Scripture: Rev 2:8-11

Description: Jesus knew the suffering of the church in Smyrna, and he knows what we go through. He set firm limits around how much pain they would be subject to, and grants the ability to endure. He does the same for us today. If we are faithful, we can be victorious through every storm.

Revelation 2:1-7 captures John's letter to the church at Ephesus, which is a letter today to us in our church. God desires for us to write our life on a page of love, returning to our primary motivation. What is the spirit saying to you?

Revelation 1 -Revelation is one of the most poorly understood books of the bible, and because of that, we usually ignore it. However, in Revelation is the incredible story of Christians persevering through hard times, and God restoring heaven and earth.

We all have a story. Some parts of that story are good, some parts are bad, some are ugly. But its all our story. Jesus came to help us own our stories, learn from our mistakes, and help others with their stories.

he answer to the prayer of Jesus that his Kingdom come and his will be done incorporates the pursuit of reconciled relationships - between cultures, within cultures, within communities, within families, with ourselves and God. 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 confirms this is the ministry to which we have been called.

Ray suggests 5 key ways to grow in discipline. Increased discipline can in fact be freeing.

A culmination of the LCC Vision series. Be challenged as an individual to make a covenant with God.

The LCC community believes for greater things!

Week 5 in the Vision series of LCC - This message unpacks the aspect of how we can be Engaging the World in God's mission.

Practical ideas on how to care for those around you. A challenge to love others by being honest with them.

Embrace each other by serving