CHURCHES OF REVELATION: 5. THE CHURCH AT SARDIS (Revelation 3:1-6) “Superficial Sardis – The Church of the Living Dead”
1. The Curse of Individualism Independence Self-sufficiency Freedom Consumerism 2. We must be ALIVE Messy excitement is preferable to neat and tidy dryness and deadness 3. We must be JOINED True fellowship involves unity, commitment, responsibility and dependence 4. We must be SEEN Showing and Affirming Salvation
1. The REALITY of Oaths – Biblical Precedent 2. The REASON for Oaths – Honesty and Accountability 3. There are RASH Oaths – Thoughtless and Costly 4. There are REDUNDANT Oaths – Blinding and Foolish 5. Yes or No in WORSHIP 6. Yes or No in WITNESS 7. Yes or No with ONE ANOTHER
Context – The promised kingdom is at hand Content – The Messianic Manifesto and Discipleship Training Course Is it Realistic? Why should we study it? The Beatitudes Blessed = The Life God Wants for You Not 8 but 1 (like the Fruit of the Spirit) Normal Christianity – not Exceptional Spiritual Acquisition not Natural…
1. THE NARRATIVE – (a look at the man) a) Who was he? i) Young (v20) ii) Rich (v22) iii) Prominent (Luke 18) iv) Keen (Luke 18) v) Respectful (Luke 18) vi) Asked questions (v 16 & 20) b) What did he really think? i) I’m doing pretty well! ii) Acceptance with God is not…
Guest Service – Sorry the sermons were not recorded this week. 1. WEARY 2. WAYWARD 3. WEAK
1) How do we know God exists? Consider the Clues: a) Creation b) Conscience c) Christ 2) What is God like? – He is a Spirit, Eternal, All Knowing, All Powerful, Always Present 3) What sort of God is He? a) Great – (v3) b) Good – (v7,9) c) Loving – (v8) d)…