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THE AUTOPSY OF A DEAD CHURCH (5 OF 7)
by David Davis
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6
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The Autopsy of a Dead Church (5 of 7)
Series: David Davis
David Davis
Revelation 3:1-6
Revelation 3:1-6: ''And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. (2) Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. (3) Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. (4) Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. (5) He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. (6) He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.''
Where is this church today? There is not even a remnant of this church in existence. They did not heed the words of Jesus when He said -- ''He that hath an ear -- let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the church.'' This church is not even on the map. They didn't listen.
Seven Spirits -- seven symbolizing perfection -- means that God's Spirt is always His perfect fullness that is available to His pastor -- to His people.
I. THE REPUTATION OF THE CHURCH
This was a church that had a name. It was a very popular church. If you entered Sardis and asked someone -- ''Where is First Church Sardis?'' -- immediately someone would say -- ''Oh -- that's a great church. Just go down the road -- turn right -- and you will see it.''
This church had a wonderful name. This was the going church of the city. The probably had committees inside of committees. The probably had a committee on committees to promote the pro ...
Series: David Davis
David Davis
Revelation 3:1-6
Revelation 3:1-6: ''And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. (2) Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. (3) Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. (4) Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. (5) He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. (6) He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.''
Where is this church today? There is not even a remnant of this church in existence. They did not heed the words of Jesus when He said -- ''He that hath an ear -- let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the church.'' This church is not even on the map. They didn't listen.
Seven Spirits -- seven symbolizing perfection -- means that God's Spirt is always His perfect fullness that is available to His pastor -- to His people.
I. THE REPUTATION OF THE CHURCH
This was a church that had a name. It was a very popular church. If you entered Sardis and asked someone -- ''Where is First Church Sardis?'' -- immediately someone would say -- ''Oh -- that's a great church. Just go down the road -- turn right -- and you will see it.''
This church had a wonderful name. This was the going church of the city. The probably had committees inside of committees. The probably had a committee on committees to promote the pro ...
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