Philadelphia, Becoming a Faithful Church

April 6, 2025: “Philadelphia, Becoming a Faithful Church”

Countdown:

“I Speak Jesus”

Call To Worship:

“He Has Made Me Glad/Look What The Lord Has Done”

Words from the Word: (NKJV):

Psalm 89:1-7

Worship In Song:

“Holy Forever”

“King Of Glory”

Message: “Philadelphia, Becoming a Faithful Church”

Revelation 3:7-13 (NKJV)
What Was Significant About the City of Philadelphia?
Philadelphia Was the Youngest of the Seven Cities of Asia.
Philadelphia Was Named After Attalus’, the Ruler of the Region of Pergamon, beloved Brother.
Philadelphia Was a Gateway City.
Philadelphia Was Located in an Area Prone to Seismic Activity.
After the Great Earthquake, Philadelphia Received a New Name.
Philadelphia Ultimately Became a Stronghold for Asia Christianity.
How Did Jesus Introduce Himself to This City?

Revelation 3:7 (NKJV)
He Who Is Holy.
He Who Is True.
He Who Has the Key of David.
He Who Opens and No One Shuts, and Shuts and No One Opens.
What Lessons Can We Learn from Jesus’ Message to the Church in Philadelphia?
Revelation 3:8 (NKJV)
They Had an Open Door.
Isaiah 22:20-22 (NKJV)
John 10:7:10 (NKJV)
Philippians 2:5-11 (NKJV)
They Had a Little Strength.
Revelation 3:9 (NKJV)
1 Corinthians 3:10-15 (NKJV)
They Has the Word of God
Romans 10:17 (NKJV)
They Had the Name of Jesus
What Were Jesus’ Promises to This Faithful Church?
“Those Who Keep Are Kept.”
Promise 1: I Will Keep You from the Hour of Temptation.
Promise 2: You Will Keep Your Crown.
Revelation 3:11
Promise 3: I Will Make You a Pillar in The Temple of My God.
Promise 4: I Will Give You A New Name.
Numbers 6:22-27 (NKJV)
Ezekiel 48:35 (NKJV)
What Must We Do To Become a Faithful Church?
We must seize the opportunities Jesus gives to us to advance his kingdom work.
We must trust him with our given tasks and not rely upon ourselves or our own resources.
We must hold tenaciously to the God’s word.
We must never deny the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Response in Song:

“As The Deer/Nothing But The Blood”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)