Sunday Focus – An Autopsy of a Dead Church
February 22, 2026
Sermon Title: An Autopsy of a Dead Church
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6
What happens when a church has a strong reputation but a weak pulse? In Revelation 3:1–6, Jesus performs a spiritual autopsy on the church in Sardis—a congregation known for past success but declared spiritually dead. This sobering message exposes the danger of living on yesterday’s victories while neglecting present faithfulness. Yet Christ’s words are not merely condemning—they are corrective and hopeful. Through five urgent commands and powerful promises, Jesus calls His people to wake up, remember the gospel, repent, and persevere. This message challenges every believer and every church to examine their spiritual vitality before it’s too late.
Sermon Title: An Autopsy of a Dead Church
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6
What happens when a church has a strong reputation but a weak pulse? In Revelation 3:1–6, Jesus performs a spiritual autopsy on the church in Sardis—a congregation known for past success but declared spiritually dead. This sobering message exposes the danger of living on yesterday’s victories while neglecting present faithfulness. Yet Christ’s words are not merely condemning—they are corrective and hopeful. Through five urgent commands and powerful promises, Jesus calls His people to wake up, remember the gospel, repent, and persevere. This message challenges every believer and every church to examine their spiritual vitality before it’s too late.
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