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In this sermon series, titled Final Hours, Pastor Mike looks at the 94 hours from the Last Supper to Resurrection Sunday. The first message in the series takes a closer look at the Last Supper as recorded in Mark 14:12-25.  This last Passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples reveals Careful Preparation, Self-examination, a Powerful Representation, […]

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The ancient city of Laodicea was a prosperous city. It was known for its banking, textiles, and medical school. But for all its wealth, it lacked a local supply of drinking water. Aqueducts carried water from nearby hot springs and cold springs. By the time the water reached Laodicea, however, it lacked the healing nature […]

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When driving to a destination, you usually have a choice of ways to get there. You can follow major highways and have a faster, easier trip with more conveniences. Or, you can follow the “back roads” which will be harder, but could result in a more rewarding experience. In the portion of the Sermon on […]

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The church at Philadelphia was the smallest mentioned among the seven churches of Revelation 2-3, but it was one of only two for which the Lord had no criticism – only commendation. Although the church was small, it was faithful to the calling it had received. God views churches in light of His call and plan […]

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“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” – A.W. Tozer. The apostle Paul sent Timothy to pastor the church in Ephesus. But this church was a mess, and Timothy had to deal with various problems from false teachers and false doctrines. Paul’s first letter to […]

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Jesus was a master teacher and story-teller. This particular parable was based on a historical event that was very familiar to those who heard it. But there were also deeper spiritual meanings associated with this parable. We may acknowledge that Jesus is King, but when it comes to making Jesus King of our lives, that […]

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The church at Sardis had a great reputation. In today’s terms, they had great programs, an inviting atmosphere, a rocking worship team. But all of that was just window dressing. In Jesus’ letter to the church, found in Revelation 3:1-6, He said they had a reputation for being alive, but, in truth, they were dead. […]

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A little corruption can lead to alot of trouble. In many churches there are only a few who are complaining, but those few can cause the church to become unsettled. In the church at Thyatira, there was one person causing trouble, but it was more than simple complaints. In His letter in Revelation 2:18-29, Jesus […]

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In most churches there seems to be two groups of people: the complacent and the committed. There were many in Pergamum who were committed. They held on to the name of Jesus and did not deny the truth. There were some, however who were complacent. Jesus condemned their willingness to compromise the truth. In this letter, […]

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Tertullian, an early Christian theologian. gave us this quote: “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” The full quote, found in a letter to Roman officials in defense of the Church reads: “We multiply when we are mowed down by you. The blood of Christians is seed.” Persecution against Christians is […]

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