Every time the president does something, or doesnt do something, someone takes a poll to see how people look at his decision, or lack thereof. Scripture we are currently in a series of messages titled, christs message to the seven churches, that is based on the first three chapters of the book of revelation. Behold, you were at the time for love you were ripe for love so i spread my skirt over you and covered your nakedness. We often think of the term pass away in connection with death. John is speaking in the language of ancient prophecy. All scripture is taken from the new american standard version 1995, unless otherwise indicated. As we study these seven churches, i want you to keep in mind that these churches can be seen in three. Grace and peace this morning from god the father, son and holy spirit. Sermon illustrations by tom willadsen and chris keating. Now turn with me if you would to the last book of the bible, the book of revelation a book that often intimidates and frightens and terrifies, because of its use of apocalyptic imagery involving colors and numbers and so on but were in none. Sermons on revelation first presbyterian church, jackson.
Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches. There is no stage of our heavenward journey that is so hard as that which we go over for the third time. There are many instances when jesus spoke to individuals and groups, but these letters show jesus christ speaking to the very people he died to save. Orthodox and loveless introduction the first of the seven letters to the churches of asia minor is to the church in the city of ephesus. God called for some spiritual enrichment marriage counselors scripture. Aug 05, 2016 revelation 2, 1 7 click on the above reference to open power point how jesus looks at this church revelation 2. Here, the term doesnt speak so much of death, as it points us to eternal life. This sermon is dedicated to understanding the church of ephesus 1. When i preached through revelation a few years ago, i told you that these letters could be. The seven letters to the seven churches of asia minor hold a special place among all the literature of the word of god. Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Theres an old saying which says, the good is ever the enemy of the best.
I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. All trade coming by sea came through the great city of ephesus. The city of ephesus boasted of its coliseum and its tribute to the pagan god. These things saith c he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh d in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. God blesses us on our way parting blessing as you leave the sanctuary today, may you know the hope to which god has called you, experience the riches of his glorious inheritance in. Beginning with these verses, we are going to be studying the seven churches to.
Beginning with these verses, we are going to be studying the seven churches to which jesus is writing. Restoring your first love introduction when john was in the spirit on the lords day, he heard a loud voice saying revelation 1. Delivered sunday, may 23, 1999 at bethany bible church. John corroborates daniel, not because he imitates the prophetic spirit by echoing prophetic phrase, but because each prophet stands on a mountain peak of revelation, and surveys an unalterable fact. And before we dig into these verses i just mentioned, let me remind of the five key principles that we are using to safely navigate our way up to the summit of mount revelation. When jesus was on trial the high priest asked him if he were the messiah, mat 26. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my. Theres no where that this is truer than in the kingdom of god. The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says this. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Hates but does not love i letters for today a a couple of weeks ago i attended a.
But here, in the vision that was given to john on the island of patmos, it is the first heaven and earth that have passed away. Jul 25, 2016 revelation 2,17 kjv click on the above reference to open power point how jesus looks at this church revelation 2. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on revelation 2. When in the ardour of our first love we first traversed that part of the road, we went along. The forty days before easter are supposed to be devoted to purification of self, and meditation on the great sacrifice of christ on the cross of good friday. The simple outline of the book of revelation is found in verse 19. The selection of these particular churches why seven and why these. This morning we are continuing our ongoing study in the book of the revelation. No church has a right to exist without it revelation 2. As believers he calls us back to our first love in a battle cry of love. When john was in the spirit on the lords day, he heard a loud voice saying revelation 1. Christs message to ephesus as set forth in revelation 2. Today is super bowl sunday, and its obvious that a lot of people really love this day.
In these verses, the lord jesus christ is speaking to the church and. We will be spending the better part of the next couple of months talking about prayer. What we have before us is the first of seven letters written to seven different churches that existed in asia minor in the first century. If we leave our first love for christ, we lose our effectiveness as his witness to the world. Hates but does not love i letters for today a a couple of weeks ago i attended a meeting of classis central california of the christian reformed church. In ezekiel 16, a powerful scripture, ezekiel 16 verse 8, then i passed by you and saw you god speaking to israel. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.
It did so many things right, but it had one subtle flaw. It had left its firstlove relationship with the lord jesus christ. The words of e him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, f who walks among the seven golden lampstands. That is, when is an earthly church not part of gods true church. This morning i will begin a series on a topic that i hope will be helpful to all of us in increasing our intimacy with our lord. Revelation was conveyed through symbolic number and images 4. For details about this sermon and for related resources, click here. Introduction june 2, 1995, will forever remain a day that will remembered in military history. Think about it, its one of the devils oldest schemes. Each letter begins with a statement of the lords omniscience like i know your works or deeds cf. When the flame becomes an ember sermons and outlines. Urc weekly newsletter sign up to receive our weekly enewsletter, featuring important urc announcements and events. I swore to you and entered into a covenant with you so that you became mine. To download the series or order these sermons on cd, see the link at the top of the description.
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