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In this sermon, Bill Johnson exhorts us to return to our first love, teaching from Revelation 2 on the church of Ephesus who operated in great spiritual authority, but lost their passion....
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In this passage Jesus addresses the church of Ephesus. He states his praise towards them and his rebukes. @BibleTalk2.
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May 16, 2023 · Revelation 2:1-7 contains Jesus’ message to the church in Ephesus, the first of seven exhortations to various churches in the Roman Empire. Ephesus had some unique challenges for a Christ-follower in that it was home to the Emperor’s cult and the worship of the Greek goddess Artemis (Acts 19:23-40).
Jan 4, 2024 · Originally titled 'Ephesus' Warning: Spurgeon on the Church's Forgotten First Love,' I've updated the title to 'Rediscovering the Church's First Love' to enh...
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Jul 3, 2017 · Despite these characteristics in the church, Christ pointed out a fatal flaw: “But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.” (Revelation 2:4, NASB95) Their devotion and love for the Lord Jesus had grown cold. For forty years they maintained their doctrinal purity and had served Christ, but that service had become mechanical.
We love because He loved us first and as we know this love in our innermost being, we abide in Him and our love for Him grows. But for the church of Ephesus, 36 years had now passed from when Paul wrote this prayer to when Jesus gives His report card and calls them back to their first love.
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Oct 4, 2020 · Revelation 2:1-7: Are you spiritually distracted? Has duty, religious obligation, or hard work replaced your love for Jesus? Return to your first love and focus on Jesus.
