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Redlands Christian Reformed Church - Sermons|Sixth Church in Revelation - Philadelphia Episode
5th July 2009 AM
- Preacher: Keith Warren
- Bible Passage: Matthew 16:13-20; 25:1-13; Revelation 3:7-13
- The church in Philadelphia (in ancient Asia Minor, today's Turkey) is one of the two churches (two out of seven!) in the Book of Revelation which do not receive criticism from the Lord.
It's an insignificant little church: few resources, little finances, no programs, not many movers and shakers in this church.
But in the eyes of the Lord they were a mega-church! They have kept the Lord's Word, they have not denied His Name, and they practiced godly endurance.
Christ - as the only One who opens (and closes!) the Kingdom of heaven - has set before this insignificant group of Christians and open door! That is: an open door into the Kingdom, and an open door into the world!
[ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +1000 ]
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