I. Jesus Christ Greets His Church in Smyrna (v. 8) A. The City of Smyrna the Church There B. First and Last, Crucified and Raised II. Jesus Commends His Church in Smyrna (v. 9) A. I Know Your Faithfulness: Service in Poverty B. I Know Your Enemies: Slandered by False Jews III. Jesus Christ Warns His Church in Smyrna (vv. 10-11) A. The Devil Is about to Attack You B. You Will Be Tested Intensely C. Be Faithful unto Death D. I Will Give You the Crown of Life E. Hear My Words; the Second Death Cannot Harm You IV. Smyrna and Covenant in Buford – Ready to BLEED A. Believe and Live Jesus Christ the Crucified and Raised B. Lay Up Treasure in Heaven: A Money Warning C. Esteem God's Good Opinion More than Man's D. Expect the Devil to Attack; Learn to Die Daily (1 Cor. 15:31) E. Do Not Fear Death – Aim for Jesus to Crown You
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Chris began preaching and pastoring at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buford, Georgia, in 1994. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been blessed with 5 children and four grandchildren. Chris continues to preach, write, and pastor at Covenant Presbyterian.