Subject: 7 Churches
Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez
Scripture Passage(s): Revelation 3:14-22
Date of Delivery: June 7, 2026

Reading the Bible requires a level of context for complete understanding. What is natural for us is to interpret the word according to our own experiences and understanding. Generations of culture, history, and language are built into the Bible. Is hot water good and cold bad? Is Jesus knocking an evangelistic calling? Let’s unravel these often misunderstood text by looking at the context and applying God’s truth to our lives.

Subject: 7 Churches
Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez
Scripture Passage(s): Revelation 3:7-13
Date of Delivery: May 31, 2026

Doors are means by which we control the space around us and choose who is allowed to occupy that space with us. When a door is open it invites, when closed it restricts. Christ is the door, the means by which we have access to heaven. Christ asks that we come to Him and He will welcome us into His Father’s house. But woe to him who seeks to bar that passage and falsely claim the authority to do so.

Subject: 7 Churches
Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez
Scripture Passage(s): Revelation 3:1-6
Date of Delivery: May 24, 2026

In 546BC, the city of Sardis was surrounded by an impenetrable wall, protecting the city and it’s inhabitants. But Cyrus the great was able to capture the acropolis after sending spies to scale a secret undefended path. With no watchmen to patrol and guard against enemies, the city fell to its enemies. We are also just as vulnerable if we don’t’ keep watch.

Subject: 7 Churches
Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez
Scripture Passage(s): Revelation 2:18-29
Date of Delivery: May 17, 2026

The longest letter goes to the church we know the least about. Yet the text speaks plainly for itself. As opposed to Ephesus, the church in Thyatira was rich in love, but they lacked the proper theology to rebuke a false-prophetess that was destroying their church by twisting doctrine towards selfish and evil ends. Jesus speaks, the church must listen.

Subject: 7 Churches
Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez
Scripture Passage(s): Revelation 2:12-17
Date of Delivery: May 10, 2026

Being in the world but not of it poses the challenge of the world constantly demanding we conform to it. The world demands we conform to it’s morality, it’s indulgences, it’s present and pressing issues. But our eyes cannot be what only is around us, they must be set on what is before us, our Lord Jesus, and the truth of His Word.

Subject: 7 Churches
Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez
Scripture Passage(s): Revelation 2:8-11
Date of Delivery: May 3, 2026

Just 30 miles north of Ephesus the letter now turns to the city of Smyrna. Rebuilt buy Alexander the Great, it is known for its gymnasium and theater, as well as its deep dies to the Imperial Cult. The church in Smyrna is one of two church letters not to receive a reproof. Instead they are powerfully encouraged to endure in the face of persecution.

Subject: 7 Churches
Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez
Scripture Passage(s): Revelation 2:1-7
Date of Delivery: April 26, 2026

The first letter of the book of Revelation is directed towards the church of Ephesus. A “Free City”, Ephesus is not constrained by the Roman government or the Imperial Cult. Instead Ephesus has their own god, a version of Athena that promotes lewd living and excess. The church stands strong against this and other heresies, but at what cost?

Subject: 7 Churches
Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez
Scripture Passage(s): Revelation 1:1-20
Date of Delivery: April 19, 2026

As we enter into the book of Revelation we must hold to the purpose of the letter, to encourage the church through troubled times that God is in control. Whatever may assail us or this world, God will bring about a right and good end for those who believe upon Him and call upon His name.

Subject: 2026 Easter
Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez
Scripture Passage(s): John 3:16
Date of Delivery: April 5, 2026

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.~John 3.16

Subject: 2026 Easter
Speaker or Performer: Pastor Anthony Rodriguez
Scripture Passage(s): Matthew 21:1-22
Date of Delivery: March 29, 2026

After the raising of Lazarus has put both the people and the Sanhedrin into a frenzy of anticipation and animosity respectively, Jesus enters Jerusalem. There are palms and praises; driving out thieves and welcoming in children at the temple, and an unfortunate fig tree that serves as the representation of Israel’s spiritual state.