Sermon Series | The End Is All About Jesus | 7. The Churches of Jesus Part 5: The Dead Church in Sardis

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)