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September 15, 2025Hope Alive: Applying God's Word to Your Daily LifeThe Revelation 3:17-22I am Chad Harrison, and I am the teaching pastor of Lake Community Church and had been serving as a pastor for 25 years. I'm also a practicing attorney. This podcast is designed to help you study God's word and find God's will for your life. The purpose of studying scripture is that you might know the character of Jesus Christ, and that you might see the world from the Father's perspective. That you gain wisdom that changes your life. I pray in the name of Jesus right now that God would open His word to you and allow you to see Him and to know Him. To know His will, that you might glorify Him and that you might walk in faith and power each day, especially today. In Jesus name.If you would like to revisit today's Bible study, please visit our website at https://hopealive.buzzsprout.com/ to download the transcript. If this podcast ministered to you, please subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Reviews help us reach more people and spread the wisdom of God. Please follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopealivewithgod/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hopealiveministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeComChurch/ -Lake Community Church
Scripture Reading: Revelation 3:7-13 We live in an age in which profit margins and statistical analyses are the methods by which almost everything is judged. Bigger is better. It is a world of Apple and Microsoft and Amazon … a world in which larger companies swallow smaller companies … a world in which something is deemed wrong if this year's numbers are not higher than last year's numbers. Almost everything in life is quantified and evaluated accordingly. The upshot of this statistical environment is that churches have become preoccupied with numbers. But bigger budgets do not necessarily mean spiritual growth. Bigger membership rolls do not necessarily mean more Christians. Bigger buildings do not necessarily mean more sincere worship. Certainly this is one lesson from the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13. They were a church of ‘little power' (Rev 3:8). They did not have the reputation of Sardis, nor the splendor of Pergamum, nor the influence of Ephesus. They were probably the smallest of the seven churches, but, according to this letter, they were the most effective of all the churches. They were obedient to God's Word (Rev 3:8,10) and saw even some of their enemies repent and worship Jesus Christ (Rev 3:9). God's evaluation of a church (or an individual) is based on things like faithfulness, purity, humility, perseverance, obedience … not on statistical analyses. Bigger is better? Not in the kingdom of God.
September 12, 2025Hope Alive: Applying God's Word to Your Daily LifeThe Revelation 3:14-16I am Chad Harrison, and I am the teaching pastor of Lake Community Church and had been serving as a pastor for 25 years. I'm also a practicing attorney. This podcast is designed to help you study God's word and find God's will for your life. The purpose of studying scripture is that you might know the character of Jesus Christ, and that you might see the world from the Father's perspective. That you gain wisdom that changes your life. I pray in the name of Jesus right now that God would open His word to you and allow you to see Him and to know Him. To know His will, that you might glorify Him and that you might walk in faith and power each day, especially today. In Jesus name.If you would like to revisit today's Bible study, please visit our website at https://hopealive.buzzsprout.com/ to download the transcript. If this podcast ministered to you, please subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Reviews help us reach more people and spread the wisdom of God. Please follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopealivewithgod/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hopealiveministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeComChurch/ -Lake Community Church
What kind of sin disgusts Jesus? He is certainly appalled by sexual sin, religious idolatry, and worldly compromise, but in the seven letters to the churches of Revelation, his harshest words are reserved for lukewarm Laodicea. In this letter to Laodicea, Jesus calls them and us out of spiritual apathy and lukewarmness by showing his disgust for it, describing what it looks like, detailing a path back, and revealing that he rebukes in grace.
September 11, 2025Hope Alive: Applying God's Word to Your Daily LifeThe Revelation 3:10-13I am Chad Harrison, and I am the teaching pastor of Lake Community Church and had been serving as a pastor for 25 years. I'm also a practicing attorney. This podcast is designed to help you study God's word and find God's will for your life. The purpose of studying scripture is that you might know the character of Jesus Christ, and that you might see the world from the Father's perspective. That you gain wisdom that changes your life. I pray in the name of Jesus right now that God would open His word to you and allow you to see Him and to know Him. To know His will, that you might glorify Him and that you might walk in faith and power each day, especially today. In Jesus name.If you would like to revisit today's Bible study, please visit our website at https://hopealive.buzzsprout.com/ to download the transcript. If this podcast ministered to you, please subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Reviews help us reach more people and spread the wisdom of God. Please follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopealivewithgod/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hopealiveministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeComChurch/ -Lake Community Church
September 10, 2025Hope Alive: Applying God's Word to Your Daily LifeThe Revelation 3:7-9I am Chad Harrison, and I am the teaching pastor of Lake Community Church and had been serving as a pastor for 25 years. I'm also a practicing attorney. This podcast is designed to help you study God's word and find God's will for your life. The purpose of studying scripture is that you might know the character of Jesus Christ, and that you might see the world from the Father's perspective. That you gain wisdom that changes your life. I pray in the name of Jesus right now that God would open His word to you and allow you to see Him and to know Him. To know His will, that you might glorify Him and that you might walk in faith and power each day, especially today. In Jesus name.If you would like to revisit today's Bible study, please visit our website at https://hopealive.buzzsprout.com/ to download the transcript. If this podcast ministered to you, please subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Reviews help us reach more people and spread the wisdom of God. Please follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopealivewithgod/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hopealiveministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeComChurch/ -Lake Community Church
Summary: The Church of Philadelphia is the model Church, along with Smyrna it receives praises and promises from the Lord; God says they have “a little strength”, not great and mighty strength. Our world says we have to have great strength to do great things. Today we will be blessed to see, and relieved as well, how God does great things through our little strength. Be Encouraged.
September 9, 2025Hope Alive: Applying God's Word to Your Daily LifeThe Revelation 3:2-6I am Chad Harrison, and I am the teaching pastor of Lake Community Church and had been serving as a pastor for 25 years. I'm also a practicing attorney. This podcast is designed to help you study God's word and find God's will for your life. The purpose of studying scripture is that you might know the character of Jesus Christ, and that you might see the world from the Father's perspective. That you gain wisdom that changes your life. I pray in the name of Jesus right now that God would open His word to you and allow you to see Him and to know Him. To know His will, that you might glorify Him and that you might walk in faith and power each day, especially today. In Jesus name.If you would like to revisit today's Bible study, please visit our website at https://hopealive.buzzsprout.com/ to download the transcript. If this podcast ministered to you, please subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Reviews help us reach more people and spread the wisdom of God. Please follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopealivewithgod/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hopealiveministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeComChurch/ -Lake Community Church
Summary: The Church of Philadelphia is the model Church, along with Smyrna it receives praises and promises from the Lord; God says they have “a little strength”, not great and mighty strength. Our world says we have to have great strength to do great things. Today we will be blessed to see, and relieved as well, how God does great things through our little strength. Be Encouraged.
September 8, 2025Hope Alive: Applying God's Word to Your Daily LifeThe Revelation 3:1I am Chad Harrison, and I am the teaching pastor of Lake Community Church and had been serving as a pastor for 25 years. I'm also a practicing attorney. This podcast is designed to help you study God's word and find God's will for your life. The purpose of studying scripture is that you might know the character of Jesus Christ, and that you might see the world from the Father's perspective. That you gain wisdom that changes your life. I pray in the name of Jesus right now that God would open His word to you and allow you to see Him and to know Him. To know His will, that you might glorify Him and that you might walk in faith and power each day, especially today. In Jesus name.If you would like to revisit today's Bible study, please visit our website at https://hopealive.buzzsprout.com/ to download the transcript. If this podcast ministered to you, please subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Reviews help us reach more people and spread the wisdom of God. Please follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopealivewithgod/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hopealiveministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeComChurch/ -Lake Community Church
Sunday morning sermon preached by Joel Higson.
Summary: The Church of Philadelphia, is the model church of the seven churches in Revelation. We have lots to glean from the study of it, and today we start with “The Peg”, Jesus Himself that we can hang everything and all things off of in our lives (relationships, ministry, missions, and salvation).
Dear Church: SARDIS | Revelation 3:1-6 | Benji Horning
Peter Mahaffey - Jesus Is Knocking - Revelation 3:14-22 | Sunday September 7 2025 by Royal York Baptist Church
Summary: The Church of Philadelphia, is the model church of the seven churches in Revelation. We have lots to glean from the study of it, and today we start with “The Peg”, Jesus Himself that we can hang everything and all things off of in our lives (relationships, ministry, missions, and salvation).
The church at Philadelphia didn't look like much financially, numerically, or physically, but they were viewed highest regard by Jesus for one reason - They were faithful to Him. Listen to this week's letter to the seven churches as Jesus reminds us of the necessity and value of faithfulness.
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Sunday Service: Laodicea, a wealthy and self-sufficient city known for its banking, textiles, and medical advancements, had allowed its prosperity to blind it to its need for God. Jesus, identifying Himself as the Amen—the fulfillment of God's promises and the beginning of God's new family—reminded them that everything centers on Him, not their riches. Using the city's lukewarm water supply as an illustration, He exposed how their faith had become useless—neither refreshing like cold water nor healing like hot, but corrupted by pride and self-reliance. Unlike other churches, Laodicea received no praise, only rebuke, for their love of money had displaced their love for God, echoing the warnings given to Israel and the lesson of the rich young ruler. Jesus called them to trade worldly wealth for spiritual riches, to put on the white garment of salvation, and to see clearly through His truth rather than through the blindness of prosperity. Though they had shut Him out, His discipline proved His love, and He stood ready to reenter if they repented and invited Him back in. This warning extended beyond Laodicea, reminding all believers that salvation requires ongoing faithfulness, dependence on Christ alone, and a refusal to let wealth or self-sufficiency replace devotion to Him. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Revelation 3:14-22 Who's That Knocking At My Door? with Pastor Ron Brav by Upcountry Calvary
Sabbatical Recap: Benji Horning | Dear Church: Letter to Laodicea | Revelation 3:14-22 | Nate Gushwa
Preacher: John Schubert Text: Revelation 3:10-11 and Selected Scriptures
Scripture Reading: Revelation 3:1-6 The letter to the church at Sardis is the fourth letter of seven letters Christ spoke to these select churches. The problem in the church at Sardis was spiritual deadness, even though they appeared to the observer to be a church brimming with vitality. ". . . you have a name that you are alive, and you are dead" (Rev 3:1). This passage cuts to the very nature of spiritual life in a church. It is possible to have an external appearance of life through forms of worship and programs, while at the same time lack spiritual passion in the heart. God's evaluation of a church (or a person) is not based on any external forms. It issues from the status of the heart. It is possible to sing songs without any earnest reality in the soul. It is possible to pray without any heartfelt humility or awe or longing. It is possible to go to church without any deep hunger to know God better. True worship is not something we can turn on once per week, like a light switch. Whatever our hearts are like during the week, that is what they are like on Sunday. If there is no thirsting after God on Tuesday, there will be no thirsting for Him on Sunday morning when the forms of worship are employed. Genuine worship is an overall perspective and passion of the soul. Sunday simply gives this passion corporate expression in a church service, but the longing after God is there quite independently of Sunday worship forms. If such spiritual yearning is not present within each of us, our church can look like it is alive, while all the time being dead.
Sunday Pastor Rick Barnett 8/24/2025
Shepherding Our Hearts with Tina Shepherd and Addy Hine A Bible podcast for ladies Ep169 - Revelation 3:16
Jesus speaks to the church at Sardis unveiling that they are a dead church. They look alive and check a lot of boxes, but they are a largely spiritually dead and unregenerate group of people. However, even in this dead body, there are living saints. Jesus speaks some of the greatest words of comfort to those who hadn't defiled themselves.
Revelation 3:7-13 The Faithful and True Church with Pastor Ron Brav by Upcountry Calvary
Sunday Service: In Revelation 3:7–13, Jesus commends the church of Philadelphia for their faithfulness despite their limited resources, reminding them that He alone holds the Key of David—the ultimate authority to open doors of opportunity. Unlike other churches, Philadelphia receives no rebuke, but instead encouragement: though persecuted, they remained steadfast in the Word, and Jesus promises to protect them in the coming worldwide tribulation. This passage teaches that true strength lies not in numbers or wealth but in perseverance, obedience, and love. When God opens a door, no one can shut it; when He closes a door, no one can force it open. Believers are urged to remain faithful, guard their salvation, and endure to the finish line, where they will receive a crown and reign with Christ in the new creation, free from pain and filled with everlasting joy. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Dear Church: Letter to Philadelphia | Revelation 3:7-13 | Bill Dogterom
Sunday Pastor Rick Barnett 8/17/2025
Sunday Service: Revelation 3:1–6 highlights Jesus' sharp rebuke of the church in Sardis, exposing their false reputation as a vibrant, godly community while in reality they were spiritually dead. Though outwardly active in good works, social causes, and community service, their efforts were not rooted in a heart transformed by Christ. Jesus makes it clear that good deeds without genuine faith are worthless, reminding them that many “good people” will miss salvation. Unlike churches with obvious sins, Sardis' hypocrisy was hidden beneath religious activity, making it harder to discern. Jesus calls them to repent and truly believe in Him, warning that without salvation they will be left behind at His sudden return, like in the days of Noah and Lot. Yet, even in this lifeless church, a few true believers remain faithful, showing that God can still use flawed ministries to bring people to salvation. Jesus closes with hope and encouragement: those who stay with Him will be clothed in white, their sins washed away, their names secure in the Book of Life, and they will overcome by holding fast to Him. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com
Jesus threatens the lukewarm church of Laodicea that they will not be embraced by him unless they become zealous for him and repent! Our students need this warning and rebuke today!
Pastor Phil Sparling - A Church Like That! - Weekend Sermon Podcast - www.auburngrace.com
Preacher: John Schubert Text: Revelation 3:14-22
Sunday Pastor Rick Barnett 8/10/2025
Renew your motivation to keep living for Christ by maintaining an eternal perspective.
Introduction: If you have your Bibles let me invite you to open with me to the book of Revelation chapter 3. Of the seven letters to the seven churches in Revelation, there are only two letters that include no word of rebuke. No word of correction. Only words of encouragement and hope. How sweet it would…
Pastor Phil Sparling - A Church Like That! - Weekend Sermon Podcast - www.auburngrace.com
Preacher: John Schubert Text: Revelation 3:7-13
Revelation, also called "The Revelation of Jesus Christ" is the final book of the New Testament. This book, written by the apostle John, is unlike any other. From it's prophecies that are yet to be fulfilled, to its heavenly worship and spiritual realities, Revelation helps us see Jesus in a new light, and gives us profound truths to understand and live life by. You don't want to miss a single chapter – so grab your bible and join Jerry as he dives into the amazing book of Revelation, and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started! ------- « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/ « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/
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