Sermon Outline

Introduction:
In the coming weeks we will look at the letters to 7 churches in Asia. It is helpful to keep the following 3 things in mind:
1. Primary Interpretation: These are actual messages from Christ to 7 literal churches.
2. Practical Interpretation: practical applications can be made to churches today who need these messages.
3. Prophetic Interpretation: the 7 churches of Asia represent a panorama of Church history from Pentecost to the Rapture.

"EPHESUS: The Church That Was Lacking"
Rev. 2: 1-7

  • Christ's COMMENDATION of the Church - Vs. 1-2


    • They were Fundemental - v. 2


      • opposed error - v. 2


      • hated sin - v.6


    • They were Faithful - v.3


  • Christ's CRITIZISM of the Church - v. 4


  • Christ's COMMANDS to the Church -


    • Remmenber


    • Repent


    • Repeat


Conclusion - IF Jesus sent a letter to our church, what would He say about us? What about you? Are you right with God? Do you LOVE HIM with all your heart?