LETTER TO A CROWNED CHURCH
Sermon By Rev. Richard Jones
LETTER TO A CROWNED CHURCH
Revelation 2: 8-11
HE LIVES Revelation 2: 8
“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ”˜The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life.
HE KNOWS Revelation 2: 9
“”˜I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
HE LIMITS Revelation 2: 10
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
1 Peter 1: 6-7
In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith””more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire””may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Luke 12: 4-5
“I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. 5 But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!
James 1: 12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
HE PROMISES Revelation 2: 11
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.”™
John 16: 33
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
