City of Sardis -City on decline from splendor to decay -Virtually impregnable -The city was invaded twice by Cyrus
The Dead Church -Rev 3:4 "a few even in Sardis that have not defiled their garments..." -Rev 3:2 "Be watchful."
Author -Rev 3:1 “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, says this” -"Remember Me? I'm the One who wants you to operate by My Spirit
The Dead Church -“I know your deeds and that you have a name that you are alive but you are dead”
Are Churches Like This Dead Today? -Death occurs when unbelievers are allowed to take over ministries in the church -Ultimately what is it that ultimately kills a church? (Sin)
An OT example of Samson -Samson eventually lost touch with the source of his strength. He was cut off from God. Some people say, "That happened because his hair was cut." -The cutting of his hair only illustrated that he was cut off from spiritual power
The Church Without God -"...you have a name that your alive, but you are dead" Rev 3:1
Jesus's Praise For Sardis -Rev 3:4
Garments in the Bible -Defiled Garments - Isaiah 64:6, Jude 23 -Undefiled Garments - Rev 19:8, Rev 7:14
Jesus's Five Key Commands -Watch/Wake Up -Strengthen -Remember -Hold Fast/Keep it -Repent
Promise to the Overcomer -Rev 3:5–6 "He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments"
Final Application -Maybe you are the fleshly Christian acting and thinking like the unsaved -Whatever kind of church member you are, Christ has a challenge for you
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