Revelation 2:8-11 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Message to the Church in Smyrna."
Christ's letter to the church in Smyrna urges us to be self-aware as a church and realize how rich we are! Smyrna was a small church that didn't realize how rich they were. Every church needs to be encouraged in face of its own obstacles and challenges, particularly when they are going through struggles. Smyrna was going through the trial of being slandered. They had people pretending to be Jews but who instead were satanic in nature. They were going to face persecution, but had no need to be afraid even unto death, because they would never suffer the "second death" which only comes to the lost soul.
They would wear the victor's crown, just as we will.
Revelation 2:8-11 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Message to the Church in Smyrna."
Christ's letter to the church in Smyrna urges us to be self-aware as a church and realize how rich we are! Smyrna was a small church that didn't realize how rich they were. Every church needs to be encouraged in face of its own obstacles and challenges, particularly when they are going through struggles. Smyrna was going through the trial of being slandered. They had people pretending to be Jews but who instead were satanic in nature. They were going to face persecution, but had no need to be afraid even unto death, because they would never suffer the "second death" which only comes to the lost soul.
They would wear the victor's crown, just as we will.