After the resurrection of Lazarus, the religious leaders reach a breaking point and hold a meeting to decide what to do about Jesus. What do these leaders discuss? What is their plan to stop Jesus? What vital lessons can you learn about the evil plans of people and God’s eternal purposes? (The Hour Has Come, part 1)

In Revelation 3, Jesus called out the church at Laodicea for their complacency, lukewarmness, and total ineffectiveness. As we listen to Jesus rebuke lukewarm believers, what is most needed by complacent Christians in today’s world? How can you avoid settling into a complacent, comfortable Christianity that serves self instead of the Savior? (Seven Letters, part 8- Conclusion)

On Sundays at Wrightsdale we’ve been in a message series called “7 Letters”, where we’re examining Jesus’ words to seven churches of the NT era. The church at ancient Philadelphia received no corrections from Jesus, but only commendations-- because of their faithfulness. What does it mean to be a faithful church? How can you make sure that your church is remaining faithful in an age of corruption and compromise? (Seven Letters, part 7)

While some churches receive commendation in Revelation 2-3, one church gets a harsh critique for being “dead.” What does a dead church look like, and is there any hope of reviving one? What can you learn about diagnosing spiritual disease in a dead or dying church? (Seven Letters, part 6)

In Revelation 2-3, Jesus speaks candidly to seven churches of the ancient world. Can you imagine a church congregation looking the other way when public, persistent sin was happening in their midst? Is your church supposed to be tolerant at any cost? What would Jesus say to a negligent church that continues to tolerate sin? (Seven Letters, part 5)

Did you know that one of the greatest threats to the church is cultural compromise? What is at the heart of compromise, and what does it look like for the church in America? What does Jesus have to say to a church caught in the web of cultural compromise? (Seven Letters, part 4)

The second church that Jesus addressed was the ancient church at Smyrna, where Christians were suffering under intense persecution for their faith.

When the church of Jesus is under assault, and Christians are paying the price, what does Jesus say? Where are we starting to see pressure against the church in today’s world? How can you find the strength to stand firm? (Seven Letters, part 3)

Even though these were ancient letters to ancient churches, they are still very relevant to our churches today. Is it possible that your church is so busy doing ministry and defending doctrine that it’s forgetting the supreme motivation? Could your church be losing its love for Jesus? (Seven Letters, part 2)