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He Who Has An Ear: Jesus' Call To Renew His Church
Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 14, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. A Listening Church
Contributed on Feb 14, 2026
Jesus reveals Himself to His church before He corrects it, calling His people to listen, trust His presence, and walk in renewed faithfulness.
## INTRODUCTION: A Church Under Pressure—Then and Now https://reachrightstudios.com/blog/church-statistics-2026/ We live in a time when many people are asking hard questions about the church. Some say the church has become too weak. Others say the church is too divided. Some feel the church ...read more
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2. Ephesus: The Loveless Church
Contributed on Feb 14, 2026
Faithful labor and sound doctrine marked the church in Ephesus, but love had grown cold. Jesus’ call is not to do more, but to return—to remember, repent, and rekindle devotion to Him. True renewal begins when love for Christ is restored.
## INTRODUCTION — THE CHRIST WHO HOLDS AND WALKS WITH HIS CHURCH The last time we met, we began our study of the seven churches that are found in the first three chapters of Revelation. As we started, we listened before we evaluated. Before Jesus says anything to His church, He reveals something ...read more
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3. Smyrna: The Persecuted Church (Faithful In Suffering)
Contributed on Feb 14, 2026
When faithfulness becomes costly, Jesus reminds His church that suffering does not have the final word. He knows our affliction, limits the enemy’s power, and calls us to stand firm in His victory — because those who remain faithful will share in His life beyond death.
## **INTRODUCTION — A CHURCH THAT KNEW WHAT IT MEANT TO DIE AND LIVE AGAIN** As we begin this morning, before we listen to what Jesus says to Smyrna, it is important to look back at where we have been. We started our study by stepping into Revelation chapter 1. Before Jesus corrects His church, ...read more