We have much to learn from the 7 churches of Asia in Revelation 2-3.

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5. Revelation 2-3

7. He Who Has an Ear…
• The church at Ephesus
• The loveless church (Revelation 2:1-7)
• Commended for keeping the church pure
• Forgot to love people , forgot to love God
• Remember ,repent ,repent ! (2 vs.5)
• “Remember therefore from where you have fallen;
repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will
come to you and remove your lampstand from its place,
unless you repent.He who has an ear, let him hear what
the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers
I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the
paradise of God.”

8. He Who Has an Ear…
• The church at Smyrna
• The Suffering church (Revelation 2:8-11)
• They suffered because of pressure, poverty, and
persecution (Revelation 2:9). Christ’s words to that
church can prepare all believers for what might come.
• Be Fearless… Be Faithful !(2 vs.10 -11)
• “ Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Be
faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to
the churches. The one who conquers will not be hurt
by the second death.”

9. He Who Has an Ear…
• The church at Pergamum
• The Compromising church (Revelation 2:12-17)
• In spite of their faithfulness in some areas, the Christians
in Pergamum had compromised their faith in others. They
had allowed idolatry to creep into their congregation
• Speak the truth , Teach the truth ( vs 14-16 )
• ”But I have a few things against you: you have some there
who hold the teaching of Balaam,, so that they might eat
food sacrificed to idols and practice sexual
immorality. 15 So also you have some who hold the
teaching of the Nicolaitans. 16 Therefore repent. He who
has an ear , let him hear…”

10. He Who Has an Ear…
• The church at Thyatira
• The Adulterous church (Revelation 2:18-29)
• There are Christians and churches today who feel a need to be
relevant and all-inclusive when it comes to spiritual and moral
boundaries. The ancient church in Thyatira must have felt that
way as well. This church allowed an immoral individual to lead
many others away from Christ (Revelation 2:20).
• Hold fast to what is Right – not “Relevant” ( vs 24-25 )
• ” But to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this
teaching, I do not lay on you any other burden. 25 Only hold
fast what you have until I come. The one who conquers I will
give him the morning star. He who has an ear, let him hear what
the Spirit says to the churches.’

11. He Who Has an Ear…
• The church at Sardis
• The Dead church (Revelation 3:1-6)
• With this church there are no commendations; Christ
begins immediately with a denunciation: “I know your
works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you
are dead.”
• Remember what you received and heard (vs 3)
• A lot of churches appear to do all the right things , for all
the wrong reason. Remember the gospel and let our
motives be pure. He who has an ear , let him hear..

12. He Who Has an Ear…
• The church at Philadelphia
• The Faithful church (Revelation 3:7-13)
• Christ commended the church in Philadelphia for four
things: they have an open door, they have a little strength,
the have kept the Word of God, and they have not denied
the Lord
• Potential ,People ,Principles and Priorities
• In verse 8, Christ summarizes three principles that apply to
every Church: open doors for ministry, depending on
Christ’s strength, and keeping the Word of God. Being
faithful to God’s Word will lead to open doors . When the
Word of God is the priority, everything else will fall into
place. He who has an ear…

13. He Who Has an Ear…
• The church at Laodicea
• The Lukewarm church (Revelation 3:14-22)
• The church in Laodicea was lacking in every way. It was a
compromising, conceited, and Christ less church and Christ
said that it made Him sick (Revelation 3:16).
• Only one word of counsel – Repent (vs19)
• There is only one word of counsel for the spiritually
compromised: “Therefore be zealous and repent”
(Revelation 3:19). God doesn’t love us only when we are
doing the right things. He loves us all the time and He
wants us to repent when we need to. He who has an ear..

14. He Who Has an Ear…
• The church at Fultondale
• The ____________Church (Not yet written)
• Remember our first love and then Love…
• Remember in Times of struggle, be faithful …
• Remember to Be vigilant against false teaching …
• Remember God is much more interested in why …
• Remember that it is not our size, but our focus…
• Remember that with God you are with him or not…
• Remember that We are not judged on how well we do,
but how hard try...

16. Revelation 2-3