What do You Possess?David Hudgens“The one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Revelation 3:12-13I grew up po...  Read More

Trains and PlanesPastor Keaton Washburn“I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.” Revelation 3:11I hate detours and traffic and I assume you are not a huge fan of them either. Instead of getting where you need to be in the time and route that you were planning on, it takes longer and usually goes well out of the way. In Revelation chapter 3, John writes to th...  Read More

Being Kept by Jesus’ WordsPeter Mason“Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth.” Revelation 3:10What is the first image that pops into your mind when you hear the word “endurance”? The most common is an image of athletics: marathon runners, weightlifters, or bikers. Endurance...  Read More

The JerseyJohn Rigg“Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie - behold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you.” Revelation 3:9When I was in High School, I loved participating in sports. Football was my favorite. For our home games, we always wore our dark jerseys and light jerseys for...  Read More

Stepping ConfidentlyKendall Hine“I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” Revelation 3:8If you have never had the opportunity to go on a high ropes course, I highly recommend that you give it a try. About four years ago, I went on a high school fiel...  Read More

Who Holds the Keys?Pastor Patrick RowlandKeys are a sign of authority and ownership, as well as a path to safety. I recall coming of age when my parents gave me a key to the house and the weight of responsibility that came with it. At that age (I cannot recall how old), I would be coming home to neither of my parents there to let me in. The house would be locked and I had the authority given by my...  Read More

What a Wake-Up Call!Pastor Roy TownsendI am sure that many of you have traveled before the invention of the smartphone. For those of you who may not know, when we traveled and needed to be awake at a certain time, we would call the front desk for a wake-up call. You would say your name, room number, and the time that you needed a wake-up call. It seems so funny to think about now. I tell my phone ...  Read More

Wake Up CallJeremy Smith“Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my God. Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you. Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their ...  Read More

Wake UpAngela Cox“Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my God. Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you. Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garment...  Read More

Spiritual ComaPastor Kyle Wendel“Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my God. Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you. Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soile...  Read More

How About Us?Rich Sawicki“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. ‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead.’’” Revelation 3:1The Holy Spirit was not lashing out because He was having a bad day. The Lord is not quick to anger and only speaks the truth.The Spirit was warning that the c...  Read More

Religion or Relationship?Mark Pittenger“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. ‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead.’’” Revelation 3:1The “angel” of the church is often identified as the pastor, bishop, elder, or leader of the church. The fact that those who are in this position...  Read More