San Angelo, Texas, Sierra Vista United Methodist Church

"Does Ephesus Live Here?"

New Testament Lesson
Revelation 2:1-7
(This is the first sermon of a 7 week series: The Seven Churches in Revelation.
Pictures referred to are below.)

	Theater view from the Arcadian way ©Adria Ariste Santacreu
	View from the top of the Great Theater Photo © QuartierLatin 1968
	Cut statue from Ephesus called the "Beautiful Artemis" (1st century AD). Photo © Julian Fong
	Temple of Domitian © www.ephesus.us
	The reconstructed Library of Celsus in Ephesus Photo © Mitch Allen
	View from the top, looking toward the library Photo © Adam Franco
WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT US OR TO US TODAY?
1) Change is possible. Within and without. 2) We still have the possibility in our day to influence our culture with the message of Jesus Christ. It is still possible for us. 3) Prosperity alone, in Ephesus or anywhere, can never hide or meet our deepest needs. 4) Following the call to deeper demands of discipleship will lead all of us to the place of love and forgiveness. May we all meet there for the first time again, so that the world will know Jesus our Lord. If your life is ready for a return to the first love, there is no better time than now.

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