First Presbyterian Church of Evanston Sermon of the Week

Laodicea is rebuked by Christ for having a quality of faith that is passionless, without conviction, and lacking the fire of devotion to Christ.

Elijah had nothing left emotionally and physically to contend with his enemies. In his hollowed out state, God restored him physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Compromise with false teachings and false teachers led many in Thyatira away from pure devotion to Christ.

Pergamum, though faithful at one time, has embraced heretical teachings and practices that have weakened the church.

Of the 7 churches, Smyrna is one of two churches commended for being faithful in the face of hardships and persecution.

A mother’s love for her demon afflicted daughter moved her to exercise great and persistent faith in Christ’s power to help her.

The church in Ephesus is commended for many things: patience in trials, correct doctrine, rejection of false teachers, but these positive qualities are susceptible to compromise because of lack of fervent love for Christ.

The resurrection of Jesus is not just a doctrine to be believed but it is a call to live the resurrection life of Christ in the world.