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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Praise the Lord. God has brought us by His grace to a new year. The theme that God has given me for the church is to Stand Firm.
INTRODUCTION Praise the Lord. God has brought us by His grace to a new year. The theme that God has given me for the church is to Stand Firm. Ephesians 6:10-13 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:8, Philippians 4:13, Romans 8:33, Ephesians 3:20, James 4:7 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Assembly Of God
A look at John's letters to the churches in Revelation and what we can learn from them.
Mail Call: Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13 March 25, 2012 I want to begin with a 2 question quiz! You can write your answers in your bulletin. You can’t look behind you or at your neighbor’s paper. Ready? “How many doors are in the sanctuary?” How many ways in / out Question #2 - “How many ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Philippians 2:10-11
Denomination: Baptist
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
Suppose that the Lord Jesus chose this very moment to return. Would you be ready? Our objective as Christians is not merely to be included in the Rapture but to bring as many people with us as we can. My eternal hope and my ongoing prayer is that neither you nor I get “left behind.”
One day a pastor was flying home from a speaking engagement. During the flight he observed one of the pilots flirting and chatting it up with one of the women flight attendants. He also noticed that the pilot was wearing a wedding ring and the flight attendant was not. As he watched the couple ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, John 14:2-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Matthew 24:38-42, Matthew 24:6-8, 2 Thessalonians 2:4, Revelation 3:10, Matthew 26:31-33, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: United Methodist
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
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)
This sermon is on the Black Horse and the Pale Horse of Revelation 6. I give my permission for this sermon to be used and copied as long as it is used to honor and glorify Jesus Christ.
THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF REVELATION 6 – PART III Let’s stand together and open our Bibles to Revelation 6, for the third and final part of our series on the “The Four Horsemen of Revelation.” Revelation 6:5 When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come and see.” So I ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 6:5-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Revelation 3:10
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Un Año Nuevo es oportunidad de establecer objetivos, metas y planear como ejecutarlas con exito. Hoy te propongo que comiences este Año comprometido a ser FIEL.
FIDELIDAD A DIOS, UN PROPOSITO A MANTENER SIEMPRE. 1 Corintios 4:2 (TLA) 2 Los que están encargados de alguna tarea deben demostrar que se puede confiar en ellos. Apocalipsis 3:11 11 He aquí, yo vengo pronto; retén lo que tienes, para que ninguno tome tu corona. Lucas 16:10 10 El ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2, Revelation 3:11, Luke 16:10
Anticipation can be a powerful force to make us prepare for the coming of the Lord, or it can be negative force to create doubt and fear! Either way, it drives us!
Anticipation By Rev. James may Very early this morning I awoke to a single word going over and over in my mind. I immediately recognized it as a “Word from the Lord” because it was nothing that I had thought of or dreamed of that brought it forth. That single word was ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 12:11-12, Revelation 3:11, Revelation 16:15, Matthew 22:13, Matthew 24:51 (view more) (view less)
The church at Philadelphia
The Church at Philadelphia: A Committed Church - Revelation 3:7-13 - 2/14/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13
The analysis of Christ's message to Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13 teaches us that a church may be feeble but faithful.
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 Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to write letters to ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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
Are you small? Are you weak? If so, you are in VERY good company, and God will set before you a door that no one can shut.
To the angel of the church of Philadelphia write: These things says the Holy, the True, the one having the key of David, the one who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens I know your works. Look, I have given before you an open door, and no one has the power to shut it, because you ...read more
Denomination: *other
The door today is open to all who will come to him.
GOD HAS A DOOR OPEN Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. (1) Noah had a door open for him. Hebrews 11: 7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:8
This little church is commended by the Holy and True One. They are going to be greatly rewarded in heaven for staying faithful and not denying his name when persecuted.
Series: Rev’d Up – Book of Revelation Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. We need to know He is coming back soon! Having a vision of Jesus will also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile ...read more
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