This 7th letter to the 7th church of Revelation, the church of Laodicea, is the most stern and the most tender of the 7 letters. Jesus first shares his disappointment with their attitude of compromise. They didn’t zealously stand for for Christ & Jesus lets them know that he sees it. As strongly as Jesus … More Whoever Has Ears – Laodicea
The church in Philadelphia got it. They kept God’s Word and did not deny the name and mission of Jesus. They loved God and the loved people. They loved each other well and that loved poured out of the church and overflowed in their community and throughout the whole region. The church in Philadelphia knew … More Whoever Has Ears – Love
The Walking Dead…is that a real thing? Maybe not, but “The Walking Death” may be a better descriptor. The corruption of this world (& religion) does not offer life. It only offers death and darkness. Jesus invites us to bring His life, the Full Life, to this world through the power of the Holy Spirit. … More Whoever Has Ears – The Walking Dead
Corruption is a serious issue in the world today. We, as the church, are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in this world. Corruption within destroys our witness to the world.Corruption in our lives and in the church is like a viral infection…It brings nothing but death. So…how do we “UnCorrupt” … More Whoever Has Ears – UnCorrupted
I have said a few times that there are some comments, questions, concerns, or snide remarks that I would discuss in other formats other than in Sunday morning messages. In Sunday School we are working through the question, “”How do we prepare for/endure suffering?” by reading and discussing the book, The Uninvited Companion. This is … More Pastoral Care
Corruption is a serious issue in the world today. We, as the church, are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ…Corruption within destroys our witness to the world. Corruption in our lives and in the church is like a viral infection…A virus is an outside corrupting force that does nothing but bring … More Whoever Has Ears – Corrupted
Have you compromised? If your answer is “yes” or “no”, the next question we need to ask is, How does it show in my life? The church in Pergamum struggled with attempting to “blend” their faithful, Christian life with the worldly life of the culture of Pergamum. Jesus called for the Christian requirement of sharp … More Whoever Has Ears – Draw the Line
Do you have “Spiritual Myopia”? Is eternity out of focus? Are you only able to focus on your life on earth? Do you ever think about how this life might be a process of preparation for the rest of eternity? The churches in Ephesus & Smyrna struggled in areas that could be characterized by their … More Whoever Has Ears – Myopia
In the book of Revelation (chapters 2 & 3), John shares Jesus’ words of encouragement and challenge to 7 churches. In this mini-series, “Whoever Has Ears…”, we are learning about what Jesus saw in these 7 churches and how his encouragement and challenge applies to us today. Some suggest that the challenges facing these 7 … More Whoever Has Ears – Be Faithful
In the book of Revelation (chapters 2 & 3), John shares Jesus’ words of encouragement and challenge to 7 churches. In this mini-series, “Whoever Has Ears…”, we are learning about what Jesus saw in these 7 churches and how his encouragement and challenge applies to us today. Some suggest that the challenges facing these 7 … More The 1st Love
Seeds of Faith Community Church 