In this first part of his message, on the The Church in Sardis, Brian focuses on the spiritual condition of the Church in Sardis, as described in the Book of Revelation, emphasizing the dangers of spiritual complacency, using the metaphor of a church that appears alive but is spiritually dead. He warns against the modern "antinomian"** gospel, which disregards accountability and the necessity of maintaining a living, active faith.

Key themes include:

• Spiritual vigilance: The need to stay spiritually alive by maintaining a personal relationship with God, likened to tending a flame.
• Responsibility in faith: Brian stresses the believer's role in nurturing their spiritual life, contrasting it with passive, spectator-like faith.
• Biblical examples: He draws on examples like David, Gideon, and others to illustrate the importance of active, courageous faith.
• Personal transformation: He encourages listeners to see themselves through God's eyes, believing in their potential to enact change through faith.
• The power of God's presence: Stories of revival are shared to inspire belief in God's ability to work powerfully in individual lives and communities.

His overall message is a call to renewed commitment, vigilance, and faith in God's transformative power.

Message by Brian Troxel in 2018

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