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The End is All About Jesus

The Churches of Jesus

Part 5: The Dead Church in Sardis

Revelation 3:1-6

The Main Point: A dead church relies on past reputation, but a living church lives in the reality of faith in Jesus.

• A City with a Past Reputation (v1a)
  • It was strong.
  • It was overconfident.
• A Christ with an Eternal Reputation (v1b)
  • He has the Spirit. (Isa 11:2; Jn 14:26; 16:7)
  • He holds the church. (Hebr 13:8)
• A Church with an Present Reputation (vv1c-3)
  • They are accused. (v1c; Rom 8:10; Mt 7:21-23)
  • They are instructed. (vv2-3a)
    • “Be prepared!” (Mt 24:42-43; 1 Cor 16:13)
    • “Be strong!” (2 Thess 2:16-17; Jas 5:8)
    • “Be repentant!”
  • They are warned. (v3b)
• Christians with a Future Reputation (vv4-6)
  • They will be holy. (Dan 12:10)
  • They will be safe. (Ex 32:33b)
  • They will be recognized. (Mt 7:23)

Next week’s sermon: The Churches of Jesus: Part 6, The Enduring Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13)