The Church in Ephesus | Pastor Daniel Ethridge | Liberty Live Church

Jesus commended the church in Ephesus for their hard work, endurance, intolerance of evil, discernment of false teaching, and willingness to persevere through persecution.However, despite doing many things right, they had abandoned their first love and were no longer pursuing Jesus with the same passion they once had.Their example shows that it is possible to serve God, defend truth, and endure hardship while losing the love and relationship that should motivate everything we do.Jesus calls them to remember how far they had fallen, repent by turning away from what caused them to grow cold, and return to the works and passionate pursuit they had at first.This reminds us that our service and ministry mean little if they are not rooted in a genuine love for Jesus, because the Christian life is ultimately about loving Him in response to His love for us.Jesus gives us the same invitation today: to examine our hearts, return to our first love, and fully commit our lives to Him.If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe,and share it with someone who needs hope today. Ready to take your next step of faith? Text LIFE to 40371. To learn more about Liberty Live Church, visit ⁠⁠www.libertylive.church⁠⁠.