The church in Sardis was a wealthy and well protected ancient city that had many resources and creature comforts available to them. Because of this, the church there was lulled into complacency and simply followed God because it was convenient for them. They were living a facade that was more interested in comforts than being willing to serve and sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel.

The church in Thyatira was struggling with embracing the culture around them, especially in regards to sexuality, instead of living in a manner that was set apart. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for us — are there areas in our lives that we need to surrender to God in order to grow in our relationship with Him?

The church in Thyatira was struggling with embracing the culture around them, especially in regards to sexuality, instead of living in a manner that was set apart. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for us — are there areas in our lives that we need to surrender to God in order to grow in our relationship with Him?

In Revelation 2, we examine John's messages to the churches in Pergamum and Smyrna. These churches were doing some things well but also had areas of concern that needed to be addressed. They were encouraged to remain faithful and not fear the adversity around them.

In Revelation 2, we examine John's messages to the churches in Pergamum and Smyrna. These churches were doing some things well but also had areas of concern that needed to be addressed. They were encouraged to remain faithful and not fear the adversity around them.

God is always there. We can always have hope in our Lord. And so hope is a wonderful thing and we see this in the Book of Job.

In the first chapters of Revelation, John writes to the seven churches in Asia. He recognizes the areas where they are healthy and points out areas where they are unhealthy. In this message, we examine the church in Ephesus.

In the first chapters of Revelation, John writes to the seven churches in Asia. He recognizes the areas where they are healthy and points out areas where they are unhealthy. In this message, we examine the church in Ephesus.

There is great beauty and mystery in Revelation, and it is as a book of hope, not fear or confusion. When studying Revelation it's important to understand the original context that it was written. Before we can look forward we need to look back to understand the passages of the Old Testament that John is drawing from.

There is great beauty and mystery in Revelation, and it is as a book of hope, not fear or confusion. When studying Revelation it's important to understand the original context that it was written. Before we can look forward we need to look back to understand the passages of the Old Testament that John is drawing from.