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When Love Grows Cold 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…

https://youtu.be/Fs7i_ckEHVA Video of Brian Welch What a testimony – Christian album now Love and Death, then made some bad financial decision and lost every penny . He then got back together with Korn and went back on alcohol. But through His faith has become a sober alcoholic once again. Which you…

Introduction: I’m an avid coffee drinker. I have a cup in the morning, a cup when I get home in the afternoon, and a cup in the evening. I may even squeeze in a few extra cups throughout the day. However, one thing I cannot stand is cold coffee. I understand that some of you like this, but I can’t get…

WHICH ARE YOU? Hot, Cold, or Lukewarm? Revelation 3:14-19 In Revelation chapters 2 and 3 we see the letters or messages to the angels of these churches. The angels are referring to pastors, Pastors of literal churches. God uses these churches to illustrate two things. I can God had some warnings and…

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Depression is the common cold of mental health. Listen to this sermon about fighting depression, coming out of the isolation and living the full life God has in store for you.

INTRO Laodicea was a prominent city. It was located between two cities: Heirapolis and Colossae, the city whose church was the recipient of the letter of Colossians, which Paul wrote. Laodicea was only about 10 miles from Colossae. Laodicea was to Colossae what Three Rivers is to George West. It is apparent…

Show Map Actual towns and churches Church of Ephesus was the catalyst Church literal grew along a postal route 30 churches of Christ existed at this time Laodicea last one on the route Of the 7 churches mentioned 5 are so disappointing they are threatened with Judgement Ephesus: Sound in doctrine but…

Attributes of Jesus 14 “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. The Amen- personal name for Christ, means “verity” and implies certainty. The idea is credibility or certainty that what this person says will…

14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither…

“Write to the angel of the church in Laodicea: Thus says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of God’s creation: I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am going to vomit you out…

The Mighty Sword Could you imagine a soldier carefully putting on each piece of his armor, and walking out to battle without his sword? Talk about suicidal. He would be asking for it. David went to battle Goliath with out Saul's armor, but he did have his weapon. While armor is vital to protect you from…

Introduction Have you ever seen a movie with your spouse, had a meal, visit relatives, met someone and afterwards were polar opposite in your opinions of said movie, person visit, etc? Your overall perceptions were not even close In the Bible, one of the best examples of this is found in Rev. Chapter…

Today we are concluding our series on the seven churches that are featured in Revelation. Before we look at the entire passage, I want to look at how Jesus greets this church. If you notice Jesus greets each church by describing Himself to them. This one is no different. Look at Revelation 3:14 14 “To…

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…

Stand with me and let’s read Rev 2:1-7 together “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: This is what the One who holds the seven stars in His right hand, the One who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says: ‘I know your deeds and your toil and perseverance, and that you cannot bear with those…

Intro Everybody close your eyes...real tight. Put your hand over your eyes....so no light can be seen. That’s not much fun...is it? What if it was that way for you 24 hours a day? Susan Lansing was a beautiful young girl. She had been blind since birth. She had never looked upon things we all take for…

Where does love begin? 8 The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love. How do we learn to love? 19 We love, because He first loved us. 9 By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. 10 In this is…

Introduction Genesis - Creation Account / Completed with man. And it was all good. 18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” Loneliness is not good. A theme Solomon picks up on in Ecclesiastes - The very word indicates he is leading…

Introduction: The cold winds of winter are blowing. The wind chill is minus 30 degrees, the air minus 4 degrees, as I drive to “a mountain to pray.” Just minutes before, I left Jim’s bedside. The next 24 hours will tell the tale. Either the doctors and nurses were in time with medicine or they were too…

6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are but the beginning of the birth…

Bearing One Anothers Burdens

Introduction Today the title of our lesson is “Take Your Faith Out of Neutral: Before we get deep in the content of this message, let’s first define the term “NEUTRAL” NEUTRAL Not aligned with, supporting, or favoring either side Examples: If a person or country adopts a neutral position or remains neutral…

I know that when I mention the word 'revival' today that there are a lot of different connotations and even misconceptions about what that really is - especially here in the South. There are cultural connotations and there are traditional connotations and there are even social connotations that can get…