Church notes - 3rd July 2022

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Revelation 3:1 - 6
Like Sardis
We are wealthy.
We are secure.
We can look to past glory.

The Church in Sardis is described as nearly dead!

vs 1
Seven spirits, seven stars
No faults found, but they're spiritually dead.
They felt secure, but they were complacent.
Their faith wasn't life-giving.

Who Jesus is - a message of hope.

vs 2
But there was still hope.
Our spiritual lives.
How effectively are we reading the Word?
How effectively are we praying?
How are we nurturing our relationship with God?
How are you following the Gospel?
Are you awake?

They were complacent.

A warning to all Western Christians.
Priorities!
Affluence gives people options to spend their time on.
How do you use it?
vs 3
One day it will be too late.
"If you don't repent, I will come against you."
vs 4
A recognition of those who had been following the Gospel.
vs 5, 6
Hear the promises.
To overcome - confess, repent and follow Christ.
A warning.
Let's not live in complacency.
Wake up! Strengthen what remains.