"Reward-Motivated Church" - Revelation 2:8-11 | Late Sunday Service
May 24, 2026 • Pastor Michael Gabbert
Throughout history, a seemingly paradoxical truth is that greater persecution of the church produces greater purity and strength in the church. Smyrna is one example. Such authentic followers receive only good words from the Master.
1. The Pastor (v. 8a)
a. Standing
b. Stature
2. The People (vv. 8b-10b)
a. Persecution
b. Poverty
3. The Promise (vv. 10c, 11)
a. Reward
b. Rest