City Baptist Church - Weekly Sermons

Scripture: Revelation 2:1–7Summary:Jesus looks at the church in Ephesus and says, “I see your hard work, your endurance, and your commitment to truth.” But then He lovingly exposes the deeper issue: they had left their first love. A church can serve faithfully, stand firmly, and believe rightly, yet still drift from the heart of it all—loving Christ above everything.Key Takeaways:Jesus sees the true condition of His church.Faithful service matters, but love for Christ must come first.Sound doctrine without love becomes empty religion.A cold heart can still look active on the outside.Remember, repent, and return to your first love.