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Jesus – The Lover Who Hates

Jesus – The Lover Who Hates

Pastor Jack teaches from Revelation 2 on the letter to the church at Ephesus, examining Jesus' commendation of their tenacity and truth-testing while calling them to return to their first love. He explores the meaning of Nicolaitanism?a hierarchical system Jesus hates?and challenges believers to reject spiritual passivity and embrace simplicity in worship and ministry in the body of Christ.
The Lover of the Church

The Lover of the Church

Pastor Jack continues the series "Christ and His Church" by examining Jesus' letter to the church at Ephesus. Drawing from Revelation 2, he commends the church for their works, labor, patience, and doctrinal purity?but issues a loving yet firm warning: "You have left your first love." Pastor Jack emphasizes that Jesus isn't demanding psychological strokes, but calling His people back to the simplicity of loving Him first above all works, principles, and religious activities, so that true fruitfulness can continue.
The Lord of the Church

The Lord of the Church

Pastor Jack begins a new series titled "Christ and His Church" by exploring the powerful vision John received of the risen Christ on the Isle of Patmos. Drawing from Revelation chapter 1, Pastor Jack emphasizes that Jesus is the Lord of the church, eternally present in all our tomorrows and yesterdays, holding the keys to every situation that binds us. He teaches that being "in the Spirit on the Lord's Day" means refusing to be dominated by circumstances and turning to hear the voice of Jesus, who reaches out with tenderness and power to make every day a victory.