May 8th, 2008 at 4:34 pm (2:1-7, Revelation)
Dear Disciples:
In Brief
The main message of this letter is that doctrinal purity and steadfast commitment are worthless without love. The Ephesians would not allow false teaching into their church. Not only that, they faced tremendous persecution and would not back down.
“That’s great,” said Jesus, “but if you do not regain the love you had at [...]
May 15th, 2008 at 4:33 am (2:12-17, 2:8-11, Revelation)
Dear Disciples:
Praise God!! You may have expected me to make some big announcement following “Praise God,” but why? Does He have to do the things we want or ask Him to do for us to praise Him with excitement?
Before we delve into this study, take a moment right now to offer Him up some praise [...]
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:11 pm (2:18-29, Revelation)
Dear Disciples:
The personality of a church is influenced by the slice of the world immediately surrounding it. Having lived in major cities, suburbs, and small towns, I can tell you that there is a vast difference between churches in each place.
For example, though we support a homeless ministry an hour north in Cleveland and a [...]