One of the most important questions we'll ever answer is, "Who is on the throne?" The answer to that question tells us who is in charge, who has authority over our lives, and who we're trusting with our future. In Revelation 4-5, John answers that question, but his answer might surprise you.
The third episode of "Elder Chat" features a conversation on how you can begin to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus. What does it look like to use spiritual disciplines to help us grow?
Jesus tells the church in Sardis that they have the appearance of being alive, but in reality, they are dead. How do churches die, and what can churches do to guard against experiencing something similar? Jesus goes on to tell them that it all comes down to remembering the Gospel.
Any time we start something new, we should first sit down and ask whether it's worth our time, attention, and energy. We're trying to figure out, "Will this be worth the cost?" In Revelation 2:12-17, Jesus speaks to a church that has paid a heavy price for their faithfulness. Will it be worth it in the end? Check out our sermon from Revelation 2:12-17 for more.
All of us will experience moments when our love for Jesus and others begin to grow cold. When we enter a season where we're "going through the motions" spiritually, how can we rekindle our love for God?
It's easy for people to become consumed by anxiety, worry, or fear, especially when things seem out of our control. So, what do we most need when we're facing times of uncertainty? John reminds us in Revelation 1 that often what we need is a fresh vision of Jesus. We need to see Jesus as he is now, ruling and reigning over all things.
On the second edition of "Elder Chat," the team discusses some of the most common questions and comments from City of God's annual survey.
