Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Revelation

The Worst of Spiritual Conditions

REVELATION 3:14-22: “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my…

Soon, Very Soon

REVELATION 21:1-4 – Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne…

Every One Will Be Wiped Away

REVELATION 21:1-5 – Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne…

Indications of a Lukewarm Heart

In part eight of our series, we continue looking at the Christian response to what is happening in our world. And the most important response is for the church of Jesus Christ to be the church of Jesus Christ. This is defined as His people living out first love to Him in power and influence. This Lord’s Day, we do the hard work of self-examination to see if we have lost first love and thus offer the world no life-giving hope in the love of Christ.

Loss of First Love Results in a Lukewarm Heart

In part seven of our series, we continue looking at the Christian response to what is happening in our world. And the most important response is for the church of Jesus Christ to be the church of Jesus Christ. This is defined as His people living out first love to Him in power and influence. This Lord’s Day, we do the hard work of self-examination to see if we have lost first love and thus offer the world no life-giving hope in the love of Christ.

The Marks of Healthy First Love for Christ

In part three of our series, we begin looking at the Christian response. And the most important and critical need of the hour is for the church of Jesus Christ to be the church of Jesus in the world; His people living out the power and influence of His love – something the church at Ephesus had abandoned – first love. This Lord’s Day we want to identify the qualities in the Christian who is living out first love for the Lord Jesus and people.