Jose Vasquez - February 15, 2026
Week 3: The Drift That Destroys
In this message from Revelation 2, we explore Jesus’ letter to the church in Pergamum, a church that stood strong under persecution but slowly drifted through compromise. Jesus warns that when pressure doesn’t destroy you, pleasure will try to seduce you. From the doctrine of Balaam to the influence of the Nicolaitans, we uncover how small allowances, cultural conformity, and subtle mixture can erode spiritual authority from the inside out. “The Drift That Destroys” calls us to examine what we’ve tolerated, what we’ve blended, and how to intentionally return to a life of conviction, purity, and bold faith in a world that constantly pulls us away.
From Series: "Love Letters"
Love Letters is a sermon series that invites us to hear the book of Revelation the way it was meant to be heard; not as a book of fear or condemnation, but as a personal, loving message from Jesus to His Church. In these letters to seven real churches, Jesus isn’t venting frustration or issuing cold criticism; He’s revealing truth with a redemptive heart. Like words spoken in love that can be misread when tone is misunderstood, these letters call us to pause and listen for the heart behind the message. His correction is an act of love, designed to keep us from unseen dangers and lead us into fuller life. These are love letters from a Savior who cares too deeply to stay silent and loves us enough to tell us the truth.