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Sardis: The Church Of The Dead Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

Sardis: The Church of the Dead

Sardis: The Church of the Dead Revelation 3:1-6, "Write this letter to the angel of the church in Sardis. This is the message from the one who has the sevenfold Spirit of God and the seven stars: "I know all the things you do, and that you have a reputation for being alive--but you are dead. 2Now ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To The Church That Was Dead And Didn't Know It Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 6, 2006

Dead churches are not doomed to stay dead.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 5 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Dead and Didn’t Know It Rev. 3:1-6 Nov. 5 , 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Pogo: We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dreamer

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

What about your dreams? What if God has a different dream about your life than you do? How will you handle it?

Genesis 37:1-11 When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked, “Have you ever had any accidents?” After a moment’s reflection, the applicant responded, “Nope, but a bronco did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of years ago a rattlesnake bit me on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Under Pressure - Sardis Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 7, 2017

Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God is seeking.

THE CONTENT CHURCH - SARDIS READING Rev 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Army Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2016

The role of the Church is central to the story of Revelation. How does God portray in this book, and what can this mean to us about our part in God's eternal plan?

OPEN: Harry Emerson Fosdick told the tale of a little church on the coast of England that was ruined in a hurricane. The congregation was poor and didn’t have the money to rebuild. Then one day a representative of the British Admiralty came to the preacher and asked if they intended to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Escaping Your Prison Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2020

As Christians we're supposed to live a different life than those around us. But how can we do that when we're surrounded with so many temptations to do things we know we shouldn't do?

Back in the 14th century, in the region we now call Belgium, there was a duke by the name of Raynald III. Raynald had a nickname – Crassus. Crassus means fat, and he was fat because he really liked to eat. He liked to EAT … a lot! In the course of time, he had a violent quarrel with his younger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sardis Church Of Christ

Contributed by Doug Conley on May 22, 2014

Are you clothed in white? What if you aren't? What will be your outcome?

(Rev. 3:1-6) I. Re 3:1 ¶ "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, A. In the context of these letters 1. The word “angel” means “messenger” a) Minister b) Evangelist 2. He who has a) Is speaking of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Priceless Or Pointless Religion! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The Lord speaks to us through James and shows us the important things we should be aware of to keep us from a hypocritical religion.

A Priceless or Pointless religion! (Part 1) James 1:21-27 Introduction Calvin Coolidge attended church alone because of the sickness of Mrs. Coolidge. When he arrived back home he went up to his wife’s room to see how she was feeling. She promptly reassured him she was doing fine, and asked him if ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The New Testament

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 24, 2025

You can't put new wine in old wineskins, in so doing the wineskin bursts. Likewise, you cannot fit the Old Testament laws and rules into the New Testament grace, mercy, and forgiveness.

Welcome, beloved friends and family of faith, as we gather in this sacred space, a sanctuary of solace and strength, to seek the wisdom of the Word of God. We are here, united in our hunger for understanding, our thirst for truth, and our shared desire to draw closer to our Creator. In the words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joel: The Day Of The Lord Comes! Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

Why did any of the prophets even bother warning people? They did so for the same reason God gives us the gift of time: so that everyone has the opportunity to repent and come back to God.

Major News from Minor Prophets Joel: The day of the Lord comes! Very little is known about Joel. His name means “Jehovah is God” (Jo-el). His life does not parallel any of the twelve other people named Joel in the Old Testament. Besides being identified as the son of Penthuel at the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"If I Was To Speak What Might I Say"--God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 18, 2014

If God was to speak in our common language how and what might God say?

If I was to speak what might I say?--- God Isaiah 61 Advertisements do work The God billboard campaign started 1999 when an anonymous person walked into the Smith Agency in Fort Lauderdale, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Present Need For Reformation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 15, 2017

Jesus' message to the church in Sardis in Revelation 3:1-6 teaches us about our present need for reformation.

Scripture On October 31, 1517, an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther posted Ninety-Five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. That might seem strange to us, but it was the normal manner of conducting scholarly debate in Luther’s day, as evidenced by his preface to Ninety-Five ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Keys To Surviving Tough Times Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

There are no shortcuts in living a committed Christian life. God doesn't offer shortcuts in growing your character. Trials, tests, and temptations will shape who you are and how you behave. It’s what’s on the inside that counts.

James: A Faith that Works James 1:19-21 3 Keys to Surviving Tough Times Introduction – Sailors Perished Due to Faulty Rescue Equipment In August 2000, 118 Russian sailors perished when the Kursk nuclear submarine suffered an underwater explosion and became disabled in the depths of the icy ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 18, 2011

1) The Correspondent (Revelation 3:1c), 2) The Church (Revelation 3:1a), 3) The City (Revelation 3:1b), 4) The Concern (Revelation 3:1d, 2b), 5) The Commendation (Revelation 3:4), 6) The Command (Revelation 3:2a-3), and 7) The Counsel (Revelation 3:5-6).

As the world continued to look on with horror and continued concern over Japan’s recent earthquakes and Tsunami, reports have now surfaced of previous unheeded warnings from Nuclear safety officers that Japan’s Nuclear facilities were inadequate to withstand a sizeable earthquake and needed to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Other

God's Cure For Dirty Feet

Contributed by James Groce on Mar 27, 2002

We will never reach total perfection in this life, but this does not give us a license to sin

--------------------------- 1 John 1:5-7 5This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, welie, and do not the truth: 7But if we walk in the light, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal