We’re in the early stages of a study of Revelation right now and today we take another look at the Lord’s letter to the church at Smyrna in chapter two.  It’s interesting to note what our Lord would remind them of, as they were enduring persecution. But let’s not fail to see how this applies to our own lives and situation.  I think you’ll see how it relates to what we’ve been experiencing in 2020. 


<p>According to the Scriptures is the radio teaching ministry of Calvary Chapel Modesto with Pastor Damian Kyle.</p>

<p>Damian committed his life to the Lord in 1980 at Calvary Chapel Napa California at the age of 25. He had previously been employed as a cable splicer with the phone company.&nbsp;He and his family moved from Napa to Modesto in June of 1985 to plant a Calvary Chapel with the blessing of their home church.</p>

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Revelation 2:8-11

Today’s message from Damian Kyle is centered on the Lord’s message to the church in Smyrna, found in Revelation chapter two.  Pain is never fun to experience or even talk about, but pain, both physical and emotional is inevitable. You probably don’t have to be reminded of that this year!  The church in Smyrna was suffering a barrage of persecution and tribulation, yet the Lord reminds them that they have no reason to be fearful. That’s an important point for Christians today as well.


Have you ever been through a trial or period of discouragement, and then you received a note or message from a friend that really ministered to you?  It’s always encouraging to know that a friend is thinking about us, especially at a time like that! That’s exactly what the Lord did for the church in Smyrna in the second chapter of Revelation. Smyrna was suffering persecution for their faith, and also tribulation and poverty. This little passage of just four verses is a reminder to stay faithful, and that the persecution they’re experiencing will pass.


Today we return to our exciting study of Revelation, and we’ll be looking at the Lord’s postcard to the church in Ephesus. The Ephesians were firm in their belief in the Lord as Savior, and their doctrine was strong, but they had walked away from their emotional attachment to Christ.  Their love had grown cold.  It happened to the Ephesians and it’s still happening to people today. If you’ve lost the excitement of your relationship with Jesus Christ, today’s message will show you how to get back to where you should be.


Revelation 2:1-7

Today Damian continues his series in Revelation. If you’ll think back to our last program, pastor Damian began a look at the first of seven letters Jesus gave to seven different first century churches. In his letter to Ephesus, the key words are found in chapter two, verse four, “You have left your first love!” Whether an entire church body, or an individual Christian, leaving the love relationship we have with Jesus is something to be avoided. 


Today pastor Damian Kyle continues his series in Revelation as we begin our journey through the seven letters to the seven churches in chapters two and three. First up is Ephesus, a church with a lot going for it, but also with a serious problem.

Today we return to Damian’s series in Revelation. We’ll tackle the second half of chapter one today. As John begins to describe the vision he saw, it really marks the beginning of a great adventure for you and me, as we seek to understand all the things the Lord was showing him.

Revelation 1 - part 3

It’s generally agreed that Revelation is the most misunderstood and avoided book in the entire Bible.  Today on According to the Scriptures we hope that careful study will clear up many of the misunderstandings about the end times and the return of Jesus Christ to the earth. Join us as we see that this book has a very specific purpose.  

Revelation 1 - part 2

Some of us share the experience of reading a book in school, doing a homework assignment, and then have the teacher tell us that we totally missed the point of the book!   Today on the program we’re embarking on an exciting adventure, a verse by verse series through the book of Revelation.  And pastor Damian is quick to add that many Christians miss the central point of this book too.  Let’s make sure we’re not one of them, by tuning in for the first of many studies here in Revelation!

Revelation 1

We have been looking at the issue of racism and the Christian response to it here on According To The Scriptures with pastor Damian Kyle!  As we conclude our study, Jesus in a racially charged Samaria, we have another look at John chapter four!  We’ve been learning from Jesus, on how to cross racial or social barriers. Last time we began to hear of the necessity to distinguish between what is and isn’t racism. Let’s hear more about it today.

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Revelation 2:1-7

November 23, 2020

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