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Seven Churches: Sardis

ByRicky Smith

November 10, 2024
Sardis: The Dead Church
Pastor Ricky Smith

Sermon Notes

I. The Physician

Revelation 3:1
And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.

II. The Prescription

Revelation 3:2-3
Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my God. Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you

Wake up and be watchful as we hold tight to the Gospel.

Matthew 26:41
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak

III. The Promise

Revelation 3:4-6
Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garments, and they will walk with me in white, for they are worthy. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches

Next Steps

  • I confess my sin and turn to Jesus as King for the first time.
  • I commit to contribute to the life of this church through my time, talents, and treasure.
  • I repent of my pride and selfishness, which leads me to rely on myself rather than the Spirit.

Deep Dive

  1. How would you describe the life and health of Calvary Baptist Church? Why do you love our church?
  2. How can we risk falling asleep and forgetting the Gospel? What can we do to be watchful?
  3. Read Matthew 26:41. What role does personal accountability play in our obedience to be watchful?

Springboards

  1. Have you been on a local or global mission trip? Why or why not?
  2. Read Acts 1:8 and discuss why being “on mission” as a church is important.
  3. How have you observed Calvary to be a church “on mission”?

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