Ephesians • Thy First Love (April 5, 2020)

Summary

The sermon explores the history and spiritual condition of the church at Ephesus, emphasizing the importance of maintaining one's first love for Christ despite doctrinal correctness and church discipline. It highlights the founding of the Ephesian church through the ministries of Paul, Aquila, Priscilla, and Apollos, noting the progression from incomplete understanding to fuller knowledge of the gospel. The preacher stresses the need for genuine discipleship, the role of church accountability, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives. The message encourages believers to repent, return to their first love, and faithfully follow Christ as true disciples.