Sermon Podcast for Cornerstone Community Church in Galax, Virginia Mike Morris

Today, we continue our new sermon series on the first three chapters of the mysterious book of the Bible, Revelation. Revelation is a letter addressed not to an individual but to seven church communities. Each letter first tells the church who Jesus is and how the hearers should live in light of that identity. The messages to the seven churches remain crucial and relevant for us today, and there is something we can learn from each church.







Today, as we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation, we arrive at the letter addressed to the church in Philadelphia. This is the sixth of the seven letters Christ instructs John to write to the churches.







Sermon Notes:









* Rev 3:7-13 CSB









Remain faithful no matter the circumstance









* Rev 3:10 CSB







* Luke 8:13 CSB







* 1 Peter 4:12 CSB









Hold on Jesus is coming back









* Rev 3:11 CSB







* Rev 3:12 CSB







* Jeremiah 1:18 CSB







* 1 Tim 3:14-15 NLT

Today, we continue our new sermon series on the first three chapters of the mysterious book of the Bible, Revelation. Revelation is a letter addressed not to an individual but to seven church communities. Each letter first tells the church who Jesus is and how the hearers should live in light of that identity. The messages to the seven churches remain crucial and relevant for us today, and there is something we can learn from each church.







Today, as we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation, we arrive at the letter addressed to the church in Sardis. This is the fifth of the seven letters Christ instructs John to write to the churches. Sardis was a church living on the success of its past. They thought they were alive and well, but they were dead. Every church must continue being led by the Holy Spirit to stay alive and fulfill its mission.







Sermon Notes:







A church’s reputation is not always based on reality









* Revelation 3:1a NLT









A church can’t live on its past success









* Revelation 3:1b-2 NLT







* Judges 16:20 NLT









The prescription for a dying church is simple, but hard









* Revelation 3:3 NLT









You can know your name is in the Book of Life









* Revelation 3:4-6 NLT







* Exodus 32:32-33 CSB







* Psalm 69:26-28 NLT







* Daniel 12:1 NLT







* Luke 10:20 CSB







* Revelation 13:8 NLT







* 1 John 5:13 NLT

Today, we continue our new sermon series on the first three chapters of the mysterious book of the Bible, Revelation. Revelation is a letter addressed not to an individual but to seven church communities. Each letter first tells the church who Jesus is and how the hearers should live in light of that identity. The messages to the seven churches remain crucial and relevant for us today, and there is something we can learn from each church.







Today, as we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation, we arrive at the letter addressed to the church in Thyatira. This is the fourth of the seven letters Christ instructs John to write to the churches. Thyatira was a blue-collar city where the church struggled with compromise. Instead of standing firm on the truth, they tolerated sin and became like the world. We must constantly identify the areas of compromise in our lives to stand firm in faithfulness.







Sermon Notes:







Churches should constantly be growing in faithfulness









* Revelation 2:18 NLT







* Revelation 2:19 NLT









God does not tolerate sin









* Revelation 2:20-21 NLT







* 1 Kings 18:4 NLT







* John 8:10–11 NLT









Tolerating sin has consequences









* Revelation 2:22-23 NLT









We must hold to the Gospel by rejecting false teaching and sinful influences









* Revelation 2:24-25 NLT







* Revelation 2:26-29 NLT







* Acts 16:13-15 NLT

Today, we continue our new sermon series on the first three chapters of the mysterious book of the Bible, Revelation. Revelation is a letter addressed not to an individual but to seven church communities. Each letter first tells the church who Jesus is and how the hearers should live in light of that identity. The messages to the seven churches remain crucial and relevant for us today, and there is something we can learn from each church.







Today, as we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation, we arrive at the letter addressed to the church in Pergamum. This is the third of the seven letters that Christ instructs John to write to the churches. Pergamum was a city known for its prominence and influence in the ancient world, but it was also a place where the church faced unique challenges. The church struggled because it compromised the truth in exchange for comfort and influence. We face many of the same struggles today.







Sermon Notes







If we want to stand for truth, we must recognize Christ as the Lord of our lives









* Revelation 2:12-13 NLT







* Hebrews 4:12-13 NLT









Compromise occurs when we deemphasize scripture and elevate our feelings









* Revelation 2:14-16 NLT







* Romans 12:2 NLT









God’s promise gives us the strength to remain faithful, even when it’s not popular









* Revelation 2:17 NLT

This week, we start a new sermon series on the first three chapters of the mysterious book of the Bible, Revelation. Revelation is a letter addressed not to an individual but to seven church communities. Each letter first tells the church who Jesus is and how the hearers should live in light of that identity. The messages to the seven churches remain crucial and relevant for us today, and there is something we can learn from each church.







Today, we study the church in Smyrna. Suffering, persecution, and martyrdom have indeed been the calling of the followers of Jesus among the nations throughout history. The message to the Smyrna church was to remain faithful during their suffering because God is in control and his promises are reliable. Jesus never taught that believers would avoid troubles, suffering, and persecution by being faithful to him. Rather, believers must be faithful to Christ even when suffering. Only then will their faith prove genuine. Believers remain faithful by keeping their eyes on Christ and on what he promises for now and for the future







Sermon Notes







Smyrna was a church that suffered









* Revelation 2:8 NLT









Jesus understood they were being crushed by adversity









* Revelation 2:9-10a NLT









Will we choose fear or faith?









* Revelation 2:10b-11 NLT







* Philippians 3:10-14 NLT







* 2 Timothy 4:8 NLT







* James 1:12 NLT







* John 15:18-20 NLT

This week, we start a new sermon series on the first three chapters of the mysterious book of the Bible, Revelation. Revelation is a letter addressed not to an individual but to seven church communities. Each letter first tells the church who Jesus is and how the hearers should live in light of that identity. The messages to the seven churches remain crucial and relevant for us today, and there is something we can learn from each church.







Today, we study the church at Ephesus. On the surface, it looked like the perfect church. But they had forgotten their purpose and lost their love and passion for the mission of Christ. It’s a solid reminder today to keep our focus on Jesus.







Sermon Notes









* Revelation 1:1-3 NLT







* Revelation 1:11 NLT







* Revelation 1:19-20 NLT









What are the signs of a healthy church?









* Acts 19:13-20 NLT







* Revelation 2:1 NLT







* Revelation 2:2–3 NLT









It’s easy to forget your why









* Revelation 2:4 NLT







* Ephesians 6:24 NLT







* Matthew 24:11–12 NLT







* 1 John 4:19 NLT









John shares a simple formula to regain your passion: Remember, Repent, Repeat









* Revelation 2:5 NLT









Have you lost your passion?









* Revelation 2:6-7 NLT