When Faith Goes to Sleep
A Reputation Without Life
Revelation 3:1–6
Big Idea
It is possible for people to think we are doing well spiritually while something inside us has quietly gone cold.
I. Jesus Sees the Difference Between and Reality
Revelation 3:1
“You have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead.”
People may remember what we used to be. Jesus sees what we are .
You can look fine on the outside and still be running on empty.
Bible Illustration
Samson — Judges 16:20
> “He did not know that the LORD had left him.”
II. and Strengthen What Remains
Revelation 3:2–3
“Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die.”
Jesus’ Commands
- Wake up
- Strengthen
- Remember
- Keep it
If there is still a spark, don’t ignore it. it.
“Remember, then, what you have received and heard; keep it, and repent.”
— Revelation 3:3
III. Live for the Name Jesus Knows
Revelation 3:4–6
“I will never erase his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and before his angels.”
Key Idea
- The church had a name among people
- Jesus knew the names of the faithful
- Jesus promises to confess their name before the Father
I’d rather be known by than impressive to .
Bible Illustration
Luke 10:20
> “Rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Conclusion
Don’t live on yesterday’s faith. Walk with Jesus .
Invitation
- Wake up
- Strengthen what remains
- Remember
- Repent
- Come back
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
— Revelation 3:6