The Message of Revelation “…To the seven Churches…” - October 10, 2021

Thank you for listening!

Please enjoy our weekly sermon from Pastor Mike Rodrigues of Aliante Community Baptist Church. We invite you, your family and friends to join us as we study God’s word.

We pray that you will be blessed by today’s lessons from God's Word and we invite you to contact us with any questions you may have - especially questions regarding your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. We want to help you with your walk of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and with your understanding of His Holy Word, the Bible. May God richly bless you!

Scripture Reference

Revelation 1:1-3:22

Key Points

• “These things says…” Revelation 3:14-15

• “…I know your works...” Revelation 3:16-17

• “…I counsel you to buy from Me…” Revelation 3:18-19
• “Behold, I stand at the door and knock…” Revelation 3:20-22

What do we learn from the first three chapters of Revelation?

1. The Lord Jesus Christ is completely knowledgeable of the condition of each church and individual within each church. (When was the last time you had a check-up?)
2. In some cases, churches (denominations) as well as individuals have left their first (primary) love. (They need to repent-return!)
3. Suffering is a part of the Christian life. (For most if not all Christians and churches.) We are to faithfully endure, serve, and overcome through the blood of the Lamb.
4. Some churches (denominations) as well as individuals compromise their doctrinal beliefs and teachings with what the world believes and teaches. We are called to be faithful witnesses to God’s truth as written in His Word, the Bible.

5. The mission of the church is to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ by leading lost people to Him and teaching them His Word, Way, Truth, and Life.  (Spiritual growth-discipleship) The church is not to become one with the world and its priorities.

6. Many churches have closed their doors or sit empty. The saddest condition is a church that is well attended and is dead! Spiritual life is found in the Lord Jesus Christ.

7. Churches that please God include several Biblical characteristics:

   1. The Lord Jesus Christ is loved and worshipped.

   2. The Word of God is loved, respected, honored, and proclaimed truthfully.

   3. The church is empowered by God the Holy Spirit:

      1. In its prayer life

      2. In every area of ministry: Understands and works to fulfill the Father’s mission to reach the lost and minister to the saved. (Engaged in ministry!) (Not a social club!)

8. Every church and individual Christian must guard against becoming lukewarm.  Success, growth, possessions,   etc., are blessings that can lead to pride and apathy! (Laodicea)

Give your heart, life, past, present, and future to the Lord Jesus Christ today and be forgiven, restored, and saved. God promises His Paradise for those who love Him.

 

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Recorded on October 10th, 2021 at Aliante Community Baptist Church in North Las Vegas, NV