The Church of the Living Dead

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Revelation 3:1-6

SERMON IN A SENTENCE

Because of apathy, a church that may appear alive and healthy is in danger of dying and must respond to Christ’s call to return to faithfulness and life.

SERMON OUTLINE

1. Church: Sardis
2. Christ’s Character: Powerful Possessor
   1. The seven Spirits
   2. The seven stars
3. Confrontation: Reputation Reality
4. Correction
   1. Wake up
   2. Strengthen
   3. Remember
   4. Keep it
   5. Repent
5. Consequence: Unexpected Judgment
6. Commendation: Faithful Remnant
7. Call: Conquer and Comprehend
   1. Promise #1: white robes
   2. Promise #2: name in permanent ink
   3. Promise #3: name confessed by Jesus