As Jesus evaluated seven successive churches in the book of Revelation, some Bible scholars see the passing of history, with each church representing an era of time. Is your church spiritually robust, or, like the one at Laodicea, is it lukewarm?

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The early church at Philadelphia earned high marks from Jesus for its faithfulness and its vision. They persevered, they kept His word, and they never denied His name. They demonstrate the importance of seizing the open doors Jesus sets before us.

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In what is now Turkey, the church at Philadelphia was commended by Jesus for being faithful to His name. Churches still grow even in hostile placeschurches about which Jesus says, I’ve set before you an open door, and no one can shut it.

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Jesus addressed seven local churches in the book of Revelation. Often, His words were sharp. But to one church, His words were only kind. Why was this church praised? Will we hear the same words of commendation?

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In the end, only one thing will matter: whether you as a believer were an overcomer. Jesus makes that clear as He analyzes seven local churches in the book of Revelation. Overcomers will be given white garments, because Jesus will say they are worthy.

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Be watchful hold fast what you’ve heard repent or else I will come upon you as a thief These are the words of Jesus to an ancient church. Could he be saying this to our churches today?

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Some churches think all is well. Great attendance convinces them God is doing a mighty work. But one of the churches in Revelation was proclaimed to be dead by Jesus, even though it thought it was alive!

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Jesus mentions overcomers many times during His evaluation of seven ancient churches in the book of Revelation. But what makes an overcomer? And what are they to overcome? In this message we investigate God’s Word to them and us. Do you want to be an overcomer?

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It takes gall to celebrate sin in a church. Yet this happened at Thyatira, a church singled out by Jesus for judgment in the book of Revelation. Its false prophetess advocated sexual immorality. And false prophets in our time also promote false teachings and sinful behavior!

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What is holiness? It means being set apart from sin and being consecrated for God’s purposes. This standard is not an option for a child of God. One of the seven churches Jesus addressed in Revelation was rebuked for its failure to be holy.

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