Sardis: A Warning to the Almost Dead Church

The Book of Revelation: Sardis: A Warning to the Almost Dead Church
Revelation 3:1-6
Rev. Chris Strevel

I. Only Jesus Christ Can Raise the Dead (v. 1)
A. Seven Spirits: Full of Grace and Truth
B. Seven Stars: Glorious in Light, Power, Sovereignty
C. Searcher of Hearts: He Knows Our True Condition

II. The Lord Reveals the Causes of Church Death (v. 2)
A. Careless: Not Watching, Presumptuous
B. Complacent: Not Finishing Works unto Perfection
C. Defiled (v. 4): Not Coming Out and Living Holy

III. The Lord Calls to an Almost Dead Church (v. 3)
A. Remember God's Word
B. Hold Fast and Repent
C. Act upon Christ's Warning: Awakened, Alarmed

IV. Three Promises to the Overcomers (vv. 4-6)
A. Righteous: You Will Walk with Jesus in White
B. Preserved: Your Name Not Blotted Out
C. Owned: I Will Confess you before the Father