“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 3:1, ESV). Jesus told the church in Sardis, “You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” You have great worship services with charismatic preaching and dynamic music. You have serious Bible studies. You have a rockin’ kids ministry. Your youth group checks every box. You have 80% of your congregation in small groups. Your website gets thousands of visits each month. Your podcasts are popular. Your YouTube channel is becoming an internationally recognized platform. Your worship team has its own album. Your pastors are published authors. Attendance is up. Giving is up. Business is good.
Signs of Life Part 2
Signs of Life Part 2
Signs of Life Part 2
“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 3:1, ESV). Jesus told the church in Sardis, “You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” You have great worship services with charismatic preaching and dynamic music. You have serious Bible studies. You have a rockin’ kids ministry. Your youth group checks every box. You have 80% of your congregation in small groups. Your website gets thousands of visits each month. Your podcasts are popular. Your YouTube channel is becoming an internationally recognized platform. Your worship team has its own album. Your pastors are published authors. Attendance is up. Giving is up. Business is good.