What church are you in today?

[jimmyrrs]

I posted this thread in the Deep Waters section and then decided to post here. Thinking was I would get more response here.

Revelation chapter 2 & 3; Church of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, or Laodiceans.

I would like to know how people feel about their home church in relation to the churches in Revelation.

If you wish please share why you feel that way.

I will post my answer soon.
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[jimmyrrs]

I see my home church as two churches. The church in Smyrna and the church of Philadelphia.
The church of Smyrna. Just looking at the history of the church, (which I have been at for 18 years), we have always struggled. Money has never just flowed into the account. God has always blessed and we have never missed a bill or had to close the doors because of cost. We have a church building built in the late 1930's. It has problems. The building is very small. Still God has moved time after time and people have come and then moved on. Many have stayed with the truth, but because of jobs, town, school, you name it they move off. I understand. We are working on a building program but, WOW, the cost of things. We are very rich in love not only for Jesus but vistors. There are other oneness churches in the area. People have said that we are the most open to them and welcome them no matter their background. We are rich with prayer warriors. People that will pray and fast with you and for you. There is more to life that the riches that only some people see. We have a great group of young people (teens), that want to learn about God. That are not afaird to get up and sing, that want to go to youth services. We have a wonderful pastor and his family. Sometimes we are looked down on because of our building and because of the members we have. It seems we have more than the so called fair share of outcast, but God has used them to bring in more souls than most. So yes we are poor from the material stand point, but we are very RICH were the Lord is concerned.
The Church of Philadelphia. We have been under some harsh times for a while. Mostly sickness in church members and church members families. We have not gave in. We are still standing up for the truth. He has opened doors. He has healed many of the sick and I'm looking forward to much more. We must be watchful and ready. I don't want to be caught like the 5 foolish were. Stay true to Him. My home church is doing just that.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by jimmyrrs

...Just looking at the history of the church, (which I have been at for 18 years), ... So yes we are poor from the material stand point, but we are very RICH were the Lord is concerned.
...Stay true to Him. My home church is doing just that.

It sounds like you are indeed blessed and have found a great home church.
Thank God for it every day and pray for your pastor(s), all leaders, and all saints. Continue to support it financially and with whatever God-given talents you have.