistakably revealed.

Part 2 of our study of typology. God draws amazing pictures for us so that we can understand both doctrine and prophecy. The sermon presents typology as a vital lens for understanding Scripture, revealing how Old Testament figures, events, and institutions—such as the tabernacle, priesthood, and the Sabbath—point prophetically to Christ and the end times. Drawing from Hebrews, Acts, and other biblical texts, it emphasizes that these stories are not merely historical but spiritual illustrations designed for our instruction and warning, especially in the last days. Key themes include the fulfillment of prophecy in stages—partially at Pentecost, fully in the future—along with the contrast between faith and unbelief, as seen in Israel’s wilderness journey and the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah. The sermon also explores numerical and symbolic patterns, such as the 39 books of the Old Testament mirroring the one commandment in Eden, and the spiritual significance of numbers like 46 and 23, reinforcing the divine design in Scripture. Ultimately, it calls believers to recognize Christ in all of Scripture, to live in anticipation of His return, and to remain faithful amid growing apostasy, grounded in the eternal truths revealed through typological revelation.

Sunday Morning Sermon 5-3-26 The sermon delivers a urgent, pastoral warning rooted in Scripture—particularly 2 Corinthians 6:14–18 and Deuteronomy 32—calling believers to spiritual separation from the world’s influences, emphasizing that fellowship with unbelievers, worldly lifestyles, and moral compromise inevitably lead to spiritual compromise. It exposes the deceptive nature of modern cultural institutions, such as the Southern Poverty Law Center, as examples of 'agent provocateurs' who exploit societal divisions, while highlighting the pervasive danger of 'forward' individuals and systems that sow discord, promote immorality, and undermine faith through media, entertainment, and social trends. Drawing from Proverbs, Hebrews, and the book of Judges, the message underscores that the fear of the Lord involves hating evil, rejecting pride and wicked speech, and resisting the thorns and snares of worldly conformity. Ultimately, it calls for a decisive, personal response: a conscious turning away from sin, a commitment to holiness, and a public declaration of faith, urging listeners—especially the young—to reject the world’s allure and embrace God’s call to be a distinct, holy people set apart for His purposes.

Sunday Night 5-3-26 The sermon presents a robust defense of divine predestination rooted in Scripture, particularly First Peter 1 and Romans 8, arguing that God’s election is based on His foreknowledge and sovereign will, not human merit or works. It emphasizes that God’s choice of individuals—such as Jacob over Esau—was not arbitrary but grounded in His eternal purpose, affirming that salvation is entirely of grace, not human effort. The preacher refutes both Calvinist determinism and humanistic notions of self-identity, asserting that God’s sovereignty extends to all events, including the rise and fall of nations and the ultimate triumph of believers over spiritual forces. Through a series of scriptural references, the sermon affirms that those whom God has predestined are also called, justified, and glorified, with Christ interceding for them eternally, ensuring no force—spiritual, physical, or temporal—can separate believers from God’s love. The tone is pastoral and confident, aiming to comfort and strengthen believers while challenging cultural distortions of identity and affirming God’s absolute authority over salvation.

The sermon presents a theologically charged exploration of divine design in human anatomy, biblical numerology, and eschatological symbolism, arguing that the human body—particularly the spine, cranial nerves, and DNA—reveals a profound, intentional blueprint pointing to God’s sovereignty. It connects the number 33 (the vertebrae), 46 (chromosomes, the Tower of Babel, and the 46 words in Genesis), and 12 (cranial nerves) as divine signatures embedded in creation, suggesting that evolution cannot account for such intricate order. The speaker interprets modern phenomena—UFOs, AI, the New World Order, and Masonic symbolism—as fulfillments of biblical prophecy, particularly the rise of the Antichrist, whose identity is foreshadowed in the Tower of Babel, the European Union, and occult imagery. Ultimately, the message is a call to discernment: the coming trial of faith will be a fiery test of loyalty, where spiritual deception will mimic divine revelation, and believers must anchor their identity in God as the true High Tower, the unshakable foundation of salvation.