Ephesus | The 7 Churches of Revelation

Published 2020-05-13
It’s been almost 2,000 years since the apostle John was instructed by Jesus to write letters to the seven churches mentioned in the book of Revelation. These timeless letters reveal a message of God’s love through the death and resurrection of His Son Jesus, identify and provide correction for problems in the church, and offer hope and encouragement for the future.

00:00-02:04: Introduction
02:04-03:24: Modern Ephesus
03:24-05:03: "To the Angel of the Church of Ephesus" (Revelation 2:1-7)
05:03-08:18: Ephesus of the First Century, Celsus Library, Ephesian Agora
08:18-11:16: Ephesus - Home to the Temple of Artemis
11:16-14:44: Ephesus - Home to the Temple of the Emperor Domitian
14:44-16:49: Ephesus - Home to Demonic Activity
16:49-19:45: The Letter from Jesus to the Church of Ephesus
19:45-22:30: "You Have Left Your First Love" - Christ's Warning to the Ephesian Church
22:30-25:05: “To Those of You Who Overcome" - Christ's Message of Hope to the Ephesian Church
25:05-25:29: End Credits

In this seven-part series, you’ll travel to what remains of the ancient sites of the churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Join host and president of Cornerstone University Dr. Joseph Stowell as he takes a closer look into the struggles of the New Testament churches that are just as apparent in churches today.

"The Seven Churches of Revelation" is a perfect resource to help individuals or small groups gain a new perspective on the book of Revelation. Discover how you can find courage to face challenges with the confidence of knowing that in the end, Jesus wins!

Part 1: Introduction: The Conquering King
Part 2: Ephesus - The Church That Left Its First Love
Part 3: Smyrna - The Church About To Be Tested
Part 4: Pergamum - The Church That Compromised
Part 5: Sardis - The Dead Church
Part 6: Thyatira & Philadelphia - The Promiscuous Church And The Church Before An Open Door
Part 7: Laodicea - The Lukewarm Church

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All Comments (21)
  • Jesus is Lord. May as many people as possible be saved before His great and terrible Day.
  • @Masihstories
    JESUS: Stay faithful and I have a great Reward for you. Amen
  • @meowmeow5662
    I went to ephesus last week. Really a spectacular place. This video puts great context
  • For the first time in my Christian Life I have come to understand return to the first love,Go help me to love christ Jesus more than anything else
  • @millennial4840
    Jesus is our God!!! King of kings!!! Praise the Lord!!!!
  • I am Arnold from Ahmedabad, India.Excellent video. Excellent information. Excellent sermon preached by you. Your narration coupled with sermon was a great blessing to me. God bless you richly and bless abundantly your ministry my dearest brother in Christ.
  • Doctor Joseph Stowell . . . I have followed his preaching since 1985 , he is a teacher of The Word a man of integrity .
  • This is true events which is coming out today through his people who loves Jesus Christ.
  • @paulkearney4565
    Christian history needs to be opened up, like this! Really really good stuff..👏
  • @FabianIsidore
    Powerful explanation 🙏.... If anyone else was blessed by this, please like 👍
  • @melchezi8818
    Glory to God, Glory to the Son and Glory be to the Holy Spirit.
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  • I wouldn't regret the time spent watching this video. This is worth sharing to the brethren in these trying times. To God be the glory!
  • The Lord is great 🙏 i feel overwhelmed watching this great history of our Lord Jesus Christ look forward for this pilgrimage.from Nigeria 🇳🇬
  • @theMightytip735
    I wish every Church would listen to these series in these last day! We have totaly lost the love and stand for Jesus
  • @PandyBlue77
    I am so thankful I found these messages! How timely of God to give them to us in the days we live, Every Christian needs to see all of these. I learned so much.
  • @mjacob2943
    Jesus Christ is Lord of Lord. He shall reign forever 🇳🇬
  • @jangochavaro
    Thank you Dr . Stonewall to taking us to the Remarkable History and now we can read Letter to Ephesians with New insight of Early Christians life and Book of Revelation 😇