“The Church of the Open Door”, Revelation 3:7-13, by pastor Gale Miller. The NCBC choir begins the service with Just A Little Talk With Jesus and Land Where Living Waters Flow.
Lesson from the church of Philadelphia (five Fs):
- They were friendly
- They were faithful
- They were focused
- They were a force in their community
- They had a future.
1) The Presentation Of Christ To The Church – Revelation 3:7
a) He that is holy
- 1 Peter 1:15-16
- Hebrews 12:14
- Romans 4:21-32
- 2 Peter 2:1-9 (last days prediction) – v.4 angels, v.5 Noah, v.6-9 Lot
- 2 Timothy 3
- Luke 17:26-30, 32
b) He that is True
- Revelation 19:11
- Malachi 3:6
- John 4:23
- Hebrews 13:8
c) He that hath the keys of David
- Luke 1:32-33
2) The Promise Of Christ To His Church – Revelation 3:8
I have set before thee an open door.
- John 4:35
- Romans 8:35, 37
- Romans 14:11-12
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
3) The Prospects For The Future Of This Church – Revelation 3:9-11
- Verse 9 – Our examples
- Verse 10 – Trouble, testing, tribulations
- Verse 11 – Encouraged – by hope. Crowns.
- Verse 12 – Permanent residences
Christ is the founder and foundation of the Church!