the victorious church

Pastor Matt stephens walks us through revelation in this series to help us understand how christ's return will affect our lives and our world. navigate the messages below to learn from this enthralling series and hear what god wants to tell you!

August 25, 2024 - october 13, 2024

Pastor Matt Stephens

Overcoming Lukewarm Faith (Laodicea)

October 13, 2024

Text: Revelation 3:14-22
Summary: This week's sermon addresses the church at Laodicea, known for its lukewarm faith that neither refreshed nor healed. The passage calls for a radical recommitment to Christ, urging believers to move beyond complacency and to pursue a passionate, transformative relationship with Him.

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The Strength of Faithful Endurance (Philadelphia)

October 6, 2024

Text: Revelation 3:7-13
Summary: This week's sermon focuses on the church in Philadelphia, a congregation that, despite its limited strength, remained faithful to Christ’s word. The passage encourages believers to find hope and strength in Christ’s promises, persevering in faith through all challenges.

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Awakening the Spiritually Dead (Sardis)

September 29, 2024

Text: Revelation 3:1-6
Summary: This week's sermon highlights the danger of spiritual complacency, as seen in the church at Sardis, and the need for revival. The passage calls for a reawakening of genuine faith, urging believers to strengthen what remains before it is too late.

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confronting compromise (Thyatira)

September 22, 2024

Text: Revelation 2:18-29
Summary: This week's sermon focuses on the church in Thyatira, praised for its deeds but faulted for tolerating immoral practices. The passage challenges believers to confront sin within their midst, striving for purity and integrity in their walk with Christ.

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The Call to Repentance (Pergamum)

September 15, 2024

Text: Revelation 2:12-17
Summary: This week's sermon addresses the church in Pergamum, which remained loyal to Christ but allowed false teachings to take root. The passage calls for repentance, urging the rejection of any compromise with sin and a firm stand in the truth of God’s Word.

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faithful under fire (smyrna)

September 8, 2024

Text: Revelation 2:8-11
Summary: This week's sermon explores the theme of enduring persecution and hardship with unwavering faith, as exemplified by the church in Smyrna. This passage encourages believers to hold fast to Christ, even when faced with suffering, reminding them that their faithfulness will be richly rewarded.

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The Danger of Losing Our First Love (Ephesus)

September 1, 2024

Text: Revelation 2:1-7
Summary: This week's sermon highlights the church in Ephesus, known for its perseverance and doctrinal soundness but criticized for abandoning its initial love for Christ. The passage emphasizes the importance of maintaining a deep, personal devotion to Jesus, warning against the dangers of a faith that becomes cold and mechanical.

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The Glorious Vision of Christ

August 25, 2024

Text: Revelation 1:1-20
Summary: This week's sermon serves as the foundational introduction to the entire book of Revelation, offering a powerful vision of the risen Christ in all His glory. This passage establishes Christ’s authority over the church and the world, reminding believers that He walks among His people, holds the keys of death and Hades, and will ultimately triumph over all. It sets the stage for the letters to the seven churches, emphasizing the significance of hearing and obeying the words of Christ as revealed in this prophetic message.

PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - interim PASTOR