Strengthen What Remains

The Gathering

Wednesday November 2, 2011

“Staying watchful”

Revelation 3:1-6

Theme Verse: Revelation 1:19

Author: John

Background of city of Sardis:

1) Famous for its red dye and woolen goods.

2) Known for its immorality.

3) Received no commendation from the Lord.

4) They were recognized for its reputation of being alive

“The church of Sardis was in the period of the Reformation era, which was Martin Luther’s attempt to reform the Roman church. The Reformation church held strong orthodox doctrines.”

--Abeka

How do we “strengthen what remains” as Christians:

1) Don’t let the world catch us off guard

(1 Corinthians 16:13; 2 Corinthians 11:1-4)

          -“Be Alert”

2) Remember what you have received and heard

(2 Timothy 2:2; 2 Timothy 1:4)

         

3) God will honor the name of the true believer (v. 4)

He will take notice of the smallest number of those who abide with him…

4) Is your name written down?

-God will remember & honor the name of the faithful and chosen believer

-God will blot all who claim to have a name but do not

Recognize:

1) Need examine your Spiritual Life

2) Need to understand true Repentance

3) Need to be not caught off guard

Who holds the keys of hell and death and determines the destinies of nations and individuals (Psalms 9:16; Acts 17:31).

Questions you have to answer yourself?

Are focused on your walk with God?

When the music is silent, what remains true?

Have you been caught off guard?