Real Reality
Ewan Jones speaking as part of our Guest Speaker series
10.06.2012, Evening Service, Guest Speaker
Wealthy, yet ..
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
3:14 The words of:
a) The AMEN
b) The true and faithful WITNESS
The error of their ways:
1. Wrong attitudes (Rev 3:17)
2. Wrong deeds (Rev 3:15)
3. Lukewarm Christianity (Rev 3:15)
The invitation for FREE remedy:
1. GOLD (Rev 3:18)
2. WHITE CLOTHES (Rev 3:18)
3. SALVE FOR BLIND EYES (Rev 3:18)
4. A PERSONAL INVITATION (Rev 3:20)
Weak, yet…
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. �The words of him who is holy and true� (Rev 3:7)
2. �I know �� (Rev 3: 8)
3. �I will ..� (Rev 3: 9, 10 & 12)
4. �I am coming soon. Hold on �� (Rev 3: 11)
5. �… hear what the Spirit says to the churches.� (Rev 3: 13)
Alive, yet…
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
Wake up!
1. To the reality behind the reputation
2. To the invitation to live while you can
3. Promises
Persevering, yet…
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. The Son of God said “I know your . . .” (Rev 2:18-19)
2. Nevertheless …(Rev 2:20)
3. Time to repent (Rev 2:21)
4. Consequences: punishment (Rev 2:22-23) OR promises (Rev 2:24-28)
5. “hear what the Spirit says” (Rev 2:29)
Faithful, yet…
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. CONTEXT (Rev 2:12,13)
2. POSITIVE COMMENTS (Rev 2:13)
3. NEGATIVE COMMENTS (Rev 2:14,15)
4. INSTRUCTIONS (Rev 2:16,17a)
5. PROMISES (Rev 2:17b)
Poor, yet..
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
The knowledge of Jesus regarding opposition:
1. Afflictions
2. Poverty
3. Slander
The promise of Jesus in the face of opposition:
1. Comfort
2. Control
3. Generous reward
�Be faithful, even to the point of death,
and I will give you the crown of life�. [Rev 2:10]
The Great Depression
John Smuts speaking as part of our Guest Speaker series
1. THE BIG SMOKE
See the city for what it is:
* Pride (Rev 18:23)
* Deception (Rev 18:23)
* Persecution of Christians (Rev 18:24)
* Exploitation of the poor (Daniel 4:27)
2. LEAVING THE CITY
* “Come out” (Rev 18:4)
* Punishment fits the crime (Rev 18:6)
* Wordly sorrow (Rev 18:15)
* Gloating? (Rev 18:20)
Love letter straight to the heart
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
Is there a doctor on board?
1. The good news� (Rev 2:2-3)
*They have worked hard
*They have persevered
* They have refused to compromise
2. The bad news� (Rev 2:4)
* They have forsaken their first love
3. Three Instructions to rectify things:
1) �Remember� (Rev 2:5)
2) �Repent� (Rev 2:5)
3) �Do the things you did at first� (Rev 2:5)
You’ve got mail
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
What does the Lord Jesus Christ have to say about his Church?
1. I know my local churches
2. I know individuals
3. I know the past, present and future
What does the Lord Jesus Christ give his Church?
1. Power
2. Light