Little Strength, Open Door, Awesome God
Even though it was the youngest of the seven churches, the church at Philadelphia received nothing but commendation from Christ in His evaluation.
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Our Ultimate Hooray
How can we be so certain that we will be resurrected? What is the source of our assurance? What gives us unshakable confidence in the face of death? The fact of Christ’s Resurrection.
Autopsy of a Dead Church
The church at Sardis had all the appearances of vibrant and productive life, but they were dead.
The Church Where Tolerance Went to Seed
The church at Thyatira was loving and active, but tolerated a Jezebel in their midst.
Not to Worry...He’s Risen!
When John arrived, he stopped at the entrance and looked inside. Peter ran straight into the tomb and was shocked by what he saw. Joining Peter inside the tomb, I like to think that John whispered, “He’s alive!”
The Church That Compromised the Truth
Tragically, the church at Pergamum, in the midst of satanic opposition, dulled the edge of its effectiveness through doctrinal and moral compromise.
Esther: Courageous and Obedient Queen
Esther, a courageous and obedient queen, dedicated her life and actions to the Lord and He used her to save a nation. Through her story we learn how to face life’s difficulties with grace and trust Him to make things right in the end.
The Suffering Church Under Attack
Suffering and hardship, as experienced by the church at Smyrna, are hard to bear but purify God's people.
Bible Basics: Life and Power of Biblical Animation
What about our mentoring, counselling, and discipleship? If we believe Scripture is powerful, we ought to make it central to any solution we offer. Is our confidence in methods, systems, theories, and philosophies, or is our confidence in God’s Word?
The Church with Everything but the Greatest Thing
John records Christ's evaluation of the seven churches listed in Revelation 1:11.
