Sermons on Revelation 2:5:

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

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

What Keeps A Church From Growing?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

Often we want to see church growth, but have we looked to see what we need to do to sustain growth?

I have asked myself the question over the past two years, what is it that has kept the churches from having sustained growth, what has kept them from keeping pastors for any length of time, what is it that has such a vise over Northeastern Washington preventing the excitement and revival other ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love In The Rear View Mirror-Ii Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 2, 2001

How to recover from losing your first love.

Where is your first love?  This morning: 1) Patient: Ephesus - immoral, pagan city with strong church in it’s midst 2) Physician: Jesus who supports those who faithfully bring His message and knows everything about us individually and as a fellowship. 3) Positive: hard working, Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Reviving Your First Love

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Mar 21, 2001

This sermon explores how Christians, over a period of time, have a tendency to stray away from JESUS CHRIST, their first love, and offers encouragement to return to HIM.

TEXT: Revelation 2:1-5 1 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; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

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

Getting Warm With Your Giving Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Sep 12, 2002

Part 3 of the series "The Cure for the Common Cold" that is dealing with our ability to keep our passion and fire for God. This message deals with giving of ourselves.

“The Cure for the Common Cold” part 3 (Getting warm with your giving) Brian A. Moon Story – This is only our 5th week of existence and we have already had over 60 different people come through our doors, and most of them have all had the same thing to say, “Wow, that was different, it was pretty ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Mark 10:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Warm With Your Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Sep 24, 2002

This is the final message in this 4 part series that has been dealing with how to keep our fire for God through spiritual disciplines. This message deals with fellowship with other believers.

“The Cure for the Common Cold” part 4 (Getting warm with fellowship) Brian A. moon Story – When I was a little kid my grandmother had a house in a relatively new neighborhood that was still under construction. Right behind her house there was a huge sandlot that was being prepared for a new home. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Don't Love Me Like You Use To Series

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 26, 2002

Lost Zeal

YOU DON’T LOVE ME LIKE YOU USE TO REV. 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDID THING, IT MAKES THE SOUL TO REJOICE AND THE HEART TO SING. YES, LOVE CAN MAKE WEAK MEN STRONG, SAD HEARTS GLAD BECAUSE IT MAY BE THE BEST EXPERIENCE ONE’S EVER HAD. LOVE CAN DO WONDERS IF YOU’D ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Your Passion Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002

This is part Two of the series what makes a Great church

TITLE: How To restore Your Passion Text: rev. 2:1-8: Romans 12:11 Theme: Church, renewal,, spiritual growth P.S. A healthy church begins with a consuming passion for God. Introduction In my last message, I said that the real issue of church growth is not how fast or large is the church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-8, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Message To The Loveless Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 4 in a Wednesday evening study in Revelation

Week 4 “A Message To The Loveless Church” Date: June 19, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 2: 1-7 Introduction A boy came home from church one Sunday evening got ready for bed and said this prayer; “God we had a wonderful day in church today… wish you could have been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Response - Love God Series

Contributed by Keith Edwards on May 1, 2002

What is our response to the incredible love of God? To Love Him.

God’s Love and Our Response: Loving God Bethel Assembly of God 3/4/2002 AM INTRODUCTION Last week – “The Incredible Love of God” from 1 John 4:8 The next two weeks – “Our response – Love God… Love People” REVELATION 2:1-7 This is a church with historical promise. Paul started the church and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, 1 John 5:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Danger Of Leaving The First Love"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on May 13, 2002

Loving Jesus first and foremost!

ATHE DANGER OF LEAVING THE FIRST LOVE@ Dr. Dennis Deese REVELATION 2:1-7 This church represents the church age in history between Pentecost and 100 A.D. Ephesus literally means "desirable". Ephesus was the chief city of the province of Asia. It was the metropolitan city that influenced both ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7