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The letter to the church at Philadelphia reminds us to patiently persevere, stay true to God’s word and not lose faith even when we feel weak.

From the letter to Sardis we are warned against preoccupation with image but to focus on transformation from the inside out. The regenerative power of the Holy Spirit brings the fruit of a true believer.

The letter to the church of Thyatira reminds us to hold fast to the Word of God, to test so called “prophets,” and to resist any influences that blend Christian practice with other spiritual “truths”.

Pastor Max had the opportunity to speak at a memorial service for a great pastor friend who passed away last year. Pastor Dave as passionate for God and His people. His life verse was Jeremiah 29:11. This is a short message that Pastor Max shared with Pastor Dave’s congregation. We pray it will be a blessing to you all.

The letter to Church of Pergamum in Revelation 2 warns us of the dangers of compromise and conforming to the world.

We learn from the early Church of Smyrna how to face our afflictions and the need to stand firm in the face of trials like poverty, slander, suffering, and demonic attacks.

We can learn from the early church what we should and should not do. The letter to Ephesus in Revelation 2 reminds us to resist false teaching and idolatry but not to fall into legalism or salvation by works. Remember your first love!

Praise God to find favor in order that He can save others so they too can praise Him. This is how the Church will spread to become all we were meant to be.

Becoming the Church requires us to persevere together (not in isolation) through times of suffering as well as success. Like the early church, we should do so with sincerity and joy.

Becoming the Church as God intended means we work toward unity in mind and heart, sharing resources and caring for one another out of our overflow.