Sermons on Seven Stars:

The Ephesus Attitude Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 4, 2005

This is the first in a seven sermon series that takes a look at the attitude of the seven churches in Revelation and challenges beleievers to look at their own heart and identify their attitude and make changes as necessary.

Seven Churches, Seven Attitudes: Which Church Describes You? The Ephesus Attitude Rev. 2:1-7 I. The Ephesus Attitude is One of Soundness (v. 2-3) A. They were sound in their doctrine 1. They did not stand for false teaching 2. They did not stand for phony leaders 3. They did not tolerate evil ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Chase The Lion: Defying Odds

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007

Over the next seven weeks we’ll look at II Samuel 23:20-23 from seven different angles. This week I want to look at it through the eyes of an odds maker.

Chase the Lion: Defying Odds November 7, 2006 Mark Batterson This evotional begins a new series titled: Chase the Lion. Check out the series trailer @ chasethelion.com. Or watch the webcast @ theaterchurch.com. Over the next seven weeks, this series will explore seven lion chasing skills: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Church Needs Intolerance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022

Many times churches become stagnant because of intolerance. They will not accept those different from themselves. That is why it seems surprising that Jesus himself delivers a message on intolerance.

Intolerance has a negative connotation. Many times churches become stagnant because of intolerance. They will not accept those different from themselves. That is why it seems surprising that Jesus himself delivers a message on intolerance. But when a church tolerates someone who teaches or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 2:1-7 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jun 3, 2025

Revelation 2:1-7

Revelation 2:1-7 So it begins, Jesus is confronting seven specific churches in these next sections, but have no doubt that this assessment by Jesus of these churches is an assessment of every church in some way even today and we should be holding up what Jesus says about each of these churches in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 8:1, Revelation 1:12

Denomination: Bible Church

A Cry Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 21, 2006

The fourth of a seven part series that looks at the heart of Jesus through His last words on the cross.

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Love) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Christ expects us to be filled with love for Himself and others.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Christ expects His church to be full of LOVE for HIMSELF and OTHERS. “Love” (agape) is selfless love. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Revelation: Church Of Ephesus Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapters 2-3 church of Ephesus in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Title: Losing and regaining your first love Theme: To show that love for Christ can be lost even in the midst of work for him Text. Rev 2:1-8 Interpretation and application: 1. Contemporary-what it meant to the early local church 2. Composite-what it means to the church as a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 18, 2018

Only in his fifth statement from the cross did Jesus refer to his physical suffering. In one word, he says to us: 1. God can relate to our suffering, God can redeem our suffering, and God can carry us through our suffering, if we will let him.

When Bad Things Happen to Good People Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 5 * John 19:28-29 Listen to the words of Ray Pritchard as we use our holy imagination to set the scene. He writes, “It was going to be another hot day. You could tell it early in the morning. It was not yet 9:00 and already ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By God Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 21, 2006

This is the 1st in the series of seven entitled Firm foundations and is called Saved by God.

Saved by God.Rom.5.6-11. Introduction No one has been a Christian so long that they don’t need to get back to basics were going to be looking at basic Biblical belief and Christian behaviour the firm foundations we have in the Christian faith. The series; Saved by God’. Trusting in God Living ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - Ephesus: The Church That Lost Its Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 23, 2020

n Revelation 2, Jesus has a message to the church at Ephesus. He commends what the do right but then admonishes them that they have lost their first love. They must remember, repent, and return to their first love. And so must we as Christ followers.

This message was recorded on May 10, 2020, in Winchester, Virginia, and is part of the sermon series, Overcomers. _____ Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Discover: http://www.gracecommunity.com Watch: https://youtu.be/MH0Q_rhT4eE I want you to picture with me an older couple ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, John 3:20, Acts 19:17, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 12:1, 1 John 5:4-5, Matthew 5:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

What's More Important: You Or The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 18, 2011

We have a lot of sources that would like us to imitate them: sports stars, movie stars, politicians, movers and shakers, even religious icons and leaders. Though we know we should imitate Jesus Christ, it is often hard for us to do that because He isn't h

In the latter half of chapter 10 Paul comes back to the argument he was making in 8 about food offered to idols. The Corinthians were arguing with Paul that because idols aren’t anything, and certainly aren’t gods, that eating food sacrificed to them was of no consequence. Paul tells ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

May The Lord Be With You

Contributed by Darian Catron on May 2, 2025

May the Fourth has come to be known for Star Wars fans as a day to celebrate their sci-fi obsession. Some people view the Holy Spirit as a force, like in Star Wars. But the Holy Spirit is God... God with us and in us, empowering us to do the work and accomplish the mission set before us.

INTRODUCTION: A couple of Sundays ago was Easter Sunday for those of us who follow Christ and celebrate our risen Lord and those celebrating Spring with the annual hunting of the Easter Eggs left by the Easter bunny. But, to my surprise (or perhaps my horror), I found out that a different group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Joshua 1:1-9, Ephesians 6:10-11, Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manifestation Of Glory Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2018

Revelation 1:9-20 provides 1) The Setting for the vision (Revelation 1:9–11), it 2) Unfolds the vision itself (Revelation 1:12–16, 20), and it 3) Relates its effects (Revelation 1:17–19).

A hate speech law that generated years of heated controversy over free speech before being repealed in 2013 could be making a comeback, at least in some form. Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act made it a discriminatory practice to convey messages over the phone or internet that contain ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Other

Rhema

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

Power of words

Rom 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; Rom 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep God Our First Love

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jun 14, 2024

is God first in our heart? He needs to be. God does not intend to be second fiddle.

“Keep God our first love” Revelation 2:1-5 One day, a man was trying to: • cast out an evil spirit of gluttony from. • Out of this how do you say • “Healthy looking person” That stubborn spirit said: • No, I'm not coming out, • the man repeated himself. • “You evil spirit of gluttony, ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ