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Revelation Study Chapter 3: The Churches of Philadelpia and Laodicea

Revelation 3:7-22 7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: 8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. 9 Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie—indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. 10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. 11 Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. 12 He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name. 13 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’ The Lukewarm Church 14 “And to the angel of the church the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. 17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— 18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. 22 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” All music content written and performed by  Darryl Riden, Taylor Riden, Caiti Riden  (c) 2026 Contact info: cpmlife.org   Christ Powered Ministries

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: He Is Risen!

-Matthew 28: 5-7 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.” Quote:  “The Resurrection is the central theme in every Christian sermon reports in the Book of Acts. The resurrection, and its consequences were the Gospel or ‘Good News’ which the Christian brought.... The first fact in the history of Christendom is a number of people who say they have seen the resurrection.”  -C.S. Lewis -British scholar, author   (1898-1963) Commentary: From the Young Theologians Handbook (c) Darryl Riden   The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is a primary Christian doctrine. This event was the turning point in human history. It is this truth that sets Jesus apart from all previous and future religious figures. All other religious leaders have, or will, bow to death and lie in a grave, powerless and defeated. Jesus lives. The resurrection proved that He indeed was the only begotten Son of God and that everything He spoke and preached was the Word of God. Christianity hinges on the certainty of Christ rising from the dead.  The New Testament writers of the Gospels proclaimed to the world that Jesus Christ left a tomb standing open wide. They were actual witnesses to the risen Christ, testifying that Jesus lives and He alone is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” Jesus Himself proclaimed: “The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes and be killed and be raised the third day...if anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. Luke 9:22-23 John the Baptist cried out when he saw Jesus walking towards him in the wilderness..” Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29 It is a fact that Jesus died by crucifixion two thousand years ago, the sinless Son of God bearing the sins of all humanity. The day that Jesus hung on the cross the world became completely dark between the sixth and ninth hours. An earthquake and all-consuming darkness brought even the bravest Roman soldier trembling to his knees. Jesus described Hell to His disciples as “outer darkness,” meaning there is absolutely no light or hope.  Jesus’ body was taken off the cross, and as far as the world was concerned He was just another executed criminal to be buried and left to rot and fade into obscurity. But redemption’s story was not yet complete. On the third day a stone was rolled away, and a tomb was left empty because the grave could not hold the risen Savior! Jesus, firstborn from the dead, has prepared the only way for us to live eternally. His resurrection from the dead demonstrated His absolute victory over Satan, Hell, and the last enemy, Death.  His resurrection was a bodily resurrection. Without the bodily resurrection we have no hope and Christianity is meaningless.   “If Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable” (I Cor.15: 17-19).  All music content written and performed by  Darryl Riden, Taylor Riden, Caiti Riden  (c) 2026 Contact info: cpmlife.org   Christ Powered Ministries

Revelation Study: Churches of Thyatira and Sardis : chapter 2 and 3

18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. 20 Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols. 21 And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent. 22 Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds. 23 I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. 24 “Now to you I say, and to the rest in Thyatira, as many as do not have this doctrine, who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say, I will put on you no other burden. 25 But hold fast what you have till I come. 26 And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations— 27 ‘He shall rule them with a rod of iron; They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter’s vessels’— as I also have received from My Father; 28 and I will give him the morning star. 29 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’ The Dead Church 3 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you. 4 You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. 5 He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels. 6 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”  All music content written and performed by  Darryl Riden, Taylor Riden, Caiti Riden  (c) 2026 Contact info: cpmlife.org   Christ Powered Ministries

Revelation Study: chapter 2 verse 8- 17 Churches of Smyrna and Pergamos

Revelation chapter 2 verses 8 thru 11: In this episode We will look at the church of Smyrna and the church of Pergamos. Happy New Year!  Thank you for supporting this podcast in 2025. Please share it in 2026! Rev. 2:8-17   “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.” ’  “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth. “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.” ’ https://www.bible.com/bible/114/REV.2.NKJV All music content written and performed by  Darryl Riden, Taylor Riden, Caiti Riden  (c) 2026 Contact info: cpmlife.org   Christ Powered Ministries

Revelation Study: 1:11-20 through chapter 2 verse 7 :Church of Ephesus

Revelation v 11:“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.” 12 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/1-12.htm] Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/1-13.htm] and in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band. 14 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/1-14.htm] His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes like a flame of fire; 15 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/1-15.htm] His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and His voice as the sound of many waters; 16 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/1-16.htm] He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength. 17 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/1-17.htm] And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. 18 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/1-18.htm] I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death. 19 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/1-19.htm] write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after this. 20 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/1-20.htm] The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches. Chapter 2:1-7 To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/2-2.htm] “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; 3 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/2-3.htm] and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary. 4 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/2-4.htm] Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/2-5.htm] Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. 6 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/2-6.htm] But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 7 [http://biblehub.com/revelation/2-7.htm] “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” ’ Footnotes: All music content written and performed by  Darryl Riden, Taylor Riden, Caiti Riden  (c) 2026 Contact info: cpmlife.org   Christ Powered Ministries