Throughout this sermon series we are looking parts of God’s Word that involve the church, and what it looks like for us to be the church that God created us to be. Today, we’re looking at a message in Revelation that Jesus has for the church in Philadelphia. His message to this church helps us to the outcome of faithfulness, and how to continue on in our faith even when we’re exhausted.
We need to realize that the reward for faithful work and service onto God is more work!
Rev. 3:8, Matt. 25:21-23, Luke 19:17
How do we avoid burnout and giving up?
1. Rely on God's power
Rev. 3:7, Eph. 3:20, Col. 1:16, Heb. 1:3, Ex. 14:14, Ps. 28:7, Jer. 32:17
2. Remember that God sees you
Rev. 3:8, Col. 3:23, Gen. 16:3, Prov. 15:3, Jer. 12:3, Ps. 33:18, 2 Chron. 16:9
3. Recognize the opportunities God has given you
Rev. 3:8, Eph. 5:16, Gal. 6:10, Matt. 9:35-38, Luke 12:47, Eph. 5:11, 2 Tim. 4:2
4. Realize that God is the judge, not you
Rev. 3:9, 20:11-12, Ps. 50:6, 75:7, Matt. 7:1-5, Luke 6:35-36
5. Recall God’s faithfulness and protection
Rev. 3:10, 21:4, Is. 54:17, Ps. 46:1, 2 Thess. 3:3, Deut. 31:6, Prov. 18:10
6. Remember the reward
Rev. 3:11, Matt. 5:12, Luke 6:23, 35, 1 Cor. 3:14, 2 Cor. 5:10, Gal. 6:7-9, Ps. 16:11
7. Rest in God’s presence
Rev. 3:12, John 15:1-11, Matt. 11:28-30, John 7:37, Ps. 116:7, Ex. 33:14, Phil. 4:6-7