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A Letter To The Church:
Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011 (message contributor)
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1. Letter #1 "Dear Ephesus: Is This Love?"
Contributed on Jun 16, 2011
Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette
Three Things: Commends Condemns Commands 1) Jesus Commends Ephesus: Vs. 2 "I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance." For how diligence they were in their service! Labor--describes "toiling to the point of exhaustion." And for how faithful they were in ...read more
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2. Letter #2 "Dear Smyrna: Keep On Keeping On!"
Contributed on Jun 16, 2011
Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette
Two Things: Commends Commands The History of Smyrna: Acts 17:5-8 Smyrna--means bitter which origins come from "myrrh" that is a perfume that comes from being crushed and beaten. Polycarp--was the pastor at Smyrna and martyred, burned alive in A.D. 155. 1) Jesus Commends ...read more
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3. Letter #3 "Dear Pergamum: The World Doesn't Belong Here!"
Contributed on Jun 16, 2011
Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette
The History of Pergamum: Revelation 2:13 "I know where you live--where Satan has his throne." (NIV) There was the Presence of Evil in Pergamum! J. Ralph Grant described Pergamum as "Hell's Headquarters!" Matthew 5:16 "Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone ...read more
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4. Letter #4 "Dear Thyatira: There Is A Problem With A Woman!"
Contributed on Jun 16, 2011
Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette
The History of Thyatira: Acts 16:11-15 There are two identifiable women at Thyatira: Lydia--saved under Paul. Jezebel--a false prophet like in book of 1 and 2 Kings. 1) Jesus Commends Thyatira: Vs. 19 "I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that ...read more
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5. Letter #5 "Dear Sardis: The Church Is Dead!"
Contributed on Jun 16, 2011
Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette
The History of Sardis: Was built on a mountain which was viewed as impregnable. Isaiah 56:10 "Israel's watchmen are blind, they all lack knowledge; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they lie around and dream, they love to sleep." (NIV) Is one of the two most harshly condemned ...read more
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6. Letter #6 "Dear Philadelphia: The Door Is Open!"
Contributed on Jun 16, 2011
Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette
The History of Philadelphia: 1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." (HCSB) Philadelphia: means "city of brotherly love." 1) Jesus presents Philadelphia with an opportunity! Vs. 7b-8a "What ...read more
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7. Letter #7 "Dear Laodicea: Hot Or Cold?"
Contributed on Jun 16, 2011
Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette
The History of Laodicea: Colossians 1:7-8 "You learned this from Epaphras, our dearly loved fellow slave. He is a faithful servant of the Messiah on your behalf and he has told us about your love in the Spirit." (HCSB) Laodicea: received its water supply through an aqueduct system. ...read more