SMRYNA – “THE SUFFERING CHURCH” Revelation 2:8-11 Two weeks ago, we visited the First Christian Church of Ephesus; a congregation which the risen Jesus praised for its hard work, perseverance, and doctrinal purity, but also rebuked for its loss of…
The Alpha and the Omega
“THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA” Revelation 1:4-8 William Shakespeare famously asked, “What’s in a name?” In modern society the answer may be: “Mr. Shakespeare, not too much.” Not that personal names are unimportant. They are important. Parents may agonize for…
The Letter to Ephesus: “First Love”
The Seven Letters to the Seven Churches THE LETTER TO EPHESUS: “FIRST LOVE” Revelation 2:1-7 Imagine opening our church mailbox and finding a letter addressed to St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, with the return address identifying Jesus Christ as the…
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem
OVERCOMING LOW SELF-ESTEEM Psalm 130 Everyone has moments of low self-esteem. However, for some this problem is chronic and even disabling. Such people view themselves as worthless and useless, with no purpose in life. They constantly worry about being good…
Building on the Right Foundation
BUILDING ON THE RIGHT FOUNDATION Matthew 7:24-29 If I asked you to describe your house, you would likely provide information about location, lot size or acreage; number of stories and rooms, windows and doors; square footage, design, color, age, landscaping,…
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