Sermons on Revelation 1:10-2:7:

Revival Of Ephesus Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 15, 2002

Seeking revival in our spiritual lives by learning from the mistakes made by the Church at Ephesus

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT EVERY VIRTUE CARRIES WITHIN ITSELF THE SEEDS OF ITS OWN DESTRUCTION! THERE IS ALSO A STATEMENT THAT SAYS, "YOU CAN BE SO HEAVENLY MINDED THAT YOU BECOME NO EARTHLY GOOD." GOOD WORKS AND PURE DOCTRINE ARE NOT ADEQUATE SUBSTITUTES FOR THAT RICH RELATIONSHIP OF MUTUAL LOVE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Exiled To His Glory

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Mar 8, 2002

Discover how to know Jesus beyond ’head knowledge.’ Read as John the Revelator experienced Him in the fullness of His glory!

I. Banished to God’s Glory! A. Text: Revelation 1:1-20 B. John, known as the “Revelator,” was banished/exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the Gospel and his testimony of Jesus Christ. C. John the apostle, the writer of the Fourth Gospel, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of James the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

La Iglesia Fria

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 13, 2002

Vives en tu primer amor... no dejes que te suceda lo que le paso a la iglesia de Efeso.

EFESO LA IGLESIA FRÍA. ESCRIBE al ángel de la iglesia en EFESO: El que tiene las siete estrellas en su diestra, el cual anda en medio de los siete candeleros de oro, dice estas cosas: Yo sé tus obras, y tu trabajo y paciencia; y que tú no puedes sufrir los malos, y has probado á los que se dicen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2002

We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 1 of a 3 part sermon.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-Part I—Revelation 2:1-7 OR Firstless Love A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Technique Eclipses Relationship—part 3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002

We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 3 of a 3 part sermon.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP—Part III—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love for Jesus had taken second place & lapsed into technique/maintenance. The local church must prevent her relationship with Jesus from lapsing into a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 21, 2002

How does the church in Ephesus compare with our church? 1st in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

To the Church in Ephesus In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we will be examining the commendation and condemnation of each of the seven churches and learning the lessons that is meant for our Church. Let’s read: Rev 2:1-7 1 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Revelation Part 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002

THE BLESSING OF STAYING AWAKE FOR CHRIST!

The Blessings of Revelation part 4 SERMON 4 -TOPIC III - THE BLESSING OF STAYING AWAKE FOR CHRIST! -- REV: 16:15 "Behold, I come like a thief! Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him, so that he may not go naked and be shamefully exposed." INTRODUCTION This scripture of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Losing The Cutting Edge Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2002

Life has away of causing us to lose our cutting edge.

I am pondering how hard it is to keep sharp things sharp, hot things hot, and joy in all things. 1. TAKE TIME TO SHARPEN YOUR TOOLS. Have you heard the story of the young man that hired on with a logging firm. He was so strong, and as he started cutting trees, he and his chain saw worked as one. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4, 2 Kings 6:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rediscovering Your First Love

Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 8, 2002

Three steps for rekindling our passion for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Rev. 2:1-7 Can a person be too busy doing God’s work that they are too busy for God. I believe that the answer to that question is yes, you can. There are many people who are always busy with church work, but somewhere their relationship with God is being neglected. After a while, people just ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Ephesus Church" Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 1 in series: Ephesus "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

Ephesus: # 1 in series: The Letters of Christ to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, April 22, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Similar to Ephesus Baptist?” Revelation 2:1-7 Very seldom does a person take a giant step backward in life from being a good person to being a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Lost Its Fire

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 26, 2001

They were sound in doctrine, but they had left their first love.

THE CHURCH THAT LOST ITS FIRE (Revelation 2:1-7) Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back To "Normal"

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2001

After the tragedy that has struck our nation one question we are hearing is "will we ever be the same again" The real question is should we be the same?

Getting Back to “Normal” Revelation 2:1-7 September 30, 2001 Introduction As we are seeing our nation begin to float back into some form of a routine; we are seeing that things are changing in our daily living. The television has begun to return to its regular schedule. The news media is starting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

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

A Conviction For Witness—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 14, 2002

Who will bear witness of/to Jesus’ revelation? 17 convictions for bearing witness to Jesus’ revelation. Part 1 of a 2 part sermon.

A CONVICTION FOR WITNESS—I—Revelation 1:9-20 Need: Some of us have trouble ‘witnessing’. We allow other things to call us away from that responsibility. The apostle John was convicted to record the fantastic images of Jesus’ revelation. Those loyal to Christ will be convicted to bear record of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist