First Baptist Church, Lagrange, Georgia

Many believers experience a gradual shift from passionate devotion to routine religious practice, losing sight of their first love for Jesus. This phenomenon, addressed in Revelation 2 through the church at Ephesus, reveals how a congregation can maintain good works and discernment while losing their foundational love relationship with Christ. This love should serve as both roots for nourishment and ground for building our faith.The signs of losing first love include going through religious motions without heart engagement, treating ministry as business rather than calling, and showing up out of habit rather than devotion. The path to recovery involves a three-step process: remembering our initial encounter with Jesus, repenting from empty religion, and returning to authentic works that flow from genuine love. Without this vital connection, churches and individuals risk maintaining outward appearances while lacking true spiritual life. First Baptist Church depends on faithful and generous giving. Make an impa