Over the past few weeks, we have moved from the Compromising Church (Pergamum) to the Tolerant Church (Thyatira), and today, we will look at the Dead Church (Sardis).
I have shared that my study for this sermon series has been discouraging. As I read this great Book, it is easy to see the modern church described in each of the letters to the seven churches. I firmly believe that churches that compromise to sin and become tolerant to sin in the church end up like the Church of Sardis…dead!
May we not be satisfied with the status quo. We have been given the ability to live out and share the Truth of the Gospel. My friend, the status quo is temporal; the Gospel of Christ is eternal!
Our message is titled: “The Church of Sardis”
Our points will be:
Main Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6
Supporting Texts: Isaiah 11:2, Ephesians 5:13-14, Isaiah 41:10,1 John 5:3-4, Luke 15:17-18, Hebrews 10:29-30,Matthew 7:13-14, Revelation 20:6, Matthew 10:32-33
Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:
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