A Study in the Book of Revelation
Laodicea - Apathetic Church
August 14, 2022 • Pastor David King • Revelation 3:14–21
Big Idea: God Finds Spiritual Apathy Revolting; Pursue Him Passionately! The Good: The only church to receive no commendations! The Bad: - Spiritually Impoverished - Spiritually Blind - Spiritually Naked The Remedy: Pursue Christ Supremely and Trust Him Solely The Warning: Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. (Hebrews 12:3-11)
Sardis - The Strayed Saints
July 31, 2022 • Josh Neukam • Revelation 3:1–6
Big Idea: God's plan for His redeemed starts inside and manifests on the outside. Hypocrisy can be overcome by anyone who remembers this truth in obedience and repentance. 4 Things For Every Church 1. Right living starts with a right view of Jesus 2. He knows 3. Precious rewards await those who overcome 4. Christ calls people to hear and to heed
Ephesus - The Love Left Church
June 26, 2022 • Pastor David King • Revelation 2:1–7
Big Idea: God has not forsaken the persecuted; He is preparing a great and eternal reward for His faithful ones! The Good - Enduring Tribulation - Physical Poverty (Spiritual Wealth) - Slandered against by their countrymen Prescription - Don't Fear - Be Faithful Warning - No warning is given, but instead an encouragement. Those who persevere until death will be given the crown of life! Final Words - The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death
Pergamum - Infected Church
July 10, 2022 • Pastor David King • Revelation 2:12–17
Big Idea: Pure theology and doctrine is central to the mission of God's church! The Good - Hold fast to Jesus' name ... - Have not denied the faith... The Bad - Practice the sin of Balaam - Hold to the teachings of the Nicolaitans Prescription - REPENT! Warning - I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword of my mouth Final Words - The one who conquers will receive the hidden manna and a white stone with a new name written on it.
Ephesus - The Love Left Church
June 19, 2022 • Pastor David King • Revelation 2:1–7
Big Idea: God is calling us to Himself, will you love Jesus more than everything and everyone else? The Good - The Bad - The Remedy - The Warning 1. The Good works; it toils; it's patient; it cannot bear those who are evil; it tested false apostles rightly. 2. The Bad - You have abandoned your first love. 3. The Remedy - Remember your starting point. Repent of your current position. Return to your first works.