Behind the Curtain: Secrets of the Seven Churches of Revelation

Do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes, if the hype matches reality, or if it’s all just smoke and mirrors? In Revelation we get a peek behind the curtain and at the spiritual health of seven New Testament churches. Jesus gives his direct and honest feedback. Some of the Churches are healthy and thriving – they are doing a great job of loving their neighbors as themselves. Other churches, however… well not so much. If Jesus were to look behind the curtain of our Church, our families, and our lives, what kind of things might he want to say to us? Are there secrets we’d rather not have come to light? The good news is that when Jesus shines a light on the broken parts of our lives he does so not to shame us or condemn us, but to encourage us to be well!

We hope you join us this fall as we explore the secrets of the seven churches of Revelation together and learn how we can grow in love for God and each other!

Sermon Schedule

October 13 — Ephesus (Rev 2:1-7) — Dave Swaim
October 20 — Pergamum (Rev 2:12-17) — Meghan DeJong
October 27 — Smyrna (Rev 2:8-11) — John Mury
November 3 — Sardis (Rev 3:1-6) — Dave Swaim
November 10 — Thyatira (Rev 2:18-29) — Taylor Burgoyne
November 17 — Philadelphia (Rev 3:7-13)— Richard Lee
November 24 — Laodicea (Rev 3:14-22) — John Mury

Series Companion Guide

Deepen your learning with prayer and reflection prompts that accompany the sermons. These can be used individually or in groups.

Series Companion Guide (PDF)

In-Person Small Group

Connect with others, spend time discussing the sermons and praying for one another. This small group will be led by Pastor Kim Roberts. To find out more, contact Pastor Kim.

Sunday Sermon Discussion

Every Sunday an open small group gathers via Zoom at 11am ET to discuss that week’s sermon. This group will gather in lieu of an Online small group for this sermon series.