The Church in Sardis

Revelation 3:1-6

         "To the angel of the church in Sardis write:....."

For context: They have been taken over in two other instances due to the watch guard falling asleep.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF A LIVING CHURCH?

1. A church that uses PAST victories to PROPEL them to do great things for God today. 

verse 1b: "I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead."

2. A church that EVALUATES any area that may be FALLING asleep.

3. A church that never loses sight of what they have RECEIVED and HEARD.

4. A church that is OBEDIENT to the WORD of God. 

 

CHALLENGE:

1. EXAMINE MY ROLE IN THE CHURCH. HOW CAN I GROW IN DOING MY PART?

2. EXAMINE MY WALK WITH THE LORD. HOW CAN I GROW CLOSER TO GOD?