Division and Discernment

Feb 8, 2023    Rick Keller

Luke 12:49-59 (NKJV)


1. Two Points of View

John 10:10

John 12:46

Matthew 5:17

Mark 10:45

Revelation 1:1-3


1. The Church of Ephesus: The Church that Has Abandoned Its Love for Christ and His Teachings

2. The Church of Smyrna: The Church that Remains Faithful Amidst Persecution

3. The Church of Pergamum: The Church that Compromises Its Beliefs

4. The Church of Thyatira: The Church that Follows False Prophets

5. The Church of Sardis: The Church that is Spiritually Dead

6. The Church of Philadelphia: The Church that Patiently Endured Despite Weaknesses

7. The Church of Laodicea: The Church with a Lukewarm Faith


Malachi 3:2-3

Revelation 20:7-10

Luke 12:52-53

Mark 3:28-35

John 15:18-21


2. Discernment

Luke 12:54-56

Matthew 16:1-4

Luke 12:57-59