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Look to the Lamb.

Often churches think they are a good church because they have lots of programs, or they hold orthodox views. Today we see that what was important to Jesus Christ was that the curch have LOVE.

John heard Christ 1.10-11 A. John was worshiping when Christ spoke. I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet Far to many people want God to speak to them, but they don’t have the discipline to enter into quality worship of Him! We have seen that in our…

1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads…

Revelation 2:1-7

Revelation 2:1-7 As we concluded chapter one, we observed our Lord standing in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks or the seven churches of Asia Minor. The significance of these seven churches can be seen in the chart on our introductory notes. Overview of the Seven Churches Practically Viewed…

Revelation 2:1–7 (ESV) — 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “ ‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have…

Revelation 2:1 . 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. What is the city of Ephesus known for? Who’s words are being written? What do the seven stars represent? - Revelation 1:20 . What…

Jesus’ outline of Revelation: What was seen: Jesus Glorified - Revelation 1:9-20 . What is: the Seven Churches - Revelation 2-3 . What will be: Jesus’ judgement in the seven seals, trumpets and bowls. Revelation 4-22 . Who is Jesus? Does he deserve to be heard and obeyed in worship? 4 John to the seven…

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Author: Paul Type of literature: Epistle or Prison Epistle Audience: Believers in Ephesus Possibly other churches in Asia Minor. This is called a “circular letter” view. Some of…

Revelation 1:9-20 As we have introduced the book of the Revelation, we have learned that: Jesus is the REVEALER 1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass... John is the RECORDER and he sent and signified it by his angel…

The Lamp We are lamps of the Holy Spirit in our world - both individually and corporately. Exodus 27:20-21 Exodus 27:20 "And you shall command the children of Israel that they bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to cause the lamp to burn continually. 21 In the tabernacle of meeting, outside…

How many of you remember what it was like the first time you fell in love with your spouse? Maybe you remember the butterflies you had. Maybe you remember the moment it clicked for you. You remember the feelings you had and you knew that you did not want to spend the rest of your life without that person.…

Introduction Rev. 2:1 ““To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands.” Interpreted in the chapter before Rev. 1:20 “As for the mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand, and the seven…

Intro: My dog Brick was about three things; eating, napping with a rock in the mouth, and loving his master. In the nine years I had Brick I knew this about him; he would never ever waiver from those things. Those were what he was about. Those were his first loves. Same for our cat Obi. So, what are…

The letter to the church in Ephesus | Revelation 2:1-11 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men,…

We’re coming to the wrap up of our Casket Empty Series. This series has been fast. I do want to encourage you, to take the time for a more in depth study with our mid-week Bible Study on Zoom, you can do a study with a partner, as a family, or on your own. We still have a few books available that will…

THE BEAST FROM OUT OF THE SEA Revelation 13:1–10 Back To The Future—Sermon #31 Intro : In our last study we met the Antichrist. We tried to consider what the Bible says about this coming world ruler who is called the “ Man of Sin ”; the “Son of Perdition”. The Antichrist gives us an opportunity to see…

Introduction Torah Portion This Torah Portion goes from Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Devarim defined in different ways. Consider 3 These are the words which Moses spoke to all Israel on this side of the Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain opposite Suph, between Paran, Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab.…

Chapter 1 - An overview of Revelation 1-3 , but also the entire book of Revelation. We are looking to break down Rev 1:1-8 today. Rev 1:1 - It’s the Revelation of Jesus Christ to John and to us through John. ++Written in the mid 90’s AD. ++The is the 1st word, but it should be a “A” showing that the…

Show Map City of Ephesus Founded by the Amazons about 2000 B.C Ephesus was once the capital of Asia Minor state of the Roman Empire. Ephesus means desirable 3rd largest Library (Library of Celus) in Ancient World (SHOW PIC) Ephesus derived its greatness from two sources, commercial trade (sea-port city)…

Joh (in a vision from Jesus) expects a mindset worthy of the Master, rooted in his own obedience and suffering.E

Loveless ( Revelation 2:1-7 ) First let’s look at a couple of descriptive’s in this verse - stars and golden lampstands; Taking the lampstands first (‘lampstands’ is a better translation than ‘candlesticks’), they represent the seven churches. It is an appropriate symbol, for the church, being the corporate…

Loveless ( Revelation 2:1-7 ) First let’s look at a couple of descriptive’s in this verse - stars and golden lampstands; Taking the lampstands first (‘lampstands’ is a better translation than ‘candlesticks’), they represent the seven churches. It is an appropriate symbol, for the church, being the corporate…

Why preach an introductory sermon? First... it follows the pattern we teach for personal Bible study. 1. Observation - What do I see? What does it say? We are looking for stated facts. “You can see a lot just by looking.” - Yogi Berra Who is the author? Who is the author writing to? What is the authors…