11-1-26 First Love Altitude | Revelation 2:1–7 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy First Love Altitude Pastor Joshua Kennedy Take Flight Series 📖 In Revelation 2:1–7, Jesus addresses the church in Ephesus, a congregation known for its hard work, perseverance, discernment, and commitment to truth. They had stood against false teaching, endured hardship for Christ's name, and remained faithful in many areas of ministry. Yet despite all they were doing right, Jesus identified a serious problem. They had left their first love. This passage serves as a warning and an invitation for every believer. It is possible to stay busy serving God while slowly drifting from intimacy with Him. Ministry activity can never replace personal devotion. Sound doctrine, faithful service, and diligent labor are all important, but they were never meant to become substitutes for a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ. The Lord desires more than our work. He desires our hearts. Join Pastor Joshua Kennedy as he teaches First Love Altitude. In this message from the Take Flight Series, you will discover that the greatest priority of the Christian life is not simply doing things for God, but loving God. Jesus calls His church to remember where it started, repent of what has been lost, and return to the relationship that should remain at the center of everything. Orthodoxy matters. Service matters. Faithfulness matters. But love must remain the motivation behind them all. This message will challenge believers to evaluate their spiritual lives honestly. Has routine replaced relationship? Has ministry replaced intimacy? Has serving Christ overshadowed spending time with Christ? The church is at its healthiest when its love for Jesus remains fresh, personal, and central. When believers return to their first love, worship becomes deeper, service becomes joyful, and spiritual life begins to flourish once again. At Praise Tabernacle, we are committed to preaching God's Word faithfully and helping people grow into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, as we rediscover the joy, passion, and intimacy of loving Jesus above all else. 📍 Location: 2235 Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 🕘 Join Us In Person: Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 🌐 Visit Our Website: https://praisetabernacle.church 📱 Download Our App: Available through the official Praise Tabernacle website 👍 Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/praisetabernacleeht 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more Bible-based preaching, Christian teaching, and weekly sermons from Praise Tabernacle. 💬 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement to draw closer to Jesus and rekindle their first love for Him. Tags: First Love Altitude, Revelation 2, Revelation 2:1-7, Pastor Joshua Kennedy, Take Flight Series, first love, church at Ephesus, intimacy with Jesus, spiritual renewal, Christian devotion, Bible teaching, Christian sermon, relationship with Christ, church revival, discipleship, loving Jesus, Praise Tabernacle, Egg Harbor Township church, New Jersey church, Sunday sermon, gospel preaching