Sermons on Hisgalus 3:1:

I Will Not Run, And I Will Not Lose (Psalm 11:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 11, 2022

A psalm/prayer for when running from trouble, is the wrong thing to do. The psalmist, instead, has run to God. He will stand firm, and God will give him victory.

Imagine that you live in a society that's collapsing. The "foundations" of society are falling apart. When you hear the news, it's nothing, except talk about violence, and crime, and drugs. You look around at your city, or your nation, and you know that the end is near. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, 1 Kings 19:1-10, 1 Corinthians 5:11, Revelation 3:1-6

Let Go Of The Woodworm's Hand!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 27, 2016

Stop trying to hold together what God is not holding up!

Looking for surveyors jokes/stories for my speaking engagement next month, I came across this one. Surveyor: This house is a ruin. I wonder what stops it from falling down. Owner: I think the woodworms are holding hands. source: http://www.jokebuddha.com/Surveyor/recent#ixzz4IYOEUKGF Rev 3:1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Sleeping Beauty Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the church in Smyrna

Dear Sleeping Beauty Isaiah 52:1-6 Rev. 3:1-6 Mark Twain once said, “The reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.” Well, just the opposite was true of the church in Sardis. Today we continue examining the series of letters Jesus writes to the seven church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waking The Walking Dead: The Church Of Sardis

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 1, 2015

A series of messages on the seven churches of revelation

7 Churches of Revelation Waking the Walking Dead: Sardis Introduction: This week, the supreme court has endorsed same sex marriage. I'm not surprised. Sometimes we feel like the psalmist when he writes “When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do?” (Ps. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 20, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at the Chapter Three of the Book of Revelation.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 3 I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 A. An Introduction To The Letters To The Churches B. An Examination Of The Seven Letters To The Seven Churches 1. The Letter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Message To The Church In Sardis Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 18, 2022

The church had become a thermometer that registered the temperature of the city instead of a thermostat that changed the temperature of the city.

Revelation 3:1-6 A Message to the Church in Sardis 12-18-2022 The city of Sardis, Capital of Lydia, a center of commerce, coins first minted there, carpet and woolen industry located there. Only a shell of its former self. The church had taken on the characteristics of the city. One ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To Sardis

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

This will sit well with those who believe that you can lose your justification because of your actions. The belief of once saved always saved is clearly challenged in this letter. When one comes to be a disciple of Jesus Christ one must follow the words of Him.

The Letter to Sardis Revelation 3:1-6 Michael H. Koplitz The letter to the church at Sardis is a straightforward letter with very little symbolism. The one who holds the seven stars is Jesus Christ. We have read about this symbolism in earlier letters. The reference that is made to those who will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Growth And Health Of A Living Church

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 23, 2021

The living Church is the one that is healthy and growing. The healthy Church is the one living for the Lord and fulfilling His purpose as a Church.

The Growth and Health of a Living Church Study Text: Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction: - The situation with the Church at Sardis, is the true picture of what can happen to a Church when they forget where they have come from, where they are going, and what their purpose as a Church is. - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sardis--The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016

Sardis was full of corpses that had been propped up in the pews.

THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION SARDIS—THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD TEXT: Revelation 3:1-6 Revelation 3:1-6 KJV And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Message To Sardis Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 4, 2016

The analysis of Christ's message to Sardis as set forth in Revelation 3:1-6 teaches us that a church may be orthodox but dead.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letter To Sardis Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

The seven spirits of God. Who or what are the seven stars. The commendation, Condemnation, warning, and promise.

I. Introduction A. The city of Sardis was almost due East of Smyrna about 30 miles or so 1. The original city was built on a high mesa a. Three sides of the mesa were virtually straight up b. The fourth side was very steep and rough c. After time the city grew beyond the bounds of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

The door of evangelism was wide open to them and they did God's will. They obeyed His will. There was no condemnation uttered for this church. There was only an admonition to hold fast what they had.

I. Introduction A. Quick review of the 5 previous churches 1. The church at Ephesus a. The church at Ephesus was commended for (1) Hard work and perseverance (2) For its stand against heresy (3) For enduring hardships for Christ's name (4) And for hating the practices ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The 5th Church Of The Apocalypse -The Church In Sardis Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 11, 2020

The Church in Sardis had become lethargic and lost its way. Jesus calls us to be alert

The Fifth Church of the Apocalypse - The Church at Sardis Introduction We have been looking at the Churches of the Apocalypse during lockdown Last week we looked at the fourth Church of the apocalypse - the Church of Thyatira. Today we are looking today at the fifth Church of the Apocalypse - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Luke 12:35-39

Denomination: Anglican

The Glorious Future Of The Church

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 15, 2020

A personal word of Hope that would meet their need, suit their case and would be beneficial to every other church and to all Christians in general. Christ knows and observes their condition; though in heaven, yet he walks in the midst of his churches on earth. The Church has a glorious future!

The Glorious Future of the Church Rev. 2:1-3:14 The Apostle John, now much encouraged by what he saw, continues a discussion on the future of the church. In the next two chapters of Revelation we are given an overview of the Church’s present condition and God’s future for His Church. The Church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29, Revelation 3:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Letter To The Church In Sardis

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 26, 2020

The church in Sardis was a perfect model of an inoffensive Christianity. They apparently invented the concept of “political correctness.

Letter to the Church in Sardis Rev. 3:1-6 Sardis was located about 30 miles southeast of Thyatira The ruins of 1st century Sardis are located near a city in modern day Turkey named Izmir. The city was at the converging point of several inland roads. One road led northwest to Thyatira and then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God