It was easy for Adam and Eve to put God first when the tree of life stood, but what about when a second tree was offered? It was easy for David to put God first as a shepherd boy, but what about when he had to rule a kingdom? It’s time to remember what God has done and return to first love. APPLYING THE WORD study guide for this sermon. Rev. 2: 1-7 To the Church in Ephesus 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. 3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name's sake, and you have not grown weary. 4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. 6 Yet this you have: you hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.’ Welcome to Praise Community Church in York, PA, where we’re focused on hearing the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” That vision shapes how we follow Jesus: listening to God, growing in relationship with Him, faithfully using what He has entrusted to us, and serving others with humility. We make room for the Holy Spirit to inspire, challenge, and transform lives through worship, prayer, biblical teaching, and authentic community. Wherever you are in your walk with God, we invite you to grow with us. 🎥 WATCH LIVEJoin us every Sunday at 9:30 AM for worship and the message. 🌐 LEARN MOREhttps://www.praiseyork.com/ 📱 CONNECT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/praiseyork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pccyork/ .🙏 GIVE Your generosity helps support the mission and ministry of Praise Community Church: https://praiseyork.churchcenter.com/giving 👋 JOIN US Subscribe, like, and share—and be part of what God is doing at Praise.
