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You Have a Name That You Are Alive But You Are Dead

Text: Revelation 3:1-6
24 September 2017

THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA

1. Ephesus
(Revelation 2:1-7)

2. Smyrna
(Revelation 2:8-11)

3. Pergamos
(Revelation 2:17)

4. Thyatira
(Revelation 2:18-29)

5. Sardis
(Revelation: 3:1-6)

6. Philadelphia
(Revelation 3:7-13)

7. Laodicea
(Revelation 3:14-22)

ASSESSMENT OF THE CHURCHES

1. By the Lord Jesus Christ

a) Based on their works
b) Works reflect faith

2. Commendation

a) Smyrna
b) Philadelphia

3. Admonishment

a) Five churches were warned
b) If they did not repent, they would cease to be a church

THE CHURCH OF SARDIS

1. The Lord Jesus Christ as the Assayer

a) He has the Seven Spirits of God
Meaning: The Fulness of the Spirit
b) He has the seven stars
Meaning: The stars were the churches
He holds every church in His hand

2. The work of the Church of Sardis evaluated

a) It has a name that it is alive   (Revelation 3:1)
b) But it is in fact dead   (Revelation 3:1)
c) There were some things still remaining
i) They are weak
ii) They are about to die
iii) Works not perfect   (Revelation 3:2)

3. A Word of Admonishment

a) Remember
i) How you received
ii) How you heard   (Revelation 3:3)
b) Repent
c) Hold fast
d) Be watchful   (Revelation 3:3)

4. A strong exhortation

To be an overcomer   (Revelation 3:5)