The Fall of the Unfaithful City | Revelation 17:1–18 | A Warning Against False Security

In this sermon from Revelation 17:1–18, Pastor Mark Groen explores the sobering vision of the harlot and the beast—a vision of judgment, compromise, and the ultimate victory of Christ. Jerusalem, once the city of God, is portrayed as a prostitute who has aligned herself with worldly power, and her fall is tragic but just. Through vivid imagery and theological clarity, this message calls us to examine our own trust—are we relying on externals, or clinging to Christ?

Scripture: Revelation 17:1–18
Main Theme: False security and spiritual compromise lead to judgment, but the Lamb reigns and His people are secure in Him.

Sermon Points:
📌 The Seduction of Compromise
📌 The Sovereignty of God in Judgment
📌 The Victory of the Lamb and the Identity of His People

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00:00 - Intro & Illustration: The Titanic and False Security
01:41 - A City Built on Outward Appearance
02:24 - The Judgment of the Great Prostitute
03:28 - Israel’s Unfaithfulness in Covenant Terms
05:00 - The Spread of Compromise Through the Nations
05:59 - Into the Wilderness: Imagery and Meaning
07:11 - The Harlot and the Beast: Power and Corruption
08:40 - Jerusalem Has Become Babylon
09:22 - Drunk with the Blood of the Saints
10:11 - External Strength, Internal Collapse
11:05 - The Angel Interprets the Vision
11:47 - A Counterfeit of God’s Power
12:55 - The Beast’s Power is Limited
13:23 - The Lamb Will Conquer
14:25 - Called, Chosen, and Faithful
15:07 - The Beast Turns on the Harlot
16:35 - God’s Justice Through Worldly Powers
17:33 - Final Judgment on the Unfaithful City
18:07 - The Lamb’s Victory is the Story of Revelation
18:59 - Application: Recognizing False Security
19:54 - Application: Resting in God’s Sovereignty
21:03 - Application: Living as Called, Chosen, and Faithful
22:41 - Closing Prayer and Benediction