King Jesus knows the works of the church in Philadelphia—and ours—and he has only encouragement for them. Though Satan hates and hinders the church, they did not deny Jesus’ name. Jesus loves the church, and that’s enough to empower and encourage...

Luke preaches on Jesus’ words to the church in Sardis at the site of the Temple of Artemis. Many people worshiped false gods and goddesses at that temple, yet the church in Sardis was indifferent, hard hearted, and stiff necked—in a word, “dead.”...

Jesus’ words to the church in Thyatira include some commendation for their actions, but lengthy correction of their doctrine. They were sinfully more tolerant than God—which is still a temptation for us today. What should Christian tolerance look like...

The church in Perganum is on the road to apostasy. They are believing false doctrine and living false lives. And yet, Jesus encourages them for enduring in his name through persecution. Nevertheless, the rebuke is simple: if they do not repent, Jesus...

This week we look at the 5 warnings from Jesus to the church in Smyrna and what those warnings mean for us today.

Jesus is uncomfortably clear to the church in Ephesus: Having head knowledge is important, but that knowledge is worthless if it's not leading to a life of zealous love towards those who don't know Jesus.

If they do not repent, he will no...

Contrary to what your local religious whacko might have said, the book of Revelation is a beautiful ending to the Bible story. As always, its about Jesus - our victorious King. Here, we explore seven reactions from seven churches to the person and...

Even at our worst God is always at his best. In our darkest hour our savior rescues and redeems. Our hearts cry for destruction yet God, is always at his best.