Perhaps one of the most heartbreaking things we as believers can endure is to witness a congregation succumb to compromise. Unfortunately, even the most passionate of churches can fall victim to such a reality. But what exactly causes it? As Pastor Mike will teach you in his message today, one of the most common culprits is none other than worldly influence. In his study, you'll learn how the acceptance of man's tradition, vain philosophy, and extra-biblical doctrine only serves to destroy.

Each and every congregation is met with trials, struggles, and hardships. From the struggles that members of a congregation face within, or the congregation as a whole, the struggle is no stranger. Perhaps the most dangerous of struggles a church can face is that of spiritual struggle, or compromise. In today's message, Pastor Mike reflects on the compromise of Pergamos. In his study, you'll learn how such struggles can be avoided altogether by remaining faithful to God's Word, the Sword that rightly divides truth.

One of the most amazing aspects of prophetic visions and God's Word, in general, is that they're timeless in nature. What might have been a profound vision or revelation two thousand years ago can also have just as much significance in a time later decreed by God. As Pastor Mike will teach you in his message today, the letters to the Seven Churches hold that very characteristic. In his study, you'll learn how these historical churches of the ancient world are of great significance to us today.

The Ephesian church written to in the book of Revelation had a lot to be commended on – they were DOING great things for the Kingdom! However, as you’ll learn today in Pastor Mike’s message, they had left one key component out of their walk with the Lord – their LOVE for Him! The church at Ephesus needed to remember who their first love was – and maybe today, you do too! Are you simply going through the motions of serving Jesus? If so, stop and remember why you serve Him – and why you love Him!

Pastor Mike will be introducing you to the church of Ephesus, the first specific church addressed in the book of Revelation. The name may sound familiar – there’s an entire book of the Bible written to this same place! Ephesus was a strong church, as Pastor Mike will share today, and Jesus had great things to commend them on. They weren’t perfect, but their actions were a testimony to the God they served. What an amazing thing to be known for – your perseverance in faith could be a testimony to others!

What an incredible thing Jesus has done for us! He stepped into this world to show us God, but also to rescue us! His purpose in coming was to die on the cross for you and all humanity. He conquered death by rising from the grave as well. And one day, He’ll return to conquer evil forever! Pastor Mike will tell you in his message today that this means there’s nothing for you to be afraid of! He is victorious, and you can place your life in His capable and all-powerful hands!

In today’s message, Pastor Mike will be telling you about the lamp that was burning in the beginning of Revelation. It’s much more than just a light source – it’s a symbol of the church! Pastor Mike will share how we, as the body of Christ, are to shine light in dark places. We need to provide illumination as people walk the path God has placed them on. We are the vessels that God’s love pours out to the world, and if we’re staying connected to Him, our light will never be dimmed!

If you’ve accepted Christ as your Savior, you will rule with Him one day as His brother or sister. That’s quite a future to look forward to! Perhaps you feel intimidated by that prospect, feeling inferior to such a high calling – that’s okay. We aren’t worthy of this on our own. As Pastor Mike will remind us in today’s message, we’ll be empowered and made capable by God. It’s not something you have to provide the wisdom or strength for, you will learn to fully trust Christ to provide those things.

If you’ve been in the Church long enough, you’ve likely heard Jeremiah 29:11 a number of times. It’s popular for a reason. It’s a hope-filled, life-giving promise of God, and it contains a truth that we desperately need as we approach the end times described in the book of Revelation. As Pastor Mike will assure us in today’s message, you do indeed have hope and a future in Christ. He doesn’t want you to come to harm, but an eternity in His presence is worth all the persecution and pain in this world.

As Jesus’ second coming approaches, times are only going to get harder. For those of us who’ve placed our trust in Him, we will face persecution – and more than just light mockery or ridicule. It’s going to get very bad before it gets better. That can be a scary prospect. Nobody wants to endure physical pain or the rejection of friends and family. But, as Pastor Mike will encourage us in today’s message, as hard as things might get, you can have hope and joy in the promises of Christ.