When a Church Grows Cold(Ephesus)

Special Singers was Phyllis & Dennis Randall. " Come Home It's Supper Time." Beginning with these verses, we are going to be studying the seven churches to which Jesus is writing. He calls these churches by name in Rev. 1:11. Jesus has a word for each of these congregations. As we preach about these seven churches, I want you to keep in mind that these churches can be seen in three different ways.1. They can be viewed Prophetically – These churches seem to represent different stages of the church over the last 2,000 years. If this is true, then the church at Ephesus represents the time period between the Day of Pentecost and 100 AD. This was a time of great expansion for the early church. But, it was also a time when some began to loose their zeal and fervency.
2. They can be viewed Practically – These letters were sent to literal, real congregations that were actually functioning at the close of the First Century. While they were written to real churches existing in that day, they still speak to every church in existence today. God has a word for Calvary Baptist Church in these verses!
3. They can be viewed Personally – These letters speak to congregations, but we should also be mindful that the Lord has a word for the individual in these letters as well. He has something to say to you and to me about our relationship with Him.
My desire is to take the practical application of these letters and seek to apply them to Peeples Valley Baptist Church.