Sermon Cloud

Introduction

1. The Church in Philadelphia

2. The Relevance of Today’s Message

1. Jesus’ Self-Introduction

● Jesus is Faithful and Divine: (v7) and He determines who enters His coming eternal-kingdom.

● Question: Have you experienced the life-transforming power of knowing Jesus Christ as Lord?

2. Jesus’ Prophetic Word to this Church

● a Commendation (v8)

● a Victorious-Declaration (vs8-9)

● a Reassuring-Promise & Command (vs10-11)

3. Jesus’ Promise & Exhortation

● The one who conquers belongs to (and will be with) Christ eternally: so take to heart the prophetic word (vs12-13).

4. A Christ-centered Church . . .

● Abides in Gospel-Faithfulness: amidst our limited worldly-power.

● Perseveres through Tribulation: with the hope of the coming Messianic-kingdom.