2 “You only have I known of all the families of the earth; Therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” 3 Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? - Amos 3:2-3 NKJV

In this week's bible study, we take a look at the persecuted church in Smyrna. The collective church still faces persecution today and we take at how being steadfast can help us handle and overcome all persecution.

26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered. - Proverbs 28:26 NKJV

You have an adversary that studies you with the intent of finding and exploiting your weakness. You must confront yourself to know your weaknesses and turn them into your strengths.

6 I gave My back to those who struck Me, And My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard; I did not hide My face from shame and spitting. 7 “For the Lord God will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set My face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed. - Isaiah 50:6-7 NKJV

In this week's lesson, we take a look at the sin of Achan and how the sin of one man led to the defeat of Israel at Ai. God does not dwell with sin and so we see what must be done in order for one to abide with the Lord.

16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. 17 And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. 18 But not a hair of your head shall be lost. 19 By your patience possess your souls. - Luke 21:16-19 NKJV

Is it possible to labor for the Lord without compassion and without love within your heart? In this week's study, I dive into the church of Ephesus to take a look at why we should remember our first love and do the first works.

25 “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins. 26 Put Me in remembrance; Let us contend together; State your case, that you may be acquitted. - Isaiah 43:25-26 NKJV

Do you know who you are? In this world, it is critically important that you know who you are. In today's sermon I take a look at the challenges you will face that requires you to know your true identity.