Sardis was a church that lived in the past. It had a great reputation but its current state was almost flatlined. May we heed the Lord's warnings so that our churches do not find themselves dead inside.

The Church in Thyatira was guilty of tolerating -allowing- a prophetess referred to as -Jezebel- to lead people into compromise in their worship and obedience. This same spirit is alive today in our world and our churches.

The Church in Thyatira was guilty of tolerating (allowing) a prophetess referred to as "Jezebel" to lead people into compromise in their worship and obedience. This same spirit is alive today in our world and our churches.

The Church at Pergamum had taken a stand in the face of persecution and evil, yet they compromised by allowing immorality and idolatry to become acceptable.

The Church at Pergamum had taken a stand in the face of persecution and evil, yet they compromised by allowing immorality and idolatry to become acceptable.

The second church mentioned in John's letter we see the Church in Smyrna facing severe persecution yet remaining fearless and faithful. The Lord sees their trials and promises the victors crown if they endure. We too can trust that the Lord goes with us in all our tribulation and will see that we endure to the end.

The second church mentioned in John's letter we see the Church in Smyrna facing severe persecution yet remaining fearless and faithful. The Lord sees their trials and promises the victors crown if they endure. We too can trust that the Lord goes with us in all our tribulation and will see that we endure to the end.

This new series looks at the seven churches from the Book of Revelation. We will glimpse at these churches from a historical perspective, while also seeking application to our own world today. How should the church function in the last day?

Why does God not take us to heaven the moment we are saved-- Why does he leave us here-- What is our purpose, especially within a particular local church--

Why does God not take us to heaven the moment we are saved? Why does he leave us here? What is our purpose, especially within a particular local church?