You’ve Got Mail: Part I & II
Part I
“When the Flame Fizzles”
How do you fall out of love? According to the Bible, it’s not possible… at least not in the way most people think. It’s easy to feel like the spark just isn’t there anymore, or maybe “the thrill is gone”! But in reality, love is a choice, and if we fail to proactively choose love-then sure-it’s easy to fall out of it.
That’s exactly what happened to the Church of Ephesus in Revelation chapter 2. They “lost their first love”, but not because they didn’t feel warm and fuzzy about their Lord and Savior, but because they abandoned their commitment to choose love each and every day. Eventually they faded into a nominal role as a community outreach center that paid lip service to the Gospel but lacked the heart and soul of the redeemed people of God. Here’s a good word from Pastor Randy: let’s not get so wrapped up in what we’re doing… that we forget why we’re doing it.
SUNDAY FEB. 1st 2026
Part 2
“Persevering Under Pressure”
Imagine getting a letter from God telling you how much you’re going to suffer, and how rewarding it will all be!
That’s the story of the Church of Smyrna in Revelation chapter 2. God warns them about a coming tribulation (using a word that literally means “pressure from all sides”). But through their perseverance, they were assured that they would win a true and lasting victory.. Pastor Randy let’s us know that we should take the example of this Church to heart. There’s no guarantee that times won’t get tough. But Jesus will be right there with us, concerned for our every ache and pain. And when it’s all over, the bad times will pale in comparison to the heavenly blessings that await!
SUNDAY FEB. 8th 2026
