Sermons on Hisgalus 3:9:

The Letter To The Church At Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Philadelphia.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PHILADELPHIA Revelation 3:7-13 Dwight L. Moody once said: “Show me a church where there is love, and I will show you a church that is a power in the community. In Chicago a few years ago a little boy attended a Sunday school I know of. When his parents moved to another ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In All Things At All Times

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 22, 2021

Words of encouragement can keep us moving forward in the right direction.

There was a young pastor who said he served alongside the senior pastor and he witnessed him writing 5 to 10 notes of encouragement every Monday. He sent these notes to different people in the church. At the time, he didn't really understand the importance of what he was doing. Why spend so ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Philippians 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Pushing The Boundaries Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 23, 2018

Expanding the Kingdom of God during this Church Age is a mandate that is still incumbent upon all churches. If the doors to continued expansion are closing, it may be because we are disobedient, or it may presage the closing of this present age.

“To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Open Door

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 29, 2018

The door of opportunity is there for the taking and John in Revelation outlines this for the Church in Philadelphia.

An open DOOR Rev.3:7-13 Of all the seven churches in the book of Revelation, Philadelphia was the ideal Church, and the one against which Jesus had no accusations nor did He find any sin there. However, Philadelphia was not a perfect city it was a city of many temples, and was called “the little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Colossians 4:3, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Philadelphia: The Church With The Open Door

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 9, 2020

Like Smyrna, the Lord offered only encouragement for Philadelphia, with no rebuke. They were a people of little strength, and yet they held great potential. Christ promised to open doors no man could close. He reminded them of His preeminence and the security of their future.

Philadelphia – The Church with the Open Door Revelation 3: 7-13 Philadelphia is the sixth church addressed by Jesus. Like Smyrna, Jesus offered no rebuke, only encouragement for their faithfulness and endurance in the midst of opposition. Jesus knew they were a people of “little strength,” and yet ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Assembly Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2018

As a helpful model of Godly faithfulness we can learn from this congregation in considering 1) The Church, City, and Correspondent (Revelation 3:7), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 3:8-9), and finally 3) The Command & Counsel (Revelation 3:10-13)

This weekend, people are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. As a 16-year-old Romanized Briton in 406/7AD, Patrick was sold to a cruel warrior chief whose opponents' heads sat atop sharp poles around his palisade in Northern Ireland. While Patrick minded his master's pigs in the nearby hills, he lived ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Other

The Solution For America

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

America's core problems have not changed. Ultimately the solution will not be political, but depends upon choices the church makes.

2 Chron. 7:14 Richard Tow 9/18/16 I take as my subject this morning “The Solution for America.” America is in trouble. Almost everyone recognizes that. Our national debt is over $ 19 trillion. We have another housing bubble taking shape. The threat of war rattles throughout the world: in the south ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Peter 5:5, Jeremiah 29:12-14, Isaiah 1:19-20, Revelation 3:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church Of Philadelphia: Words Of Praise To A Faithful Assembly (Revelation 3:7-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 13, 2024

The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and be delivered from its enemies and the coming hour of trial upon the world.

The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 were literal, authentic, verifiable places of worship in the region of Asia Minor within the boundaries of the Roman Empire. These churches are not the product of allegory, nor are they tales of mystics and sages of ancient days. There is nothing written in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:12, Luke 12:8, Romans 10:9, 1 John 2:23, 1 John 4:15, Revelation 3:7-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of Revelation, Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 7, 2024

This is the second lesson that looks at the seven Churches in Revelation 2 and 3 and the lessons they teach to the Church today.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Matthew 16:19, Romans 2:28-29, Philippians 2:9-11, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philadelphia And Laodicea Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 26, 2024

To the angel in the church at Philadelphia write............

February 24, 2024 Philadelphia (3:7-13) Philadelphia (modern-day Alasehir, Turkey) was located on the banks of the Cogamus River, about 25 miles southeast of Sardis. The City • Was the youngest of the 7 cities. • Was founded 189 BC – either by Attalus II Philadelphus, king of Pergamos and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Message To The Church In Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 1, 2023

He comes to them with no words of complaint, but only words of praise and words of promise and words of power.

Revelation 3:7-13 (NKJV) A Message to the Church in Philadelphia January 1, 2023 Of our Lord’s seven letters to the churches in Asia Minor, only two did not receive any sort of chastisement or correction. One was the letter to the church in Smyrna and the other is this letter to the church in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia: The Enduring Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 3:7 (READ) 1. Does a church have to be LARGE in number in order to EFFECTIVELY serve Christ? a. Ask the church of Sardis that we studied last week. COMMENT: From all indication of their REPUTATION, they were a LARGE, ACTIVE church, but they weren’t making an impact on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rewards Of An Overcomer Part Iii Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Aug 27, 2023

I give permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God. One of the most awesome things about eternity is that Jesus promises to reward everyone who overcomes with great rewards.

THE REWARDS OF AN OVERCOMER PART III One of the most awesome things about eternity is that Jesus promises to reward everyone who overcomes with great rewards. If you are interested in overcoming the world, and gaining the great rewards of heaven; if you are interested in hearing Jesus say to you, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:25-28, Revelation 3:1-12, Revelation 3:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation Lesson #4 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 13, 2024

We have seen Jesus is in the midst of all congregations of the ‘church’; body of Christ. Each congregation and all members of the body are represented by the seven candles on the candlestick. Now we will see the remaining three of the ‘seven churches’

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22, Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of Philadelphia (A Loving Church)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 8, 2025

The church of Philadelphia and Smyrna were two churches that the Lord Jesus did not have any words of condemnation for.

Does this mean they were perfect? Absolutely not! For example, the Bible tells us that Job was perfect and upright man. Does that mean Job was perfect and sinless? No, the only perfect sinless man to walk on this earth was the Lord Jesus. Let me explain how the word PERFECT IS USED IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist