What happens when a church gets to comfortable on their own successes? In this passage Jesus addresses the pitfalls of becoming too comfortable and the roadmap to get out of comfort and into a faithful life.
02-11-24 The 7 Churches-Philadelphia
February 11, 2024 • Pastor George Gasperson • Revelation 3:7–13
Compared to the other 6 churches, we know relatively little about the church in Philadelphia. From Jesus’ letter, we know that while they weren’t strong or influential, they had a unique quality that Jesus focused on and praised them for: they were faithful. We talk a lot about the faithfulness of God, but not so much about the value that God places on our faithfulness. In today’s letter, we’ll see how God rewards faithfulness.
How can Christ Community Church become a faithful church in the eyes of Jesus? It starts with you and me. In our hearts, we surrender to the Lordship of Jesus, and we begin to live under His authority. Then we band together as a collection of people who live under the banner and the authority of Jesus. When life beats us down and saps our strength, we stand together in collective resolve, believing that Jesus is in control, and living what we believe. This is the picture of a faithful church. And this is the kind of faith that Jesus rewards.
02-04-24 The 7 Churches-Sardis
February 4, 2024 • Pastor Chris Weatherly • Revelation
A church needs to not just appear to be alive. They need to be alive. This week we discuss what it means for a church to be fully alive in Christ.
01-28-24 The 7 Churches-Thyatira
January 28, 2024 • Pastor George Gasperson
Tolerance is a familiar word in today’s vocabulary. To be tolerant is to allow something to exist without resistance. In many circumstances, tolerance is a good thing. In the medical realm, we tolerate invasive tests and embarrassing exams, knowing that in reality they are good for us. In our spiritual lives, we are asked to tolerate each other, even though we irritate each other once in a while. But some things, like sin and deception, aren’t to be tolerated, as we will see in today’s letter.
01-21-24 The 7 Churches - Pergamum
January 21, 2024 • Revelation 2:12–17
Have you ever been tricked or faked out? One common wat people get tricked is through email, and I’ll bet you’ve received one or two of these. In today’s letter to the church in Pergamum, deception is the topic.
01-14-24 The 7 Churches - Smyrna
January 14, 2024 • Pastor George Gasperson
Even though the church in Smyrna faced opposition and persecution, they were faithful. That’s our call, too. In spite of the difficulties that face churches today, we’re called to press on, don’t fear, and be faithful. The reward for faithfulness is the crown of life.
01-07-24 The 7 Churches - Ephesus
January 7, 2024 • Pastor Chris Weatherly • Revelation 2
Jesus spoke to 7 churches in the book of Revelation starting with Ephesus, and the lessons he taught those churches still apply to us 2,000 years later. The church in Ephesus gives us a roadmap for how to exist as a church pursuing the things the Lord wants us to do.
