Playlist: Sardis, Church of (topic)
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Six): Sardis
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe letter from Christ to the church in Sardis, as found in Revelation 3:1-6, carries the somber tone of an obituary, reflecting a dire spiritual state. Christ pronounces the church as dead, a judgment that underscores their severe spiritual decline. Only a small handful of members are commended for living righteously, standing …
Revelation 10 and the Laodicean Church
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Church of Sardis received a message from Jesus Christ that applies to all seven churches. The message contains end-time language about watching and His coming as a thief. The Church of Sardis is described as alive yet dead and is considered a very weak group. There will always be people who are dead as the Sardis group is. …
Work Out Your Own Salvation
Sermon by Kim MyersChrist says to Sardis that its works are known and that it has a name that it lives but is dead. Sardis is told to be watchful and to strengthen the things that remain and are ready to die because its works have not been found perfect before God. Sardis is instructed to remember how it has received and heard and to hold fast and …
What Is the Work of God Now? (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe message to the church of Sardis states to be watchful and strengthen the things which remain that are ready to die. The works of this church are not found perfect before God. Those in Sardis are instructed to remember how they have received and heard and to hold fast and repent. If they do not watch Jesus Christ will come on …