Sermons on Revelation 2:1-7:

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Mark Bouman on Nov 23, 2000

A small introduction to the Apocalypse of St. John and a verse by verse exposition of the first Chapter of the book.

Introduction- A few years ago a friend asked me what I thought was the most important book of the Bible for our own day and age. My answer to him was a resounding, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ.” It is because, I believe, we are getting nearer and nearer to its literal fulfillment every day. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20, Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Fundamentalism

Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000

Ephesus was a wealthy, cultured city.

Ephesus was a wealthy, cultured city. But it was also a mor-ally corruptcity. In many ways, you could compare it to Wash-ington D.C., Dallas, Texas, Chicago, Boston, Amsterdam, or Ber-lin. If we could transport Ephesus into modern times, it would have its skyscrapers and snarled expressways. It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Wedding: Do The Things You Did At First

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000

The theme of this wedding ceremony is based on Jesus' advice on keeping love renewed - "Do the things you did at first." I also personalize the ceremony by including comments from family and friends.

SEATING OF GUESTS SEATING OF MOTHERS SONG – LIGHTING OF SIDE CANDLES BY MOTHERS PROCESSIONAL WELCOME (TO GUESTS) You have been honored by the invitation of a young man and a young woman to share in one of the happiest and holiest moments of their lives. You are their guests and the guests of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Firmly Planted Series

Contributed by Bryn Macphail on Nov 14, 2000

There is a fullness of joy available for those who delight in God's Word.

Firmly Planted Psalm 1 Why the Psalms? Why should we study the Psalms? The reason I think we should study the Psalms comes from our New Testament reading: Revelation, chapter 2, verses 2 through 5. In Revelation 2, Jesus is giving a message to the church at Ephesus. Jesus begins with some very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Revelation 2:2-5

Guard Your First Love

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 9, 2002

Is your love for Jesus exclusive? Do you regularly take quality time to be with him? We must guard our "first love."

Guard Your First Love Pastor Bob Ashcraft June 2, 2002 (RealAudio) ------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION: · In the first three chapters of Revelation, Jesus addresses the churches: · He has come to judge these churches in righteousness · 1 Peter 4:17 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephesus

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

What God expects from a church is often different from what the Church thinks he expects. This was true at Ephesus and is true at many other churches.

Rev 2:1-7 Introduction: -Seven Golden Candlesticks are the seven churches. -Seven stars are their ministers -Why only seven of the churches – why not Troas, Miletus, Colosse, or Hieropolis? -These seven letters contain messages valuable to our church. Let us identify what God loves about these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ Speaks To His Churchs--Ephesus" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Introduction to the series, then Ephesus--in spite of their orthodoxy, the spiritual vitality of the church at Ephesus was gone.

Christ Speaks to His Churchs--Ephesus Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We all dread performance appraisals; they can often make or break a career. In the Book of Revelation we read our Lord’s spiritual evaluation report to His churches. While specific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 4) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002

Will we be the church as Jesus desires us to be? The husband and wife relationship pictures the mysterious relationship between Christ and His church. He will make us a NURTURING CHURCH as we are passionately in love with Him.

We are all saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our church’s most valuable members, Someone Else. Someone’s passing created a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years, and for every one of those years, Someone did far more than a normal person’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32, Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Become A Holy Church

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2004

A call to personal Holiness from God’s perspective

"But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." (1 Peter 1:15-16 NIV) God has called His sanctified Bride, the Church, to be holy (1 Cor 1:2). He has commanded that we "consecrate" or keep ourselves apart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 10:10, Matthew 5:1-12, Revelation 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old & Cold? Not Yet! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2004

Seems life has a way of stealing our joy and zeal and dreams. We must press against every obstacle and grow more like Jesus.

OLD AND COLD! NOT YET! NOT YET! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part series, Old and Cold! NOT YET! If you need part two email Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#2old &cold? Not Yet! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2004

We must refuse to allow life to still our dreaming ability. Hope is essential and we must focus our heart on the positives of menial living.

#2 OLD AND COLD! NOT YET! NOT YET! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series, Old and Cold! NOT YET! If you need part one email Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-19, Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Talking Dog

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

Liars are not held in great esteem but are we all not liars on occasions ? It is most important that we do not lie in regards to our Christianity.

One day in Jackson, Alabama, a guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking dog for sale". He rings the bell and the owner, Bubba, tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black Lab just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the Lab replies. "So, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Overview Of The Seven Churches Of Revelation

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 19, 2002

These letters deal with the good, bad, and the ugly.

-------------------------------------- Bible Study: An Overview of The Seven Churches of Revelation -------------------------------------- In chapters two and three of Revelation we have an address from the Lord to the seven churches of Asia. These letters deal with the good, bad, and the ugly. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Warm With Your Bible Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 29, 2002

This series is designed to show people how to gain, or re-gain their fire for God through spiritual disciplines. This message deals with reading the Bible.

“The Cure for the Common Cold” part 1 (Getting warm with your Bible) Brian A. Moon Story – I grew up in the church, I mean every time the doors were open I was there… I have heard all kind of great sermons and been to all of the youth camps and came back so “on fire” for God after each one but I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Warm With Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Sep 6, 2002

Part 2 of this series designed to keep our "fire" for God through spiritual disciplines. This message shows what prayer is and gives some common approaches to it.

“The Cure for the Common Cold” part 2 (Getting warm with your prayer life) Brian A. Moon Story – Testimony of healing from prayer by Doug Gates Last week we began a new series called “The Cure for the Common Cold” which is looking into a cure for those times that we lose our passion for God. Most ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed